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Ibrahim’s friend and former Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jordan pays tribute to the SA Icon. He tells Mondli Makhanya that Abdulah was many things to many people . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach, Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance tells Power Talk’s Mondli Makhanya that, the real prosecutorial independence means no more handouts from the Department of Justice. With high-profile cases in court and public trust on the line, can an independent budget make the NPA stronger — or is this just politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government’s rolling out new housing projects and handing over title deeds in Gauteng. The promise? Beat the backlog. The reality? Families are still waiting. We unpack what’s changing on the ground with Tasneem Motara Guteng MEC for Human Settlements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The songstress is billed to perform at the Gauteng Soul & Jazz Concert tonight at SunBet Arena in Tshwane. She’s promising a night of love, laughter, and loads of fun for fans who need it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With growing pressure on borders, services, and jobs, neighbouring countries and international partners are raising concerns. Nothando Phuthi says thatunless SA finds balance between control and diplomacy, the dispute couldstrain regional ties and trade at a time the country can’t afford it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business leaders are warning that Johannesburg is too big to fail, because the city drives the economy, pays the taxes, and sets investor confidence. Martin Kingston tells Mondli Makhanya that, with service delivery collapsing and crime rising, fixing Joburg is now a national survival issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lenacapavir — the twice-a-year injection shown to give near 100% protection — has landed in South Africa. Health officials call it a gamechanger, especially for young people and high-risk groups who struggle with daily pills. Nichola Lutchman from Gauteng health department says Gauteng is all set and ready. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Prof Noor Nieftagodien-south African Research Chair in Local Histories, and Oupa Ngwenya, activist and Journalist speak to Mondli Makhanya. They emphasis the need for us to use history to correct the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by one of the most consequential ministers in the Cabinet — because if there is one promise this democracy made to its people on day one, it was a roof. A house. A place to call your own. Thirty-plus years later, that promise is still being kept for some, still being broken for others, and still being argued about in every township, every informal settlement, and eve...

Demarcation Board Chair Thabo Manyoni and IEC General Manager  For Electoral matters  James Aphane Speak to Mondli about some of the work that goes into preparing for an election It might sound technical, but it’s simple: the lines drawn around your ward decide who your councillor is, and the address on your registration decides where you vote for them. Get either one wrong, o...

Inheritance fraud is a growing concern in South Africa, targeting both deceased estates and beneficiaries via scams or forged documents. Common schemes include fraudulent Letters of Executorship (LOE), identity theft, and fake inheritance notifications via SMS/email demanding "fees" to release funds. The Master’s Office is frequently exploited, and scams often target retirement funds and lif...

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect, citing the body’s failure to resolve a long-running labour dispute and concerns over governance issues. Guests:  Adrian Galley, Vice Chair of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) and Dr Lance Nawa, National Writers Association o...

Public perception of migrants shifts a lot by country, period, and whether you’re talking about refugees, labor migrants, or undocumented migrants. But a few patterns show up consistently in survey data and public discourse. Dr Steven Gordon spoke to Mondli about some of the concerning issues regarding the treatment of Foreign nationals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala to judicial review. The review is separate from Parliament’s impeachment inquiry. Under the ConCourt ruling, the inquiry proceeds unless a court sets aside the Section 89 report. If the High Court finds the panel report flawed, it could be set aside and the basis for impeachment would f...

The betrayal of promises is the famous report that came out in 2017 and that helped galvanise opposition to South Africa’s ‘silent coup’. It has been called one of the most important examples of how academic research can shape the public debate anywhere in the world. Prof Ivor Chipkin, Project Researcher of Betrayal of the promises 2017 report shares his insights with Mondli Makh...

Fronting does not only happen at ownership level or within company structures, sometimes it also arises from how B-BBEE certificates are assessed, quantified, interpreted, and ultimately issued. This places the spotlight on the verification industry, an industry that plays a critical role in ensuring that B-BBEE compliance gives a true and credible picture of transformation in the South African ec...

Dr Kgafela oa Magogodi shares his views, his journey and love of arts and literature with Power Talk's Mondli Makhanya.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Nimarla Gopal, Crime analyst talks to Mondli Makhanya about the need of such a panel to fast track arrests of criminals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apa Pooe, Secretary General of PAC and Menzi Maseko, Revolutionary Pan Africanist weigh in their thoughts on the importance of Africa Day. Menzi is concerned about the shift from Pan Africanism to Nationalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Helen Suzman Foundation is back in court, this time over who sits on the body that chooses our judges. HSF has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court asking it to force Parliament to consider whether EFF leader Julius Malema is still fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission. Jason Whyte -Helen Suzman foundation Lawyer tells Mondli that the concern about Malema’s...

 The state’s case against Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni fell apart in unprecedented fashion when prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba didn’t turn up. A lot more has since happened, some people suspect bribery, some say incompetence. The NPA plans to re_enrol the case What does all of this mean for the NPA and our courts. Legal expert Melusi Xaba helps us with some of the questions we h...

IDAC has dismissed rumours of a J50 warrant arrest issued against Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with crime experts Thabang Bogopa and IRS Forensic Investigator, Chad Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Tshwane is calling for urgent action against suspended officials who are draining the city’s finances while sitting at home. More than R30 million a year is being paid to staff who aren’t working, with most of the cost tied to senior managers facing disciplinary cases. Forum For SA National Leader Tebogo Mashilompane weighs in. He says the bill is unsustainable and is pushi...

Dr Jacquline Weyer , Acting Deputy Director for the National Institute for Communicable Diseases speaks to Mondli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s political moment is defined by fragility, contradiction and an unmistakable sense of transition.  President Cyril Ramaphosa remains at the centre of power, yet his authority is increasingly shaped as much by survival as by vision. Professor Mccebisi Ndletyana, professor of political studies at the University of Johannesburg shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener...