POWER Talk

South Africa is emerging as a production hub for high-quality methamphetamine that's manufactured by transnational syndicates and then later exported to its more lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand, for example,” said McLaggan. He said that these are sophisticated operations where frontrunners rent properties and procure equipment often used by pharmaceutical companies. McLaggan w...

The Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate 181 African National Congress (ANC) candidates ahead of the November 4 local government elections has triggered fresh questions about the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) treatment of political parties, the enforcement of candidate nomination deadlines and the practical consequences of its electronic submission system. The ru...

Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage.  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 Dr. Roland van de Ven is a public health specialist and Senior Director of Technical Excellence at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondli Makhanya ins in conversation with JAG Co-founder and Magistrate, Cherise Mooloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mphahlela James Thaba, the Impact Area Manager and Head of Technology for Special Operations at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya about the Lekgotla taking place at the CSIR and their involvement.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colonel Keitumetse Dirkse, Senior Staff Officer Joint In-service Procurement and Disposal speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the purpose of the inaugural South African Defence Industry Lekgotla held in Pretoria from the 20th - 21st July 2026  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PRASA is planning to restore; limited service; on four of its primary long-distance routes next year, aiming to revitalize a rail network that has been largely dormant. However, this comeback faces significant mechanical hurdles. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lucky Zondi, national sector coordinator for passenger rail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Ombudsman has concluded that critical safety failures were a direct contributor to the death of Lerato Mohlamme, a psychiatric patient at George Mukhari Academic Hospital. The findings, released this Monday, emerged from a comprehensive investigation into patient safety incidents across Gauteng. The report details a tragic 2024 incident where a fire broke out in a hospital ward; while 1...

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has issued a sharp condemnation following the installation of a Nigerian traditional leader in East London, Eastern Cape, an event the party has labeled a "dangerous precedent." On March 19, 2026, ATM Member of Parliament Vuyo Zungula shared an official statement via his X account, rejecting the March 14 coronation of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko under the title...

President Donald Trump intensified global tensions on Saturday by issuing a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Islamic Republic does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. This aggressive rhetoric prompted an immediate and defiant response from Iranian leadership, who vowed to redouble their strikes against U.S. and Israeli...

Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulondi Congolese political analyst, writer, and journalist speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya, Voters in the Republic of Congo will be heading to the polls in a presidential election this weekend, with the outcome of the vote all but a foregone conclusion as the country’s longtime leader faces little opposition in the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Waseem Carrim, NSFAS acting CEO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ofer Nieman, Israel based Journalist , Prof David Monyae is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg and Dr Dick Forslund, Senior Economist at AIDC and member of Zabalaza for Socialism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a press briefing announcing preparations for the 2026 Local government elections. Mamabolo outlines issues pertaining to the upcoming voter registration dates, new technologies introduced to make registration and voting secure, fair and seamless and the emin...

POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Business day journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Thinus Ferreira, an independent TV critic, writer and journalist on the state of streaming Tv services in South Africa and what the competition means for the South African national broadcaster  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the CEO of Afriforum Kallie Kriel on the Expropriation Act, Farm murders – white genocide claims, allegations that journalists possibly paid to discredit AfriForum and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.