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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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7:52

Iran war live: Trump threatens to attack power plants...

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2026/03/24

President Donald Trump intensified global tensions on Saturday by issuing a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Islamic Republic does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. This aggressive rhetoric prompted an immediate and defiant response from Iranian leadership, who vowed to redouble their strikes against U.S. and Israeli energy installations and other critical infrastructure in retaliation. Mondi Makhanya spoke to Thembisa

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43:17

South Africa’s Buy Local Imperative: Illicit Trade...

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2026/03/20

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks on the South Africa’s Buy Local Imperative:Illicit Trade and Cheap Imports Threaten R25bn Economy and Tens of Thousands of Jobs with the Chief Executive Officer of Proudly SA Eustace Mashimbye. Mashimbye talk about how buying local will boost the discus and ways they have curved illicit tradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:17

Former executive convicted in multi-million rand...

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2026/03/17

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court sentenced Hein Odendaal, 68, the former Steinhoff audit executive, after he pleaded guilty on Thursday. The court sentenced Odendaal, from Gauteng, to a fine of R2 million or, alternatively, to four years’ imprisonment. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Rob Rose, Author of Steinhiest and Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest SA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:50

In conversation with Border Management Authority...

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2026/03/17

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has placed 38 officials under disciplinary action as part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry. This follows the earlier dismissal of 50 immigration officers found guilty of corrupt activities, Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:32

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Sol Plaatje...

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2026/03/13

Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulondi Congolese political analyst, writer, and journalist speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya, Voters in the Republic of Congo will be heading to the polls in a presidential election this weekend, with the outcome of the vote all but a foregone conclusion as the country’s longtime leader faces little opposition in the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:21

The TRC Commission: Unfinished justice: TRC cases...

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2026/03/13

Lukhanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, one of the Cradock Four who were murdered in the apartheid era speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on the TRC Commission. Renewed scrutiny over the unfinished work of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has intensified amid legal disputes and political tensions linked to the reopening of apartheid-era casesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:34

NSFAS Acting CEO Introduces Plan to Turn the Agency...

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2026/03/12

Waseem Carrim, NSFAS acting CEOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:06

Update on Iran-Israel-US War

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2026/03/12

Ofer Nieman, Israel based Journalist ,Prof David Monyae is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Johannesburgand Dr Dick Forslund, Senior Economist at AIDC and member of Zabalaza for SocialismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:34

The Dance life of Gregory Maqoma

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2026/03/11

Renowned South African contemporary dancer, Gregory Maqoma joins POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya to talk about taking up dance during a period of division in South Africa, the formation of the Vuyani Dance group and his upcoming Genesis show showing at the Joburg Theatre later on this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:24

2026 Local government preparation Mondli Makhanya is...

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2026/03/11

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a press briefing announcing preparations for the 2026 Local government elections. Mamabolo outlines issues pertaining to the upcoming voter registration dates, new technologies introduced to make registration and voting secure, fair and seamless and the eminent announcement of election dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:02

Crime stats in Gauteng and the Western Cape

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2026/03/10

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41:46

Performance of TV streaming services in South Africa

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2026/03/09

POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Business day journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Thinus Ferreira, an independent TV critic, writer and journalist on the state of streaming Tv services in South Africa and what the competition means for the South African national broadcasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:28

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Department of Health Minister

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2026/03/09

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:25

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

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2026/03/09

Cape Town MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis has officially entered the DA leadership race. He joins POWER Talk's Mondli Makhanya to talk about the decision to go for the top most position in the party at such a crustal time in South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:31

Assessing the cost of fixing Tshwane’s informal...

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2026/03/04

Aaron Maluleka, the MMC of Human Settlement talks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the crisis of informal settlements in the City of TshwaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:41

In Conversation with Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

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2026/03/03

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba , Archbishop of Cape Town and primate of Southern Africa on justice, freedom and an update on the National DialogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:43

SA Constitution turns 30: Refection on progress, gaps...

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2026/03/03

South Africa's constitution turns 30 years. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya talks to Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African constitition and Commissioner at the SAHRC Chris Nissen about the gaps, reflections and progress made over the past three decadesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:40

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution...

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2026/02/27

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:00

Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary

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2026/02/25

In 2026, Meetings Africa celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of shaping and strengthening Africa’s business events landscape. Owned by South African Tourism, the flagship trade show has become the continent’s premier market access platform, connecting Africa’s business events products with influential buyers from around the world. Over the past 20 years, Meetings Africa has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering partnerships, and positioning

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39:16

Inkabi Flow - Big Zulu Talks Beats, Bars and Breaking...

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2026/02/21

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation Big ZuluSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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