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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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12:16

Urgent court challenge to stop the #MadlangaCommission

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2025/09/17

POWER Talk host Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with MK party Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela on the party's urgent court application to have the Madlanga commission stopped.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:12

South Africa has chosen a risky approach to global...

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2025/09/16

South Africa finds itself in a dangerous historical moment. The world order is under threat from its own primary architect. The US wants to remain the premier global political power without taking on any of its responsibilities. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SAOS, University of London VC, Prof. Adam Habib.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:48

How can Generative AI and the music industry co-exist

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2025/09/16

New paper presents a new legal and commercial framework for AI-generated music. Generative AI models create music through the large-scale ingestion of copyrighted works to produce new audio, melodies, lyrics and vocal likeness. They also distribute music through licensed, data-driven personalised listening experiences.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Founder and Managing Partner of GoldState Music, Charles Goldstuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:20

State of Preparedness: Madlanga Judicial Commission...

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2025/09/16

In July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa established the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, widely known as the MadlangaCommission. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Madlanga Commission Spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:57

SA moves to regulate e-hailing amid rising violence

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2025/09/16

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with Department of Transport Spokesperson Collen Msibi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:20

South Africans now spend more money on gambling than...

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2025/09/15

New figures from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that the country’s betting industry has grown by over 1,400% since 2018, reaching R152.6 billion (about $8.5 billion) from R10.1 billion (about $560 million) in five years (2023). This makes gambling one of the fastest-growing industries in South Africa’s personal services industry, far ahead of other sectors like education services or event production. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Gambling Board Acting CEO,

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28:39

Western Cape shuts down key taxi routes as deadly...

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2025/09/15

In a decisive move to curb the escalating violence within the minibus taxi industry, the Western Cape government has announced the temporary closure of several major taxi routes. This unprecedented action, set to commence on September 17, 2025, aims to restore order and ensure the safety of commuters in the region. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Western Cape Provincial Minister of Mobility (MEC of Transport), Isaac Seleku, CODETA Spokesperson, Makhosandile Tumana and CATA Spokesperson,

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22:48

Netflix's 'Beauty and the Bester' documentary air...

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2025/09/15

The three-part Netflix documentary true-crime series, "Beauty and the Bester", will not be interdicted from airing after the urgent applications were struck from the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, ruled this morning. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Commercial and Entertainment Lawyer, Dumisani Motsamai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:49

Gautrain eyes expansion to connect more communities

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2025/09/09

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with CEO GMA Tshepo Kgobe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:57

Gauteng Provincial Government Departments & Entities...

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2025/09/08

Gauteng MEC for economic development, Lebogang Maile, says persistent failures in consequence management and compliance continue to undermine progress despite the province getting 22 clean audits in the 2024/25 financial year.This comes just days after a joint parliamentary oversight visit to Gauteng raised concerns that provinces are failing to implement auditor-general recommendations and strengthen internal controls. Maile said eight departments within the province had achieved clean audits. Four

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16:06

SA’s Emergency Medical Services hit by chronic...

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2025/09/08

South Africa's emergency medical services (EMS) are grappling with a severe shortage of ambulances, a crisis that has intensified over recent months. As of September 2025, the country faces a deficit of over 2,000 ambulances, with many of the existing fleet grounded due to mechanical failures and lack of maintenance. In KwaZulu-Natal, for instance, 240 out of 480 ambulances are non-operational. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Health Spokesperson, Foster Mohale. See

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20:37

Assessing DTIC proposal that will see student debt...

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2025/09/08

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in South Africa has proposed amendments to the National Credit Act (NCA), which have sparked significant public concern, particularly among students and political groups. The draft regulations, published on August 13, 2025, aim to enhance access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by allowing credit bureaus to include educational debt in credit reports. This inclusion could potentially lead to the blacklisting of

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46:59

The state of the Postbank Postbank at the...

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2025/09/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Nikki Mbengashe, Postbank CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:35

In conversation with Decorated sculptor, seasoned...

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2025/08/29

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Professor Pitika Ntuli, South African sculptor, academic and anti-apartheid activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:25

Transport Minister sees new era for taxis and trains

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2025/08/25

Transport minister Barbara Creecy, speaking in the wake of the shooting of two e-hailing taxi drivers in Soweto, says there is enough business for everyone — but the traditional taxi operators must be prepared for change. Creecy told the Sunday Times this week that pending legislation — the National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act — would introduce regulation for e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt and may help to level the playing field and ease rivalry.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

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24:49

IFAF demands the withdrawal of an irregular medical...

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2025/08/25

Tshwane –The Independent Financial Advisors Forum (“IFAF”) is calling on the CoT to withdraw its irregular medical aid brokerage tender. The City has published a tender, (tender number GHCM 01-2025.26). IFAF is firm in its conviction that this tender is irregular and unlawful, we reserve our rights to pursue this matter further, including taking legal action should CoT refuse to withdraw this tender. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IFAF Deputy Chairperson, Buti Sigasa. See

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23:16

Russia’s push to recruit South African women triggers...

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2025/08/25

Russian companies are widening their campaign to find young African women to help fill a labour shortage, heightening concern many are being deployed in the Ukraine war effort.The latest drive is in South Africa, a fellow member of the Brics block of large emerging market economies. One of the main recruiters, Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, produces military drones. South Africa’s government is now investigating what Russian companies are doing and what their intentions are, a

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50:41

State of Gauteng Education

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2025/08/20

In 2025, Gauteng’s education system, serving over 2.4 million learners, faces major pressures under MEC Matome Chiloane. The BELA Act, enacted in September 2024, centralizes admissions and language policies, raising autonomy concerns from Model C schools and the DA. Its compulsory Grade R rollout strains the R66.9 billion provincial budget, threatening programs like the National School Nutrition Programme. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane.See

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23:39

Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

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2025/08/20

Israel is studying Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal for a 60-day truce and the release of half the hostages still held in the enclave, two Israeli officials said on Tuesday, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is inconversation with diplomat, independent international relations strategist, Zeenat Adam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:43

JSE CEO repeats claim that informal economy skews...

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2025/08/20

Dr Leila Fourie, chief executive of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has renewed a controversial claim that unemployment figures fail to account for the informal economy, a stance that echoes comments made earlier in June by Capitec Bank CEO Gerrie Fourie. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Stats SA Stastician General, Risenga Maluleke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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