In this week's news diary, Lerato Mbele talks to Daily Maverick journalist, Queenin Masuabi for an in-depth discussion of news from the weekend. 

In this week's news diary, Lerato Mbele talks to Daily Maverick journalist, Queenin Masuabi for an in-depth discussion of news from the weekend.

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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This Week’s Diary - 9 September 2024

South Africa is confronting a profound crisis that permeates nearly every aspect of society. The nation is grappling with a pervasive sense of despair, characterized by widespread disillusionment and visible signs of decay. This sense of brokenness is not confined to the physical environment but extends deeply into the social fabric, reflecting a society that feels fragmented and increasingly unstable. Lerato Mbele spoke to Jamil F. Khan, critical diversity scholar, Laurie Pieters-James, forensic criminologist and Siyabulela Jentile, NOT IN MY NAME President. 

South Africa is confronting a profound crisis that permeates nearly every aspect of society. The nation is grappling with a pervasive sense of despair, characterized by widespread disillusionment and visible signs of decay. This sense of brokenness is not confined to the physical environment but extends deeply into the social fabric, reflecting a society that feels fragmented and increasingly unstable. Lerato Mbele spoke to Jamil F. Khan, critical diversity scholar, Laurie Pieters-James, forensic criminologist and Siyabulela Jentile, NOT IN MY NAME President.

View of the Nation: Why is South Africa a Broken Society?

Just ahead of his big debate with Kamala Harris, former United States President, Donald Trump has called for the 25th Amendment changes amid new questions over his mental state. Trump suggested expanding the 25th Amendment to include the possibility of removing a vice president. Lerato Mbele spoke to Prof. John Stremlau from the WITS and Prof. Patrick Bond from UJ. 

Just ahead of his big debate with Kamala Harris, former United States President, Donald Trump has called for the 25th Amendment changes amid new questions over his mental state. Trump suggested expanding the 25th Amendment to include the possibility of removing a vice president. Lerato Mbele spoke to Prof. John Stremlau from the WITS and Prof. Patrick Bond from UJ.

Across the Globe: Trump Suggests Expanding 25th Amendment to Remove a Vice President

South African actor, Vusi Thanda is well known for his famous role as Tshawe on SABC 1 sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa with his iconic phrase “as far as I am concerned”.

South African actor, Vusi Thanda is well known for his famous role as Tshawe on SABC 1 sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa with his iconic phrase “as far as I am concerned”.

This Week’s Diary - 9 September 2024

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