In this week’s View of the Nation, we discuss the escalation of municipal debt across the country. In recent news, the Msunduzi Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal cut water and electricity to 23 schools with over R32BN debt.

In this week’s View of the Nation, we discuss the escalation of municipal debt across the country. In recent news, the Msunduzi Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal cut water and electricity to 23 schools with over R32BN debt.

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 View of the Nation Municipal Debt Crisis

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Businesslive Reporter Thando Maeko.

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Businesslive Reporter Thando Maeko.

This Week’s Diary -Thando Maeko BusinessLIVE Reporter

In the vast central African nation of Congo, which has had more than 96% of the world’s roughly 17,000 recorded cases of mpox this year — and some 500 deaths from the disease — many of the most vulnerable seem unaware of its existence or the threat that it poses.

In the vast central African nation of Congo, which has had more than 96% of the world’s roughly 17,000 recorded cases of mpox this year — and some 500 deaths from the disease — many of the most vulnerable seem unaware of its existence or the threat that it poses.

Across the Globe: Congo’s humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency.

In this week's spotlight, we sit down with mam' Abigail Kubeka, legendary singer and actress. Her career spans over 67 years and remains the nation's icon. This Saturday, Joburg Theatre is hosting the "Abigail Kubeka Tribute Concert" to honor and celebrate the icon's contributions to the industry. 

In this week's spotlight, we sit down with mam' Abigail Kubeka, legendary singer and actress. Her career spans over 67 years and remains the nation's icon. This Saturday, Joburg Theatre is hosting the "Abigail Kubeka Tribute Concert" to honor and celebrate the icon's contributions to the industry.

The View of the Nation Municipal Debt Crisis

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