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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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39:03

In The Spotlight Legendary African Folk Musician Vusi...

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2024/11/15

Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane, born in 1965 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a renowned Sotho singer-songwriter widely celebrated for his contributions to African folk music. Often referred to as "The Voice" of South Africa, his music has deeply resonated with listeners both in his home country and globally, and he is recognized for his profound influence on the anti-apartheid movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:35

South Africa Declares National Disaster After Floods

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2024/11/15

South Africa has declared a national disaster following severe floods and storms that caused extensive damage across several provinces. This declaration enables the government to allocate emergency funds for relief efforts and reconstruction. The disruptive weather between October 22 and 29 affected the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga provinces. The storms caused widespread damage to infrastructure, property, and the environment while also

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23:13

Entrepreneurial Edge: HomeComing Events

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2024/11/14

South African event management company, founded by Neo Moela and Katlego Malatji thrives in offering tailor-made event management, brand and marketing management. The successful business offers unique experiences that are in touch with audience reception of musical culture. HomeComing Events is a fully black-owned company that specializes in event organization, consultancy, activations, lifestyle solutions and sponsorship. They also provide corporate event services including catering and bar

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47:19

Leadership Dialogue- NTCSA Board Chairperson

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2024/11/14

Ms Priscillah Mabelane has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector with broad international leadership experience and a solid corporate track record of successfully leading and transforming large businesses in both the United Kingdom and South Africa. She is our guest for the leadership dialogue today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:06

Importance of Change Management in Organizations

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2024/11/14

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change is a constant, and organizations must adapt quickly to remain competitive. Effective change management is crucial for driving this transformation, ensuring that businesses not only survive but thrive during periods of change. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with ACMP Board of Directors Past President Amanda Schmoldt and CCMPTM (United States) and CEO Deshini Newman (United Kingdom). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:32

South Africa in Short of Green Talent

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2024/11/12

South Africa has substantial renewable energy resources (solar and wind) and is advancing in sectors like hydrogen technology but there isn’t enough development of green talent to run these new renewable projects. Globally, there’s a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy – known as green talent. The pool of green talent needs to be doubled by 2050 if the world is to move away from fossil fuels. In South Africa, despite efforts, there

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23:01

This Week’s Diary - 11 November 2024

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2024/11/11

As we wrap up Sunday news headlines, Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Thando Maeko, BusinessLIVE reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:53

In The Spotlight Cece Peniston

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2024/11/09

Cecilia Veronica "CeCe" Peniston born September 6, 1969) is an American singer and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she achieved notable success with five number-one hits on the U.S. *Billboard* Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Her signature song, "Finally," peaked at number 5 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and reached number 2 on the UK Top 75.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:34

Navigating Medical Scheme Benefit Changes for 2025

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2024/11/08

With the healthcare landscape constantly evolving, understanding the dynamics behind medical scheme benefits and premium adjustments is more important than ever. As consumers prepare for 2025 medical schemes benefit changes, factors such as rising healthcare costs, medical advancements, and industry inflation are shaping how medical schemes operate. Lerato Mbele spoke to Charlton Murove, Head of research at the Board of Healthcare Funders and, Mondi Govuzela, senior manager of the Council for

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19:18

The Cape Town Underworld: Behind Mark Lifman’s Murder

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2024/11/08

The murder of alleged underworld boss Mark Lifman has raised security fears for the defence team in the Wainstein murder trial in which Lifman was accused number one, alongside alleged Sexy Boys gang boss Jerome ‘Donkie’ Booysen. Mark Lifman was assassinated Sunday in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall in George. The 57-year-old man from Fresnaye along the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town, has been clouded by controversy and regularly made headlines across the country. His links to the

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22:07

Entrepreneurial Edge Precious Celebrations

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2024/11/07

In this week’s Entrepreneurial Edge, we talk to Precious the Planner who is one of Southern Africa’s top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner & Event Designer with over 12yrs as an entrepreneur and 8yrs experience in Corporate. Precious is the Founder & CEO of Precious Celebrations a renowned planning, designing and production boutique agency specializing in luxury weddings, bespoke celebrations, brand experiences and gifting from planning, designing and production.See omnystudio.com/listener

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23:29

Why Americans Voted for Trump, Again

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2024/11/07

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. He is just the second president in US history to win a second non-consecutive term in office after being defeated – the first was Grover Cleveland in 1892. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elvis Mugari, Pan African Researcher and Political Analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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The Leadership Dialogue The Crazy Store CEO – Kevin...

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2024/11/07

Kevin Lennett is a seasoned South African businessman, renowned for his leadership at the helm of The Crazy Store, one of Southern Africa’s most beloved discount variety retailers. Having spent over a decade with the company, Lennett has played a key role in transforming the business into a national powerhouse, with a reputation for exceptional customer service, a wide-ranging product selection, and unbeatable value. He is our leadership dialogue guest today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:52

Innovation Wednesday: Senso Device

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2024/11/06

In 2017, a group of passionate engineers, designers, and innovators came together with a shared mission: to bridge the gap between Deaf communities and the world around them. This collaboration led to the creation of Senso, a groundbreaking wearable device designed to help individuals with hearing loss stay connected to their environment in a non-intrusive and accessible way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:25

Culture Corner History of African Church Uniforms

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2024/11/06

History of African Church UniformsChurch uniforms are a sacred part of religious identity in South Africa and across the continent. In several churches across Southern Africa, members are recognizably identified by their uniforms. In South Africa, these are most notably Zionist churches, Apostolic churches, Pentecostal churches, as well as African sects of traditional churches such as the United Methodist Church. It is believed that most church uniforms from these churches have been influenced by

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22:47

USA Post-Election Analysis

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2024/11/06

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are going head-to-head in a race that remains too close to call. Harris and Trump have made their final appeals to voters in key battleground states, stressing that the stakes of the November 5 vote could not be higher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:18

More Zama Zamas Resurface at Abandoned Shaft in North...

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2024/11/06

Hundreds of illegal miners have been arrested following underground food and water supply cuts. The zama zamas who surfaced at Orkney over the weekend are the small fish in the big pond of criminality. At least 565 illegal miners were arrested. The arrests were the latest made under Operation Vala Umgodi, which seeks to disrupt illegal mining at a time when companies such as Sibanye-Stillwater have recorded a spike in such activities, including direct attacks on mine operations and infrastructure

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20:23

New Judges Appointed for the Special Tribunal: A Step...

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2024/11/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to the special tribunal, which has a statutory mandate to recover public funds siphoned from the fiscus through corruption, fraud and illicit money flows, following its effective collapse. The Special Tribunal is one of the most effective weapons in the government’s anti-corruption arsenal, and its collapse has been a major setback for the SIU, as it has been unable to take new matters to the Tribunal. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, law

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21:23

Widely Debated Tobacco Products and Electronics...

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2024/11/05

Nedlac and parliament are currently at odds over the new vaping and tobacco products bill that presents ‘strict’ laws. In a meeting last week, concerns were raised from business and labour extent to which the health department engaged with the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on the Bill before submitting it to parliament. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has resolved to proceed with processing the widely-debated Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems

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24:42

KZN Government of Provincial Unity Going Through A...

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2024/11/05

The coalition government of KwaZulu-Natal, often referred to as the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), is currently stable, according to the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) in the province. This statement was made during a press conference held in Durban on Monday. Bongi Gwala engaged with Bheki Mtolo, KZN provincial secretary and Prof. Musa Xulu, political heritage analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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