South Africa’s political moment is defined by fragility, contradiction and an unmistakable sense of transition.  President Cyril Ramaphosa remains at the centre of power, yet his authority is increasingly shaped as much by survival as by vision. Professor Mccebisi Ndletyana, professor of political studies at the University of Johannesburg shares his insights.

South Africa&rsquo;s political moment is defined by fragility, contradiction and an unmistakable sense of transition.&nbsp; President Cyril Ramaphosa remains at the centre of power, yet his authority is increasingly shaped as much by survival as by vision. Professor Mccebisi Ndletyana, professor of political studies at the University of Johannesburg shares his insights.

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 Helen Suzman Foundation is back in court, this time over who sits on the body that chooses our judges. HSF has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court asking it to force Parliament to consider whether EFF leader Julius Malema is still fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission.Jason Whyte -Helen Suzman foundation Lawyer tells Mondli that the concern about Malema’s conduct, is about the precedent it sets for who sits on bodies that oversee the judiciary

The Helen Suzman Foundation is back in court, this time over who sits on the body that chooses our judges.&nbsp;HSF has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court asking it to force Parliament to consider whether EFF leader Julius Malema is still fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission.Jason Whyte -Helen Suzman foundation Lawyer tells Mondli that the concern about Malema&rsquo;s conduct, is about the precedent it sets for who sits on bodies that oversee the judiciary

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 The state’s case against Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni fell apart in unprecedented fashion when prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba didn’t turn up. A lot more has since happened, some people suspect bribery, some say incompetence. The NPA plans to re_enrol the caseWhat does all of this mean for the NPA and our courts. Legal expert Melusi Xaba helps us with some of the questions we have.

&nbsp;The state&rsquo;s case against Joe &ldquo;Ferrari&rdquo; Sibanyoni fell apart in unprecedented fashion when prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba didn&rsquo;t turn up. A lot more has since happened, some people suspect bribery, some say incompetence. The NPA plans to re_enrol the caseWhat does all of this mean for the NPA and our courts. Legal expert Melusi Xaba helps us with some of the questions we have.

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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.

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