With their two astronauts stuck in space, NASA has decided that the two will return next year February on a SpaceX-crewed Dragon flight on which two seats have been made available. Lerato Mbele is joined by Dr. Lerothodi Leeuw, astrophysicist from UWC as they discuss the benefits of having space programs. 

With their two astronauts stuck in space, NASA has decided that the two will return next year February on a SpaceX-crewed Dragon flight on which two seats have been made available. Lerato Mbele is joined by Dr. Lerothodi Leeuw, astrophysicist from UWC as they discuss the benefits of having space programs.

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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The purpose and benefits of a space program

Legitimate businesses suffer substantial losses due to counterfeiting through loss of revenue and profits. That translates into job losses and slower growth, not counting the potential reputational damage when counterfeiters pass off subpar products as the original items. Lerato Mbele spoke to Amana van Wyk, National SAPS Lieutenant Colonel and Michael Lawrence, Executive Director, National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF).

Legitimate businesses suffer substantial losses due to counterfeiting through loss of revenue and profits. That translates into job losses and slower growth, not counting the potential reputational damage when counterfeiters pass off subpar products as the original items. Lerato Mbele spoke to Amana van Wyk, National SAPS Lieutenant Colonel and Michael Lawrence, Executive Director, National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF).

The Escalating Counterfeit Crisis In SA

The construction of Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand Corporation's R1.1 billion manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort, north of Durban will be completed in July next year. This investment is happening despite the terrible car sales in South Africa. Lerato Mbele spoke to Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of First Avenue Investment Management and, Oliver Petersen, Executive Director at Thesele Group. 

The construction of Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand Corporation's R1.1 billion manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort, north of Durban will be completed in July next year. This investment is happening despite the terrible car sales in South Africa. Lerato Mbele spoke to Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of First Avenue Investment Management and, Oliver Petersen, Executive Director at Thesele Group.

The State of The Automotive Industry

In this week's masterclass, we talk about the profitability of beekeeping in South Africa. The honey industry is characterized by under-production and fewer bee-farmers. Lerato Mbele spoke to Lulu Letlape, owner of BongiBees for more. 

In this week's masterclass, we talk about the profitability of beekeeping in South Africa. The honey industry is characterized by under-production and fewer bee-farmers. Lerato Mbele spoke to Lulu Letlape, owner of BongiBees for more.

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