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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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21:39

National Dialogue: Legacy Foundations withdraw from...

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2025/08/13

The much-anticipated National Dialogue, set to kick off with a National Convention at the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria on 15 and 16 August 2025, is facing mounting challenges, with the withdrawal of several high-profile foundations raising questions about its future success. The dialogue, which aims to facilitate conversations among diverse South African stakeholders, including government, civil society, and political organisations, has already drawn criticism regarding its high

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21:01

Investigation – IDT contractor ripped off workers,...

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2025/08/13

A prominent Gauteng businessman made at least two payments towards an upmarket property currently being built for suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka. This while his non-profit foundation secured a R60-million contract from the IDT to run employment schemes. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Daily Maverick Investigative Journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:31

The Uberization of Mozambique's heroin trade

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2025/08/13

Mozambique has emerged as a significant hub in the global heroin trade, with estimates suggesting that up to 40 tonnes of heroin transit through the country annually. This illicit trade is a major economic contributor, generating approximately $100 million per year, much of which is believed to be funneledinto the coffers of the ruling FRELIMO party. The trade has been largely managed by a few influential local trading families, operating with the tacit approval or active involvement of senior

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35:34

Hanging with Joe Nina

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2025/08/08

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with the legendary musician, Joe Nina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:53

Finance minister says SARB Cannot Unilaterally Decide...

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2025/08/08

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly stated that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) cannot independently lower the country’s official inflation target without government consultation. This declaration comes amid a growing dispute between the National Treasury and the SARB over inflation policy direction, highlighting deeper tensions in economic governance. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Chief Economist and Researcher at RMB, Isaah Mhlanga and Economist, Redge Nkosi.See

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20:29

The Importance of Public Participation Processes: Is...

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2025/08/08

The vision of Parliament, since the first democratic Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, has been and remains to build a truly representative people’s Parliament. Parliament’s role and outcomes are to represent the people and ensure government by the people under the Constitution, as well as to represent the provinces and local government in the national sphere of government. In addition, the facilitation of public participation and involvement in its processes therefore remains

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10:36

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA...

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2025/08/08

The US Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it would terminate 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, questioning the safety of a technology credited with helping end the Covid pandemic and saving millions of lives. The unit, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, helps companies develop medical supplies to address public health threats, and had provided billions of dollars for development of vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic.Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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24:08

Apartheid land leases: Country Clubs paying minimum...

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2025/08/08

The Johannesburg council has approved a public participation process that could lead to the sale or renegotiation of prime land occupied by the Killarney Country Club and Pirates Sports Club, ending decades-old low-rent deals labelled as relics of apartheid. This move comes after heated debates over the R2 annual rent paid by Killarney since 1970, with councillors pushing for market-related terms to boost city revenue and benefit communities, while the clubs argue their maintenance efforts provide

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48:31

The rise of military style training camps in South...

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2025/08/07

South Africa sent a high-level delegation of senior police and government officials to Lesotho on Monday for urgent talks aimed at tackling escalating security concerns between the two neighbouring countries. The delegation, led by South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, is in Maseru for bilateral discussions with Lesotho’s Police Commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, amid serious allegations of illegal Basotho military training camps operating

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26:10

The INF Treaty Russia will no longer abide by...

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2025/08/06

Russia has declared that it no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. In a statement Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and other parts of the

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23:58

After a decades-long struggle and a court order,...

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2025/08/06

Primrose Modisane, who has endured a life of statelessness and a decades-long battle with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has finally received her South African birth certificate. Pretoria High Court Judge Mandla Mbongweruled in Aprilthat Home Affairs must issue Modisane, who was represented in court by Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), with a birth certificate within 30 days. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Primrose Modisane and Sophia Welz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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25:41

Improving Treatment for Brain-Injured Children...

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2025/08/06

Professor Anthony Figaji, Head of Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Cape Town and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, leads research that is improving the understanding and treatment of severe brain conditions in children. His work focuses on the clinical management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and central nervous system (CNS) infections such as bacterial and tuberculous meningitis, using real-time brain monitoring and direct sampling of cerebrospinal fluid. Mbuyiseni

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23:46

China is preparing to invade Taiwan

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2025/08/06

The threat of Chinese invasion has long loomed over Taiwan – and there’s a new intensity to that pressure. Taiwan is self-governing and democratic. China sees it as a breakaway province and wants reunification. The election of US President Donald Trump has further fuelled decades of speculation about a future conflict over the island. So, how is Taiwan preparing for a possible war? Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Researcher, Naeem

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20:40

Corruption turns municipalities into killing fields

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2025/08/06

At least 148 local government officials have been murdered in South Africa since 2018 — and the attacks have ramped up in the past four years.The deaths — predominantly linked to corruption, with those targeted often whistleblowers — need “urgent attention”, warns the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu). It says corruption and violence in municipalities are closely connected to the collapse of service delivery. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SAMWU

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18:39

UCT lecturers give white students better grades

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2025/08/06

University of Cape Town (UCT)’s academics in the faculty of social development have allegedly been awarding higher marks to white students while penalising black students in a perpetuation of racism and a culture of inequality. Former head of department (HoD), Prof Ndangwa Noyoo, who has been acknowledged by the Department of Higher Education and Training as the UCT whistleblower, revealed this in an affidavit he penned to the department and the presidency. On Friday, July 18, Mishack

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10:00

Lesufi releases forensic reports amid leadership...

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2025/08/06

Gauteng has announced a sweeping overhaul of senior government leadership in response to widespread underperformance, which he described as a bold step toward “restoring public confidence and institutional integrity” with a renewed focus on stabilising struggling municipalities and ensuring readiness for the upcoming G20 Summit. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:40

Locals to benefit from proposed changes to Gauteng...

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2025/08/01

The legislation effectively designates township areas as places “reserved for the exclusive and sole [benefit] of citizens and people who have permanent residency status in the republic”. Proposed changes in the Gauteng Township Economic Development Amendment Bill call for township-based retail malls and supermarkets to partner with township-based enterprises in sourcing products and services. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in in conversation with TECSA Founder and President, Bheki Twala and Black

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17:48

Game over for R200 billion power ships in South Africa

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2025/08/01

The controversial Karpowership saga has ended in South Africa. The Pretoria High Court ordered that the group’s three electricity generation licences be overturned on Thursday (31 July). The licences were issued by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in 2021 as part of the government’s plan to sign 20-year deals with the company to provide an emergency power source. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with OUTA Executive Director, Stefanie Fick.See

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23:15

South Africa readying last-minute trade offer to...

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2025/08/01

South Africa is preparing a last-minute "enhanced" trade proposal at the urging of U.S. officials in hopes of avoiding a 30% tariff which kicks in on Friday, its trade minister said on Thursday. South Africa initially submitted a proposed trade deal to President Donald Trump's administration in May and revised it in June, but received no response. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Economist at Trade and Industry Policy Strategies, Nokwanda Maseko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:58

The Minister announces that the government intends to...

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2025/07/31

The Department of Human Settlements is reportedly exploring legal actions against beneficiaries who illegally sell their RDP houses, indicating a focus on tightening enforcement. A policy review could involve adjusting the eight-year resale restriction, enhancing oversight to prevent illegal transactions, or addressing beneficiary dissatisfaction by improving the location and quality of RDP housing developments. The review might also consider aligning with the Breaking New Ground (BNG) policy, which

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