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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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13:04

Assessing State of GBV

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2025/04/11

South Africa has notoriously high levels of violence against women. The latest police figures show that 10,818 rape cases were reported in the first quarter of 2022. The country has among the highest rape incidence in the world. Nhlanhla Sehume was joined by Asonele Melapi, founder & Chairperson, Nokwanda Patocka GBV Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:46

Client Editorial: Exxaro Safety Summit

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2025/04/11

Nhlanhla Sehume spoke to Ronald Teffo, business unit manager at Leeuwpan Mine, Exxaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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79:15

Story of Chris Hani - State of Communism Today

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2025/04/10

Chris Hani's assassination in 1993 gave rise to two of South Africa's greatest political questions. If he had survived, what impact would he have had on the ANC government? And could this charismatic man have risen to become president of the country? Chris Hani is one of the most iconic figures in South Africa’s history, as a leader within the African National Congress (ANC) and as chief of staff of uMkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the ANC. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by Janet Smith,

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92:42

Hanging Out with Doctor Khumalo

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2025/04/04

Theophilus "Doctor" Doctorson Khumalo, commonly known as Doctor Khumalo, is a South African former soccer player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in South African football history. His legacy is most closely associated with Kaizer Chiefs, one of South Africa's most successful football clubs, and the South African national team. Khumalo is celebrated for his footballing intelligence, leadership, passing ability, dribbling skills, and his knack for scoring crucial

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50:35

The State of ICT Sector

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2025/04/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with ICASA’S Executive of policy research, and Analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:11

Budget Vote Preview

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2025/04/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with ActionSA and Democratic Alliance representatives regarding the 2025 budget vote negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Remembering Mama Winnie Mandela

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2025/04/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Momo Matsunyane, Mam Zodwa, and spokesperson for the gender equality commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:19

Trump Tarrfis Target South Africa

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2025/04/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Chief Investment officer at Avenue Investments management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:46

Budget 2025 Passes

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2025/04/03

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Parliamentary budget officer, Dr. Dumisani Jantjies, and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Executive director of the Institute for Economic justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:49

Contamination of Rivers and SA's water crisis

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2025/04/01

A University of Johannesburg(UJ) study has uncovered dangerously high levels of cancer-causing chemicals in the Klip River in Gauteng. The research highlights a serious environmental and public health threat, as the detected levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exceed safe limits. According to UJ researchers, sediment samples collected from the Klip River during the high and low flow seasons were found to contain 16 chemicals listed by the US Environmental Protection Agency as priority

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23:32

ANC Budget Vote

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2025/04/01

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to ANC Chief whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:00

Acid Mine Drainage in Johannesburg

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2025/04/01

For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa, have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. Acid mine drainage (AMD) from an estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps in the area includes hazardous substances such as uranium, arsenic, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead, and zinc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:00

Dolomitic Areas in Johannesburg

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2025/04/01

Dolomitic land, characterized by a specific type of rock that can be easily dissolved by water, has been a contributing factor to the formation of dangerous sinkholes in various parts of Johannesburg. The city is home to large portions of dolomitic land, particularly in areas of intense residential, commercial, and industrial development. These sinkholes pose significant risks to public infrastructure and private property, especially in regions where illegal mining activities and leaking

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13:14

Survivors and families of anti-apartheid activists...

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2025/03/31

On 20 January 2025, twenty-five families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes brought an application in the Pretoria High Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government, seeking constitutional damages for the government’s gross failure to adequately investigate and prosecute apartheid-era political crimes following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:05

Survivors and families of anti-apartheid activists...

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2025/03/31

On 20 January 2025, twenty-five families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes brought an application in the Pretoria High Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government, seeking constitutional damages for the government’s gross failure to adequately investigate and prosecute apartheid-era political crimes following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:05

In Conversation with MacG & Sol: Behind Uncancelable

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2025/03/28

The Podcast and Chill Network is a dynamic collective of creators delivering a wide array of audio and video content to an expanding global audience of chillers—our term for listeners and viewers. Starting from a single flagship podcast, our network has flourished to encompass over ten podcasts, amassing more than a thousand podcast episodes, attracting over one million subscribers, and achieving upwards of 200 million views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:37

Deep house, Amapiano, & Entrepreneurship With Oscar Mbo

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2025/03/28

Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu, better known as Oscar Mbo, was born in Pretoria, South Africa, but grew up in Kriel, a small mining town in Mpumalanga. Raised in a family with a musical background, Oscar was exposed to various genres of music from a young age. His parents were gospel enthusiasts, while his siblings favoured hip-hop and R&B.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:04

In Conversation with Bishop Mosa Sono

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2025/03/27

Presiding Bishop Mosa Sono was born and raised in Rockville, Soweto. He grew up aspiring to become a teacher, but God called him to be a pastor at a young age. Bishop Mosa answered the call and went on went to lead prayer groups at school and the sharing of God’s word amongst his peers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:03

Realities of Land and Agriculture

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2025/03/26

South Africa's agricultural sector, while contributing significantly to the economy and food security, faces challenges like climate change and limited access to finance for small-scale farmers, despite being a global exporter of certain crops. South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs.See

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25:09

Innovative Ways of Advancing Agriculture

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2025/03/26

Zandile Kumalo is the visionary Founder of HyHarvest and Co-Founder of Neighbour Roots, a dynamic entrepreneur reshaping the African agricultural landscape through innovative, sustainable practices. With a passion for the environment and a commitment to smart Agri-tech solutions, she has revolutionized urban farming by transforming underutilized spaces in cities and townships into thriving hydroponic farms, bringing fresh, locally sourced produce to communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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