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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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17:36

100th Anniversary of Afrikaans as an Official...

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2025/05/06

The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English,

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9:28

100th Anniversary of Afrikaans as an Official...

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2025/05/06

The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English,

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16:25

100th Anniversary of Afrikaans as an Official...

The best of POWER Talk ·

2025/05/06

The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English,

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49:37

100th Anniversary of Afrikaans as an Official...

The best of POWER Talk ·

2025/05/06

The status of Afrikaans as an indigenous South African language has long been a contentious matter not only within the Afrikaans speech community itself, but also within the wider South African speech community. Since its inception, Afrikaans has been weighed down with various negative connotations, such as “colonial language”, “language of the oppressor” and “white man’s language”. As is the case with many languages with a colonial history, even English,

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49:01

Human Trafficking as Modern Slavery

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2025/05/05

Millions of men, women and children are victims of human trafficking for sexual, forced labor and other forms of exploitation worldwide.The human and economic costs of this take an immense toll on individuals and communities.By conservative estimates, the cost of trafficking in terms of underpayment of wages and recruiting fees is over $20 billion.1 The costs to human capital are probably impossible to quantify. The problem of trafficking cuts across a range of development issues, from poverty to

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46:27

Labor Theory of Value: One of Karl Marx’s Most...

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2025/05/05

The best-known advocates of the labor theory wereAdam Smith,David Ricardo, andKarl Marx. Since the 19th century, the labor theory of value has fallen out of favor among most mainstream economists. In definition, the labor theory of value (LTV) was an early attempt by economists to explain why goods were exchanged for certain relative prices on the market.It suggested that the value of a commodity was determined by and could be measured objectively by the average number of labor hours necessary to

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51:31

South Africa’s Gambling Phenomenon

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2025/05/02

The gambling sector has demonstrated extraordinary expansion in the past year. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with gross gambling revenue rising 25.7% to R59.3 billion. Sports betting leads this growth contributing two-thirds of total revenue1. This sector saw a surge post the COVID-19 lockdowns, with online platforms remaining popular due to their accessibility and reduced social stigma

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33:10

Ikhwelo - Blend of Classical Sounds

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2025/05/02

Legendary singer Ringo Madlingozi is back with a brand-new album, Ikhwelo, which marks his return to music after years of performing timeless classics that fans still love today. Ringo stood his ground in 1988 when he was told his hit song Sondela was not suited for the times they were in because he chose a different genre and sound, going against the grain. However, he stuck to his guns, trusting his intuition and gift. The two have been a guiding compass in his music journey.See

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44:54

The Future of Jobs: Transformation of the Workforce

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2025/05/01

As we dive into a job market that's constantly changing and getting more complicated, it's important to pick career paths that match what's hot now and what’s coming down the line. Choosing careers in demand can make a huge difference in your job security and growth in the long run. The job scene is always shifting, thanks to fast-paced tech changes, economic ups and downs, and what society needs at any given moment. New tech and growing industries are turning the traditional jobs market

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23:04

Workers' Day: Wage Disparities

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2025/05/01

Wage gaps based on gender, race and ethnicity are on the radar of governments around the world. Addressing this disparity has become crucial to alleviating the growing socio-economic imbalances brought about by income inequality. This is especially true for South Africa, which has, according to the World Bank, the widest income gap in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:50

Civil Court Crisis: Compulsory Mediation and the...

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2025/04/30

The Gauteng Division of the High Court is under severe strain, with civil trial dates now being allocated as far ahead as 2031. This extensive backlog has led the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) to warn that the situation is “self-evidently unacceptable and intolerable” and a violation of the constitutional right to access the courts. The directive introducing mandatory mediation was presented as a response to this crisis, aiming to ensure that only cases truly requiring judicial

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23:15

Retailers & Consumers: VAT Increase Reversal

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2025/04/30

The last-minute decision by the National Treasury to scrap the planned 0.5 percentage point VAT hike has left retailers and banks counting the cost after spending heavily to prepare for changes that will no longer take effect. The Consumer Goods Council of SA (CGCSA) has welcomed the withdrawal, acknowledging the relief it brings to struggling households. However, CGCSA CEO Zinhle Tyikwe noted retailers had already incurred unbudgeted financial and operational costs, first to implement the VAT

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24:39

Trump Delivers Remarks on First 100 Days in Office

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2025/04/30

President Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term, including his drastic reshaping of the federal government and immigration crackdown. While in Michigan, the president was expected to meet with Gretchen Whitmer, the state's Democratic governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:35

Unpacking City of Joburg's Tariff Increase Proposal

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2025/04/30

City of Johannesburg has tabled proposed tariff increases for the 2025/2026 financial year, which could result in higher utility bills for residents. These increases form part of the City's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and were presented on Thursday, 27 March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:19

Three South African Police Service Constables Are...

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2025/04/29

Three South African Police Service constables- went missing on April 23. They were last seen at an Engen garage near the Grasmere toll plaza along the N1. The trio was off duty and travelling in a white VW Polo sedan (registration number JCL 401 FS) from Bloemfontein to Limpopo via Gauteng when they disappeared. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to the national spokesperson of the SAPS, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:09

ANALYSIS: Proposed VAT increase reversed

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2025/04/25

The proposed VAT increase, which was meant to be implemented next month, has been reversed. Treasury issued a statement shortly after midnight on Thursday. The VAT rate was scheduled to rise to 15.5% on 1 Maybut will now remain at 15%. Treasury says the decision was taken after considering recommendations of the Parliamentary committees and extensive consultation with political parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:21

ANALYSIS: Proposed VAT increase reversed

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2025/04/25

The proposed VAT increase, which was meant to be implemented next month, has been reversed. Treasury issued a statement shortly after midnight on Thursday. The VAT rate was scheduled to rise to 15.5% on 1 Maybut will now remain at 15%. Treasury says the decision was taken after considering recommendations of the Parliamentary committees and extensive consultation with political parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:50

FOCUS: Department of Justice & Constitutional...

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2025/04/25

The vision of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is to ensure an accessible justice system in a vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sits down with the minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi as they unpack the functional of SA's justice system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:43

The Executive: Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi

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2025/04/24

Wits University is more than an educational brand, it’s a time-honoured legacy that aims to educate and change through quality education and sound motivation to develop African societies. For 100 years Wits has been known for and remembered through the caliber of graduates that it produces, and the footprints of change that they leave in the public and private sectors in all fields of industry. The institution is headed by Professor Zeblon Zenzele Vilakaz, who was appointed Vice-Chancellor and

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44:59

Remembering Oliver Tambo

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2025/04/24

Died April 23rd, 1993, his legacy lives on. Oliver Tambo was indeed the glue that held the ANC together in exile under challenging conditions, which he managed to do through his leadership qualities. He was a leader who led by example and he personified what the ANC stood for and what the ANC intended to achieve: a non-racist, non-sexist, democratic and united South Africa. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by ANC veterans, Mac Maharaj and Mavuso Msimang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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