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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with AAD Exhibition Director, Nakedi Phasha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with UJ Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Prof. Patrick Bond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongi Gwala is in conversation with MK Party's Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Bongani Baloyi.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with PPRA CEO, Thato Ramaili.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongi Gwala is in conversation with MK Party MP, Adil Nchabeleng and Energy Analyst, Prof. Vally Padayachee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Professor Steven Friedman.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya engages Abu Karolia, founder member of MUSA, on the call for a “Second Republic” and what it would mean for South Africa’s democracy. At the heart of the proposal are questions of accountability, state capacity, citizen agency and the country’s ability to deliver on the promise of 1994.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Dr Dick Forslund, economist and researcher at the Alternative Information and Development Centre, as petrol prices face further increases. With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana saying consumers must choose between higher fuel prices and higher taxes, where does this leave already stretched households?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is joined by Ashley Benjamin, FEDUSA Deputy General Secretary, following the federation’s call for the national minimum wage to rise to R33 an hour. The proposal comes amid growing pressure on workers from the rising cost of living and persistent unemployment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Naeem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute, on South Africa’s latest submission to the ICJ in its genocide case against Israel. The conversation considers Israel’s compliance with the court’s provisional measures and the question of South Africa’s continued coal trade with Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Founder of Ground Work Collective following the launch of their democratic programme. With South Africa heading into highly competitive local government elections on 4 November, Ground Work Collective will launch its Protect Our Democracy Independent Election Observer Programme on 5 August 2026, aiming to recruit and train 7,000 citizens to help safeguard the integrity of the vote Protect Our Democracy is one of Ground Work Collective's flagship civic participation initiatives, designed to strengthen electoral integrity by equipping ordinary South Africans with the knowledge and skills to observe elections independently, professionally and impartially.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Geo-political Analyst and Trade Specialist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Mail and Gurdian Journalist, Nkateko Mabaso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks and ActionSA MP, Alan Beesley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEE, Jobs and Economic Power: What Needs to Change? Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with NAPTOSA Spokesperson Lorvica Matthews and Paul Esterhuizen CEO of School-Days and the cofounder of the MySchool programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with CIDB CEO, Bongani Dladla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Independent Economist, Duma Gqubule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with South African Medical Research Council President and CEO, Dr Ntobeko Ntusi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with ActionSA President and City of Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Herman Mashaba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Political Analyst, Sandile Swana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Social Worker and Whistleblower Advocate, John Clarke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Editor from Afrobarometer, Rehan Visser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with National Gambling Board CEO, Lungile Dukwana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Business Journalist and Political Commentator, Peter Bruce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Director of the North-West University Business School, Prof. Joseph Sekhampu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Congolese, Writer and Political Analyst, Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulondi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Futurist, Economist, Strategist, Trend Analyst, Bronwyn Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Centre for Development and Enterprise Executive Director, Ann Bernstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with International Law Expert from the University of Johannesburg, Prof. Henni Strydom and Geopolitical Analyst and Trade Specialist, Chloe Maluleke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Senior Researcher at Dullah Omar Institute, Dr Jean Redpath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with COSATU Spokesperson, Matthew Parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with ATM Parliamentary leader, Vuyo Zungula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with DA Spokesperson for Higher Education and Training, Dr Delmaine Christians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Security Analyst and Professor in the Police Practice Department st the UNISA, Prof. Dumisani Mabunda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with SACP National Organiser, Mhlekwa Nxumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with SA Ambassador to South Sudan, Adv. Sam Moufhe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya in conversation with Chief Economist at Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nonhle Mbuthuma, Spokesperson for Amadiba Crisis Committee speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the Constitutional Court ruiling in favour of Wild Coast communities and environmental organisations, overturning an order that had allowed Shell and Impact Africa another opportunity to preserve an offshore exploration right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fourteen years after the Marikana Massacre, survivors, victims’ families and trade unions are still calling for accountability. The massacre resulted in a total of 40 deaths and 78 injuries, with mineworkers accounting for the vast majority of casualties. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Joseph Mathunjwa, President of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, Prof. David MonyaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Economic Empowerment Tuesday- POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with political analyst and author, Moeletsi Mbeki on the Policy, the Politics and the Promise That Remains UnfulfilledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of e-hailing drivers remain under pressure as permit backlogs, vehicle impoundments and ongoing compliance requirements continue to disrupt their livelihoods. We get the latest update on efforts to resolve the licensing crisis and what it means for drivers and commuters.Lesiba Mpya, Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport unpacks it all with Mondli Makhanya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new non-surgical treatment is offering hope to people living with osteoarthritis by providing long-lasting pain relief and potentially delaying the need for knee replacement surgery. We examine how the treatment works and who stands to benefit with Angus Mulder, Commercial Director and Founder of Anstem Medical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling for the nationalisation of food production and the fuel sector, arguing that monopolies are driving up the cost of living. We discuss the union’s proposal and whether it could help ease pressure on struggling households with GIWUSA President Mametlwe SebeiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.