US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran; in one night; if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global supply route. Trumps deadline for an acceptable; deal - one that includes the free flow of energy through the Gulf - is set for 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT on Wednesday). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Emmanuel Matambo University of Johannesburg Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran; in one night; if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global supply route. Trumps deadline for an acceptable; deal - one that includes the free flow of energy through the Gulf - is set for 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT on Wednesday). Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Emmanuel Matambo University of Johannesburg Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host 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 that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Trump threatens to take out Iran in one night; if no deal before deadline

Parliament has recommended the dissolution of the Athletics South Africa (ASA) board, delivering a damning verdict on the state of the country’s athletics administration. The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture concluded that the federation has failed in its fiduciary responsibilities and is no longer capable of safeguarding the interests of athletes. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Joe McGluwa, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture.

Parliament has recommended the dissolution of the Athletics South Africa (ASA) board, delivering a damning verdict on the state of the country&rsquo;s athletics administration. The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture concluded that the federation has failed in its fiduciary responsibilities and is no longer capable of safeguarding the interests of athletes. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Joe McGluwa, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture.

Athletics SA Under the spotlight: Parliament calls for dissolution of Athletics SA board

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement of a National Dialogue signals a defining moment for South Africa. With deepening inequality, democratic fatigue and widespread disillusionment, there is an imperative that this dialogue is not limited to elite consultations without sufficient public participation. If it defaults to top-down solutions and closed-door deliberations, it risks entrenching the exclusionary patterns of the past it aims to undo. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Makhukhu Mampuru, NEDLAC Executive Director and National Dialogue steering committee member.

President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s recent announcement of a National Dialogue signals a defining moment for South Africa. With deepening inequality, democratic fatigue and widespread disillusionment, there is an imperative that this dialogue is not limited to elite consultations without sufficient public participation. If it defaults to top-down solutions and closed-door deliberations, it risks entrenching the exclusionary patterns of the past it aims to undo. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Makhukhu Mampuru, NEDLAC Executive Director and National Dialogue steering committee member.

Examining how inclusive national conventions could redefine South Africa’s social, political and economic future

In a historic turn for the African National Congress in Limpopo, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has been elected unopposed as the province’s first-ever female chairperson. Her ascension to the role took place in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Polokwane Cricket Club, where she officially succeeded the outgoing provincial chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Phophi Ramathuba Premier and ANC Chairperson in Limpopo.

In a historic turn for the African National Congress in Limpopo, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has been elected unopposed as the province&rsquo;s first-ever female chairperson. Her ascension to the role took place in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Polokwane Cricket Club, where she officially succeeded the outgoing provincial chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Phophi Ramathuba Premier and ANC Chairperson in Limpopo.

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