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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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26:57

New Changes for Fresh Produce Market, Boost for...

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2025/01/15

South Africa’s fresh produce market agents are operating as an oligopoly that must be broken because it is impeding competition. Blue chip property owners, meanwhile, must transform shopping malls by leasing space to small, emerging greengrocers. These were among the findings and 31 recommendations in the Competition Commission’sFresh Produce Market Inquiry reportthat deputy commissioner and chairperson of the inquiry, Hardin Ratshisusu, handed to Minister of Trade Industry and

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21:53

DTIC wants private sector to fund R100bn...

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2025/01/15

The trade, industry & competition department wants to put together R100bn from the private sector to finance a fund set up to assist black-owned businesses, triggering a sceptical reaction from the GNU partners. Lerato Mbele spoke to Kganki Matabane, CEO of the Black Business Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:58

BELA Bill and Education Sector Key Challenges

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2025/01/14

The Basic Education Laws Amendment bill has officially become law in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Bill on September 13, 2024. The bill aims to update and amend existing laws governing basic education, primarily the South African Schools Act of 1996 and the Employment of Educators Act of 1998. It also seeks to introduce various changes to improve and regulate the country's education system. Lerato Mbele was joined by Prof Mary Meltcalfe, former member of the Gauteng Executive

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21:07

Complying with Scholar Transport Regulations

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2025/01/14

As pupils prepare to go back to classrooms on 15 January, the logistics of transporting children will be front of mind. To ensure high safety standard, the Gauteng provincial leadership issued a zero-tolerance compliance warning. Scholar transporters in Gauteng have been warned to ensure their vehicles and paperwork are up-to-date. On the other hand, The department of transport in the Eastern Cape has conducted a roadworthy inspection of all scholars transport contracted vehicles. Lerato Mbele spoke

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28:02

The Masterclass: Private VS. Public Schools, Top...

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2025/01/14

SA national pass rate for the 2024 National Senior Certificate has increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3% in 2024. On the other hand, the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams through the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) achieved an overall pass rate of 98.47%, slightly higher than the 98.46% achieved in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:02

View of the Nation: Deputy President, Paul Mashatile

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2025/01/13

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with South Africa's deputy president, Paul Mashatile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:39

Across the Globe: Kenya Abductions

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2025/01/13

Kenya has been gripped by a wave of disappearances, with the state-funded rights group saying that over 80 people have been abducted in the last six months. The abductions generally target government critics and are widely believed to be the work of security agents, although the authorities have not admitted responsibility. They began in June last year during nationwide anti-tax protests, but increased in December, when AI-generated photos of the president in a coffin were widely shared. Lerato

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21:34

This Week's Diary

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2025/01/13

As we analyse Sunday newspaper stories, Lerato Mbele is joined by Khaya Sithole, columnist and independent analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:46

In The Spotlight - Veteran broadcaster Sophie Mokoena

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2025/01/10

Sophie's career was shaped by apartheid and South Africa's transition into democracy. Today, she leads international stories as International Editor of the SABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:57

Trump Sentencing Case & Los Angeles Under State of...

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2025/01/10

New York’s highest court on Thursday declined to block Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing in his hush money case, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court as the president-elect’s likely last option to prevent the hearing from taking place Friday. On the other hand, Around 30,000 residents have been ordered to leave because of a fire tearing through the foothills of the upmarket Pacific Palisades. The blaze spread so rapidly staff at a care home had to push dozens of residents in wheelchairs

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47:56

Leadership Dialogue: GEMS Principal Officer

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2025/01/10

Dr. Stanley Moloabi, the Principal Officer of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), is a seasoned healthcare leader with a wealth of experience in both public and private sectors. GEMS, under his leadership, is the second-largest medical scheme in South Africa and the largest closed medical scheme, boasting a membership of over 860,000 members and covering more than 2.3 million beneficiaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:55

Fact or Fiction: Does The DA Serve All Western Cape...

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2025/01/10

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile has stirred the pot in Khayelitsha township as the party gears up for its anniversary rally, accusing the DA-run city and province of neglecting the township residents in favour of more affluent suburbs. But DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille refuted these claims. She made reference to the party’s commitment to equitable service delivery. In retaliation, she took to social media to staunchly defend the party’s track record in the city. Zille

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15:56

Entrepreneurial Edge - CURIOCITY Africa

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2025/01/10

Pioneering the tourism and hospitality industry, Bheki is a proud advocate for African tourism and is recognised for his ability to merge authentic storytelling with innovative hospitality, making him a key figure in the global travel industry. CURIOCITY is a travel movement that connects local and international travellers, digital nomads, and groups with authentic experiences that only Africa can provide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:07

Culture Corner - Influence of Generational Cohorts on...

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2025/01/08

The dawn of 2025 has brought with it not only a New Year but also a new generational cohort — Generation Beta. In India, this shift was marked by the birth of the first recorded Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, born in Aizawl, Mizoram, at 12:03 am on January 1. Lerato Mbele is joined by Brandon De Kock, director of storytelling at BrandMapp and Joseph Neusu, founder & CEO of Mobify Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:23

Innovation Wednesday - Cloud Seeding As A Solution to...

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2025/01/08

It is predicted that by 2025, two-thirds of the world's population may face water shortages. From adjusting the weather to pulling water from thin air, innovative technology is being used to help find a sustainable supply of drinking water for the world, called Cloud Seeding. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Prof. Roelof Burger, Member of the Expert Team on Weather Modification of the World Meteorological Organisation and Lehlogonolo Thobela, South African Weather Service Meteorologist.See

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23:23

Affordability of essential back-to-school supplies

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2025/01/08

A bubble bath, a pack of 48 toilet rolls, designer binders and fancy pencil cases. These are some of the demands schools have made as pupils prepare to return to school for the 2025 academic year. This has left many parents confused, worried, angry and voicing their frustration. Lerato Mbele speaks to Siyabulela Makunga, spokesperson of the Competition Commission, Steve Mabona, spokesperson of the Gauteng department of basic education and, Matakanye Matakanye from the National Association of School

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24:32

ANC’s January 8th Anniversary Post-GNU - What to Expect

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2025/01/08

The African National Congress (ANC) – Africa’s oldest liberation movement – is celebrating 113 years of existence this weekend. This year’s January 8 Statement rally will be held at Nelson Mandela Park at Khayelitsha in Cape Town on Saturday. The ANC has been the governing party since the first democratic elections in 1994, marking the country’s political liberation from apartheid. However, in last year’s general elections, it failed to win an outright

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24:02

The Masterclass - Combatting Mass Travel Woes

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2025/01/07

Over the holiday period, mass travel is a common thing with people heading home for the festive and some for desired holiday destinations. During this period, airports and roads are flooded with people moving from one place to another as they maximise on the time they have. This, however, comes with the good and the bad. Mass travel encompasses safety risks and other possible travel challenges. In the recent month, South African airports have faced significant challenges that have affected

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21:59

Manmohan Singh - Architect of India's Economic...

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2025/01/07

Before Manmohan Singh took over as India’s Finance Minister in 1991, the country was in the midst of an economic crisis. India’s growth was stagnating, its foreign reserves were dangerously low, and its economy was weighed down by a burdensome License Raj, which stifled entrepreneurship and foreign investment. South Africa can draw valuable lessons from India's economic transformation under Manmohan Singh's leadership. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Prof William Gumede from Wits

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25:06

Police Minister Dissolves Task Team into Political...

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2025/01/07

South Africa’s Police minister, Senzo Mchunuhas confirmed that he has disbanded the police task team set up to investigate suspected political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. He says it is no longer necessary because it’s not adding value to policing in the province. The task team was established following the recommendations of the Moerane Commission of Inquiry. Mchunu has also instructed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to halt all processes to fill positions in Crime

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