In October, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the national dialogue, promised when the government of national unity (GNU) was established, would be held on December 16. The ANC has however, confirmed postponement of the national to early 2025. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa would announce a new date for the dialogue. Former President Thabo Mbeki warned that a national dialogue should be urgently convened to give the new government a mandate. Lerato Mbele was joined by analysts Sandile Swana and Mavuso Msimang as well as the panelists, Xhanti Payi, senior economist at PwC, Simphiwe Gada, provincial chairperson of DENOSA, Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, General secretary of SADTU, Lundi Kama, EC Chairperson of AFASA and Lunga Thweshwa, youth leader & member of UJ Student Parliament. 

<p>In October, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the national dialogue, promised when the government of national unity (GNU) was established, would be held on December 16. The ANC has however, confirmed postponement of the national to early 2025. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa would announce a new date for the dialogue. Former President Thabo Mbeki warned that a national dialogue should be urgently convened to give the new government a mandate. Lerato Mbele was joined by analysts Sandile Swana and Mavuso Msimang as well as the panelists, Xhanti Payi, senior economist at PwC, Simphiwe Gada, provincial chairperson of DENOSA, Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, General secretary of SADTU, Lundi Kama, EC Chairperson of AFASA and Lunga Thweshwa, youth leader &amp; member of UJ Student Parliament. </p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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