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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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12:11

Fort Hare University Student Protests

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2025/10/09

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with University of Fort Hare SRC Residency Officer, Uzisiphe Vuzane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

SAPS on the state of wellness of General Dumisani...

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2025/10/09

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SAPS National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:08

ActionSA announces Xolani Khumalo as mayoral...

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2025/10/06

On 4 October 2025, ActionSAofficially announced Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalityahead of the 2026 local government elections. The announcement was made by ActionSAPresident Herman Mashabaduring a public event held at the Dominion Life Cathedral International Church in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Newly nominated Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate, Xolani Khumalo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:22

BOSA, GOOD and RISE Mzansi announces new political...

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2025/10/06

Build One SA (BOSA), the GOOD Party, and RISE Mzansi have announced their unification under a single banner, Unite for Change - a new political party aiming to transform South African politics ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with BOSA Leader and Council Member for Unite For Change, Dr. Mmusi Maimane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:48

Madlanga Commissioon adjourned

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2025/10/02

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels about the commission's adjournment due to General Dumisani Khumalo's ill health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:31

In conversation with Jeremy Corbyn

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2025/10/01

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Former Labour MP and Your Party Leader (UK), Jeremy Corbyn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:42

Malema found guilty in firearm discharge case

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2025/10/01

EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on five charges related to the unlawful discharge of a firearm during the party’s fifth anniversary celebrations in East London in 2018. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Criminal Law Expert, Ian Allis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:51

Madlanga Commission: Magistrates implicated

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2025/09/26

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with JOASA President, Neelan Karikan about the allegations of bribery involving Magistrates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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