As we wrap up the year, we take a look at the issues that affected South Africans the most in 2023, primarily through the lens of economic and political events. Distinguished Political Economist and Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg Professor Patrick Bond and Political Science Lecturer at the North West University Sysman Motloung join Morio Sanyane for the conversation.

As we wrap up the year, we take a look at the issues that affected South Africans the most in 2023, primarily through the lens of economic and political events. Distinguished Political Economist and Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg Professor Patrick Bond and Political Science Lecturer at the North West University Sysman Motloung join Morio Sanyane for the conversation.

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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South Africa’s Economic and Political Landscape in 2023

IEC's General Manager of Electoral Matters, James Aphane, says every registered political party and independent candidate is required to commit formally to the electoral code of conduct before participating in an election.

IEC's General Manager of Electoral Matters, James Aphane, says every registered political party and independent candidate is required to commit formally to the electoral code of conduct before participating in an election.

IEC warns political parties:  Breaching Electoral Code could lead to hefty fines

Former Scorpions spokesperson Sipho Ngwema argues that the institution’s credibility should not rise or fall with the actions of individuals. He joins us to explain why IDAC’s test is not the Scorpions’ fate.

The Electoral Commission is tightening the rules ahead of future elections, with political parties set to face penalties for failing to comply with key electoral laws. We speak to the IEC about what is changing, who will be affected, and why compliance is becoming increasingly important.

Former Scorpions spokesperson Sipho Ngwema argues that the institution&rsquo;s credibility should not rise or fall with the actions of individuals. He joins us to explain why IDAC&rsquo;s test is not the Scorpions&rsquo; fate.
The Electoral Commission is tightening the rules ahead of future elections, with political parties set to face penalties for failing to comply with key electoral laws. We speak to the IEC about what is changing, who will be affected, and why compliance is becoming increasingly important.

Can the Independent Directorate Against Corruption be judged by the conduct of a few individuals? 

The Constitutional Court is now the next battleground in the ATM’s challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment inquiry after a split court judgment. We unpack the legal and political implications of this landmark case with political analyst  Zakhele Ndlovu and Legal analyst Melusi Xulu

 

The Constitutional Court is now the next battleground in the ATM&rsquo;s challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s impeachment inquiry after a split court judgment. We unpack the legal and political implications of this landmark case with political analyst &nbsp;Zakhele Ndlovu and Legal analyst Melusi Xulu
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South Africa’s Economic and Political Landscape in 2023

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