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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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19:31

Inside the Deadly World of Hijacked Buildings:...

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2025/12/19

Recent case studies illustrate the harsh realities of South Africa’s hijacked buildings crisis, including the Usindiso Building tragedy and the killing of DJ Warras, both of which highlight systemic failures, dangers, and the intertwining of crime and urban decay. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Urban Planner, Dr Tanya Zack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:51

Capitec: Stalking Giants

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2025/12/17

In Capitec:Stalking Giants, top-selling business author TJ Strydom tells the gripping tale of a small team of entrepreneurs that turned a small microlending network into a challenger bank. With their luxurious head offices in Johannesburg, the giants disregarded the small Stellenbosch upstart. But once the new bank gained momentum and started luring customers away from the staid establishments in droves, they were forced to take note. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Author, Tj Strydom.See

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21:03

Coj Community Safety on DJ Warras killing and banning...

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2025/12/17

Radio and club DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday in what is believed to have been an eviction showdown. Reports suggest DJ Warras was actively involved with a security company conducting evictions when an unknown gunman walked up to him and fired a single shot. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with COJ Public Safety MMC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:36

China trade surplus tops $1tn for first time amid...

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2025/12/17

China’s annual trade surplus in goods has topped $1 trillion for the first time, with plunging exports to the United States amid atariffwarmore than compensated for by shipments to other markets, new data shows. Figures released by China’s General Administration of Customs on Monday showed the trade surplus for the first 11 months of the year hit $1.08 trillion in November, as exports climbed 5.9 percent year-on-year that month, reversing a 1.1 percent decline the month prior. Mbuyiseni

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23:57

Reconfiguring South Africa’s Financial Architecture...

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2025/12/15

A new report by the National Planning Commission (NPC) shows that there is a significant build-up of capital in the economy that is not being reinvested in gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), but which needs to be circulated through transactions to drive growth and development. 'The Transformation of South Africa's Monetary Architecture 1983 - 2024' report assesses South Africa’s monetary architecture, which is the interconnected web of public, private and hybrid balance sheets that channel

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24:35

40 years of COSATU

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2025/12/11

POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Mike Shingage, Deputy President of the Congress of South African Trade Unions on 40 years of COSATU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:09

Unpacking the Danger: Why SIM Card Fraud Poses a...

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2025/12/11

Advocate Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of COMRiC speaks to POWER Talk host Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on the Communications Risk Information Centre 2025 Telecommunications Sector Report which found that telecoms fraud, including Sim-swap, subscription and identity fraud, cost South Africa around R5.3-billion in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:39

ANC to investigate allegations of vote buying at...

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2025/12/11

ANC to investigate allegations of vote buying at Johannesburg conference - Radical proposal to block vote-buying on agenda at ANC NGC. Mzi KhumaloAfrican National Congress Gauteng Provincial Spokesperson speaks to POWER Talk show Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:27

South Africa bounces back into the imo council

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2025/12/02

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

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48:17

In conversation with Former Acting National Police...

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2025/12/01

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.See

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49:09

What Her Bid for Johannesburg Says About the DA,...

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2025/11/26

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson and Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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