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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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22:42

Gauteng Finance MEC Outlines Plans for State Bank

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2024/07/22

Gauteng’s MEC of Finance, Lebogang Maile has made announcements on plans to have a State Bank for the province. Speaking at the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency in Sandton over the weekend, Maile said his plans are solely to address economic and financial challenges faced by the people of Gauteng and that he seeks to bring back the people’s confidence in the provincial treasury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:00

In The Spotlight: Legendary Music Group Stimela

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2024/07/19

This is a big season for Stimela. Stimela is celebrating it's 43 year milestone anniversary, but parallel to that, the band is commemorating its own fallen stalwarts. Stimela hasn't released any music in the past 7 years after the passing of one of its founding members, Ray Phiri, and the other leaders of the institution Issac Mnca, Loyd Lelosa, Nana Coyote. It's difficult to deal with a period of mourning one member after the other, and only now have they been able to rise back up again, working

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22:41

Opening of Parliament Address Key Takeaways

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2024/07/19

South Africa officially opened parliament for the 7th Administration while the President, Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation. The “OPA”, Opening of Parliament Address took place yesterday evening following the appointment of new cabinet ministers of the Government of National Unity. The opening of parliament remains a significant event for democratic processes since 1994.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:55

Entrepreneurial Edge: Ipeformx

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2024/07/18

IPERFORMX (IPX) is an innovative health and fitness brand that uses its products to help consumers perform optimally and live healthily. Founded by Bandile Radebe, a fitness instructor, IPERFORMX is known for its first of its kind in SA, a peanut butter infused with whey protein and collagen. We speak to IPX in this week's edition of the entrepreneurial edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:25

30 years Post Nelson Mandela’s Maiden speech in...

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2024/07/18

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with politician and former GNU member Jay Naidoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:44

Gukurahundi Massacre

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2024/07/18

Lerato is in conversation with Vusi Sibanda and Zenzele Ndebele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:41

Culture Corner: The Richness of Jhb’s Renowned Kwa...

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2024/07/18

Author and scholar Sipho Sithole dives into the fascinating history and cultural richness of Johannesburg's renowned Kwa Mai Mai in his latest book "Maye! Maye!". He joins Lerato Mbele in studio to discuss more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:46

What Should The Land Reform Minister prioritize In...

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2024/07/18

Lerato mbele is in conversation with Bulelwa Mabasa – Head of land reform at Werksmans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:39

Zuma Disciplinary Hearing to Resume

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2024/07/18

The disciplinary hearing of former South African President, Jacob Zuma, is set to resume today, July 17TH. The hearing is as a result of Zuma’s suspension from the African National Congress after he announced he would be voting and campaigning for newly-founded Umkhonto weSizwe party, which is an ANC rival. Zuma was suspended from the ANC in January to undergo disciplinary hearing, which was then postponed to July due to security reasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:42

Innovation Wednesday: Loop Taxi

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2024/07/18

Loop is on a mission to digitize the payment system for the taxi industry. The pilot project allows the commuters to pay using their cellphones and can pay using the Tap-to-Phone option or the Chat-to-Pay feature on WhatsApp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:26

This Week’s Diary: 15 July 2024

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2024/07/16

Jackie Shandu, Political Analyst speaks to Lerato Mbele about the news stories from the Sunday papers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:24

Brains behind South Africa's $130m bank scandal jailed

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2024/07/16

Tshifhiwa Matodzi was the chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed in 2018 after being looted for years. The scam stretched from impoverished rural villages all the way to government circles and defrauded ordinary South Africans. In court last Wednesday, Matodzi pleaded guilty to 33 counts, including corruption, theft, fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:20

The Entrepreneurial Edge: Legends Barber

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2024/07/12

Lerato Mbele speaks to Sheldon Tatchell, Founder and CEO of Legends Barber in this week's edition of the entrepreneurial edge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:19

In conversation with Ashor Sarupen

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2024/07/12

Lerato Mbele speaks to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:14

In The Spotlight: Msaki

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2024/07/12

Lerato Mbele speaks to composer, singer, tv show judge, producer and curator, Msaki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:31

Ford workers persist in strike despite court order

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2024/07/12

Lerato Mbele speaks to NUMSA Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi Majola about the latest developments in the Ford Motor Company strike. Striking members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA are today set to return to work a week after they downed tools in support of their demands for profit sharing. The union negotiated that Ford pay workers R20 000 each as a deadlock-breaking mechanism and to pay these monies as soon as possible following the return of workers to the workplace.See

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20:03

South Africa’s climate change problem

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2024/07/10

Lerato Mbele speaks to Lehlohonolo Thobela, a South African Weather Service Forecaster and Dr Peter Johnston, a Climate Scientist and Researcher from the University of Cape Town about climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:11

The Culture Corner: Bantustan Leaders of South Africa

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2024/07/10

Lerato Mbele speaks to political analyst Sandile Swana about Bantustan leaders and their legacies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:51

Innovation Wednesdays: Ramtsilo Plastic Bricks

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2024/07/10

Lerato Mbele speaks to Kedibone Tsiloane, Co-founder of Ramtsilo Manufacturing & Construction about their plastic bricks. The company converts plastic waste into construction bricks that are strong, durable and fire retardant and can be used for the construction of factory and housing units.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:11

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure sets...

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2024/07/10

Lerato Mbele speaks to Dean Macpherson, Minister for Public Works, and Infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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