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The Commercialisation of Political Influence
Political influence is increasingly being viewed as a commodity, with access to decision-makers, lobbying, and patronage networks shaping policy and public procurement. Political analyst Tebogo Khaas unpacks how influence is bought, sold and leveraged, and what this means for governance, accountabi…
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Don’t Blame Migrants, Fix South Africa”: Vavi Challenges Anti-Immigration Narrative Ahead of 30 June Protests
The South African Federation of Trade Unions General Secretary Zweli Nzima Vavi argues that migrants are being unfairly blamed for South Africa’s deepening economic and social challenges. Instead, he says the country should confront corruption, unemployment, deindustrialisation, weak governance and…
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American Lawyer on Black Farmers’ Discrimination
American attorney and Director of Impact Litigation at Mississippi Center for Justice ,Rob McDuff who is advocating for Black American farmers joins us to discuss allegations that Black farmers in the United States receive less government support than White South African farmers. The conversation e…
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Has Society Normalised Statutory Rape? Confronting the Silent Crisis Facing South Africa’s Children
With persistent reports of sexual offences involving minors, Litha Labantu examines whether communities have become desensitised to statutory rape. The discussion explores cultural attitudes, legal protections, reporting challenges and what more needs to be done to safeguard children.
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Ramaphosa Reshuffles Cabinet as DA Tightens Grip in GNU, Dina Pule Returns to Executive
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled another Cabinet reshuffle, bringing back former minister Dina Pule to the national executive while promoting several senior members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in a move that reflects the evolving balance of power within South Africa’s Government of Nation…
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Crime, Corruption and Politics: Is South Africa’s Criminal Justice System Facing Its Biggest Crisis Since Democracy?
Within days, the country has witnessed the resignation of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Major-General Lesetja Senona, the dismissal of senior SAPS official Rachel Matjeng, and explosive allegations by an uMkhonto weSizwe Party Member of Parliament that Major-General Shadrack Sibiya Khan offered him R10 …
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Evan Abrahams
A high delegation of Anti Xenophopic NGO’s Met with President Ramaphosa and Justice Minister on Friday. They are concerned about June 30 and want government to be proactive beyond the 30th of June. Evan Abrahams joins Mondli in studio to unpack Siyafana Sonke's concerns.
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Salga Interdicts Aarto from implementing Phase 2
Sebang Motlhabi, SALGA Chairperson of Public Transport and Roads say municipalities are not ready to execute phase 2 of Aarto.
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Unfinished TRC Business
Families and survivors of Apartheid crimes oppose former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki's appeal bid against TRC cases inquiry. Jessie Waldman gives us an update on the matter.
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Women in engineering
Power Talk's Mondli Makhanya speaks to Nokulunga Dube about her journey into engineering, the future of electrification and sustainability, and why creating more opportunities for women in technical fields is essential for the industry’s growth.
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