Thousands of e-hailing drivers remain under pressure as permit backlogs, vehicle impoundments and ongoing compliance requirements continue to disrupt their livelihoods. We get the latest update on efforts to resolve the licensing crisis and what it means for drivers and commuters.
Lesiba Mpya, Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport unpacks it all with Mondli Makhanya.

Thousands of e-hailing drivers remain under pressure as permit backlogs, vehicle impoundments and ongoing compliance requirements continue to disrupt their livelihoods. We get the latest update on efforts to resolve the licensing crisis and what it means for drivers and commuters. Lesiba Mpya, Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport unpacks it all with Mondli Makhanya.

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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Update on E-Hailing Permits

A new non-surgical treatment is offering hope to people living with osteoarthritis by providing long-lasting pain relief and potentially delaying the need for knee replacement surgery. We examine how the treatment works and who stands to benefit with Angus Mulder, Commercial Director and Founder of Anstem Medical. 

A new non-surgical treatment is offering hope to people living with osteoarthritis by providing long-lasting pain relief and potentially delaying the need for knee replacement surgery. We examine how the treatment works and who stands to benefit with Angus Mulder, Commercial Director and Founder of Anstem Medical.&nbsp;

A Non-Surgical option for Osteoarthritis

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling for the nationalisation of food production and the fuel sector, arguing that monopolies are driving up the cost of living. We discuss the union’s proposal and whether it could help ease pressure on struggling households with GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling for the nationalisation of food production and the fuel sector, arguing that monopolies are driving up the cost of living. We discuss the union&rsquo;s proposal and whether it could help ease pressure on struggling households with GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei

A call to nationalise Food and fuel sector monopolies . 

Environmental groups have raised concerns over the approval of a major Equinix data centre development in Cape Town, citing its impact on water, electricity and the environment. We speak to the Legal Resources Centre about the legal and environmental issues.

Environmental groups have raised concerns over the approval of a major Equinix data centre development in Cape Town, citing its impact on water, electricity and the environment. We speak to the&nbsp;Legal Resources Centre about the legal and environmental issues.

Update on E-Hailing Permits

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