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

IDAC has dismissed rumours of a J50 warrant arrest issued against Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with crime experts Thabang Bogopa and IRS Forensic Investigator, Chad Thomas.

IDAC has dismissed rumours of a J50 warrant arrest issued against Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with crime experts Thabang Bogopa and IRS Forensic Investigator, Chad Thomas.

IDAC has dismissed rumours of a J50 warrant arrest issued against Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

The City of Tshwane is calling for urgent action against suspended officials who are draining the city’s finances while sitting at home. More than R30 million a year is being paid to staff who aren’t working, with most of the cost tied to senior managers facing disciplinary cases.

Forum For SA National Leader Tebogo Mashilompane weighs in. He says the bill is unsustainable and is pushing for faster hearings and tighter controls to stop ratepayers’ money being wasted.

The City of Tshwane is calling for urgent action against suspended officials who are draining the city&rsquo;s finances while sitting at home. More than R30 million a year is being paid to staff who aren&rsquo;t working, with most of the cost tied to senior managers facing disciplinary cases.
Forum For SA National Leader Tebogo Mashilompane weighs in. He says the bill is unsustainable and is pushing for faster hearings and tighter controls to stop ratepayers&rsquo; money being wasted.

FOSA - City of Tshwane calls for action against suspended officials who are draining the fiscal, more than 30 million is spent on these suspended officials

Dr Jacquline Weyer , Acting Deputy Director for the National Institute for Communicable Diseases speaks to Mondli.

Dr Jacquline Weyer , Acting Deputy Director for the National Institute for Communicable Diseases speaks to Mondli.

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