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 Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. 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. Ndlozi 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 programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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The Masterclass: How to Gauge Popularity

The Board of Peace is an international body launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2026 as part of his broader peace initiative connected to the Gaza conflict. It was designed to oversee postwar governance, reconstruction, and long-term stability in the Gaza Strip following years of war between Israel and Hamas. The initiative grew out of Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which aimed to end the war, demilitarize Hamas, and establish a framework for governance, reconstruction, and economic recovery in the region. The Board is intended to operate under a UN Security Council resolution, which authorizes it to play a transitional governance role in Gaza, with Trump serving as chairman. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection and Humanity, Na'eem Jeenah. 

The Board of Peace is an international body launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2026 as part of his broader peace initiative connected to the Gaza conflict. It was designed to oversee postwar governance, reconstruction, and long-term stability in the Gaza Strip following years of war between Israel and Hamas. The initiative grew out of Trump&rsquo;s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which aimed to end the war, demilitarize Hamas, and establish a framework for governance, reconstruction, and economic recovery in the region. The Board is intended to operate under a UN Security Council resolution, which authorizes it to play a transitional governance role in Gaza, with Trump serving as chairman. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection and Humanity, Na'eem Jeenah.&nbsp;

Will Trump's ' board of peace '  in Gaza really rival the UN

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases for public office-bearers in South Africa following the annual review process conducted by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. These increases apply to the 2025/26 financial year and take effect from 1 April, with the adjustments backdated to the start of the financial year. The approval was formalised through a presidential determination published in the Government Gazette, as required by law. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SAFTU General Secretary- Zwelinzima Vavi  and JOASA President, Neelan Karikan. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases for public office-bearers in South Africa following the annual review process conducted by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers. These increases apply to the 2025/26 financial year and take effect from 1 April, with the adjustments backdated to the start of the financial year. The approval was formalised through a presidential determination published in the Government Gazette, as required by law. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SAFTU General Secretary- Zwelinzima Vavi&nbsp; and JOASA President, Neelan Karikan.&nbsp;

Ramaphosa Approves Salary Increases for Public Office Bearers

During Donald Trump’s first year back in office (January 20, 2025 – January 20, 2026), his administration pursued a series of highly controversial geopolitical actions that drew widespread international attention. On his first day back in office, he signed an executive order pausing all U.S. foreign aid to allow a full review of what the administration considered aligned with U.S. interests. Most foreign development assistance was halted, including longstanding programs that delivered medicine, food, clean water, education, and health services in dozens of countries. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with RiskRecon Director and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela. 

During Donald Trump&rsquo;s first year back in office (January 20, 2025 &ndash; January 20, 2026), his administration pursued a series of highly controversial geopolitical actions that drew widespread international attention. On his first day back in office, he signed an executive order pausing all U.S. foreign aid to allow a full review of what the administration considered aligned with U.S. interests. Most foreign development assistance was halted, including longstanding programs that delivered medicine, food, clean water, education, and health services in dozens of countries. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with RiskRecon Director and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela.&nbsp;

The Masterclass: How to Gauge Popularity

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