South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. Poor governance is one of the few things that have led to the leadership crisis. The leading Southern African country has not had sufficient economic growth in years and sectors such as mining, which contribute greatly to the economy continue to be less productive.South Africa has not lacked policies, it has lacked dynamic capabilities inside the public sector to implement those policies. Strengthening of important sectors/areas such as mining, agriculture, governance and security need to be strengthened to achieved desired growth. Lerato Mbele was joined by Ebrahim Fakir, socio-economic & political analyst, Bongani Motsa, senior economist at Minerals Council South Africa and Thokozile Madonko, political economist & research at Southern Centre for Inequality at Wits university.

South Africa&rsquo;s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. Poor governance is one of the few things that have led to the leadership crisis. The leading Southern African country has not had sufficient economic growth in years and sectors such as mining, which contribute greatly to the economy continue to be less productive. South Africa&nbsp;has not lacked policies, it has lacked&nbsp;dynamic&nbsp;capabilities inside the public sector to implement those policies. Strengthening of important&nbsp;sectors/areas such as mining, agriculture, governance and security need to be strengthened to achieved desired growth. Lerato Mbele was joined by Ebrahim Fakir, socio-economic &amp; political analyst, Bongani Motsa, senior economist at Minerals Council South Africa and Thokozile Madonko, political economist &amp; research at Southern Centre for Inequality at Wits university.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.