A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation showed Gayton Mckenzie is the 3rd most popular, favored politician after Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa. The now minister of Sports, Arts and Culture who is a leader of the Patriotic Alliance assumed office in July as part of the GNU formations. His popularity has struck many since he has not had much time in office as minister but is already a popular politician. How do we gauge popularity in this regard? Lerato Mbele is joined by Thebe Ikalafeng, brand specialist and founder of Brand Africa.

A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation showed Gayton Mckenzie is the 3rd most popular, favored politician after Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa. The now minister of Sports, Arts and Culture who is a leader of the Patriotic Alliance assumed office in July as part of the GNU formations. His popularity has struck many since he has not had much time in office as minister but is already a popular politician. How do we gauge popularity in this regard? Lerato Mbele is joined by Thebe Ikalafeng, brand specialist and founder of Brand Africa.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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As the Christmas season fills the air with joy and celebration, gospel music often becomes the soundtrack to our festive gatherings, lifting spirits and bringing people together in harmony and gratitude. The timeless messages of faith, hope, and love in gospel songs resonate deeply during this season of giving and reflection. In this special time, we are thrilled to spotlight the incredible Dr. Winnie Mashaba, whose powerful voice and soul-stirring music have touched the hearts of millions across South Africa and beyond. With a career spanning over two decades, Winnie’s contributions to gospel music continue to inspire and uplift. 

As the Christmas season fills the air with joy and celebration, gospel music often becomes the soundtrack to our festive gatherings, lifting spirits and bringing people together in harmony and gratitude. The timeless messages of faith, hope, and love in gospel songs resonate deeply during this season of giving and reflection. In this special time, we are thrilled to spotlight the incredible Dr. Winnie Mashaba, whose powerful voice and soul-stirring music have touched the hearts of millions across South Africa and beyond. With a career spanning over two decades, Winnie&rsquo;s contributions to gospel music continue to inspire and uplift.&nbsp;

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Mbali Nhlapho is a TikTok sensation widely known throughout South Africa for her DIY cleaning tips, powerful catch phrases, and her bubbly and positive attitude to what most South Africans see as a menial task. Born and raised in Diepkloof, Soweto Mbali never saw housekeeping as a chore, instead, she took pride in making the things around her sparkle, and shine.

Mbali Nhlapho is a TikTok sensation widely known throughout South Africa for her DIY cleaning tips, powerful catch phrases, and her bubbly and positive attitude to what most South Africans see as a menial task. Born and raised in Diepkloof, Soweto Mbali never saw housekeeping as a chore, instead, she took pride in making the things around her sparkle, and shine.

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The Department of Energy has officially gazetted the commencement date for the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August. The Act will come into effect on 1 January 2025, with the exception of amendments to the definitions of "reticulation" and "distribution power systems" in section 1. These definitions will be enforced on a date to be determined by the president through a proclamation in the government gazette. Bongi Gwala spoke to Prof. Sampson Mamphweli.

The Department of Energy has officially gazetted the commencement date for the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August. The Act will come into effect on 1 January 2025, with the exception of amendments to the definitions of "reticulation" and "distribution power systems" in section 1. These definitions will be enforced on a date to be determined by the president through a proclamation in the government gazette. Bongi Gwala spoke to Prof. Sampson Mamphweli.

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