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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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23:41

Entrepreneurial Edge: Ting Tang Teas

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2024/01/18

Tea stands as the second most widely consumed beverage globally, just behind water, with a history that dates back thousands of years. Ceramic teapots were already in use 11,000 years ago in Asia and the Middle East. However, the discovery of tea is often attributed to the first Emperor of Ancient China, Shennong Yan, around 2732 BC. Entrepreneur Zanda Isaacs has transformed her childhood passion for tea into a thriving venture called Ting Tang Teas. Beyond traditional teas, the product line

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20:51

Gauteng High Court Declares ID Blocking Unconstitutional

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2024/01/18

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has pronounced the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) practice of blocking South African IDs as an unjust and irregular administrative action, inconsistent with the South African Constitution. This judgment follows a challenge brought by affected permanent residents and civil society organisations, including Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), Legal Wise South Africa, and the Children’s Institute, against Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Director-General Livhuwani Makhode

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25:47

Culture Corner: Locks of Liberation – The Rise of...

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2024/01/17

Beyond being a mere natural hairstyle choice, dreadlocks have evolved into a symbolic expression intertwined with oppositional collective identities associated with movements like African liberation and Black Power. This trend has not only spread among advocates for African liberation but also among feminists and radical artists of African descent, embodying counterhegemonic politics. On today's culture corner, we aim to delve into the sociopolitical and historical dimensions of "locking." We'll

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38:28

#Israel-Palestine The Evolution of the Nations of...

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2024/01/17

The aftermath of the Six-Day War in 1967 saw Israel gaining control of strategic territories, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Golan Heights. This territorial shift triggered prolonged tension and armed conflicts with neighbouring nations, shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region. In our conversation, we'll delve into the historical evolution of Israel, drawing distinctions between the biblical Israelites and the modern Israeli population. A focal point

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11:47

Innovation Wednesdays: South Africa's first Vertical...

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2024/01/17

In recent years, the aerospace industry has witnessed a surges in innovation, with a focus on developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of air travel. Pegasus Universal Aerospace is currently advancing the development of a vertical take-off and landing business jet at its facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. The founders aim to revolutionise the global private air travel and specialised missions aircraft market within the next decade. The vertical business

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21:54

Frequent Flooding in KwaZulu-Natal

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2024/01/17

Flooding is a recurring and well-known hazard in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, where events caused by cut-off low-pressure systems have occurred in the past. Over the past four decades, South Africa has witnessed more than 40 flooding disasters, averaging 46 casualties annually. While there is growing evidence suggesting that climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of storm systems, not only in South Africa but also globally, questions arise regarding the province's

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25:32

Masterclass: Tackling South Africa's Skills Shortage...

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2024/01/16

Thousands of Grade 12 students won't secure admission to degree programs at universities for 2023. Furthermore, even those without a degree endorsement might face challenges in securing spots at public universities. The department of higher education reported a staggering 922,034 matriculants registered for the 2022 exams. From this cohort, 278,815 students achieved a bachelor's pass, 26.7% earned a diploma pass (197,357 students), and 14.9% (108,159 students) attained a higher certificate pass

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21:46

A New World Order and Emerging Global Players

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2024/01/16

In October, Russia expressed reservations about the U.S. president's assertion that Washington should be the driving force behind a new "world order," dismissing it as an outdated and overly American-centric vision. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasised the need for a "new world order" but argued against concentrating all global governance mechanisms in the hands of one state, particularly the United States. He stated that any new system should be free from such dominance. Furthermore, he

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22:04

Conflicts in Africa

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2024/01/16

Crises in Africa are being overlooked, with news about humanitarian emergencies on the continent buried beneath the weight of media attention focused elsewhere, Care International's 2023 "Breaking the Silence" report concludes. That means issues such as hunger in Angola, chronic malnutrition in Burundi and high child mortality in the Central African Republic are disappearing from public view, the authors concluded. Analyst Fredson Guilengue from the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation in Johannesburg, South

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22:38

New R3.8 billion fund for South Africa’s ‘missing...

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2024/01/16

The political change in South Africa implies that institutions of higher learning have become substantially a space for various individuals who, historically, would have found it difficult to gain access to them. In striving to make tertiary education more accessible, the state and institutions of higher learning perceive that inclusivity is not just the elimination of racial exclusion. It also requires support for students who cannot take up their studies because of financial constraints. South

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45:40

View of the Nation: South Africa’s Basic Education...

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2024/01/15

Education stands as a fundamental pillar for progress and prosperity in South Africa, a nation grappling with considerable challenges. South Africa’s education system has long struggled with issues ranging from inadequate resources to overcrowded classrooms, which have hindered the quality of education provided to pupils. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report (2019), South Africa ranks 137th out of 141 countries in the quality of its primary education. The Trends in

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26:42

Behind the Party Line: Build One South Africa (BOSA)

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2024/01/15

Build One South Africa (BOSA) operates as a South African political party under the leadership of Mmusi Maimane, who also leads the One SA Movement. Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, the founder and convener of the South African Women’s Commission, serves as the deputy leader. The party is chaired by Mkhuseli Jack, the current deputy mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. Established on September 24, 2022, in Naledi, Soweto, BOSA participated in its inaugural by-election in October 2023, securing 1% of the vote in the

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21:18

Diary of the Week: 15 January 2023

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2024/01/15

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 Analyst and Comparative Politics Seminal Teacher at the University of Dundee Musa Mdunge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:23

In the Spotlight: Outlaws Cast

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2024/01/12

South Africa's first modern Western series, Outlaws, is the brainchild of Tshedza Pictures' Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon. Outlaws, which is Tshedza's second Showmax Original after Adulting, features newcomers Lehlohonolo Mayeza and Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku as lead characters, Leruo Ts’eole and Sihle Biyela. The cast also includes familiar faces such as Siyabonga Shibe and Mmabatho Mogomotsi, along with notable talents like Nolwazi Shange, Mnqobi Kunene, and Thembinkosi Mthembu. Outlaws explores

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24:21

The Politics of the “Song of the Year”

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2024/01/12

2023 saw some superlative releases from South Africa's favourite artists. The days preceding the new year have traditionally been fraught with drama arising from disputes about the song of the year. This year is no exception, as thousands of South Africans continue to offer their opinions and choices for the song of the year. Despite multiple platforms announcing their song of the year weeks prior to the new year, all eyes were on Ukhozi FM to anticipate the song that most voted for. The radio

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ANC at 112: An Examination of South Africa’s Ruling...

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2024/01/12

On January 13 this year, thousands of ANC faithfuls will gather at the Mbombela Stadium to celebrate the party’s 112th anniversary. Its secretary general Fikile Mbalula says this week’s January 8 statement to be delivered on Saturday will focus on crime, corruption, and the ongoing electricity crisis. January 8 is an annual event that marks the birth of the ANC. It is also used to outline the organisation’s priorities for the year ahead. The delivery of the January 8 Statement was conceived during

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48:14

Leadership Dialogue with Dr Khosi Jiyane

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2024/01/11

Dr. Khosi Jiyane is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of expertise in guiding transformative learning experiences. Her focus encompasses areas such as influence, crucial conversations, negotiation, accountability, and change. Dr. Jiyane has actively contributed to a 5-year initiative as Head Coach, Programme Manager, and Consultant at Star for Life, an NGO dedicated to empowering young individuals in 120 high schools across rural northern KwaZulu-Natal, Namibia, and Gauteng,

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