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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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22:56

Gold Reaches Record Highs – But Is South Africa...

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2024/10/01

Gold prices have risen over 30% in 2024, consistently reaching new highs as demand for the metal grows amid global economic uncertainty. However, South Africa's mining industry is struggling to take full advantage of this surge due to longstanding structural issues, the unreliable electricity supply, illegal mining, theft and other crime and heightened input costs were significant constraints on production. Let’s find out more in this conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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25:48

The Modus Operandi of Drug Mules

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2024/10/01

In this conversation we find out what the modus operandi of drug mules are and what else we need to know about the bigger drug operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:15

Client Editorial – ASISA Foundation

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2024/10/01

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Thulisile Nkomo – Certified Financial Planner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:57

View of the Nation Social safety nets of elderly in...

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2024/09/30

The department of social development highlighted that in South Africa, older persons are faced with numerous challenges including gender-based violence and femicide. We pay a special focus on this view of the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:59

Mkhonto Wesizwe party (MK) deputy president John...

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2024/09/30

Managing Director, iusprudentia specialist counsel – Benedict Phiri shares his analysis with Lerato Mbele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:42

This Week’s Diary - Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo...

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2024/09/30

Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo Mosuwe joins Lerato Mbele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:12

In the Spotlight: Holiday season kicks in!

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2024/09/27

As we celebrate World Tourism Day, we take a look at the best travel destinations and options people can look out for as Spring/Summer season kicks in and, for families planning December holidays with their loved ones. Lerato Mbele speaks to Percy Koji, founder of Travel with Confidence, Wendy Schulze, CEO of Thompsons for Travel and Yandiswa Mtenjane, travel advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:56

Mass Dehorning Leads to 80% Decline in Rhino Poaching...

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2024/09/27

Poaching at KZN flagship rhino reserve has dropped significantly following an emergency rhino dehorning programme. On average, 26 rhinos were killed each month last year at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. The killings have dropped to single-digit figures after an emergency dehorning programme. Across the country, rhino poaching dipped in the first quarter of the year after the government started the dehorning programme in April. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Musa Mntambo, spokesperson of

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21:43

Eastern Cape Tourism Threatened by kidnappings and...

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2024/09/27

The hunt is still on for a woman kidnapped on the way to a resort along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. Thirty-nine-year-old Cape Town resident Alize van der Merve was taken on her way to the Umngazi Resort in Port ST John’s in the Eastern Cape on Friday afternoon. This isn’t the first incident to occur in the area. Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism has expressed its deep concern about escalating incidents of criminality against tourists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:03

ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE EXKLUSIV

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2024/09/26

Exklusiv, a luxury company based in Sandton, offers a wide range of automotive services, including Paint Protection Film (PPF), wrapping, paint correction, stance adjustments, customizations, restorations, and leather repairs. They also provide high-quality vehicle parts and accessories, like forged and split wheels, to elevate the driving experience for car enthusiasts. Lerato Mbele talks to founder of Exklusiv, Jiggy Thakor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:12

Do Farm Crimes Go Unaccounted For Due To Their...

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2024/09/26

On 17 August, Lucia Ndlovu, 35, and Maria Makgato, 47, were killed while collecting expired food at the Onvervaght pig farm in Polokwane. In another case, a six-year-old boy was walking with his mum in the Lutzville area, Western Cape when a farmer allegedly ran over him with his vehicle. It's alleged the 70-year-old madala drove straight into the young boy on Friday, 20 September for allegedly taking oranges from his farm. In this conversation, we discuss whether crimes committed in farms often go

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25:28

Culture Corner: The Religious History of AME Church

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2024/09/25

The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787. When officials at St. George’s MEC pulled blacks off their knees while praying, FAS members discovered just how far American Methodists would go to enforce racial discrimination against African Americans. Hence, these members of St. George’s made plans to transform their mutual aid society into an African congregation. Lerato Mbele spoke to Rev. Dr Mannini Mahloko

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25:00

NERSA Calls For Public Submissions About Eskom’s...

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2024/09/25

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has released Eskom's contentious multi-year revenue application through 2028, allowing public submissions until November 1. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Prof. Prathaban Moodley, General Manager at SANEDI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:23

Innovation Wednesday Alternative Ways to Combat...

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2024/09/25

Many countries across the world still battle tobacco addiction. The WHO reports that there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users in the world. In South Africa, 29.4% of the population are tobacco users. A popular alternative to alleviating tobacco addiction is nicotine replacement products that people can use with cut down on their addiction and the urge of wanting to smoke. Products such as nicotine orals and patches are used to help people quit smoking. Lerato Mbele spoke to Udo Kieslich, director

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20:23

Dynasties In Democratic African Countries

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2024/09/25

Gabon’s former President Ali Bongo has announced his withdrawal from politics. In a letter to the Gabonese people, Bongo confirmed his withdrawal from political life and called for the release of his wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddin, who are detained on corruption charges. Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo who was president of Gabon. In Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso appointed his son Denis-Christel as a cabinet minister - a move that has revived media speculation that he has a dynastic

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25:55

The 79th UN General Assembly Meetings Kick-Off

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2024/09/25

As the meetings kick off, world leaders are converging to tackle global challenges such as climate change, inequality, war, poverty and instability that continue to confront most countries. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the UNGA tomorrow in New York and is leading the South African delegation to the meetings under the theme “Unity in diversity for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for everyone everywhere.” Lerato Mbele is in

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24:40

Across the Globe: Ukraine-Russia war

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2024/09/16

The United States of America said it is preparing a large aid package for Ukraine in the coming week to allow Ukraine to use western-supplied, long-range missiles for strikes in Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:15

View of The Nation: Ramaphosa Signs BELA But Delays...

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2024/09/16

Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (Bela Bill) into law, but announced he would be suspending the implementation of two specific clauses in the bill for a three-month consultation period. In this week’s view of the nation, we get an understanding of what the issues of contention are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:29

This Week’s Diary

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2024/09/16

Itumeleng Mafisa, Politics Reporter at The Citizen speaks to Lerato Mbele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:51

In the Spotlight: David Kau

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2024/09/13

In this week’s spotlight, we talk to comedian and movie actor, David Kau. Popularly known for his one-man shows called Blacks Only and The Rainbow Nation, Kau is one of South Africa’s best stand-up comedians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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