In this week’s edition of diary, Lerato Mbele takes a look at stories that made the news over the weekend and sets our news agenda for the week with Political Analyst and Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance, Dr TK Pooe.

In this week’s edition of diary, Lerato Mbele takes a look at stories that made the news over the weekend and sets our news agenda for the week with Political Analyst and Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance, Dr TK Pooe.

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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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This Week’s Diary: 02 October 202

Introducing "Amathambo," where distinguished pianist Dr Nduduzo Makhathini explores the theme of divination, featuring the presence of renowned musician Mbuso Khoza. Makhathini's improvisational style is akin to the ancient practice of throwing the bones (ukwebhula), aligning his artistry with a broader understanding of Nguni prophetic traditions. In this performance, the collaboration with Mbuso Khoza, a cultural luminary deeply immersed in the Amahubo traditions of the Zulu people, promises to be a unique and resonant experience. Khoza's distinctive approach serves as a potent expression of jazz within the South African context. Dr Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza joins us as our special guests in the spotlight.

Introducing "Amathambo," where distinguished pianist Dr Nduduzo Makhathini explores the theme of divination, featuring the presence of renowned musician Mbuso Khoza. Makhathini's improvisational style is akin to the ancient practice of throwing the bones (ukwebhula), aligning his artistry with a broader understanding of Nguni prophetic traditions. In this performance, the collaboration with Mbuso Khoza, a cultural luminary deeply immersed in the Amahubo traditions of the Zulu people, promises to be a unique and resonant experience. Khoza's distinctive approach serves as a potent expression of jazz within the South African context. Dr Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza joins us as our special guests in the spotlight.

In the Spotlight: Dr Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza

The River Park Café was founded by Joyce Betha and Zanele Magoro (mother & daughter) and is a proudly South African 100% young black female owned company based in Lombardy East/Alex, Johannesburg. Here you will be offered tasty gourmet food and African cuisine which include beef stew and lamb cutlets. A lot of visitors order good coffee. The competent staff at this restaurant can show how much they value their guests. The fast service is something these restaurateurs care about. You may pay your attention to the exotic atmosphere. Riverpark Cafė scored 4.5 in the Google rating system. Joining Morio Sanyane for the conversation are the co-founders Joyce Betha and Zanele Magoro.

The River Park Café was founded by Joyce Betha and Zanele Magoro (mother &amp; daughter) and is a proudly South African 100% young black female owned company based in Lombardy East/Alex, Johannesburg. Here you will be offered tasty gourmet food and African cuisine which include beef stew and lamb cutlets. A lot of visitors order good coffee. The competent staff at this restaurant can show how much they value their guests. The fast service is something these restaurateurs care about. You may pay your attention to the exotic atmosphere. Riverpark Cafė scored 4.5 in the Google rating system. Joining Morio Sanyane for the conversation are the co-founders Joyce Betha and Zanele Magoro.

The Entrepreneurial Edge River Park Café

South Africa is one step closer to implementing the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) system, after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) voted in favour of the NHI Bill on Wednesday. Eight of the nine provinces voted to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The bill, which has been in the parliamentary process since 2019, was pulled from the Order Paper last week when the NCOP chair, Amos Masondo, asked for a delay to consider a letter urging him to revisit the bill. The letter – written by Business Unity SA (BUSA) and Business4SA (B4SA) – expressed grave doubts that the NHI in its current form could be implemented or would be good for the country. Business says SA does not have the resources to implement the NHI, which would require raising an additional R200 billion in taxes. Organised business, the DA, and Solidarity. The DA and BUSA have said they will petition President Cyril Ramaphosa not to sign the bill and to refer it back to Parliament. Both argue that the bill is unconstitutional because Section 33 – which talks about phasing out the benefits for which medical schemes may reimburse members for – will limit access to healthcare rather than progressively expanding it. In this conversation, we speak about the bill and how it will affect the health sector with Deputy Director General of National Health Insurance at National Department of Health Dr Nicholas Crisp and Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa Dr Katlego Mothudi.

South Africa is one step closer to implementing the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) system, after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) voted in favour of the NHI Bill on Wednesday. Eight of the nine provinces voted to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The bill, which has been in the parliamentary process since 2019, was pulled from the Order Paper last week when the NCOP chair, Amos Masondo, asked for a delay to consider a letter urging him to revisit the bill. The letter – written by Business Unity SA (BUSA) and Business4SA (B4SA) – expressed grave doubts that the NHI in its current form could be implemented or would be good for the country. Business says SA does not have the resources to implement the NHI, which would require raising an additional R200 billion in taxes. Organised business, the DA, and Solidarity. The DA and BUSA have said they will petition President Cyril Ramaphosa not to sign the bill and to refer it back to Parliament. Both argue that the bill is unconstitutional because Section 33 – which talks about phasing out the benefits for which medical schemes may reimburse members for – will limit access to healthcare rather than progressively expanding it. In this conversation, we speak about the bill and how it will affect the health sector with Deputy Director General of National Health Insurance at National Department of Health Dr Nicholas Crisp and Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa Dr Katlego Mothudi.

This Week’s Diary: 02 October 202

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