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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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23:00

Culture Corner: Sophiatown

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2024/01/31

It was towards the end of January and the beginning of February when the forced removals of 1955 in Sophiatown would come to pass. Sophiatown, initially a farm outside Johannesburg, gained its name from Hermann Tobiansky, who named it after his wife, Sophia. When a sewage dump led to the departure of white residents, black and coloured people were permitted to settle in the area. Music played a pivotal role in Sophiatown's urban culture, particularly in the development of indigenous jazz music

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21:43

Innovation Wednesdays Kotonki – The Low-Cost,...

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2024/01/31

In the face of rising living expenses and soaring fuel prices, a South African innovation has emerged to address the transportation needs of various sectors. Kotonki, a manufactured vehicle, caters not only to emerging farmers, rural communities, and small holding owners but also finds utility in golf courses, the forestry sector, and beyond. This vehicle is meticulously designed to be a cost-effective, low-maintenance, high-powered solution capable of transporting 1 metric ton across any terrain

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18:24

Update: The 2024 US Elections

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2024/01/31

At stake in the upcoming US presidential elections is not just who will occupy the White House, but also America’s future role in the world. Rarely have Americans been faced with such a stark choice. The results from Iowa and New Hampshire suggest that no one can prevent former president Donald Trump from again being the Republican Party presidential candidate. Repudiated by voters in 2020, Trump sees the 2024 elections as the path to rewriting his personal history and taking revenge on his

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25:05

Masterclass: Buying In An Auction

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2024/01/30

Buying in Auctions has consistently been a strategy by some for buying below market priced goods such as art, cars, properties, and other goods. The popularity of auctions in South Africa has grown tremendously over the years, with the many people in search of bargains and good deals in these tough economic times. Whether it’s a foreclosed house, a repossessed car or appliances or art, it’s important to have a basic understanding of how auctions work. When you take part in an auction you need to

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20:04

Nuclear Power In SA: Minister of electricity paves...

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2024/01/30

Putting into action the new powers for the minister of electricity approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has issued a determination in the Government Gazette for SA to procure 2,500MW of nuclear power. The memorandum of understanding issued by the presidency, clarifying the roles of the ministers of electricity and of public enterprises, gave the electricity minister authority over the board and management of Eskom for ending load-shedding. Ramokgopa was also given

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26:55

The Enigma of Jacob Zuma

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2024/01/30

The ANC's highest decision-making body, the national executive committee (NEC), has decided to suspend former president Jacob Zuma. The decision was reportedly reached during a late-night NEC meeting on Sunday where it was agreed that secretary-general Fikile Mbalula would be tasked with notifying him of the suspension. It is understood that insiders from the NEC revealed that initially, the plan was for Zuma's branch in Nkandla to suspend his membership. Citing ANC constitution Rule 25, the NEC

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22:47

South Africa’s Steel Industry Teetering on the Edge...

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2024/01/30

According to Tafadzwa Chibanguza, the Chief Operating Officer of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), the metals and engineering sector is facing an average annual decline of 1.3% over the next five years. This decline is expected to result in a significant reduction in employment estimated at over 290 000 direct and indirect job losses. Currently, the sector employs 362 871 people. The sector is a significant supplier of inputs to various industries,

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45:01

View of the Nation: The State of Public Health and...

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2024/01/29

South Africa is a hugely popular travel destination for expats and tourists alike. Whether you’re traveling for a safari or relocating to start a new career, you’ll probably want to know about South Africa’s healthcare system. On the plus side, South Africa has the best hospitals and medical infrastructure in southern Africa. However, there is much room for improvement. According to the 2020 Global Healthcare Index, South Africa’s healthcare system ranks 49th out of 89 countries. Health care

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26:46

Behind The Party Line: Democratic Alliance

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2024/01/29

The Democratic Alliance was formed in 2000 through the merger of the Democratic Party, the New National Party, and the Federal Alliance. It became the official opposition party to the African National Congress though the New National Party withdrew from the alliance the following year. The party is broadly centrist and has been attributed both centre-left and centre-right policies and is a member of Liberal International and the Africa Liberal Network. The DA and other like-minded opposition parties

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23:25

Diary of the Week: 29 January 2024

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2024/01/29

In this week’s edition of diary, Lerato Mbele looks at stories that made the news over the weekend and sets our news agenda for the week with Political Analyst and Public Policy Specialist at the Wits School of Governance, Dr Kagiso Pooe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:40

Masterclass: Alternative ways of Politicking to a...

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2024/01/23

The June 16 Youth Uprising, orchestrated by the Soweto Students Action Committee, the pioneering efforts of Steve Biko in the Black Consciousness Movement, and Robert Sobukwe's campaign against pass laws stand out as pivotal moments in South Africa's political history. A group of courageous young black activists dared to challenge the prevailing status quo, benefiting many in the process. However, since the Fees Must Fall movement, South Africa has yet to witness another significant revolution. With

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22:24

#CapeIndependence: What the Law says about...

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2024/01/23

Many people believe that in the upcoming 2024 election, voters in the Western Cape may lean towards parties supporting an independence referendum. However, the likelihood of the province becoming its own recognised state with independent powers is relatively low. Section 235 of the Constitution recognises the right of cultural groups to self-determination, allowing them to establish a legal entity with public law powers for governing decisions related to their culture, language, and customs. The

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26:29

Dodgy Dealings: Government Probe Finds Fake Diesel At...

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2024/01/23

An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy has uncovered that 70 petrol stations across the country are selling dodgy diesel to customers, a clear sign profiteers are cutting corners as petroleum prices continue to skyrocket. The watered-down diesel is allegedly contaminated and mixed with illuminated paraffin. And according to the department, this practice had tax evasion implications. Mineral Resource and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, during a parliamentary sitting back

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48:08

View of the Nation: South Africa’s Public Transport...

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2024/01/22

In the 2022 Road Safety report by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), South Africa's vehicle population surged by 2.04%, surpassing 12.9 million. The extensive 750,000 km road network grapples with the acknowledged challenges posed by the growing number of vehicles on the road. Despite Prasa's December announcement resurrecting the Shosholoza Meyl routes at an affordable cost, persisting challenges surfaced during the inaugural trip to Cape Town. Cable theft forced a premature end,

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25:42

Behind the Party Line: Change Starts Now

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2024/01/22

Former FirstRand chairperson Roger Jardine launched his political party “Change Starts Now” on the 10th of December 2023. During the launch, he presented a vision for a Cabinet that can address intricate challenges and forming a distinctive coalition to address the challenges facing South Africa under the ANC's watch. Jardine emphasised the need for a government that exhibits compassion, empathy, and a profound understanding of the daily struggles of the people. He called for a government committed

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22:52

Diary of the Week: 22 January 2024

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2024/01/22

In this week’s edition of the diary, Lerato Mbele looks at stories that made the news over the weekend and set our news agenda for the week with Political Reporter and Analyst Omry Makgoale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:27

In the Spotlight: Sonwabile Ndamase

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2024/01/19

Sonwabile Ndamase, the designer of the original Madiba shirt, admits that he was never put off by the lack of representatives of African fashion in the mainstream. His label, Vukani Fashions, began as an outlet for his passion for indigenous African fabrics and cultural design. He saw it as a way to combine his proud African heritage with his love for western fashions and design. Aside from dressing the late former president, he also dressed Mama Winnie Mandela and two other SA Presidents. Through

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23:54

Heritage Items and Preserving History

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2024/01/19

Nearly a hundred items connected to the esteemed late Nelson Mandela are up for auction on Monday, with the proceeds designated for a memorial garden in the Eastern Cape. Guernsey's, a British auction house, announced the auction for the upcoming week following the resolution of a legal dispute, paving the way for the sale of the items. This development follows the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria overturning an interdict sought by the SA Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) against Makaziwe Mandela,

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19:12

In Conversation with Ntshikiwane

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2024/01/19

Ntshikiwane Raphesu, a 40-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist, originally from Solomondale, a small township near Polokwane in Limpopo and is a BA (Drama) degree graduate from the University of Pretoria. Her musical journey was influenced by the legendary US guitarist Tracy Chapman. Growing up in a musical family, with her late father being a singer and pianist, she inherited a deep love for music. Having already released three albums, Raphesu she has been consciously avoiding following the

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47:59

Leadership Dialogue with Justice Navi Pillay

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2024/01/18

Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, a prominent South African figure, began her journey in the legal field by establishing the first woman-led law practice in her home province of KwaZulu-Natal in 1967. Her commitment to justice and advocacy became evident as she served as a defence lawyer for anti-apartheid activists, exposing torture, and contributing significantly to the establishment of rights for prisoners on Robben Island. In 1995, following the end of apartheid, Pillay took on the role of an acting

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