South Africa heads into the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November amid declining support for established parties, the rise of new political forces, voter disillusionment and a more fragmented political landscape. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to political analyst Goodenough Mashego about the changing politics of local government.

South Africa heads into the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November amid declining support for established parties, the rise of new political forces, voter disillusionment and a more fragmented political landscape. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to political analyst Goodenough Mashego about the changing politics of local government.

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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The changing politics of local government

South Africa's trade relationship with the United States is facing another critical moment as Washington reviews the country's continued eligibility for benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to economist Stephen Mantsho 

South Africa's trade relationship with the United States is facing another critical moment as Washington reviews the country's continued eligibility for benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to economist Stephen Mantsho&nbsp;

South Africa's trade relationship with the United States 

Water security remains one of Africa's most pressing development challenges, with climate change, ageing infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and growing pressure on water resources threatening the continent's ability to provide reliable and sustainable water and sanitation services. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water and Deputy Chairperson of AWSISA, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu.

Water security remains one of Africa's most pressing development challenges, with climate change, ageing infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and growing pressure on water resources threatening the continent's ability to provide reliable and sustainable water and sanitation services. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water and Deputy Chairperson of AWSISA, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu.

From Water Challenges to Climate Resilience: Can Africa Secure Its Water and Sanitation Future.

Thembelani Mazibuko is a Researcher: Coalitions at ACCORD and Wade Manning Defend Our Democracy Executive Director, speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhaya on the contest between political parties and the battle for control of municipalities

Thembelani Mazibuko is a Researcher: Coalitions at ACCORD and Wade Manning Defend Our Democracy Executive Director, speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhaya on the contest between political parties and the battle for control of municipalities

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