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

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor is a senior South African political figure whose career spans education, science and technology, and international relations. Since the advent of democracy in 1994, she has held multiple ministerial portfolios and served in leadership roles within Parliament and the African National Congress (ANC). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Former SA African government minister and Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board of Trustees. 

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor is a senior South African political figure whose career spans education, science and technology, and international relations. Since the advent of democracy in 1994, she has held multiple ministerial portfolios and served in leadership roles within Parliament and the African National Congress (ANC). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Former SA African government minister and Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board of Trustees.&nbsp;

In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor

The South African Competition Tribunal has officially approved Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice, marking a significant step in the deal’s progression. This approval allows both parties to proceed with finalising the transaction, subject to certain public interest commitments aimed at supporting historically disadvantaged individuals and local enterprises in the audiovisual sector.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird. 

The South African Competition Tribunal has officially approved Canal+&rsquo;s takeover of MultiChoice, marking a significant step in the deal&rsquo;s progression. This approval allows both parties to proceed with finalising the transaction, subject to certain public interest commitments aimed at supporting historically disadvantaged individuals and local enterprises in the audiovisual sector.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.&nbsp;

Takeover of MultiChoice Approved

Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has opened the door to sweeping media consolidation, unveiling plans to lift cross-ownership limitations in what could be the biggest overhaul of SA’s media laws in 25 years.  Under the mooted changes in a white paper, SA would abolish rules that prevent any single entity from owning newspapers, TV stations and radio licences in the same market, and raise the foreign equity ceiling from 20% to up to 49%. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.

Communications &amp; digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has opened the door to sweeping media consolidation, unveiling plans to lift cross-ownership limitations in what could be the biggest overhaul of SA&rsquo;s media laws in 25 years. &nbsp;Under the mooted changes in a white paper, SA would abolish rules that prevent any single entity from owning newspapers, TV stations and radio licences in the same market, and raise the foreign equity ceiling from 20% to up to 49%. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.

This Week’s Diary: 02 October 202

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