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POWER Talk
Playlist by POWER TalkPOWER 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 iss…Follow the podcast:
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Understanding Foot and Mouth Disease
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-…
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National Minimum wage
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 …
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SA launches first human HIV vaccine trial
In a monumental stride towards combating one of the continent's most pressing health crises, South Africa has launched the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) site at Groote Schuur Hospital. POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Prof Nigel G…
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The Innovative Building Technologies Summit 2026
The Innovative Building Technologies Summit 2026 @MbuyiseniNdlozi is in conversation with MEC of Gauteng, Tasneem Motara and the MEC of Human Settlements in Free State, Teboho Mokoena about the importance of the summit. #POWERTalk@The_DHS
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The theme of the Innovative Building Technologies Summit 2026 is “Mainstreaming Innovative Building Technologies in Human Settlements
The theme of the Innovative Building Technologies Summit 2026 is “Mainstreaming Innovative Building Technologies in Human Settlements.” @MbuyiseniNdlozi is in conversation with Chief Director responsible for Affordable Housing in the National Department of Human Settlements, Monwabisi Maclean. #POW…
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Operation Vulindlela third-quarter performance report released
Rudi Dicks , the Head of the Project Management Office in the Private Office of the President, speaks to POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on Operation Vulindlela third-quarter performance report released: Progress report on Operation Vulindlela's Q3 shows the country's reform agenda is on track,…
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Isreal ambassador declared persona non grata
South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel's embassy persona non grata on Friday and ordered him out within 72 hours, a move that could worsen strained relations with the United States. POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Prof David Monyae, an associate Professor of political scienc…
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Update on SABC Bill: Upcoming SABC Bill outlines major reforms and a new funding model
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.
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South Africa Positions Itself as Gateway to African Markets at WEF
South Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos has yielded a range of political, economic and strategic outcomes, particularly in shaping international perceptions and strengthening engagement with global investors and policymakers. While Davos is not typically a platform where f…
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Ramaphosa Approves Salary Increases for Public Office Bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases for public office-bearers in South Africa following the annual review process conducted by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. These increases apply to the 2025/26 financial year and take effect from 1 Apr…
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