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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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71:12

In conversation with The General Bantu Holomisa

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2025/07/30

Born on 25 July 1955 in Mqanduli, Transkei, Bantubonke “Bantu” Holomisa is the son of Chief Bazindlovu Holomisa, a member of the Transkei Legislative Assembly. He attended Upper Ngqungqu Primary in Mqanduli and later matriculated from Jongilizwe College, a prestigious school for the sons of chiefs and headmen, in 1975. At 19, he joined the Transkei Defence Force in 1976 and earned his commission in 1978. By April 1987, he became Commander of the Transkei Defence Force, and on 30 December

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24:16

US Tariffs looming - South Africa awaits US response...

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2025/07/30

South Africa is still waiting to hear back from the U.S. on a trade proposal it submitted last month in the hope of avoiding high tariffs, officials said on Monday, with only four days left before a 30% levy on its exports is due to kick in. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Political Economist, Patrick Bond, Economist & Director at First Source Money, Redge Nkosi and Chief Economist at NAAMSA (Automotive Body Council), Dr. Paulina Mamogobo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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27:37

South Africa’s Judiciary in Crisis: 2025 Reserved...

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2025/07/29

In early 2025, South Africa’s Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) released its reserved judgments list for the first two terms of the year, shedding light on a persistent issue plaguing the judiciary: delayed rulings. Reserved judgments—cases where a judge has heard arguments but postponed delivering a verdict—have become a growing concern, with some cases lingering unresolved for years. The OCJ’s report, though incomplete as it only covers January to June 2025, reveals a

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14:12

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng Champions AI Fluency in South...

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2025/07/29

In a bold move to bridge the technological divide and prepare South Africa’s youth for a rapidly evolving future, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT), has embarked on a nationwide tour to promote the Artificial Intelligence Fluency project. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with South African professor of mathematics and former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Prof Mamokgethi PhakengSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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73:07

The Foreign Desk: Sophie Mokoena and the Politics of...

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2025/07/29

Sophie Mokoena’s professional odyssey at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) spans over three transformative decades, during which she emerged as a defining voice in South African and pan‑African journalism. Her career trajectory—from regional radio presenter in the early 1990s to Senior Foreign Editor and on‑air anchor—reflects not only a personal ascent but also the shifting contours of public‑service media in a post‑apartheid democracy. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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27:50

Mbeki and Mabandla argue for intervention in R167...

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2025/07/29

Former president Thabo Mbeki and former Justice minister Brigitte Mabandla, in their application to intervene in the R167 million in constitutional damages litigation by families of victims of apartheid-era atrocities, argued that it is in the interests of justice that they be allowed to do so. The pair turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on Monday, during which their counsel, Advocate Ngwako Maenetje SC, argued that it does not matter whether the damages case by the victims and families is

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26:27

France to recognise Palestinian state at UN general...

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2025/07/29

France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN general assembly, Emmanuel Macronhas said. The French president announced the decision on X on Thursday evening, saying he hoped it would bring peace to the region. Macron published a letter sent to the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, confirming France’s intention to become the first major western power to recognise a Palestinian state. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr

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18:25

Brown Mogotsi: An undercover police operative?

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2025/07/29

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged associate Brown Mogotsi has let the cat out of the bag, claiming that he is an undercover police operative and was crucially involved in the dramatic arrest of South Africa’s most notorious fugitive, Thabo Bester, in Tanzania. Speaking to Sunday World amid a gag order as a witness at the looming judicial commission of inquiry into police infiltration by criminal syndicates, Mogotsi, who has no criminal record linked to organised crime, briefly

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26:21

Spotlight on Police Corruption: Whistleblower Left...

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2025/07/29

Former South African Police Union president Lt-Col Mpho Kwinika says he was assaulted by fellow officers and removed from his post for his involvement in exposing the police’s R45-million IMSI-catcher deal. Kwinika helped defend Brigadier Tiyani Hlungwani in 2019, who blew the whistle on the dubious transaction allegedly orchestrated to siphon funds to buy votes at the 2017 ANC conference. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Lt. -Col Mpho Kwinika.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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21:47

Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate General...

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2025/07/29

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director and Head of Projects of The Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa (Accountability Now), Adv. Paul Hoffman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US Deports Violent Criminals to Eswatini –...

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2025/07/28

In mid‑July 2025, the Trump administration deported five foreign nationals convicted of murder, child rape, armed robbery, and gang-related violence from the United States to Eswatini, under an expedited “safe third country” policy enabled by a recent Supreme Court decision. The individuals originated from Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba, and Jamaica - all nations that refused their repatriation. The Eswatini government accepted them under conditions of isolation in correctional facilities,

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In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor

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2025/07/24

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor is a senior South African political figure whose career spans education, science and technology, and international relations. Since the advent of democracy in 1994, she has held multiple ministerial portfolios and served in leadership roles within Parliament and the African National Congress (ANC). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Former SA African government minister and Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board of Trustees.See omnystudio.com/listener

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22:07

Takeover of MultiChoice Approved

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2025/07/24

The South African Competition Tribunal has officially approved Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice, marking a significant step in the deal’s progression. This approval allows both parties to proceed with finalising the transaction, subject to certain public interest commitments aimed at supporting historically disadvantaged individuals and local enterprises in the audiovisual sector. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.See

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24:19

White paper paves way for sweeping media consolidation

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2025/07/23

Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has opened the door to sweeping media consolidation, unveiling plans to lift cross-ownership limitations in what could be the biggest overhaul of SA’s media laws in 25 years. Under the mooted changes in a white paper, SA would abolish rules that prevent any single entity from owning newspapers, TV stations and radio licences in the same market, and raise the foreign equity ceiling from 20% to up to 49%. Bongi Gwala is in

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20:47

Don’t Sensor Our Voices, Don’t Restrain Our Freedom!:...

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2025/07/23

There is a great move towards South-to-South collaboration and multi-polarism. Organizations such as BRICS plus have proven that the Global South has the political will to collaborate and emancipate their GDPs while collectively setting an agenda to self determination. The commendable stance of the BRICS bloc has been seen as a threat by Western countries who have for decades benefited from the resources and systematically designed vulnerabilities of countries in Africa and the Global South. This

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23:04

PEBCO 3: Minister of Justice to open an inquest into...

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2025/07/23

The families of Sipho Samuel Hashe, Qaqawuli Godolozi, and Twasile Champion Galela, collectively known as the PEBCO Three, represented by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc (CDH) together with the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) welcome the decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to open an inquest into the brutal murder of the three anti-apartheid activists. Bongi Gwala is in conversation Nomali Rita Galela (19th Applicant) – representing the family of the late Twasile

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47:58

Zama Zama Underground Threat: Illegal Mining Puts...

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2025/07/23

Illegal mining activities by "zama zamas" (unlicensed artisanal miners) in Gauteng, South Africa, have escalated into a critical threat to road infrastructure, causing widespread damage through sinkholes, road collapses, and compromised structural integrity. These activities, driven by economic desperation and organized crime, exploit the region’s 16,000 km of abandoned mine tunnels, destabilizing the ground beneath major highways, bridges, and residential areas. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in

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24:22

The Current State of Youth Unemployment

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2025/07/23

A year into South Africa’s national government of unity (GNU), the country’s young people remain trapped at the precipice of despair. The promise of job opportunities and pathways for entrepreneurship continues to diminish, especially in a world increasingly led by a youthful population whose inventive thinking often conflicts with the traditional methods of those in power. This disconnection is not merely an abstract idea; it is a tangible reality for millions, showing as a deep sense

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22:56

George's building Report - Developer, the contractor,...

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2025/07/23

A report by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) has found that the developer, the contractor, and the engineer are responsible for the tragic George building collapse. Officials from the CBE and the Engineering Council of South Africa briefed the media on the outcomes of their probes into the building collapse. 34 construction workers were killed and 28 others seriously injured when a partially built five-storey apartment block caved in in May last year. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation

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17:28

Looking into SAA Financial health - After the Rescue,...

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2025/07/23

South African Airways (SAA) recently declared a net loss of R354 million for the 2023/24 financial year. While this may appear alarming at first glance, especially for a national carrier, the loss is notably modest when viewed against the backdrop of SAA’s historically severe financial instability. More intriguingly, the airline simultaneously asserted that it is now operating with a "debt-free, asset-rich balance sheet," a statement that seems paradoxical but is rooted in a complex recent

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