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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>