In this week’s edition of The Profile, we feature actor, composer and film producer - best known for his role as Chester on Yizo Yizo season 2 and as Crocodile in the 1992 musical film Sarafina which spilled over to Broadway. Dlamini came under fire recently for being an absent father to American rapper Doja Cat. Nevertheless, he says his relationship with his daughter is healthy.

 

 

 

In this week&rsquo;s edition of The Profile, we feature actor, composer and film producer - best known for his role as Chester on Yizo Yizo season 2 and as Crocodile in the 1992 musical film Sarafina which spilled over to Broadway. Dlamini came under fire recently for being an absent father to American rapper Doja Cat. Nevertheless, he says his relationship with his daughter is healthy.
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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 profile: Dumisani ‘Chester’ Dlamini

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.

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China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – was placed under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and law”. Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Second only to Xi in the military command structure, Zhang has long been seen as the Chinese president’s closest military ally. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela.  

China&rsquo;s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general &ndash; a close ally of Xi Jinping &ndash; was placed under investigation for &ldquo;suspected serious violations of discipline and law&rdquo;. Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of China&rsquo;s People&rsquo;s Liberation Army (PLA). Second only to Xi in the military command structure, Zhang has long been seen as the Chinese president&rsquo;s closest military ally. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela.&nbsp;&nbsp;

China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown

Shamila Batohi served as the National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa from February 2019 until January 2026. Her term was historic because she was the first woman to hold this position. She brought to the role decades of prosecutorial experience at home and international experience as a senior legal adviser at the International Criminal Court.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, Dr Jean Redpath. 

Shamila Batohi served as the National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa from February 2019 until January 2026. Her term was historic because she was the first woman to hold this position. She brought to the role decades of prosecutorial experience at home and international experience as a senior legal adviser at the International Criminal Court.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Researcher at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, Dr Jean Redpath.&nbsp;

The profile: Dumisani ‘Chester’ Dlamini

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