The advent of the internet has brought about certain changes in news production and debate, online and offline.

Looking at the South African context, in this conversation, we explore the theory of agenda-setting in a newsroom and what these dynamics tell us and point to what is changing within the South African journalism.

The advent of the internet has brought about certain changes in news production and debate, online and offline.
Looking at the South African context, in this conversation, we explore the theory of agenda-setting in a newsroom and what these dynamics tell us and point to what is changing within the South African journalism.

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.

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News agenda setting and media gatekeeping in South Africa

Ugandan security forces have unlawfully targeted opposition rallies with unnecessary and excessive force and arbitrary arrests, and subjected some attendees to torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. The organization has documented incidents in which security officers launched tear gas at peaceful crowds in Kawempe and Iganga, and pepper-sprayed and beat people. These actions were accompanied by undue movement restrictions aimed at disrupting the opposition party National Unity Platform’s (NUP) campaign rallies.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with  Amnesty International researcher Uganda and Tanzania, Sikula Oniala. 

Ugandan security forces have unlawfully targeted opposition rallies with unnecessary and excessive force and arbitrary arrests, and subjected some attendees to torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. The organization has documented incidents in which security officers launched tear gas at peaceful crowds in Kawempe and Iganga, and pepper-sprayed and beat people. These actions were accompanied by undue movement restrictions aimed at disrupting the opposition&nbsp;party&nbsp;National Unity Platform&rsquo;s (NUP) campaign rallies.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with&nbsp;&nbsp;Amnesty International&nbsp;researcher Uganda and Tanzania, Sikula&nbsp;Oniala.&nbsp;

Uganda Elections: Authorities subjecting opposition supporters to “brutal campaign of repression” ahead of elections 

The relationship between the United States and Venezuela has entered its most volatile and unprecedented phase in decades, following a dramatic escalation that has moved far beyond sanctions and diplomacy into direct military action.  In early January 2026, the United States carried out a major military operation inside Venezuelan territory, centred on Caracas and key military installations. The operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Mbuyisei Ndlozi is in conversation with Venezuela Ambassador to SA, Carlos Feo. 

The relationship between the United States and Venezuela has entered its most volatile and unprecedented phase in decades, following a dramatic escalation that has moved far beyond sanctions and diplomacy into direct military action.&nbsp; In early January 2026, the United States carried out a major military operation inside Venezuelan territory, centred on Caracas and key military installations. The operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Mbuyisei Ndlozi is in conversation with Venezuela Ambassador to SA, Carlos Feo.&nbsp;

Venezuela Responds: Ambassador Addresses U.S. Raid and Maduro’s Capture 

During a press conference on 3 January, President Donald Trump declared that the US would "run" Venezuela following the overnight capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the South African government has called for an urgent convening of the United Nations Security Council, labelling the US military intervention a "manifest violation" of international law and urging the international community to respond to the crisis.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Political Economist and International Relations Expert, Prof Patrick Bond and Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, Prof David Monyae. 

During a press conference on 3 January, President Donald Trump declared that the US would "run" Venezuela following the overnight capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the South African government has called for an urgent convening of the United Nations Security Council, labelling the US military intervention a "manifest violation" of international law and urging the international community to respond to the crisis.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Political Economist and International Relations Expert, Prof Patrick Bond and Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, Prof David Monyae.&nbsp;

News agenda setting and media gatekeeping in South Africa

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