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.

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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This Week’s Diary: 02 October 202

Celebrated South African gospel singer and songwriter Xolly Mncwango is noted for her soul-stirring worship music and strong vocals. She originally became well-known working with eminent gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube and then started a successful solo career.

Celebrated South African gospel singer and songwriter Xolly Mncwango is noted for her soul-stirring worship music and strong vocals. She originally became well-known working with eminent gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube and then started a successful solo career.

The Sounds of Gospel: Xolly Mncwango

More than 8,000 healthcare workers in South Africa have lost their jobs following the withdrawal of United States (US) funding for HIV/Aids programmes, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed on Thursday. The job losses come as a direct result of US President Donald Trump’s January 2025 announcement to withdraw the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding from South Africa’s HIV/Aids and TB programmes. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to health minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

More than 8,000 healthcare workers in South Africa have lost their jobs following the withdrawal of United States (US) funding for HIV/Aids programmes, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed on Thursday. The job losses come as a direct result of US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s January 2025 announcement to withdraw the President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding from South Africa&rsquo;s HIV/Aids and TB programmes. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to health minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Health Minister on HIV/AIDS treatment programme

Pieter Kriel, a 21-year-old political dynamo, has burst into the scene with explosive and divisive opinions and South Africa and the globe have taken note. Kriel, positioning himself as the antithesis of Kallie Kriel, the chief executive of AfriForum, has made a significant impact in South Africa's political arena with his left-leaning views. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Pieter Kriel, writer & social activist. 

Pieter Kriel, a 21-year-old political dynamo, has burst into the scene with explosive and divisive opinions and South Africa and the globe have taken note. Kriel, positioning himself as the antithesis of Kallie Kriel, the chief executive of AfriForum, has made a significant impact in South Africa's political arena with his left-leaning views. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Pieter Kriel, writer &amp; social activist.&nbsp;

This Week’s Diary: 02 October 202

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