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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.

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47:19

From Interventions to Impunity: The State of Local...

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2026/01/23

Local government remains the most visible and immediate face of the state, yet it is also the weakest sphere in terms of institutional capacity, governance stability and public confidence. At the start of 2026, a significant proportion of municipalities continue to operate under conditions of financial distress, governance failure or administrative paralysis. Despite a robust legislative framework that includes the Municipal Systems Act, the MFMA, and Section 139 intervention mechanisms, structural

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27:12

Steve Biko’s Legacy Speaks Xhosa - I Write What I...

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2026/01/23

Pan Macmillan South Africa has announced the publication ofNdibhalaIntandoYam, the first isiXhosa translation of Steve Biko’s iconic bookI Write What I Like. The edition is set to arrive in bookstores across South Africa on 18 December 2025, deliberately timed to coincide with the anniversary of Steve Biko’s birth. Biko, a central figure in the anti-apartheid struggle and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, remains a symbol of resistance, empowerment, and intellectual rigour in

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13:47

The Crisis Facing South Africa’s Municipalities

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2026/01/23

Municipal service delivery in South Africa continues to collapse not because of a lack of policies or legislative frameworks, but because of deep, systemic failures in how local government is governed, financed and managed. Across urban and rural municipalities alike, residents increasingly experience unreliable water supply, frequent electricity outages, failing sanitation systems, poor road maintenance and ineffective waste removal. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Managing Director of

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25:24

Will Trump's ' board of peace ' in Gaza really rival...

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2026/01/21

The Board of Peace is an international body launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2026 as part of his broader peace initiative connected to the Gaza conflict. It was designed to oversee postwar governance, reconstruction, and long-term stability in the Gaza Strip following years of war between Israel and Hamas. The initiative grew out of Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which aimed to end the war, demilitarize Hamas, and establish a framework for governance,

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23:24

Trump’s Second Term and World Order Shifts

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2026/01/21

During Donald Trump’s first year back in office (January 20, 2025 – January 20, 2026), his administration pursued a series of highly controversial geopolitical actions that drew widespread international attention. On his first day back in office, he signed an executive order pausing all U.S. foreign aid to allow a full review of what the administration considered aligned with U.S. interests. Most foreign development assistance was halted, including longstanding programs that delivered

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23:28

SAHRC finds systemic failures in North West scholar...

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2026/01/20

As schools reopen, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) today, 19 January 2026, released its final report on the systemic challenges in the scholar transport programme in the North West Province, following its investigation and inquiry into the matter. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with North West SAHRC Manager, Shirley Mlombo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:41

Gun violence claims 26 lives on Cape Flats as...

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2026/01/20

At least 26 people were killed on the Cape Flats over the weekend in what appears to be a continuing cycle of gun violence in the Western Cape. In the early hours of Saturday, a mass shooting at a tavern in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi left eight people dead and about 10 others injured. The incident is believed to be linked to extortion activities in the area. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Chairperson, Dr Llewellyn MacMaster.See

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22:48

ANALYSIS: SA on the Up, But Still Lagging Behind...

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2026/01/20

Things are looking a lot brighter at the start of 2026 than they have in easily the past five years. Eskom is largely a solved problem (for now). Transnet is turning the corner, albeit painstakingly. These network reforms by The Presidency (of which Eskom and Transnet, including the ports, are the two largest) are working. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Independent Economist, Duma Gqubule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:20

Europe Condemns Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats as...

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2026/01/19

Major European Union states strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland on Sunday, labeling them as blackmail. France proposed exploring a range of previously untested economic countermeasures in response. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Political Analyst and International Relations Expert, Prof. Patrick Bond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:57

World Faces ‘Age of Competition’ as Geopolitical,...

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2026/01/19

The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition released by the World Economic Forum, is based on insights from over 1,300 experts across business, government, academia, and civil society. The report evaluates risks across three time horizons: the immediate term (2026), the short-to-medium term (through 2028), and the long term (through 2036). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Econimist, Xhanti Phayi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:52

Thabiso Kotane: A Broadcaster Shaping National...

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2026/01/19

Thabiso Kotane is a seasoned South African broadcaster, producer, media leader, and drive-time talk-show host whose career reflects depth, adaptability, and sustained relevance in a rapidly changing media environment. With experience across television, radio production, editorial leadership, and executive management, he is widely regarded as one of the most credible and thoughtful voices in South African talk radio today. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Broadcaster, Thabiso Kotane.See

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22:54

The teacher who has secured a 100% pass rate in...

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2026/01/19

Teacher Lerato Ramabodu is celebrating yet another remarkable achievement after securing a 100% matric pass rate in physical science for the Class of 2025 — a standard he has maintained every year since 2017. Ramabodu, now 31, was born and raised in Phomolong near Hennenman in the Free State. Although he initially dreamed of becoming a radiographer, limited space at the University of the Free State forced him to rethink his path. He enrolled in teaching with the intention of staying for just

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22:29

Inside Standard Bank’s Landmark China Payment Deal...

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2026/01/16

Standard Bank’s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa–China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with

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25:04

Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US...

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2026/01/16

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with

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24:12

South Africa’s Naval Drills with China and Russia...

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2026/01/16

South Africa’s joint naval drills with China and Russia have reignited significant debate at home and abroad, particularly against the backdrop of strained relations with the United States and growing global geopolitical tensions. The exercises, held off South Africa’s southern coastline near Simon’s Town and False Bay, are officially described by the South African government and defence authorities as routine military cooperation aimed at improving maritime security,

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South Africa Welcomes U.S. House Approval of Africa...

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2026/01/16

South Africa has welcomed the recent approval by the U.S. House of Representatives to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years. AGOA is a preferential trade programme that provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products, including manufactured goods, textiles, agricultural produce, and automotive parts. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine.See

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23:29

Starlink in South Africa: Innovation, Competition or...

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2026/01/16

Starlink is a low-Earth orbit satellite broadband service operated by SpaceX, designed to deliver high-speed internet with relatively low latency compared to traditional satellite systems. Unlike fibre or mobile networks, Starlink does not rely on extensive ground infrastructure across the country, making it particularly attractive in rural, remote and underserved areas. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is conversation with AI Partner Specialist at IBM, Titus Masike and Digital Innovator and Tech Specialist,

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18:30

At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire...

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2026/01/16

Since the ceasefire that took effect in early October 2025, at least 100 children have been killed in Gaza, according to UNICEF. This figure includes approximately 60 boys and 40 girls based on confirmed reports, but the real number is likely higher because many incidents cannot be fully verified amid the dangerous and chaotic conditions. While large-scale fighting, bombardments, and shootings have reduced since the ceasefire, violence has not fully stopped, and children remain highly vulnerable

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25:02

Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election

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2026/01/16

Ugandan authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout just days before the presidential election, widely expected to see President Yoweri Museveni extend his 40-year rule. The Uganda Communications Commission instructed mobile network operators to block public internet access starting at 6pm local time on Tuesday. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks later confirmed a “nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity.” Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Uganda Based

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22:25

EU Removes South Africa from High-Risk List in Major...

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2026/01/16

The European Union’s decision to remove South Africa from its list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions” represents a major regulatory, economic and reputational milestone for the country. This list forms part of the EU’s anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime and is designed to protect the integrity of the European financial system by identifying countries whose regulatory and enforcement frameworks are considered vulnerable to abuse. Mbuyiseni

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