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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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92:53

Gauteng's Housing Crisis: The Tale of James Sofasonke...

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2025/03/25

Many Gauteng residents grapple with the realities of not having decent houses, some bear the brunt of poor living conditions within informal settlements that have mushroomed over the years. The ‘Father of Soweto’, James Sofasonke Mpanza is a social activist and a champion for black South Africans to have homes. He founded the Sofasonke Party with the slogan “Housing and Shelter for All” in 1935. It was this time (April) 1944 that James persuaded over 8 000 people to make a

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38:55

Bikos Manna & Children's Rights

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2025/03/24

To commemorate World Children's Day last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) published a Situation Analysis report detailing the wellbeing of children and adolescents in South Africa across various social sectors including, health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation and social protection. Alongside, we spoke to Bikos Manna who are a musical trio comprised of Biko Star (18), Manna Hero (15) and Tau Lion (10). This sibling band has taken the world by storm! A multi-talented group

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44:31

The Sharpeville Massacre: A Re-examination of the Event

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2025/03/24

Today is Human Rights Day, and we commemorate a pivotal moment in history that highlights the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for justice. On 21 March 1960, South African police opened fire on a peaceful crowd of 4,000 people in Sharpeville, protesting against the apartheid regime's discriminatory pass laws. This tragic event, known as the Sharpeville Massacre, has been misrepresented for over six decades. The research conducted by Nancy L. Clark, Dean and Professor Emeritus at

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93:36

Helen Joseph Hospital ombud report & The State of...

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2025/03/24

The health ombud and the Office of Health Standards Compliance have urged the Gauteng Department of Health to take urgent action to address problems of poor infrastructure, staff shortages and unstable leadership at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. South Africa has over 3,000 public clinics and over 470 public hospitals, as well as over 1,500 private clinics and over 260 private hospitals. Among all the provinces, Gauteng has the most healthcare facilities due to its large population and major

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8:01

CLIENT EDITORIAL: Santam

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2025/03/19

Mbuysieni Ndlozi is in conversation with Naptal khoza Head of Market Development at Santam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:49

CLIENT EDITORIAL - Standard Bank

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2025/03/19

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Head, Enterprise & Supplier Development at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking Naledzani Mosomane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

The start-up Landscape

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2025/03/19

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with the IDC and Startup Act Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

CLIENT EDITORIAL – AITF

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2025/03/19

Mbuyiseni is in conversation with Tshepo Rapudi, chief investment officer at Automotive Industry TransformationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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92:44

State of Taverns in South Africa and Compliance

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2025/03/14

State of Taverns in South Africa and Compliance Dr MbuyiseniNdlozi was in conversation with National Liquor Traders, Lucky Ntimane and Acting Chief Director Gauteng Liquor Board, Cleo Bodibe-Lushaba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:41

Unpacking The DRC Conflict

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2025/03/11

The M23 armed group has pushed deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich region after capturing the key cities of Goma and Bukavu – the capitals of North and South Kivu provinces, respectively – in recent weeks. Security sources have told Al Jazeera that the Rwanda-backed rebels had entered Nyabiondo village, about 100km north of Goma and located on the road leading to the strategic town of Walikale in North Kivu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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62:23

USA Cuts Pepfar: Consequences and Solutions for Africa

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2025/03/10

The government has started urgent discussions with various local and global funding organisations in a bid to raise money to address a budget shortfall in its anti-HIV treatment programme. This comes after US President Donald Trump halted close to $440m in funding for South Africa’s ARV treatment programme, cutting that aid from the US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), set up by then President George W Bush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:55

Understanding the World of Rugby with Naas Botha

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2025/03/10

Naas Botha is a former South African fly half who was one of the game’s greats. Throughout the 1980s, he was a formidable force and he was voted as the Rugby Player of the Year in 1979, 1981, 1985 and 1987. Naas Botha was inducted into the Rugby Pass Hall of Famein 2021. As a child, Naas Botha played several sports at a high level and he had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. However, rugby was the sport where he truly excelled and he was selected to represent South Arica at

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75:10

Evolution of Benjamin Dube’s Music

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2025/03/07

Benjamin Dube is a music ministerial visionary, anointed songwriter and singer, music producer, mentor/father and pastor to many musicians and an inspiration to secular artists in South Africa. A Gospel legend of Africa. He began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1986 when he recorded a single – HOLY SPIRIT which was a cross-over hit song and chart buster on local radio stations and sold over 25 000 units in the year of its release in RSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Tapping Into SA's Biggest Multigenerational &...

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2025/03/06

Established in 1994, is a move of God with a mission to win the lost at any cost. It is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing churches, uniting people across races, ages, and backgrounds in faith. As one of the country’s first multicultural churches, CRC fosters a community where all are welcome—rich or poor, young or old, literate or not. With a local presence and global influence, CRC is dedicated to uplifting lives and leading people back to God.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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42:17

Nostalgic Tuesday: Award-winning News Anchor, Tracy...

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2025/03/04

In 2002, the younger Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was awarded Young Communicators Award. Speaking on SABC 2 Morning Live's with Tracy Going, Ndlozi said he is honoured and thanked the Lord for the award. Today, sits are swapped and Ndlozi interviews Tracy Going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:23

Nostalgic Tuesday: Pre & Post Democracy Football Era

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2025/03/04

South African soccer has advanced through decades of denial and disadvantage, through the liberation struggle, to a point where it is now recognised as the country's number one national sport. The largest number of registered players (1.8 million). The highest television audiences. The greatest number of spectators, week after week. These are the measures of success. Today - we sit down with SA football stars who played just before 1994 and post democracy. Players who saw and felt the transition

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95:36

Radio & Society: Veteran Radio Broadcasters

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2025/03/03

To kick off this exciting new chapter in Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's radio journey, we thought it would be fitting to sit down with some of the legends who’ve shaped the broadcasting world. After all, broadcasting is not a child’s play —it’s a powerful beast, and you can’t afford to take chances. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by broadcast veterans Shado Twala, Thuso Motaung, Linda Sibiya and also spoke to Felicia Mabuza-Suttle and John Robbie.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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38:57

In The Spotlight - Thebe Lenyora

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2025/02/28

Thebe Mogane, commonly known as "Thebe," is a South African kwaito music legend. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s and became one of the influential figures in the kwaito music genre, a uniquely South African style that blends elements of hip-hop, house, and traditional African rhythms. Thebe gained widespread recognition with his debut album, "Tempy Life," released in 1997. The album featured hit tracks like "Phanda More," which solidified his position as a leading figure in the kwaito scene

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Caller Contribution: Tackling SA's Social Ills

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2025/02/28

As we close of the week, we take time and dedicate it to the views of POWER FM listeners who continue to contribute to the directive of all shows on our station. This is to say we appreciate all contributions made by our listeners, especially on issues facing all South Africans. Today, we are joined by Hamlet, Bonisa and Lehlohonolo who contribute to our open line conversations and evoke conversation with their views on social ills. Today, we are focusing on three main themes and just really assess

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21:44

At least 15 Million South Africans are Food Insecure

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2025/02/28

At least 15 million South Africans suffer from food insecurity. That means they don’t have enough nutritious food to live healthy lives. This is due to a combination of factors, including unemployment, poverty, inequality and food system failures. Bongi Gwala spoke to Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson of the Department of Basic Education and Thokozile Madonko, researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality at Wits University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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