After a week of intense scrutiny following the bombshell allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to place embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence and initiated commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations. In a move that caught many commentators by surprise, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as the Acting Minister of Police. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Pro.f Firoz Cachalia and Mbazima Shilowa. 

After a week of intense scrutiny following the bombshell allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to place embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence and initiated commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations. In a move that caught many commentators by surprise, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as the Acting Minister of Police. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Pro.f Firoz Cachalia and Mbazima Shilowa.&nbsp;

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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.

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The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Transport Deputy. Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have announced the re-election of South Africa back into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly - held at its headquarters in London, on Friday, 28 November 2025. South Africa was a member of the IMO Council for 22 years, since 1999. It has, however, been out in the cold since 2021 after not being re-elected into the Council. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa. 

The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and Transport Deputy.&nbsp;Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have announced the re-election of South Africa back into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly - held at its headquarters in London, on Friday, 28 November 2025. South Africa was a member of the IMO Council for 22 years, since 1999. It has, however, been out in the cold since 2021 after not being re-elected into the Council. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa.&nbsp;

South Africa bounces back into the imo council

Khomotso Johannes Phahlane is a former senior officer of the South African Police Service. He served in various roles over his career, including constable, detective, personnel manager, and later as head of the SAPS Forensic Services Division. He was appointed Acting National Commissioner of the police in October 2015 after the suspension of the previous commissioner. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is In conversation with Former Acting National Police Commissioner, General Kgomotso Phahlane. 

Khomotso Johannes Phahlane is a former senior officer of the South African Police Service. He served in various roles over his career, including constable, detective, personnel manager, and later as head of the SAPS Forensic Services Division. He was appointed Acting National Commissioner of the police in October 2015 after the suspension of the previous commissioner. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is In conversation with Former Acting National Police Commissioner, General Kgomotso Phahlane.&nbsp;

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.

Who is Prof. Firoz Cachalia - Newly Appointed Acting Police Minister

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