A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) reveals a concerning trend: public trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has reached an all-time low.  According to round 21 of the HSRC's South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS), trust in the police has declined significantly over the past two decades, with only 22% of citizens expressing trust in the police in 2022, with the 2023 and 2024/25 confidence levels almost unchanged. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Research Specialist in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Dr. Sterve Gordon, Security Strategist and Former Ambassador Interpol, Andy Mashaile and Crime Expert, Prof. Jacob Mofokeng.

<p>A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) reveals a concerning trend: public trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has reached an all-time low.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to round 21 of the HSRC's South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS), trust in the police has declined significantly over the past two decades, with only 22% of citizens expressing trust in the police in 2022, with the 2023 and 2024/25 confidence levels almost unchanged. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Research Specialist in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Dr. Sterve Gordon, Security Strategist and Former Ambassador Interpol, Andy Mashaile and Crime Expert, Prof. Jacob Mofokeng.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>