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POWER Perspective
POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.
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Episodes
Navigating life and relationships positively with HIV 05.06.2026 52:38
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Dr Criselda Nkananda, Business Executive, Broadcaster and Multi-Award Winning Motivational Speaker, and Prof Mbulelo Dyasi Lead At The Traditional Men's Parliament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phala Phala Impeachment Meetings commence 02.06.2026 1:10:26
For the first time in South Africa’s democratic history, a parliamentary committee established to consider impeaching a sitting president has convened today. However, the 31-member committee will focus on just one initial order of business for its inaugural meeting: electing a chairperson. This historic committee was formed a week ago following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling in May,...
Money in Politics: The T’s & C’s of Party Salary Contributions - When Does It Become Exploitative? 02.06.2026 34:37
In multi-party democracies, political party financing is usually discussed in terms of public funding or corporate donations. However, one of the most lucrative, internal, and tightly guarded financial mechanisms is the Party Salary Contribution (commonly referred to as a "party levy" or "political tithe"). When an individual becomes a Member of Parliament (MP), a provincial legislator, or a local...
Mental Health Part 2: Spirituality and Mental Health Connection 01.06.2026 52:12
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Prof. Mbulelo Dyasi, National Convener of Men and Boys Parliament and Pastor Bert Pretorius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forgiving what you cannot easily forget 01.06.2026 45:38
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Thabo Oscar Boshomane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental Health Part 2 - Suicide Crisis among South African men 01.06.2026 20:19
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with ATM National Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Musician: Tutu Puoane 01.06.2026 20:21
Colleen Makhubele is in conversationw with Jazz Musician, Tutu Puoane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the ANC: Can South Africa save the dream of 1994? 27.05.2026 42:01
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Political Analyst, Thobani Zikalala and Political Economist, Prof. Patrick Bond See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The number of unemployed black South Africans has doubled since BEE was implemented? 27.05.2026 56:13
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Black Business Council CEO, Kganki Matabane, B-BBB Commissioner, Tshediso Matona, Gabriel Crouse, Fellow at the Institute of Race Relations, and Executive Director of IRR Legal, as well as Leslie Dikeni, Urban Sociologist & Author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ramaphosa threatens to interdict Phala Phala impeachment proceedings 27.05.2026 54:13
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli, ActionSA National Spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni and DA National Spokesperson, Jan de Villiers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs accounts to South African Human Rights Commission on water supply interventions 27.05.2026 58:07
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Nonhlanhla Tau SALGA Specialist: Water and Sanitation Services, Jonathan Erasmus, Communications Manager at WaterCan as well as Dr. Henk Boshoff, Commissioner for the South African Human Rights Commission See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many Limpopo schools still lack proper sanitation 27.05.2026 45:04
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Matakanye Mata, National Association of School Governing Body, Masechaba Ntsane, Deputy Chairperson for Post School Youth in Equal Education and Terence Khala, Spokesperson for Department of Basic Education See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MK Party appoints new spokesperson 27.05.2026 58:03
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with MK Party's new spokesperson, Sifiso Mahlangu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unemployment challenges for people living with disabilities 27.05.2026 35:48
Colleen Makhubele speaks to Carol Xaba, General Secretary For Persons In Trade South Africa and Dylan Mashele, National Council of and for Person with Disabilities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Africa Day Snub: Has Pan-African unity collapsed? 27.05.2026 1:05:51
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with International Relation Expert, Donovan Williams, Honorable Taurai Kandishaya, Founder of the Africa Youth Congress, Pan Africanist, Joseph Ochieno as well as Dr. Dikeledi Mokoena, Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANC opens door to public in Mayoral Candidate search 27.05.2026 50:08
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Political Analyst, Dr Sysman Motloung and Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister Chikunga warns of growing national mental health crisis as 80% of suicide victims are men 27.05.2026 1:07:15
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Prof Mbulelo Dyasi - National Convener of Men and Boys Parliament, Cassey Chambers - Operations Director at The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and Award Winning Clinical Psychologist And Researcher, Dr. Anele Siswana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Only intra-Africa cooperation can take Africa forward 27.05.2026 45:26
Colleen Makhubele speaks to Dr Saul Levin Executive Director at economic policy research institute, Trade and Industrial Policy, Kelvin Emmanuel Economist and Managing Partner, The Energy Consulting Practice and Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Department of Transport moves to cancel BRT 21.05.2026 48:33
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation Public Transport Expert, Vuyi Majola, Lebogang Ramafoko Corruption Watch Director and Andile Peter, Chairperson, South African Bus Rapid Transport Association (SABRATA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were 656,000 matric passes in 2025 — but where are the jobs? 21.05.2026 48:44
Colleen Makhubele speaks Mathew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator and Kanakana Kevin Mudzanani is the Founding President of the South African Youth Economic Council (SAYEC) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NSFAS Crisis: When leadership ignores evidence 21.05.2026 55:01
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation Prof. Linda du Plessis, senior deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Thato Masekoa South African Union of Students (SAUS) National Spokesperson, Wayne Duvenhage - CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) as well as Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training See omnystudio.com/listen...
The Gap Between Inclusive Education Policy and Classroom Reality 21.05.2026 42:30
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Andrew Hoffmeyer, Advocacy and Project Lead for the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stability vs. Factional Friction: Navigating the Renewal and Governance of the ANC Eastern Cape Structures 20.05.2026 1:01:17
Following the Eastern Cape's recent failure to host a successful elective conference, the national leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) has stepped in to manage the province. Although early reports claimed that party leaders had completely dissolved or disbanded the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC), the ANC has since refuted those assertions. Setting the record straight, ANC Secre...
Papa Penny steps down from MK Party and Parliament over alleged internal party conflict in Limpopo 20.05.2026 42:22
Popular musician and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament (MP) Gezane Eric Kobane, widely known as Papa Penny, has officially resigned from both the political party and Parliament. In a resignation letter addressed to MKP President Jacob Zuma, Kobane cited internal attacks, vilification, and severe reputational damage as the primary reasons for his departure. He specifically pointed t...
Africa Month - The Land Question and Zimbabwe returning siezed land: Redefining the Non-struggle consciousness of the rising population vs ideals of revolutionary socialists 18.05.2026 1:18:28
Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Historian and Political Analyst, Ntsako Shivambu, Gabriel Crouse, Fellow at the Institute of Race Relations, and Executive Director of IRR Legal as well as Prof. Siphamandla Zondo, Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg, where he also directs the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversati...
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