Minister Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi-Ngubane calls in to explain her cook off with Somizi

Minister Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi-Ngubane calls in to explain her cook off with Somizi

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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Tourism minister clarifies cookout with Somizi

South Africa's love for house music flourished in the early ’90s as the Apartheid era ended, pushed primarily by DJs in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria. Now, it's a focal point, filled with local styles and stars. Vinny Da Vinci and DJ Christos are South African DJs who are known for their electrifying performances and contributions to the South African house music scene.

South Africa's love for house music flourished in the early ’90s as the Apartheid era ended, pushed primarily by DJs in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria. Now, it's a focal point, filled with local styles and stars. Vinny Da Vinci and DJ Christos are South African DJs who are known for their electrifying performances and contributions to the South African house music scene.

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As Hindu people celebrate Diwali, it ignites interest of its importance for Indian people. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the holiday vary each year as they follow the lunar calendar. Diwali originated in India more than 2,500 years ago. The annual festival, which expands to the Indian diaspora,is usually observed for five days or even as short as one day, depending on where a person lives or how the person celebrates.

As Hindu people celebrate Diwali, it ignites interest of its importance for Indian people. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the holiday vary each year as they follow the lunar calendar. Diwali originated in India more than 2,500 years ago. The annual festival, which expands to the Indian diaspora, is usually observed for five days or even as short as one day, depending on where a person lives or how the person celebrates.

Understanding Different Religions: Diwali

South Africa’s taxi industry in most prevalent parts such as Gauteng and Durban are on strike. Minibus taxis, which are the most accessible and frequently used mode of transport for most South Africans, are estimated to transport 15 million passengers daily. Currently, long-distance taxi drivers in Durban are on strike for the 5th day following the impounding of most of their taxis on permit issues. The strike has been ongoing for days now, leaving commuters stranded.

South Africa’s taxi industry in most prevalent parts such as Gauteng and Durban are on strike. Minibus taxis, which are the most accessible and frequently used mode of transport for most South Africans, are estimated to transport 15 million passengers daily. Currently, long-distance taxi drivers in Durban are on strike for the 5th day following the impounding of most of their taxis on permit issues. The strike has been ongoing for days now, leaving commuters stranded.

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