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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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24:14

Competition Commission says Google must pay news...

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2025/02/26

The Competition Commission has recommended that Google pay South African news publishers between R300 million and R500 million a year because of a "value imbalance" between the money the tech giant makes from news content, and what it shares with publishers. Bongi Gwala was in conversation with Phathutshedzo Manenzhe, senior analyst at Competition Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:29

SA’s Automotive Industry: Used Cars VS. New Car Sales

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2025/02/26

South Africa’s automotive industry continues to be one of the largest contributors to the country’s GDP, yet affordability challenges continue to shape purchasing decisions. The latest South AfricaVehicle Pricing Index(VPI) for Q4 2024 released by TransUnion shows a continued shift towards used vehicles, with financing for pre-owned vehicles outpacing new car financing. This while South Africa’s automotive industry sees the infiltration of Asian car brands competing in the market

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23:44

The Masterclass: Joburg’s Decay & How We Should...

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2025/02/25

The City of Johannesburg has become notorious for decay, marked by crumbling infrastructure, derelict and neglected buildings, heaps of rubbish at every corner and knee-deep potholes. Bongi Gwala spoke to David Fleminger, chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:00

National Treasury Convinced SA will Exit Greylist by...

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2025/02/25

The Treasury says it remains confident SA will exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) money-laundering greylist by October, after the organisation said only two items on their jointly agreed plan still need to be addressed. Bongi Gwala was in conversation with Ismail Momoniat, advisor at the National Treasury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:21

Food-handling Businesses Struggling to Register:...

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2025/02/25

Spaza shop owners must register their outlets by Friday, 28 February. However, some have encountered challenges with the requirements for foreign nationals and asylum seekers. Several spaza shops have been closed for non-compliance since November. Bongi Gwala was joined by Mpho Nawa, acting head of department at the Gauteng Department of Economic Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:03

Unpacking Gauteng SOPA

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2025/02/25

The State of the Province Address was delivered by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Monday evening at the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ). The SOPA marks the opening of the Gauteng legislature, and the premier's speech reflected on the performance and priorities for the Provincial Government for the year ahead. Bongi Gwala spoke to Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng premier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:17

View of the Nation: Transforming South Africa's...

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2025/02/24

Last week, the South African Law Commission presented its discussion papers on amendments needed in the Criminal Procedure Act. The commission calls for a review of the current bail and arrest system among other changes. This has been supported by deputy minister of Justice, Andries Nel who said that there is a need to transform the country’s criminal justice system to make it more efficient, integrated and victim-centred. Bongi Gwala was in conversation with Department of Social Development

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45:33

In the Spotlight: Sdumo Mtshali

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2025/02/22

Talented South African actor, Sdumo Mtshali is one of the country’s best in the industry and has remained a consistent actor in his craft. After first being discovered for his talent on a competition show called Class Act in 2010, Mtshali landed his first big acting role on SABC 1. Today, Mtshali has graced the screens of South African homes through the art of storytelling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:18

Almost 90% Of Foreign Government Employees Are In...

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2025/02/22

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has addressed concerns regarding the number of foreign nationals currently employed in government. Officials gave a presentation to their portfolio committee on Wednesday outlining the departments with the most foreign national employees and policy driving decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:37

ANC Gauteng & KZN To Be Reconfigured

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2025/02/21

While the official details surrounding the reconfiguration of the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committees (PECs) remain sketchy, the two provinces have accepted their fate. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:51

The Masterclass: The Art of Advertising While...

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2025/02/18

Retailer Pick n Pay has received backlash for featuring American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, in its latest promotional advert after reportedly closing 32 supermarkets nationally. The ad, which also stars comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout, uses DJ Khaled's hit songAll I do is win, which features Rick Ross, among other artists. Social media users have expressed disapproval at the retailer's decision to feature an international artist, particularly one who is not known

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21:58

Political Party Funding Act challenged in court

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2025/02/18

SHOULD individuals be allowed to fund political parties up to R15 million per year, despite risks of significant influence over the country’s political agendas? This is among the key issues being challenged in the Western Cape High Court over the next three days concerning the Political Party Funding Act which currently allows “excessive individual donations of up to R15 million per year, and grants the President unchecked discretion over funding limits”, among others. Lerato Mbele

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22:27

Behind Ugandan Former Politician’s Detention: Dr...

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2025/02/18

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his time spent in detention awaiting trial nears three months. Besigye, 68, was charged in a military court with possession of pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad - accusations which he denies. Besigye's trial was initially postponed until January - it is now unclear when the court case will begin. Lerato Mbele spoke to Oryem Nyeko, Ugandan researcher at the Human Rights Watch and Tapiwa Chadya,

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50:27

View of the Nation: Preview of 2025 Budget Speech

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2025/02/17

In the next coming days, all eyes will be on the upcoming 2025 Budget speech considering the direct and indirect impact it has on investors and companies alike. South Africa’s economic climate has changed significantly since the October medium-term budget policy statement. Then, South Africa’s currency and asset prices were basking in the euphoria and optimism that followed the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), the dissipation of country-specific political risk, and

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22:49

This Week's Diary

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2025/02/17

As we unpack some of the main Sunday news headlines, Lerato Mbele is joined by Prof. Sam Koma, governance expert and political analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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26:18

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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