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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’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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42:42

Strings of Soul: A Conversation with Guitar Virtuoso...

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2025/11/07

Mokopane, Mahwelereng in the Northern Province of South Africa is where Billy Monama was born. From such humble surroundings he inherited a rich musical culture that combined traditional ethnic sounds with those from western jazz styles. In 1997 Monama was drawn to a guitar belonging to a neighbour. Largely self-taught, Monama immediately showed signs of natural talent on guitar. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with, Guitarist, Composer and Bandleader, Billy Monama.See omnystudio.com/listener

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47:10

King David Speaks: The Future of Radio, Podcasting...

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2025/11/07

David Mashabela, widely known by his on-air monikers King David and The Radio Guru, is a seasoned South African broadcaster, storyteller, cultural voice and media entrepreneur. With a career spanning close to three decades, he has become one of the most respected figures in contemporary radio, known for his warm delivery, intuitive interviewing, music knowledge, and deep understanding of the audience he serves. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Seasoned Radio Host, DavidSee

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98:56

ANC SECRETARY GENERAL FIKILE MBALULA

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2025/11/06

The African National Congress enters this period facing critical questions about its internal cohesion, its public standing and its ability to renew itself as both a political organisation and as the leading party in government. At the same time, the Government of National Unity continues to demand cooperation, compromise and strategic alignment among parties that have historically been political opponents. The functioning, stability and policy direction of the GNU remain central to the

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22:58

Madlanga Commission - Khumalo Reveals Sibiya’s...

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2025/11/05

General Dumisani Khumalo, head of Crime Intelligence, testified before the Madlanga Commission about the infiltration of criminal networks into the criminal justice system. His testimony focused on the alleged connections between senior police officials and organised crime syndicates, often referred to as the “Big Five.” Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IRS Forensic Investigations CEO Chad Thomas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:49

Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared...

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2025/11/03

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing another term amid days of unrest across the country. Samia won 98% of the votes in Wednesday's poll, the electoral commission said. In her Saturday victory speech she said the election was "free and democratic", accusing protesters of being "unpatriotic". Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Tanzania Based Journalist, Gabriel Zakaria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:20

Hamas-Israel Conflict - Truce violations threaten...

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2025/11/03

The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, brokered by the United States. The truce includes a halt to large-scale hostilities, the release of hostages and remains, increased humanitarian access to Gaza, partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and eventual disarmament of Hamas. Despite the formal truce, both sides have reported ongoing violations and escalations. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Strategist, Zeenat Adam.See

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23:56

July 2021 Unrest: Sasria recovery continues

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2025/11/03

The SA Special Risks Insurance Association (Sasria), the state-owned special risks insurer, has still not fully recovered from the R24.3bn loss it suffered in the 2021 riots, but its financial position strengthened last year. Sasria insures against acts of terrorism, labour and civil unrest and riots, events that private sector insurers are unwilling to cover. High levels of poverty and unemployment contribute to the risks it has to deal with. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SASRIA CEO,

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17:29

Malawi High Court overturns extradition of Bushiri...

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2025/11/03

The High Court of Malawi has overturned the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri, finding that a magistrate’s decision to hand them over to South Africa was legally unsound, procedurally unfair, and put their lives at risk. In a judgment delivered on Friday, October 31, 2025, Justice Mzonde Mvula ruled that the extradition process “fell short” of the standards required under Malawi law and that the couple had been denied their

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12:45

Removed Without Warning - General Tau Thekiso

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2025/10/29

General Tau Tshekiso who was also removed in unfavorable circumstances . He speaks to POWER Talk host, Dr Mbuyiseni NdloziSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:33 12:00 Escalation of tensions in Sudan: Rapid...

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2025/10/29

Ramadan Ahmed, editor of Sudan horizon.com speaks to POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi following reports of rapid support forces capturing the army headquarters in the city of El FashrerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:14

Dr Ugljesa Radulovic and Ben Theron

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2025/10/29

The stories of Whistleblowers over five years. Dr Ugljesa Radulovic, researcher at the University of Johannesburg and Ben Theron, Founder of Whistleblower house speak to POWER Talk host Mbuyiseni NdloziSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:05

Removed Without Warning: Dr Leah Shibambo Breaks Her...

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2025/10/29

Removed without warning: Dr Leah Shibambo, former deputy police commissioner speaks to POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on her exit under Riah Phiyega. Joining in on the conversation is General Tau Tshekiso who was also removed in unfavourable circumstances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:42

Book Review: The Most Evil of Them All: When...

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2025/10/21

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Author, Dr Sam Human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:01

Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by...

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2025/10/21

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with UNISA Senior Lecturer in the Police Practice Department, Dr. Mpho Matlala and Criminologist, Prof. Nirmala Gopal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:29

South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan 2025 – A...

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2025/10/20

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with, Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:29

Ad Hoc Committee Inquiry into General Nhlanhla...

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2025/10/16

Senzo Mchunu, the national Police Minister, was placed on special leave following serious allegations of political interference, corruption, and collusion with organised crime. The allegations were first made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed that Mchunu ordered the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and interfered in investigations. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with UNISA Senior Policing Lecturer, Dr Mpho Matlala and

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11:16

Crime intelligence inspector-general suspended after...

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2025/10/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the Inspector-General of Intelligence, Mr Imtiaz Fazel, pending a decision in an investigation by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) into the Inspector-General’s conduct. Mbuyiseni Ndlosi is in conversation with UNISALecturer at the College of Law: Police Practice Department, Prof. Dumisani Mabunda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:47

SA life expectancy slips as lifestyle diseases erase...

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2025/10/14

In stark contrast to global trends, life expectancy in SA was worse in 2023 than two decades earlier, as a rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) undermined the country’s gains against HIV/Aids. Life expectancy in SA fell to 66.55 years in 2023 compared with 67.73 in 1990, according to The Lancet’s Global Burden of Disease study, launched on Sunday at the World Health Summit in Berlin. Global life expectancy increased by almost 10 years over this period, rising from 64.64 years

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22:23

Ad Hoc Committee Inquiry into General Nhlanhla...

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2025/10/09

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Retired SAPS Major-General, Jeremy Vearey, IRS Forensic Investigations CEO, Chad Thomas and Former Gauteng Hawks Head, General Prince Mokotedi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:03

Sanef on Mkhwanazi’s utterances against Journalists

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2025/10/09

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Sanef Executive Director, Reggy Malusi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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