Nhlanhla Sehume standing in for Lerato Mbele speaks to Mphutlane wa Bofelo, a South African poet, essayist, socio-political theorist and activist about poetry as a tool for social justice.

Nhlanhla Sehume standing in for Lerato Mbele speaks to Mphutlane wa Bofelo, a South African poet, essayist, socio-political theorist and activist about poetry as a tool for social justice.

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 Culture Corner: Poetry as a tool for social justice

Renowned South African contemporary dancer, Gregory Maqoma joins POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya to talk about taking up dance during a period of division in South Africa, the formation of the Vuyani Dance group and his upcoming Genesis show showing at the Joburg Theatre later on this month.

Renowned South African contemporary dancer, Gregory Maqoma joins POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya to talk about taking up dance during a period of division in South Africa, the formation of the Vuyani Dance group and his upcoming Genesis show showing at the Joburg Theatre later on this month.

The Dance life of Gregory Maqoma

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a press briefing announcing preparations for the 2026 Local government elections. Mamabolo outlines issues pertaining to the upcoming voter registration dates, new technologies introduced to make registration and voting secure, fair and seamless and the eminent announcement of election dates. 

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a press briefing announcing preparations for the 2026 Local government elections. Mamabolo outlines issues pertaining to the upcoming voter registration dates, new technologies introduced to make registration and voting secure, fair and seamless and the eminent announcement of election dates.&nbsp;

The Culture Corner: Poetry as a tool for social justice

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