Environmental groups have raised concerns over the approval of a major Equinix data centre development in Cape Town, citing its impact on water, electricity and the environment. We speak to the Legal Resources Centre about the legal and environmental issues.

Environmental groups have raised concerns over the approval of a major Equinix data centre development in Cape Town, citing its impact on water, electricity and the environment. We speak to the&nbsp;Legal Resources Centre about the legal and environmental issues.

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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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Legal Challenge Over Equinix Data Centre Approval

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling for the nationalisation of food production and the fuel sector, arguing that monopolies are driving up the cost of living. We discuss the union’s proposal and whether it could help ease pressure on struggling households with GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling for the nationalisation of food production and the fuel sector, arguing that monopolies are driving up the cost of living. We discuss the union&rsquo;s proposal and whether it could help ease pressure on struggling households with GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei

A call to nationalise Food and fuel sector monopolies . 

Lobby group Free SA is calling for the deadline for public submissions on proposed firearm training regulations to be extended, arguing that more South Africans should have an opportunity to participate. We unpack the concerns and what they could mean for firearm owners and prospective applicants with Free SA Spokesperson Gideon Joubert. 

 

Lobby group&nbsp;Free SA is calling for the deadline for public submissions on proposed firearm training regulations to be extended, arguing that more South Africans should have an opportunity to participate. We unpack the concerns and what they could mean for firearm owners and prospective applicants with Free SA Spokesperson Gideon Joubert.&nbsp;
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Free SA Seeks Extension for Gun Training Submissions

Vice President for Africa (and former Marketing and Communications Director) at Milkor, Daniel du Plessis, argues that the private sector has a critical role to play in strengthening border security and migration management. He joins us to unpack his proposal.

Vice President for Africa (and former Marketing and Communications Director) at Milkor, Daniel du Plessis, argues that the private sector has a critical role to play in strengthening border security and migration management. He joins us to unpack his proposal.

Legal Challenge Over Equinix Data Centre Approval

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