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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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21:47

Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate General...

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2025/07/29

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director and Head of Projects of The Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa (Accountability Now), Adv. Paul Hoffman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:12

US Deports Violent Criminals to Eswatini –...

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2025/07/28

In mid‑July 2025, the Trump administration deported five foreign nationals convicted of murder, child rape, armed robbery, and gang-related violence from the United States to Eswatini, under an expedited “safe third country” policy enabled by a recent Supreme Court decision. The individuals originated from Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba, and Jamaica - all nations that refused their repatriation. The Eswatini government accepted them under conditions of isolation in correctional facilities,

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69:14

In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor

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2025/07/24

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor is a senior South African political figure whose career spans education, science and technology, and international relations. Since the advent of democracy in 1994, she has held multiple ministerial portfolios and served in leadership roles within Parliament and the African National Congress (ANC). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Former SA African government minister and Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board of Trustees.See omnystudio.com/listener

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22:07

Takeover of MultiChoice Approved

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2025/07/24

The South African Competition Tribunal has officially approved Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice, marking a significant step in the deal’s progression. This approval allows both parties to proceed with finalising the transaction, subject to certain public interest commitments aimed at supporting historically disadvantaged individuals and local enterprises in the audiovisual sector. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.See

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24:19

White paper paves way for sweeping media consolidation

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2025/07/23

Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has opened the door to sweeping media consolidation, unveiling plans to lift cross-ownership limitations in what could be the biggest overhaul of SA’s media laws in 25 years. Under the mooted changes in a white paper, SA would abolish rules that prevent any single entity from owning newspapers, TV stations and radio licences in the same market, and raise the foreign equity ceiling from 20% to up to 49%. Bongi Gwala is in

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20:47

Don’t Sensor Our Voices, Don’t Restrain Our Freedom!:...

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2025/07/23

There is a great move towards South-to-South collaboration and multi-polarism. Organizations such as BRICS plus have proven that the Global South has the political will to collaborate and emancipate their GDPs while collectively setting an agenda to self determination. The commendable stance of the BRICS bloc has been seen as a threat by Western countries who have for decades benefited from the resources and systematically designed vulnerabilities of countries in Africa and the Global South. This

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23:04

PEBCO 3: Minister of Justice to open an inquest into...

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2025/07/23

The families of Sipho Samuel Hashe, Qaqawuli Godolozi, and Twasile Champion Galela, collectively known as the PEBCO Three, represented by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc (CDH) together with the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) welcome the decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to open an inquest into the brutal murder of the three anti-apartheid activists. Bongi Gwala is in conversation Nomali Rita Galela (19th Applicant) – representing the family of the late Twasile

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47:58

Zama Zama Underground Threat: Illegal Mining Puts...

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2025/07/23

Illegal mining activities by "zama zamas" (unlicensed artisanal miners) in Gauteng, South Africa, have escalated into a critical threat to road infrastructure, causing widespread damage through sinkholes, road collapses, and compromised structural integrity. These activities, driven by economic desperation and organized crime, exploit the region’s 16,000 km of abandoned mine tunnels, destabilizing the ground beneath major highways, bridges, and residential areas. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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24:22

The Current State of Youth Unemployment

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2025/07/23

A year into South Africa’s national government of unity (GNU), the country’s young people remain trapped at the precipice of despair. The promise of job opportunities and pathways for entrepreneurship continues to diminish, especially in a world increasingly led by a youthful population whose inventive thinking often conflicts with the traditional methods of those in power. This disconnection is not merely an abstract idea; it is a tangible reality for millions, showing as a deep sense

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22:56

George's building Report - Developer, the contractor,...

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2025/07/23

A report by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) has found that the developer, the contractor, and the engineer are responsible for the tragic George building collapse. Officials from the CBE and the Engineering Council of South Africa briefed the media on the outcomes of their probes into the building collapse. 34 construction workers were killed and 28 others seriously injured when a partially built five-storey apartment block caved in in May last year. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation

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17:28

Looking into SAA Financial health - After the Rescue,...

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2025/07/23

South African Airways (SAA) recently declared a net loss of R354 million for the 2023/24 financial year. While this may appear alarming at first glance, especially for a national carrier, the loss is notably modest when viewed against the backdrop of SAA’s historically severe financial instability. More intriguingly, the airline simultaneously asserted that it is now operating with a "debt-free, asset-rich balance sheet," a statement that seems paradoxical but is rooted in a complex recent

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33:13

The Art of The Deal: The Lollapalooza Effect-...

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2025/07/23

Risk is the existence of a number of possible adverse outcomes while uncertainty is the probability of each of the various possibilities materializing. To illustrate, the risk that the gold sector will lead the stock market higher in an environment of rising global uncertainty is high, or Clicks will grow economic profits faster than Dischem given that it is adding a third economic moat (pricing power) to the two it already possesses (scale efficiencies and switching costs). Uncertainty is the

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41:22

Liberation Movements Summit Have Southern Africa’s...

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2025/07/23

The shared histories of Southern Africa’s liberation movements are deeply rooted in a commitment to freedom and equality. Together, these movements have significantly shaped the region’s political landscape, fostering a legacy of unity and resilience. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with ANC Deputy General Secretary, Nomvula Mokonyane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:26

White House agrees to exempt PEPFAR from cuts

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2025/07/17

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans on Tuesday that the White House is on board with a substitute amendment to the rescissions package that would exempt PEPFAR, the global anti-AIDS initiative from cuts. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Rural Health Project's Russell Rensburg and PhD, is a consultant specializing in issues of gender, development, health and human rights (Washington DC) , Melissa Hope Ditmore.See

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29:12

Study raises alarm at ARVs in rivers and tap water

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2025/07/17

Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs used to treat HIV/Aids occur in South Africa’s rivers, dams and sometimes tap water at alarming levels, researchers at North-West University (NWU) have found. The study, commissioned by the Water Research Commission (WRC), found ARV levels are especially high downstream of wastewater treatment plants, with drugs such as lopinavir and efavirenz often present in levels “far exceeding global norms”. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Researcher from

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16:56

Durban Film Festival: Durban FilmMart 2025 Spotlights...

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2025/07/17

Durban is set to become a cinematic epicentre once again as the Durban FilmMart returns from 18 to 21 July 2025, with a renewed and deliberate focus on the local film landscape. This year’s edition, under the banner ‘SA in Focus’,places South African cinema firmly centre stage. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Durban FilmMart Director, Magdalene Reddy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:48

Trust in South African police hits historic low: A...

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2025/07/17

A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) reveals a concerning trend: public trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has reached an all-time low.According to round 21 of the HSRC's South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS), trust in the police has declined significantly over the past two decades, with only 22% of citizens expressing trust in the police in 2022, with the 2023 and 2024/25 confidence levels almost unchanged. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with

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21:34

Mark Zuckerberg says AI could soon do the work of...

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2025/07/17

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of coding has become a hot topic. Will AI replace programmers altogether, or will it become their most powerful tool?  This year coding might go from one of the most sought-after skills on the job market to one that can be fully automated. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Professor of Computer Science and UP Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria, Prof. Vukosi Marivate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:58

Trouble is brewing in Joburg over a controversial...

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2025/07/17

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is taking its fight against the City of Johannesburg’s controversial new by-law regarding CCTV cameras to court.The by-law, which was introduced in February, demands that city residents must register any of their CCTV cameras that have a view of public spaces with the metro.According to Outa, the case was brought against the city at the high court in Johannesburg on 18 June. This is the first time Outa has disclosed the lawsuit.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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14:11

Mbhazima Shilowa, Former Gauteng Premier

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2025/07/15

After a week of intense scrutiny following the bombshell allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to place embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence and initiated commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations. In a move that caught many commentators by surprise, Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as the Acting Minister of Police. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks to Pro.f Firoz Cachalia

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