The brains behind Beauty on TApp, Mathebe Molise has crafted the unique beauty business and has excelled as an entrepreneur. Having paid attention to studies that have shown black women spending more on beauty products than any other demographic group, this sparked the idea behind Mathebe’s business. Black women are often under-served and under-represented by mainstream beauty brands and this was the gap that Beauty on Tapp seeks to close. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with founder & CEO of Beauty on TApp. 

The brains behind Beauty on TApp, Mathebe Molise has crafted the unique beauty business and has excelled as an entrepreneur. Having paid attention to studies that have shown black women spending more on beauty products than any other demographic group, this sparked the idea behind Mathebe’s business. Black women are often under-served and under-represented by mainstream beauty brands and this was the gap that Beauty on Tapp seeks to close. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with founder &amp; CEO of Beauty on TApp.

Entrepreneurial Edge: Beauty on TApp

MD & Chairperson, Martina Biene, born in 1974, the same year Volkswagen launched the iconic Golf 1, Martina Biene’s life and career are intrinsically linked to the evolution of VW’s compact cars. Raised in a working-class family in Hanover, Germany, she was surrounded by the automotive world from a young age. Many of her friends had parents working at the nearby VW commercial vehicle plant, making cars a recurring theme throughout her childhood. While her first toy car was an Audi, Martina’s path ultimately led her to the brand that would shape her career: Volkswagen.

MD &amp; Chairperson, Martina Biene, born in 1974, the same year Volkswagen launched the iconic Golf 1, Martina Biene’s life and career are intrinsically linked to the evolution of VW’s compact cars. Raised in a working-class family in Hanover, Germany, she was surrounded by the automotive world from a young age. Many of her friends had parents working at the nearby VW commercial vehicle plant, making cars a recurring theme throughout her childhood. While her first toy car was an Audi, Martina’s path ultimately led her to the brand that would shape her career: Volkswagen.

Leadership Dialogue:  Volkswagen Group South Africa 

At COP29, the Minister of South Africa, Dr. D George, addressed the critical moment the world faces regarding climate change, particularly its impact on developing nations. He highlighted how climate change exacerbates inequalities, especially for developing economies, and how increasing geopolitical tensions risk further deepening the divide between developed and developing nations. In this context, COP29 presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen institutional frameworks that support climate action and sustainable development. Lerato Mbele spoke to Shameela Soobramoney, CEO of the National Business Initiative.

At COP29, the Minister of South Africa, Dr. D George, addressed the critical moment the world faces regarding climate change, particularly its impact on developing nations. He highlighted how climate change exacerbates inequalities, especially for developing economies, and how increasing geopolitical tensions risk further deepening the divide between developed and developing nations. In this context, COP29 presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen institutional frameworks that support climate action and sustainable development. Lerato Mbele spoke to Shameela Soobramoney, CEO of the National Business Initiative.

COP29 to Wrap Tomorrow, Key Outcomes for SA

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to create a unified system that governs all types of marriages in South Africa. Proponents argue that it addresses the inequalities of the current system, which treats different forms of marriage — civil, customary, and Muslim — differently. Lerato Mbele spoke to Nkosi Nonkonyama, Chairperson of the Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa) and Ganief Hendricks, president of Al Jama- Ah. 

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to create a unified system that governs all types of marriages in South Africa. Proponents argue that it addresses the inequalities of the current system, which treats different forms of marriage — civil, customary, and Muslim — differently. Lerato Mbele spoke to Nkosi Nonkonyama, Chairperson of the Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa) and Ganief Hendricks, president of Al Jama- Ah.

Concerns Raised for new marriage bill in South Africa 

Sexual and reproductive ill-health accounts for one third of the global disease burden among women and adolescent girls of reproductive age. Despite many advances in access to healthcare, thousands of women and girls who live in remote, resource-constrained communities still struggle to access the care they need. Lerato Mbele spoke to co-founders of Flexigyn, Dr. Edmund Wessels and Chris K. Meunier.

Sexual and reproductive ill-health accounts for one third of the global disease burden among women and adolescent girls of reproductive age. Despite many advances in access to healthcare, thousands of women and girls who live in remote, resource-constrained communities still struggle to access the care they need. Lerato Mbele spoke to co-founders of Flexigyn, Dr. Edmund Wessels and Chris K. Meunier.

Innovation Wednesday - Flexigyn

Public art in cities worldwide seeks to offer a sense of meaning and identification to its residents. Taking the form of murals, installations, sculptures, and statues, public art engages with audiences outside of museums and in the public realm. This art presents a democratic manner of collectively redefining concepts like community, identity and social engagement. Public art solidifies a shared identity built on the city's cultural context. Lerato Mbele was joined by Prof. Pitika Ntuli, South Africa Sculptor & culturalist and, Felix Morelo, New York street artist.

Public art in cities worldwide seeks to offer a sense of meaning and identification to its residents. Taking the form of murals, installations, sculptures, and statues, public art engages with audiences outside of museums and in the public realm. This art presents a democratic manner of collectively redefining concepts like community, identity and social engagement. Public art solidifies a shared identity built on the city's cultural context. Lerato Mbele was joined by Prof. Pitika Ntuli, South Africa Sculptor &amp; culturalist and, Felix Morelo, New York street artist.

Culture Corner - Role of Public Street Art in Shaping City Identities

South Africa’s electric vehicle market is slowly taking shape with more and more people buying or considering an electric vehicle. Now, a cape-based company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has pledged R9.4 billion for the development of off-grid renewably powered EV charging infrastructure across KwaZulu-Natal. The rollout of the new EV infrastructure project will include a truck charging and battery swapping route on the major freight N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg as well as the development of 17 solar-powered electric passenger vehicle charging stations. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with David Furlonger, editor-at-large at Financial Mail and, Ndia Magadagela, Co-founder & CEO of Everlectric.

South Africa’s electric vehicle market is slowly taking shape with more and more people buying or considering an electric vehicle. Now, a cape-based company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has pledged R9.4 billion for the development of off-grid renewably powered EV charging infrastructure across KwaZulu-Natal. The rollout of the new EV infrastructure project will include a truck charging and battery swapping route on the major freight N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg as well as the development of 17 solar-powered electric passenger vehicle charging stations. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with David Furlonger, editor-at-large at Financial Mail and, Ndia Magadagela, Co-founder &amp; CEO of Everlectric.

KZN to Get Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Boost 

South African courts are about to confront a life-or-death question: should individuals have the right to decide how and when they die? Dignity South Africa, a non-profit organisation, is on the verge of submitting a groundbreaking High Court application to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.

South African courts are about to confront a life-or-death question: should individuals have the right to decide how and when they die? Dignity South Africa, a non-profit organisation, is on the verge of submitting a groundbreaking High Court application to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.

Mounting Calls For Assisted Dying To Be Legalised

As Black Friday approaches, the season of sale has consumers on their feet ready to purchase their most wanted products at cheaper prices. BUT, is the sale really a sale? In this week’s Masterclass we discuss the factors to look out for when purchasing during this season of sale.

As Black Friday approaches, the season of sale has consumers on their feet ready to purchase their most wanted products at cheaper prices. BUT, is the sale really a sale? In this week’s Masterclass we discuss the factors to look out for when purchasing during this season of sale.

The Masterclass How to Detect ‘Black Friday’ Sale Scams

Mogale City and the City of Cape Town are both grappling with severe sewage crises that are exacerbating environmental degradation and public health risks. Let’s find out more in this conversation.

Mogale City and the City of Cape Town are both grappling with severe sewage crises that are exacerbating environmental degradation and public health risks. Let’s find out more in this conversation.

How Are Municipalities Dealing With The Sewage Crisis? 

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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Cecilia Veronica "CeCe" Peniston born September 6, 1969) is an American singer and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she achieved notable success with five number-one hits on the U.S. *Billboard* Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Her signature song, "Finally," peaked at number 5 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and reached number 2 on the UK Top 75.

Cecilia Veronica "CeCe" Peniston born September 6, 1969) is an American singer and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she achieved notable success with five number-one hits on the U.S. *Billboard* Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Her signature song, "Finally," peaked at number 5 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and reached number 2 on the UK Top 75.

In The Spotlight Cece Peniston

In this week’s Entrepreneurial Edge, we talk to Precious the Planner who is one of Southern Africa’s top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner & Event Designer with over 12yrs as an entrepreneur and 8yrs experience in Corporate. Precious is the Founder & CEO of Precious Celebrations a renowned planning, designing and production boutique agency specializing in luxury weddings, bespoke celebrations, brand experiences and gifting from planning, designing and production.

In this week’s Entrepreneurial Edge, we talk to Precious the Planner who is one of Southern Africa’s top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner &amp; Event Designer with over 12yrs as an entrepreneur and 8yrs experience in Corporate. Precious is the Founder &amp; CEO of Precious Celebrations a renowned planning, designing and production boutique agency specializing in luxury weddings, bespoke celebrations, brand experiences and gifting from planning, designing and production.

Entrepreneurial Edge Precious Celebrations

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. He is just the second president in US history to win a second non-consecutive term in office after being defeated – the first was Grover Cleveland in 1892. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elvis Mugari, Pan African Researcher and Political Analyst. 

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. He is just the second president in US history to win a second non-consecutive term in office after being defeated – the first was Grover Cleveland in 1892. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elvis Mugari, Pan African Researcher and Political Analyst.

Why Americans Voted for Trump, Again

A passionate entrepreneur and devoted parent, Mondli Magwaza co-founded Black African Organics in 2016 alongside Ndo Magwaza, the couple, married for 11 years, started their Black African Organics business in the spare bedroom of their apartment, fueled by their commitment to quality and sustainability.

A passionate entrepreneur and devoted parent, Mondli Magwaza co-founded Black African Organics in 2016 alongside Ndo Magwaza, the couple, married for 11 years, started their Black African Organics business in the spare bedroom of their apartment, fueled by their commitment to quality and sustainability.

Entrepreneurial Edge: Black African Organics

Lerato Mbele speaks to Sheldon Tatchell, Founder and CEO of Legends Barber in this week's edition of the entrepreneurial edge. 

Lerato Mbele speaks to Sheldon Tatchell, Founder and CEO of Legends Barber in this week's edition of the entrepreneurial edge.

The Entrepreneurial Edge: Legends Barber

Lerato Mbele speaks to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen. 

Lerato Mbele speaks to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen.

In conversation with Ashor Sarupen

Lerato Mbele speaks to composer, singer, tv show judge, producer and curator, Msaki.

Lerato Mbele speaks to composer, singer, tv show judge, producer and curator, Msaki.

In The Spotlight: Msaki

Lerato Mbele speaks to NUMSA Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi Majola about the latest developments in the Ford Motor Company strike. Striking members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA are today set to return to work a week after they downed tools in support of their demands for profit sharing. The union negotiated that Ford pay workers R20 000 each as a deadlock-breaking mechanism and to pay these monies as soon as possible following the return of workers to the workplace.

Lerato Mbele speaks to NUMSA Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi Majola about the latest developments in the Ford Motor Company strike. Striking members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA are today set to return to work a week after they downed tools in support of their demands for profit sharing. The union negotiated that Ford pay workers R20 000 each as a deadlock-breaking mechanism and to pay these monies as soon as possible following the return of workers to the workplace.

Ford workers persist in strike despite court order

Lerato Mbele speaks to Lehlohonolo Thobela, a South African Weather Service Forecaster and Dr Peter Johnston, a Climate Scientist and Researcher from the University of Cape Town about climate change.

Lerato Mbele speaks to Lehlohonolo Thobela, a South African Weather Service Forecaster and Dr Peter Johnston, a Climate Scientist and Researcher from the University of Cape Town about climate change.

South Africa’s climate change problem

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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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit is taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe with pre-meetings already underway from the 17th of November. The summit of Heads of State and Government will convene on November 20, preceded by several Ministerial meetings and Troika sessions. Key agenda items include the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the recent elections in Mozambique, and the upcoming Namibian elections, with the aim of maintaining regional peace and stability.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit is taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe with pre-meetings already underway from the 17th of November. The summit of Heads of State and Government will convene on November 20, preceded by several Ministerial meetings and Troika sessions. Key agenda items include the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the recent elections in Mozambique, and the upcoming Namibian elections, with the aim of maintaining regional peace and stability.

SADC Extraordinary Summit Expectations: Southern Africa Tensions

Mining in South Africa has for decades been considered a flywheel of the economy, and it remains a major contributor to the economy today. However, the sector continues to face hurdles and has deteriorated over the years. The current challenge that the sector faces is illegal mining, which has always costed the South African government millions a year. Illegal miners are called "zama zama" ("take a chance" in Zulu) and operate in abandoned mines in the mineral-rich country. 

Mining in South Africa has for decades been considered a flywheel of the economy, and it remains a major contributor to the economy today. However, the sector continues to face hurdles and has deteriorated over the years. The current challenge that the sector faces is illegal mining, which has always costed the South African government millions a year. Illegal miners are called "zama zama" ("take a chance" in Zulu) and operate in abandoned mines in the mineral-rich country.

View of the Nation - Unpacking South Africa’s Illegal Mining Woes 

In 2025, South Africa will make history as the first African nation to take on the presidency of the G20, succeeding Brazil in this influential role. This momentous occasion presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to shape global governance during a time of rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing global crises.

In 2025, South Africa will make history as the first African nation to take on the presidency of the G20, succeeding Brazil in this influential role. This momentous occasion presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to shape global governance during a time of rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing global crises.

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