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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Every weekday morning, POWER Talk host Iman Rappetti treats her listeners to an in-depth take on an issue close to her heart. At turns solemn, playful and impassioned, Iman's evocative "poems" are her listeners' favourite way of starting the day. You can find them updated daily in this podcast.

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The Culture Corner: Poetry as a tool for social justice

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 about the state of economic transformation, inclusive growth, black industrialisation, investment and what needs to change to build a more competitive and equitable economy.

South Africa&rsquo;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 about the state of economic transformation, inclusive growth, black industrialisation, investment and what needs to change to build a more competitive and equitable economy.

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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.

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

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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 president Jabu Xaba, about why many waited so long—and why some never lived to receive their benefits.

After years&mdash;and for some, decades&mdash;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&rsquo;s Acting Chief Director, along with former South African Miners Association president Jabu Xaba, about why many waited so long&mdash;and why some never lived to receive their benefits.

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