Crime stats in Gauteng and the Western Cape

POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Business day journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Thinus Ferreira, an independent TV critic, writer and journalist on the state of streaming Tv services in South Africa and what the competition means for the South African national broadcaster 

POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Business day journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Thinus Ferreira, an independent TV critic, writer and journalist on the state of streaming Tv services in South Africa and what the competition means for the South African national broadcaster&nbsp;

Performance of TV streaming services in South Africa

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Department of Health Minister 

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially entered the DA leadership race. He joins POWER Talk's Mondli Makhanya to talk about the decision to go for the top most position in the party at such a crustal time in South Africa 

Cape Town Mayor&nbsp;Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially entered the DA leadership race. He joins POWER Talk's Mondli Makhanya to talk about the decision to go for the top most position in the party at such a crustal time in South Africa&nbsp;

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

Aaron Maluleka, the MMC of Human Settlement talks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the crisis of informal settlements in the City of Tshwane 

Aaron Maluleka, the MMC of Human Settlement talks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the crisis of informal settlements in the City of Tshwane&nbsp;

Assessing the cost of fixing Tshwane’s informal settlement crisis

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba , Archbishop of Cape Town and primate of Southern Africa  on justice, freedom and an update on the National Dialogue 

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba , Archbishop of Cape Town and primate of Southern Africa &nbsp;on justice, freedom and an update on the National Dialogue&nbsp;

In Conversation with Archbishop Thabo Makgoba 

South Africa's constitution turns 30 years. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya talks to Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African constitition and Commissioner at the SAHRC Chris Nissen about the gaps, reflections and progress made over the past three decades 

South Africa's constitution turns 30 years. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya talks to Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African constitition and Commissioner at the SAHRC Chris Nissen about the gaps, reflections and progress made over the past three decades&nbsp;

SA Constitution turns 30: Refection on progress, gaps and the work ahead

Vision Sugar allegedly hijacked Tongaat Hulett by buying discounted bank debt and triggering a R11.7 billion repayment demand to push the company toward liquidation instead of recovery. POWER Talk show host Bongi Gwala speaks to Amabhungane investigative journalist Sam Sold as South Africa races to save 134-year-old sugar giant with 2 million-ton milling capacity from shutdown

Vision Sugar allegedly hijacked Tongaat Hulett by buying discounted bank debt and triggering a R11.7 billion repayment demand to push the company toward liquidation instead of recovery. POWER Talk show host Bongi Gwala speaks to Amabhungane investigative journalist Sam Sold as South Africa races to save 134-year-old sugar giant with 2 million-ton milling capacity from shutdown

Vision Sugar allegedly hijacked Tongaat Hulett by buying discounted bank debt and triggering a R11.7 billion repayment demand to push the company toward liquidation instead of recovery

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it?

In 2026, Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of shaping and strengthening Africa’s business events landscape. Owned by South African Tourism, the flagship trade show has become the continent’s premier market access platform, connecting Africa’s business events products with influential buyers from around the world. Over the past 20 years, Meetings Africa has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and positioning the continent as a competitive global destination for conferences, exhibitions, and incentives. As it reaches this milestone, the focus turns to its legacy of impact and its vision for the future of Africa’s thriving MICE industry.

Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Thandiwe Mathibela, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, South African Tourism

In 2026, Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of shaping and strengthening Africa&rsquo;s business events landscape. Owned by South African Tourism, the flagship trade show has become the continent&rsquo;s premier market access platform, connecting Africa&rsquo;s business events products with influential buyers from around the world. Over the past 20 years, Meetings Africa has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and positioning the continent as a competitive global destination for conferences, exhibitions, and incentives. As it reaches this milestone, the focus turns to its legacy of impact and its vision for the future of Africa&rsquo;s thriving MICE industry.
Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Thandiwe Mathibela, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, South African Tourism

Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary

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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POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the CEO of Afriforum Kallie Kriel on the Expropriation Act, Farm murders – white genocide claims, allegations that journalists possibly paid to discredit AfriForum and more

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the CEO of Afriforum Kallie Kriel on the Expropriation Act, Farm murders &ndash; white genocide claims, allegations that journalists possibly paid to discredit AfriForum and more

 Kallie Kriel Afriforum CEO

The veteran civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who has died aged 84, made historywhen he stood for the White House in 1984 and 1988. He was not the first African American toseek the US presidency, but he was the first to mount a serious challenge, breaking through racial barriers, securing millions of votes and, at one point, becoming frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Ambassador Barbra Masekela, South African poet, educator, and activist(Ambassador to France and UNESCO in 1995)

The veteran civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who has died aged 84, made historywhen he stood for the White House in 1984 and 1988. He was not the first African American toseek the US presidency, but he was the first to mount a serious challenge, breaking through racial barriers, securing millions of votes and, at one point, becoming frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Ambassador Barbra Masekela, South African poet, educator, and activist(Ambassador to France and UNESCO in 1995)

39th AU Summit key highlights

NHI Developments: Where are we now? POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders, Dr Donald Gumede NHCPA National Health Care Professionals Association chairman and Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa from the South African Medical Association about the progress of implementing NHI in South Africa

NHI Developments: Where are we now? POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders, Dr Donald Gumede NHCPA National Health Care Professionals Association chairman and Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa from the South African Medical Association about the progress of implementing NHI in South Africa

Dr Katlego Mothudi & Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa - South African Medical Association Chairperson 

Dr Gideon Bruckner, state veterinarian and Dr Mmatlou Kalaba is a senior analyst and executive director at the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy(BFAP) join POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on a special on Foot and Mouth disease. South Africa has faced widespread outbreaks, notably in 2024-2025, spreading from endemic zones into commercial farms via illegal movements.

Dr Gideon Bruckner, state veterinarian and Dr Mmatlou Kalaba is a senior analyst and executive director at the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy(BFAP) join POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on a special on Foot and Mouth disease. South Africa has faced widespread outbreaks, notably in 2024-2025, spreading from endemic zones into commercial farms via illegal movements.

Understanding Foot and Mouth Disease

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked. POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Zanele Sabela, COSATU National spokesperson about wht this means

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked. POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Zanele Sabela, COSATU National spokesperson about wht this means

National Minimum wage 

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.

Update on SABC Bill: Upcoming SABC Bill outlines major reforms and a new funding model

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Associate Editor of the Daily Friend, and defence analyst at the Institute of Race Relations, Ricardo Teixeira.

<a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/MbuyiseniNdlozi">Mbuyiseni Ndlozi</a> is in conversation with Associate Editor of the Daily Friend, and defence analyst at the Institute of Race Relations, Ricardo Teixeira.

SANDF audit reveals only 27% of soldiers fit for duty/combat.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.

What Her Bid for Johannesburg Says About the DA, Urban Governance and South Africa’s Shifting Political Landscape

After a week of intense scrutiny following the bombshell allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to place embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence and initiated commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations. In a move that caught many commentators by surprise, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as the Acting Minister of Police. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Pro.f Firoz Cachalia and Mbazima Shilowa. 

After a week of intense scrutiny following the bombshell allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to place embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence and initiated commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations. In a move that caught many commentators by surprise, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as the Acting Minister of Police. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Pro.f Firoz Cachalia and Mbazima Shilowa.&nbsp;

Mbhazima Shilowa, Former Gauteng Premier

Who is Prof. Firoz Cachalia - Newly Appointed Acting Police Minister

Millions of men, women and children are victims of human trafficking for sexual, forced labor and other forms of exploitation worldwide. The human and economic costs of this take an immense toll on individuals and communities. By conservative estimates, the cost of trafficking in terms of underpayment of wages and recruiting fees is over $20 billion.1 The costs to human capital are probably impossible to quantify. The problem of trafficking cuts across a range of development issues, from poverty to social inclusion, to justice and rule of law issues, and thus has relevance for practitioners throughout the development community. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Livia Wagner (Ms.), Head of Governance, Thematic Lead on Human Trafficking, Global Initiative Against Organized Crime and Prof. Joel Quirk, Political Studies, School of Social Sciences University of the Witwatersrand.

Millions of men, women and children are victims of human trafficking for sexual, forced labor and other forms of exploitation worldwide.&nbsp;The human and economic costs of this take an immense toll on individuals and communities.&nbsp;By conservative estimates, the cost of trafficking in terms of underpayment of wages and recruiting fees is over $20 billion.1 The costs to human capital are probably impossible to quantify. The problem of trafficking cuts across a range of development issues, from poverty to social inclusion, to justice and rule of law issues, and thus has relevance for practitioners throughout the development community. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Livia Wagner (Ms.), Head of Governance, Thematic Lead on Human&nbsp;Trafficking, Global Initiative Against Organized Crime and Prof. Joel Quirk, Political Studies, School of Social Sciences University of the Witwatersrand.

Human Trafficking as Modern Slavery

State of Taverns in South Africa and Compliance Dr MbuyiseniNdlozi was in conversation with National Liquor Traders, Lucky Ntimane and Acting Chief Director Gauteng Liquor Board, Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba.

State of Taverns in South Africa and Compliance <a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/MbuyiseniNdlozi">Dr MbuyiseniNdlozi</a> was in conversation with National Liquor Traders, Lucky Ntimane and Acting Chief Director Gauteng Liquor Board, Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba.

State of Taverns in South Africa and Compliance

South Africa's performing arts legacy is deeply intertwined with its journey to democracy. During the apartheid era, theatre became a powerful voice of resistance, with pioneering artists using stages as platforms for social change. The Market Theatre, The National Arts Festival, and countless community venues and artists became crucibles of protest theatre, where playwrights like Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Barney Simon created works that challenged the status quo. And that’s what this conversation will encompass, amongst many other theatre issues with theatre artist, TV actor, and the Jo’burg theatre’s Artistic director, James Ngcobo.

South Africa's performing arts legacy is deeply intertwined with its journey to democracy. During the apartheid era, theatre became a powerful voice of resistance, with pioneering artists using stages as platforms for social change. The Market Theatre, The National Arts Festival, and countless community venues and artists became crucibles of protest theatre, where playwrights like Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Barney Simon created works that challenged the status quo. And that&rsquo;s what this conversation will encompass, amongst many other theatre issues with theatre artist, TV actor, and the Jo&rsquo;burg theatre&rsquo;s Artistic director, James Ngcobo.

The State of Theatre in South Africa

In 2002, the younger Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was awarded Young Communicators Award. Speaking on SABC 2 Morning Live's with Tracy Going, Ndlozi said he is honoured and thanked the Lord for the award. Today, sits are swapped and Ndlozi interviews Tracy Going.

 

In 2002, the younger Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was awarded Young Communicators Award. Speaking on SABC 2 Morning Live's with Tracy Going, Ndlozi said he is honoured and thanked the Lord for the award. Today, sits are swapped and Ndlozi interviews Tracy Going.
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Nostalgic Tuesday: Award-winning News Anchor, Tracy Going

Every weekday morning, POWER Talk host Iman Rappetti treats her listeners to an in-depth take on an issue close to her heart. At turns solemn, playful and impassioned, Iman's evocative "poems" are her listeners' favourite way of starting the day. You can find them updated daily in this podcast.

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