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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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25:28

Across the Globe: AU 38th Summit, New Chair Elected

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2025/02/17

The AU stands at a critical juncture in its history. Never has there been such an urgent demand for visionary leadership to steer the continent to its rightful place globally amid the ongoing geopolitical shifts and other challenges. One key institution that is critical in helping to realise this ambition is the AU’s secretariat, the AU Commission, which is charged with implementing the union’s daily activities. Its leadership plays an important role in advancing the AU’s agenda

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Entrepreneurial Edge - Donald Nxumalo Interior Design

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2025/02/13

From modest beginnings in Pretoria West in a working class black home, Donald Nxumalohas always had a vision, one which is rooted in the past but looks to the future. The junior school he attended in inner city Pretoria had been a hospital in the Anglo-Boer War and he remembers being drawn to the school's unique tiles and pressed ceilings. Antiques fairs became a hunting ground: artefacts from the past held stories which could be retold and reconfigured. A career in design was inevitable.See

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42:40

The Leadership Dialogue - Chairperson of the...

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2025/02/13

Busi Mabuza currently serves as the Board chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa; which is the largest development finance institution in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to her appointment as the IDC Board chairperson, Ms Mabuza served as a Non-executive director on several corporate boards. She’s a respected business leader whose prior professional experience in asset management and private equity is reflected in her passionate service to private sector and

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23:04

Humanitarian Crisis Looming SA’s Growing Student...

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2025/02/13

Students at universities across the country protested and disrupted classes on Monday amidst an ongoing student housing crisis. Universities are unable to provide enough housing for all students in need. Humanitarian organisationGift of the Giversis assisting students at several campuses in the Western Cape, including CPUT and UWC, with blankets and hot meals saying that a humanitarian crisis is brewing. Bongi Gwala was joined by Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, CEO of Universities South Africa, Freeman

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31:07

National Treasury Eases Regulation for Public-Private...

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2025/02/12

National Treasury has updated its rules for public-private partnerships (PPPs) to ease the approval process for projects with a total cost of under R2 billion. Experts and the private sector have largely welcomed the amendments. On 7 February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana published a notice in the Government Gazette amending regulations under section 16 of the Public Finance Management Act. Bongi Gwala spoke to Dr Hubert Joynt, programme manager & member of EXCO at Infrastructure South

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27:32

Culture Corner: Cultural Difference in Expressing Love

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2025/02/12

Love, an emotion universally felt, manifests itself differently across cultures. While the core sentiment remains constant, the ways in which it is expressed can vary greatly depending on the social, historical, and familial contexts. These cultural distinctions in expressing love shape the very nature of human relationships and can often lead to misunderstandings or, conversely, to deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experience. We focus on this in today’s culture corner on the

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18:16

School Sanitation in the Spotlight Again

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2025/02/12

In South Africa, the condition of school sanitation facilities remains a major concern, with many schools still lacking adequate toilets and running water. While efforts have been made to improve sanitation through various government initiatives, progress has been uneven across provinces. This conversation examines the situation in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the Eastern Cape, and Limpopo, focusing on the ongoing challenges, missed deadlines, and the government's commitment to improving school sanitation

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18:57

Sorghum Industry Needs 15% VAT Scrapped Ahead of...

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2025/02/11

There are growing calls in South Africa, across the agricultural sector to scrap the 15% VAT on sorghum products. The sorghum industry urges Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to remove VAT from sorghum and sorghum products ahead of the budget speech this month. This, coupled with industry efforts, will contribute towards stopping the decline of the vital agricultural sector, support local economic development and improve food security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Masterclass - State of Preparedness For...

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2025/02/11

In South Africa, the new 2024 Climate Change Act mandates that local governments develop strategies to address global warming. Local authorities are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially from sectors like bus services, and decrease their reliance on electricity generated by coal. Additionally, they must green buildings and urban areas as part of climate change mitigation efforts. In today’s masterclass, we find out how they can achieve this.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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49:28

In Conversation with Directorate for Priority Crime...

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2025/02/11

The Office of the DPCI [Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation] Judge is an oversight body over the Hawks. The work of this Office seeks to ensure that the DPCI is independent, effective and competent and is capable of executing its mandate without infringing the rights of members of the public, and to ensure that the Hawks can investigate crime without any undue influence or interference with their investigations of either a political or any other nature. It also intends to ensure that the

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41:31

View of the Nation: The Significance of Repatriation

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2025/02/10

The bodies of South African soldiers who died last month as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group took Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were recovered this week and are being repatriated through Uganda. The UN was responsible for transporting the bodies from Malawi, but that there were difficulties on Thursday evening to find a flight that could take the bodies home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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- Across the Globe: Africa's Health at Risk Due to...

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2025/02/10

President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) will have significant global consequences, especially for health in Africa. In his executive order, Trump not only initiated the withdrawal but also halted US financial contributions, support, and resources to the WHO. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Dr. Stavros Nicolau, Senior Executive responsible for Strategic Trade Development at Aspen Pharmacare Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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23:05

First 2025 GNU SONA: Key Takeaways

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2025/02/07

The 2025 State of the Nation Address is a defining moment for President Cyril Ramaphosa to restore trust in democracy, strengthen the state’s effectiveness and reinforce South Africa’s role as a regional leader. The country is at a critical juncture. While there is reason for cautious optimism – including projected 2% economic growth – these gains remain fragile in a country still grappling with structural unemployment, resumed load-shedding and weak governance in many places

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26:17

Entrepreneurial Edge - TEACH South Africa

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2025/02/06

TEACH South Africa is a non-profit organisation that aims to respond to challenges in the education sector by recruiting, training, placing and supporting young exceptional STEM graduates to improve the quality of education for every child in South Africa irrespective of their socio-economic background. TEACH was founded in 2009 as a response to the urgent need for quality teachers for gateway subjects such as Mathematics and Science. Over the last 15 years, we have placed over 760 Ambassadors, in

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44:47

Leadership Dialogue: Former Deputy Governor, Central...

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2025/02/06

Known as one of Nigeria’s premier economists, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu is a political economist and president of the African School of Governance. In a career spanning public and private service, he has served at the highest institutional levels, formulating policy and collaborating on macroeconomic and social issues, particularly in Nigeria. He served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and later ran for president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Parliament Geared up for 2025 SONA

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2025/02/06

PARLIAMENT has budgeted R6 million for the hosting of this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. SONA will take place at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday and will be followed by two-day debate and reply by Ramaphosa in the dome next week. Lerato Mbele spoke o Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Annelie Lotriet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:28

The State of Airports

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2025/02/06

Fuels industry stakeholders and the transport department adopted a logistical plan for jet fuel at the OR Tambo International Airport following a fuel shortage, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said. Creecy said stakeholders such as SASOL and the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa have come on board and a plan was developed last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Culture corner - The Power of Identity in a Name

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2025/02/06

The power of a person’s name goes far beyond just a label or a means of identification. Throughout history, one of the most effective ways to strip a person of their sense of self and erase their cultural identity was by taking away their given name and replacing it with that of the oppressor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:44

The Masterclass - Debunking Sexual Harassment At Work

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2025/02/06

Workplace sexual harassment takes many different forms. It can come from a coworker, a supervisor, or a customer or client, and ranges from unwanted touching, inappropriate comments or jokes, or someone promising you a promotion in exchange for sexual favors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:35

The E-Hailing Permit Crisis in Tshwane

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2025/02/06

The City of Tshwane is facing a significant backlog in issuing e-hailing permits, leaving hundreds of Uber, Bolt, and InDrive drivers unable to operate legally. The backlog has caused frustration among drivers, many of whom find themselves stranded and vulnerable to penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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