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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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25:57

The Masterclass Solutions to Combat Traffic Congestion

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2024/10/16

Traffic jams can turn a simple commute into a daily endurance test that would challenge the patience of drivers. Rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure and a surge in vehicle ownership are the main contributors of traffic congestion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:11

SABC’s Current Financial Crisis Leads to Technical...

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2024/10/16

The South African Broadcasting Cooperation has been in decline for years, characterized by financial instability, allegations of corruption, and its inability to keep up with new technology. William Bird, Director, Media Monitoring Africa speaks to us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:20

Water Woes Worsen in Hammanskraal

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2024/10/16

Hammanskraal In the past weeks concerns about the quality of water in the Leeukraal Dam has prompted the City of Tshwane to temporarily shut down the Temba water treatment plant, which supplies water to Hammanskraal and surrounding areas. This after the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment plant started discharging untreated effluent into the Apies River, which feeds the Leeukraal Dam, according to the City. So, some of the Hammanskraal residents haven’t had water for over 3 weeks.See

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19:25

SACP Reemphasizes Its Stance Against GNU

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2024/10/16

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, general secretary Solly Mapaila said the SACP, a tripartite alliance partner of the ANC and Cosatu, was invited to attend the ANC-hosted event at Luthuli House in Johannesburg yesterday. The party has voiced disapproval of the DA's inclusion in the GNU governing bloc, saying it believed the EFF's political ideologies aligned better with those of the ANC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:42

Culture Corner Understanding Global Delicacies

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2024/10/16

Delicacies are food items that people find pleasing to eat but are considered rare or luxurious. Countries across the world have their very own delicacies that are often common rand some, not so common.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:57

Innovation Wednesday Obami

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2024/10/16

Obami is a dynamic South African tech company revolutionizing the way organizations manage content and learning experiences for their stakeholders. Obami has empowered over 750 organizations and reached more than 1 million learners across Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:12

Nearly Half of SA Population Depends on SASSA: The...

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2024/10/16

About 45% of South Africa’s population are dependent on state grants. In their 2023/24 annual report, the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) revealed that it pays grants to 28 million South Africans. In turn, the National Treasury’s 2024 Budget Review shows that 7.4 million individuals in South Africa pay income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:08

Are Government Systems Vulnerable to Hacks?

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2024/10/16

Two first-year computer science students at Stellenbosch University have dedicated their efforts to identifying vulnerabilities in both government and private-sector systems. They approach this task with a strong commitment to legality, utilizing only publicly available internet resources, such as the backends of various government portals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:21

View of the Nation The Proliferation of Guns in South...

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2024/10/14

As crime intensifies, the threat of public safety remains a huge concern as the proliferation of illegal firearms exacerbates. Last year, former minister of police Bheki Cele revealed that guns were the weapon of choice related to crime and murder according to crime statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:13

SANDF In Financial Trouble

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2024/10/14

Billions have been spent on reducing the size of South Africa's armed forces, yet while the number of personnel is decreasing, employment costs are rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:56

This Week’s News Diary: 14 October 2024

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2024/10/14

Morio Sanyane is in conversation with Political analyst – Jackie Shandu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:37

In the Spotlight: Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse

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2024/10/11

In this week’s spotlight, we talk to legendary singer and songwriter as we delve deeper into his musical career that spans through generations and how he has shaped Sout Africa’s Jazz scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:42

SARS on the tail of Taxpayers Hiding Crypto Assets

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2024/10/11

The South African Revenue Services has issued a stern crypto warning concerned that taxpayers are not declaring crypto assets and trades on their tax returns. The revenue service said in a statement on Wednesday that there was “phenomenal” growth in the use of various digital currencies, mostly crypto assets. Morio Sanyane speaks to Edward Kieswetter, South African Revenue Services commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:34

Cabinet concerned by food poisoning incidents

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2024/10/11

Morio Sanyane is in conversation with Melusi Xulu, Managing Director of Donda Attorneys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:48

The Leadership Dialogue : Professor Tshilidzi Marwala

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2024/10/10

In today’s Leadership Dialogue, we are in conversation with the Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his distinguished career in academia and global policymaking. With a deep commitment to education, technology, and innovative leadership, he has significantly influenced the discourse on the role of leaders in addressing the pressing challenges facing South Africa.See

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24:23

Entrepreneurial Edge: Avatar

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2024/10/10

In this edition of Entrepreneurial Edge, we shine a spotlight on Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, a dynamic leader and visionary in the South African advertising landscape. As the Group CEO of M&N Brands and co-founder of Avatar, Zibusiso has not only redefined the role of creativity in business but has also championed transformation within the industry. Morio Sanyane is in conversation with Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, co-founder of Avatar and chairman of M&N Brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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23:43

Absence of a Parliamentary Oversight Committee

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2024/10/10

Last year, a parliament delegation traveled to the United Kingdom for a study tour to benchmark the possibility of setting up a presidential oversight committee and to investigate whether there would be merit in parliament establishing such a body. The study tour was initiated by the assembly’s rules committee after yet another request from opposition parties and a recommendation by the Zondo commission that parliament should establish a portfolio committee that will hold the president to account. A

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27:19

Culture Corner: Religiousness vs Cultism

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2024/10/09

In today's exploration of the culture corner, we discuss distinction between religiousness and cultism is a nuanced and often contentious subject, deeply rooted in the complexities of belief systems and human behavior. While both involve organized practices and shared beliefs, religiousness is generally characterized by established traditions, community support, and a focus on personal spiritual growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:07

First Electric Minibus Taxi Hits Mzansi Roads

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2024/10/09

GoMetro has launched South Africa’s first electric taxi model, eKamva and has hit the road. The launch comes as efforts of electrifying the country’s public transport sector increase. GoMetro said that the 15-seater eKamva has a range of more than 200km between charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:27

Innovation Wednesdays: Plastic Bottles Used To Build...

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2024/10/09

An education-focused non-profit company called Khensani’s Collection has come up with a way to cater to children in Diepsloot, particularly, by building a school using 2L plastic bottles that are filled with non-recyclable plastic – otherwise known as ecobricks. Diana Musara is the CEO of Khensani’s Collection who joins us now to explain this innovation and how it works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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