Daniel Du Plesis

Daniel du Plessis, from the SA Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association - Finance and Funding joins POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya at the SA industry Lekgotla to talk about the work of the AMDIA and their expectations of the two day Lekgotla   

Colonel Keitumetse Dirkse, Senior Staff Officer Joint In-service Procurement and Disposal

Colonel Keitumetse Dirkse, Senior Staff Officer Joint In-service Procurement and Disposal speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the purpose of the SANDGF  Industry Lekgotla held in Pretoria from the 20th - 21st July 2026 

Elijah Mhlanga

The public protector has found systematic failures in Gauteng's oversight of spaza shops. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to the Gauteng Provincial government spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga on reaction to the report.  

BEE Focus with Mover and Shaker: Malose Kekana

South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) journey remains central to transforming the economy, but questions persist about whether it is creating meaningful participation or benefiting only a few. We speak to business leader, financier and corporate executive Malose Kekana abou…

Remembering Mandela

As South Africa marks Mandela Month, we speak to Verne Harris of the Nelson Mandela Foundation about Madiba’s enduring legacy, the importance of preserving his memory, and what his life continues to teach the nation.

Justice Delayed for Former Mineworkers

After years—and for some, decades—of waiting, former mineworkers are finally receiving compensation for occupational injuries and diseases such as silicosis. We speak to the Eastern Cape Department of Employment and Labour’s Acting Chief Director, along with former South African Miners Association …

Protecting Learners

Equal Education has welcomed the DBE circular protecting foreign national learners and reinforcing their right to basic education. We speak to Yolisa Piliso, who helped draft the circular, about what it means for schools and learners.

Ghana’s Changing Attitude Towards South Africa

Has South Africa’s standing on the continent changed? Journalist Quanita Hunter joins us to discuss her latest article examining Ghana’s evolving attitude towards South Africa, what is driving the shift in perceptions, and what it says about the country’s influence, diplomacy and relationships acro…

Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen on the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba

Manufacturing is widely regarded as one of the biggest drivers of economic growth, job creation and industrial development. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen joins us following the opening of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba to discuss government’s plans to strengthen…

City of Cape Town Responds to Public Protector Report

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the findings of a Public Protector report into complaints relating to housing, basic services and public health facilities, saying the investigation recognises the work already undertaken by the municipality while also directing National Treasury and the Departmen…