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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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23:28

Who is Prof. Firoz Cachalia - Newly Appointed Acting...

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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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48:52

SAPS Turmoil: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces...

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2025/07/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on leave of absence as a judicial commission of inquiry will be established to investigate claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. “The allegations made in this media briefing raise serious concerns around the constitution, the rule of law and national security,” Ramaphosa said. Nhlanhla Sehume is in conversation with Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent

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21:23

Interim Minister of Police - Who is Professor Firoz...

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2025/07/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption and political interference in South Africa’s policing authorities.In addition, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on leave with immediate effect.Firoz Cachalia, a former ANC politician and current professor of law at the University of the Witwatersrand, will serve as acting Police Minister in the interim. Nhlanhla Sehume is in conversation with Political Analyst,

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25:09

The rise of populist leadership in South Africa

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2025/07/14

The rise of populist leadership in South Africa reflects broader global and local political trends - including dissatisfaction with traditional political elites, public frustration with corruption, inequality, and crime, and the appeal of strong, charismatic figures who claim to represent “the people” directly. Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, is a compelling case study of this trend.Nhlanhla Sehume is in conversation with Reputation management advisor

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25:20

Hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa sentenced to 25 years for...

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2025/07/08

Sibusiso Ncengwa who was convicted of the 2017 killing former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Whistleblower and Sindiso Magaqa’s Friend, Thabiso Zulu and ANC Youth League Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

Trump slaps 30% tariff on South African exports to US...

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2025/07/08

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 7 July that he would subject imports from South Africa to new 30% tariffs that would take effect from 1 August. In a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, which was signed by Trump and posted to his Truth Social, he said: “We have had years to discuss our trading relationship with South Africa, and have concluded that we must move away from these long-term, and very persistent, trade deficits engendered by South Africa’s tariff, and

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49:09

Judicial Inequality in South Africa - Examining the...

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2025/07/08

The issue of pay for magistrates and judges has again come up, this time at Judicial Service Commission interviews for the deputy chief justice position. Free State Judge President Cagney Musi warned that court officials aren't properly paid, which opens them up to falling into the trap of corruption. The Judicial Officers Association of SA threatened to take to the streets last year over the big pay gap between magistrates and judges. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with JOASA President, Neelan

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47:20

Lt Gen Mkhwanazi makes allegations against Police...

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2025/07/08

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the political killings task team has unmasked a syndicate controlled by a drug cartel that involves politicians, law enforcement, business people, prosecutors and the judiciary. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Organized Crime Investigator, IRS Forensic Investigations, Chad Thomas &News24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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46:40

In conversation with Minister Barbara Creecy on...

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2025/07/08

South Africa’s transport sector is making notable progress in its turnaround efforts, supported by significant financial investments and structural reforms. The country has secured major funding, including a $1.5 billion World Bank loan and a $475 million African Development Bank loan, aimed at upgrading rail infrastructure, modernizing ports, and improving energy integration within transport systems. Additionally, the government approved a R51 billion guarantee to support Transnet’s

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24:30

Trump says Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in...

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2025/07/03

Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that during the proposed ceasefire the US would "work with all parties to end the War". He did not provide details on what the ceasefire would entail.Bongi Gwala is in conversation with UJ Centre for Africa-China Studies Director, Prof. David Monyae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

DIRCO slams Freedom Front US visit

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2025/07/03

The South African government has emphasised that it was not part of the delegation of Afrikaner politicians who visited Washington, DC, in the US. The group that went without being directed by the government arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told IOL that the group was pursuing its "own agenda". Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage.See omnystudio.com/listener

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20:57

Ekurhuleni senior auditor gunned down in his car

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2025/07/03

Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been gunned down. Mafole was the city’s group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Mafole was driving along the R23 in Kempton Park when he was killed by unknown suspects. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Advocate for Whistleblowers, John Clarke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:09

BHF to take fight about low-cost cover to SCA

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2025/07/03

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal directly after the high court in Pretoria dismissed its application to appeal against its ruling on low-cost benefit options (LCBOs). The BHF is an industry association for medical schemes and administrators, and has turned to the courts to try to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow schemes to offer LCBOs. These are cheap, pared-down medical scheme options that provide less cover than the prescribed

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65:53

Exploring the important and challenging...

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2025/07/02

Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke calls on local government authorities to use their remaining year in office to provide effective and efficient governance and service delivery to improve the lives of the people of South Africa. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Auditor General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:33

Tshwane officials arrested for theft of transformer

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2025/07/02

Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. Police said the officials, aged between 30 and 40 years old, were handcuffed on Tuesday morning.It is understood that officials stole a large transformer from the Laudium substation, worth an estimated R7 million.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with City of Tshwane MMC for Community Safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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26:25

Sudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating...

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2025/07/02

The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has raged since April 2023. It’s turned Sudan into the site of one of the world’s most catastrophic humanitarian and displacement crises. At least 150,000 people have been killed. More than 14 million have been displaced, with over 3 million fleeing to neighbouring countries like Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Once a vibrant capital city, Khartoum is now a “burnt-out shell”. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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21:48

Basic Foods Up despite exemption

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2025/07/02

Despite being exempt from VAT, the prices of some zero-rated foods increased by 4.1% over the past 12 months. The latest Household Affordability Index, compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD), found zero-rated foods in the household food basket increased by R113.66 (4.1%) from R2,775.45 to R2,889.11 in the year to June. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity (PMBEJD) Coordinator, Mervyn Abrahams.See

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42:43

State of the newsroom: A Wits Centre for Journalism...

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2025/07/02

The news media landscape in South Africa is currently suffering what might be an unprecedented financial crisis – even financial journalism, which flourished in the early 2000s and is perhaps one of the safer bets for advertisers, is up against the ropes.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SA Journalist and Politics Researcher, Sam Mkokeli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:24

No more ‘Dr’, ‘Prof’ for honorary title holders in Ghana

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2025/06/30

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Universities South Africa CE, Dr. Phethiwe Matutu about the usage of Honorary Doctorate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:06

INSIDE GNU: DA not planning on leaving the GNU but...

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2025/06/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to DA leader John Steenhuisen’s 48-hour ultimatum, defending his decision to axe DA Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield as constitutionally sound and based on a “clear violation” of the rules governing members of the executive. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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