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, accountability and democracy in South Africa.

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, accountability and democracy in South Africa.

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 Commercialisation of Political Influence

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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 examines the legal claims, agricultural funding policies and the broader debate around equity and reparations.

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