In this week’s leadership dialogue, we talk to Mncedisi Ndlovu who is the co-founder and chairman of Mncedisi Ndlovu and Sedumedi Attorneys, one of South Africa’s leading black-owned law firms.

In this week’s leadership dialogue, we talk to Mncedisi Ndlovu who is the co-founder and chairman of Mncedisi Ndlovu and Sedumedi Attorneys, one of South Africa’s leading black-owned law firms.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host 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 that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Leadership Dialogue - Mncedisi Ndlovu

Reflecting on her recent appointment, MEC Vuyisile Ramokgopa expressed profound gratitude for what she described as a "full circle moment" in her career. She reminisced about her humble beginnings as a 22-year-old shop owner in Braamfontein, contrasting those early days with her current responsibility of steering the growth of South Africa’s largest provincial economy. Embracing the challenge with humility, Ramokgopa affirmed that she does not take the opportunity lightly and is eager to dive into her new duties. Mondli Makhanya spoke to MEC Vuyisile Ramokgopa leading Gauteng’s Economic Development portfolio and MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Reflecting on her recent appointment, MEC Vuyisile Ramokgopa expressed profound gratitude for what she described as a "full circle moment" in her career. She reminisced about her humble beginnings as a 22-year-old shop owner in Braamfontein, contrasting those early days with her current responsibility of steering the growth of South Africa&rsquo;s largest provincial economy. Embracing the challenge with humility, Ramokgopa affirmed that she does not take the opportunity lightly and is eager to dive into her new duties. Mondli Makhanya spoke to MEC Vuyisile Ramokgopa leading Gauteng&rsquo;s Economic Development portfolio and MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development.

In conversation with MEC Vuyisile Ramokgopa

The debate over Ownership vs. Jobs is one of the most polarizing topics in South African economic policy, especially as the country faces a prolonged period of "stagflation"—low growth combined with high unemployment and rising costs. On your BEE Series, the core of this discussion revolves around whether B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) should prioritize the transfer of wealth (Ownership) or the creation of livelihoods (Jobs). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Karishma Govender - General Counsel at National Empowerment Fund.

The debate over Ownership vs. Jobs is one of the most polarizing topics in South African economic policy, especially as the country faces a prolonged period of "stagflation"&mdash;low growth combined with high unemployment and rising costs. On your BEE Series, the core of this discussion revolves around whether B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) should prioritize the transfer of wealth (Ownership) or the creation of livelihoods (Jobs). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Karishma Govender - General Counsel at National Empowerment Fund.

BBBEE Series:  Ownership vs. Jobs 

Today, we are joined in the studio by a key architect of South Africa’s economic future: Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi. As we navigate the complexities of 2026, our economy stands at a critical crossroads. On one hand, we are looking outward, eyeing the massive potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Today, we are joined in the studio by a key architect of South Africa&rsquo;s economic future: Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi. As we navigate the complexities of 2026, our economy stands at a critical crossroads. On one hand, we are looking outward, eyeing the massive potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Leadership Dialogue - Mncedisi Ndlovu

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