Lerato Mbele speaks to William Gumede, an Associate Professor at the School of Governance at Wits & Director of the Democracy Works Foundation about the workings of the GNU Consultations Council.

Lerato Mbele speaks to William Gumede, an Associate Professor at the School of Governance at Wits &amp; Director of the Democracy Works Foundation about the workings of the GNU Consultations Council.

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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Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it?

In 2026, Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of shaping and strengthening Africa’s business events landscape. Owned by South African Tourism, the flagship trade show has become the continent’s premier market access platform, connecting Africa’s business events products with influential buyers from around the world. Over the past 20 years, Meetings Africa has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and positioning the continent as a competitive global destination for conferences, exhibitions, and incentives. As it reaches this milestone, the focus turns to its legacy of impact and its vision for the future of Africa’s thriving MICE industry.

Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Thandiwe Mathibela, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, South African Tourism

In 2026, Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of shaping and strengthening Africa&rsquo;s business events landscape. Owned by South African Tourism, the flagship trade show has become the continent&rsquo;s premier market access platform, connecting Africa&rsquo;s business events products with influential buyers from around the world. Over the past 20 years, Meetings Africa has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and positioning the continent as a competitive global destination for conferences, exhibitions, and incentives. As it reaches this milestone, the focus turns to its legacy of impact and its vision for the future of Africa&rsquo;s thriving MICE industry.
Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Thandiwe Mathibela, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, South African Tourism

Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary

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