Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…
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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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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 information.…
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 troubling backlog, particularly in the Pretoria High Court, and underscores deeper systemic challenges within South Africa’s judicial system. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director and Head of Projects of The Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa (Accountability Now), Adv. Paul Hoffman and Research and Advocacy Officer for Judges Matter Campaign, Mbekezeli Benjamin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 Phakeng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
1 The Foreign Desk: Sophie Mokoena and the Politics of News in South Africa – 31 years strong. 1:13:07
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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 not aimed at them. The outcome will still have an impact on them. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN general assembly, Emmanuel Macron has 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. Kingsley Makhubela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 boasted about his undercover exploits. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IRS Investigations CEO, Chad Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
1 Spotlight on Police Corruption: Whistleblower Left Unprotected — Lt-Col Mpho Kwinika Forced Out After Exposing R45 Million Graft Scandal 26:21
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 information.…
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.
Religion plays a foundational role in shaping social constructs, influencing values, norms, and institutional arrangements. Social constructs—such as gender roles, kinship, morality, and authority—are often given legitimacy and coherence through religious beliefs and practices. In African contexts, both indigenous belief systems and introduced religions like Christianity and Islam have been pivotal in defining social identities and expectations. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Anglican Church Priest, Academic and Sociologist of Religion, Paul Germond and Dean and Head of the school of religion, philosophy and classics at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Prof. Simangaliso Kumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
1 Speaker of the National Assembly Assigns Three Committees to Consider General Mkhwanazi’s Allegations 12:05
Allegations of collusion between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the criminal underworld are to be urgently considered by three committees, as assigned by National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Speaker of the Parliament, Thoko Didiza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Officials discovered crystal meth and cell phones at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria on Tuesday evening. Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale is leading a surprise raid at the prison. The department of correctional services previously said that the raids are part of a broader, uncompromising campaign to rid correctional centres of contraband and eliminate criminal networks from within. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Correctional Services Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Sibusiso Ncengwa who was convicted of the 2017 killing former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Whistleblower and Sindiso Magaqa’s Friend, Thabiso Zulu and ANC Youth League Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 7 July that he would subject imports from South Africa to new 30% tariffs that would take effect from 1 August. In a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, which was signed by Trump and posted to his Truth Social, he said: “We have had years to discuss our trading relationship with South Africa, and have concluded that we must move away from these long-term, and very persistent, trade deficits engendered by South Africa’s tariff, and non-tariff, policies and trade barriers. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, Nokwanda Maseko See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
1 Judicial Inequality in South Africa - Examining the Pay Disparity Between Judges and Magistrates 49:09
The issue of pay for magistrates and judges has again come up, this time at Judicial Service Commission interviews for the deputy chief justice position. Free State Judge President Cagney Musi warned that court officials aren't properly paid, which opens them up to falling into the trap of corruption. The Judicial Officers Association of SA threatened to take to the streets last year over the big pay gap between magistrates and judges. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with JOASA President, Neelan Karikan, Member of the Magistrates Commission, Hennie Britz and Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Lt Gen Mkhwanazi makes allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on police interferrence: Political task team disbandment, connections to Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and Brown Mogotsi 47:20
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the political killings task team has unmasked a syndicate controlled by a drug cartel that involves politicians, law enforcement, business people, prosecutors and the judiciary. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Organized Crime Investigator, IRS Forensic Investigations, Chad Thomas & News24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 In conversation with Minister Barbara Creecy on positive progress on transport sector turnaround 46:40
South Africa’s transport sector is making notable progress in its turnaround efforts, supported by significant financial investments and structural reforms. The country has secured major funding, including a $1.5 billion World Bank loan and a $475 million African Development Bank loan, aimed at upgrading rail infrastructure, modernizing ports, and improving energy integration within transport systems. Additionally, the government approved a R51 billion guarantee to support Transnet’s recovery and expansion. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that during the proposed ceasefire the US would "work with all parties to end the War". He did not provide details on what the ceasefire would entail. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with UJ Centre for Africa-China Studies Director, Prof. David Monyae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The South African government has emphasised that it was not part of the delegation of Afrikaner politicians who visited Washington, DC, in the US. The group that went without being directed by the government arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told IOL that the group was pursuing its "own agenda". Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been gunned down. Mafole was the city’s group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Mafole was driving along the R23 in Kempton Park when he was killed by unknown suspects. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Advocate for Whistleblowers, John Clarke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal directly after the high court in Pretoria dismissed its application to appeal against its ruling on low-cost benefit options (LCBOs). The BHF is an industry association for medical schemes and administrators, and has turned to the courts to try to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow schemes to offer LCBOs. These are cheap, pared-down medical scheme options that provide less cover than the prescribed minimum benefits required by the Medical Schemes Act. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Health Funders Association Chief Executive Officer, Thoneshan Naidoo and Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF, Dr Katlego Mothudi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Exploring the important and challenging responsibilities of the Auditor General 1:05:53
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяAuditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke calls on local government authorities to use their remaining year in office to provide effective and efficient governance and service delivery to improve the lives of the people of South Africa. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Auditor General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. Police said the officials, aged between 30 and 40 years old, were handcuffed on Tuesday morning. It is understood that officials stole a large transformer from the Laudium substation, worth an estimated R7 million. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with City of Tshwane MMC for Community Safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Sudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating war – only regional diplomacy can stop them 26:25
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has raged since April 2023. It’s turned Sudan into the site of one of the world’s most catastrophic humanitarian and displacement crises. At least 150,000 people have been killed. More than 14 million have been displaced, with over 3 million fleeing to neighbouring countries like Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Once a vibrant capital city, Khartoum is now a “burnt-out shell”. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor of Economics at Weber State University, Prof. John Mukum Mbaku. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Despite being exempt from VAT, the prices of some zero-rated foods increased by 4.1% over the past 12 months. The latest Household Affordability Index, compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD), found zero-rated foods in the household food basket increased by R113.66 (4.1%) from R2,775.45 to R2,889.11 in the year to June. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity (PMBEJD) Coordinator, Mervyn Abrahams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The news media landscape in South Africa is currently suffering what might be an unprecedented financial crisis – even financial journalism, which flourished in the early 2000s and is perhaps one of the safer bets for advertisers, is up against the ropes. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SA Journalist and Politics Researcher, Sam Mkokeli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Universities South Africa CE, Dr. Phethiwe Matutu about the usage of Honorary Doctorate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 INSIDE GNU: DA not planning on leaving the GNU but won’t participate in the National Dialogue 24:06
President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to DA leader John Steenhuisen’s 48-hour ultimatum, defending his decision to axe DA Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield as constitutionally sound and based on a “clear violation” of the rules governing members of the executive. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with DA Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 INSIDE GNU: DA not planning on leaving the GNU but won’t participate in the National Dialogue 8:42
President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to DA leader John Steenhuisen’s 48-hour ultimatum, defending his decision to axe DA Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield as constitutionally sound and based on a “clear violation” of the rules governing members of the executive. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday, raising hopes for an end to fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Rwanda Government Spokesperson, Yolande Makolo & International Relations Expert, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter Constitutional Supremacy vs Parliamentary Supremacy 1:36:45
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяMbuyisen Ndlozi in conversation with Adv Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This year, Gospel Legend, Pastor Jabu Hlongwane is celebrating 30 years in music. He joins Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to chat about his illustrious journey in the music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is reconfiguring his Government of National Unity (GNU) executive, removing Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield (DA) from his position on Thursday, 26 June. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucamp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
In the heart of Johannesburg, where the bricks of Constitution Hill still whisper the struggles and triumphs of South Africa’s turbulent past, a new kind of movement was born. One that doesn’t march in protest, but dances, paints, raps, speaks, and reimagines. It’s called Basha Uhuru - a festival not just of art and music, but of memory, imagination, and the unapologetic assertion of freedom. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Constitution Hill's public programmes director, Reuben Pasha and Basha Uhuru Event Operations Manager,Bandile Fakude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 State of Johannesburg and national roads: endurable patchwork , poor maintenance and recurring potholes on our roads 35:18
South Africa’s Road infrastructure, spanning about 750 000 km and ranking as the tenth-longest road network globally, currently battles a significant pothole crisis exacerbated by inadequate workmanship. The issue undermines road safety and imposes a heavy financial burden on taxpayers, motorists, and the government. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is currently managing about 21 403 km of paved roads, provinces manage about 204 830 km of paved and unpaved roads, and municipalities manage roughly 292 207km of paved and unpaved roads. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with JRA Head of Regional Operations, Khayalethu Gqibitole, CEO of the South African Road Federation (Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) with extensive expertise in road infrastructure, pavement engineering, and transport planning), Marshall Muthen and SANRAL Engineering Executive Director, Louw Kannemeyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
South Africa’s constitution says “everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water”. In reality, however, this right is not enjoyed by all. Many places experience regular water shortages or cut-offs. Some people struggle to access water for drinking, household use and commercial use (mines, factories and agriculture). Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Chief Research Specialist in the Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) research division at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Dr Thembinkosi Twalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Sixteen people died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, most of them killed by police, the head of Amnesty Kenya said, a year after deadly demonstrations against a tax bill culminated in the storming of parliament. Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to commemorate last year's demonstrations, in which more than 60 people died, with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse them in the capital Nairobi, according to local media and a Reuters witness. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, Irungu Houghton, and Rapid Response Vocal Africa, Frederic Ojiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
At the global scale, the frequency, extent and severity of natural disasters have increased notably over the last several years. As a result, economic losses from weather- and climate-related disasters have increased. Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events, which, without reductions in vulnerability, will increase the risk of disasters. Southern Africa is widely recognised as one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, because of low levels of adaptive capacity, particularly among rural communities. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with South African Weather Services Senior Manager: Disaster Risk Reduction, Rudzani Malala, Head of National Disaster Management Centre, Dr. Elias Sithole and Climate Scientist at the University of Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centred Global Economy 44:59
A groundbreaking new report by world-leading experts on debt and development calls for urgent action and systemic reforms to tackle the escalating debt and development crises affecting billions worldwide. “The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centered Global Economy,” released on Friday, is authored by Pope Francis’ Jubilee Commission — a group of over 30 leading global experts led by Nobel laureate and Columbia University Professor Joseph Stiglitz and former Minister of the Economy of Argentina and Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs Professor Martín Guzmán. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with, Executive Director, International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs), Charles Abugre and G20 Project Lead at the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), Kamal Ramburuth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
A collective of doctors from across South Africa has lambasted the South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) for failing to represent the interests of health professionals with many facing deteriorating working conditions. The doctors, say their urgent call to Samatu to “confront the deepening crisis” in the health system has fallen on deaf ears as junior doctors continue to face mass unemployment, and public-sector clinicians struggle with resource constraints and excessive unpaid overtime hours. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Senior Medical Doctor, Dr. Simon Spoor and Dr Senior Medical Doctor, Dr. Akesh Maharaj. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
BandaBanda is a celebrated South African musician, producer, and creative entrepreneur with a rich career spanning multiple facets of the music industry. Born and raised in Durban by his grandparents Ester and Jame Banda, he was deeply influenced by African values and music from an early age. These roots continue to inspire his work and define his identity as an artist. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Musician, Producer, and Creative Entrepreneur, BANDABANDA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) provides compulsory cover to all users of South African roads, citizens and foreigners, against injuries sustained or death arising from accidents involving motor vehicles within the borders of South Africa. This cover is in the form of indemnity insurance to persons who cause the accident, as well as personal injury and death insurance to victims of motor vehicle accidents, and their families. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Road Accident Fund Head of Corporate Communication, McIntos Polela, Legal Practice Council Legal Officer in DC, Tebogo Mokoena and Manager and Risk Compliance at LPC, Suraysha Pather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Home Affairs Passport Syndicates: How easy is it to get a fraudulent passport? What are the implications of easy illegal passport access 19:32
The Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA’s) bid to rid its ranks of corruption moved ahead this weekend with another round of arrests in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, 14 June , the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (The Hawks) arrested five people who were allegedly part of a syndicate involved in passport fraud. Among those arrested was a former Home Affairs official from the DHA’s Prospecton office and a municipal project volunteer from the Commercial Street office. The DHA confirmed that three other people were arrested. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Immigration Law Expert, Ashraf Essop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Barney Pityana and the Making of a black concious Post-Apartheid South Africa:Reflecting on The South African Students' Organisation (SASO) as a key student movemen in South Africa during the… 1:10:51
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1 South Africa’s TikTok Generation: Using Social Media to spark conversation, entertain, educate and develop new narratives and identities . In conversation with SA’s most sought content creators 24:30
TikTok, the short-form video platform developed by Chinese tech company ByteDance, was launched globally in 2016 and quickly became a dominant force in the digital content landscape. In South Africa, the platform began gaining significant popularity around 2019, driven initially by the youth demographic seeking new and creative forms of expression. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Tik Tokers, Tadeus Mbatha and Kananelo Thamae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
In 2024, South Africa had a crime index of 75.4, which is to be considered high. However, this was one of the lowest indexes recorded in the country since 2017. Over the observed period, the value continuously fluctuated between 75 and 77. South Africa has the highest crime index in Africa and ranks as the fifth most dangerous country globally according to the same index. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by South African police minister, Senzo Mchunu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 FOCUS: South African Revenue Services 1:09:53
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяThe South African Revenue Service (Sars) has committed to accelerating its efforts to recover all debt and to catch tax evaders to increase revenue collection. This comes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 2025/26 financial year revenue estimate of R1.986 trillion in his budget speech this week. Sars said it recognized the funding challenges the country faced and was steadfast in its commitment to serve the nation with integrity and efficiency in its role of collecting revenue to support service delivery. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Edward Kieswetter, commissioner of the South African Revenue Services. Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner, SARS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
South Africa reported 548 cases of bullying in schools since January, prompting the Minister of Basic Education to unveil new initiatives aimed at combating this growing issue. Twenty-nine cases were reported in KwaZulu-Natal, 23 in Gauteng and 305 in Limpopo. These shocking statistics were released last week by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, in a parliamentary response to Lorato Florence Tito-Duba, a member of the National Assembly for the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF). Education experts said bullying was an age-old problem and warned it was “becoming more complex in the age of technology”. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Sifiso Ngobese, director for school safety from DBE and, Dr Andrea Juan, chief researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope has died at the age of 99. According to the party, Shope, also known as MaShope, died peacefully at her Gauteng home on Thursday morning. "A lifelong revolutionary, MaShope was a leader of profound discipline, courage and humility. From her early activism to the dawn of democracy, she served the Struggle with unmatched commitment in the underground, in exile and in the democratic Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Reigniting the African renaissance 1:23:03
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяAlthough South Africa's President Mbeki has played (and continues to play) an important role in the contemporary discourse on the African Renaissance, the roots of this particular concept hark back much further in time, and as early as 1948 the well-known West African academic, author and thinker, Cheikh Anta Diop (1923- 1986), published on an African Renaissance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Kamal is a story of growth. Started in 2004, it is one of the biggest conglomerates in Tanzania having businesses in diverse sectors. Kamal has a strong presence in East Africa, South Africa, Middle East and India. Since its inception, growth has always been a watchword at Kamal and over the years Kamal has given newer facets to it.Kamal’s mission is to be one of the leading business groups in Africa with diverse interests and build a better Africa through inclusive growth with pride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
During an extraordinary meeting at the White House on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a collection of press clippings, video footage and commentary alleging that South Africa’s white farmers were being systematically targeted for murder and land confiscation. Central to Trump’s presentation were clippings from various obscure websites, a debunked video montage of opposition politician Julius Malema, and an aerial video he described as evidence of mass graves of white farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met Donald Trump in Washington, DC, amid tensions over Washington’s resettlement of Afrikaners, who the US president claims are the victims of “genocide”. Ramaphosa’s office says Trump must prove the charge that white South Africans are persecuted if it continues to push the claim after Ramaphosa’s government has repeatedly rejected it. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Rohit Sharma, independent US journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Nestled at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, in the heart of eastern Tanzania, Morogoro stands as a powerful yet understated symbol of African resilience, cultural continuity, and liberation- era solidarity. Often overlooked in mainstream narratives, this city is a microcosm of Tanzania’s agricultural power, environmental wealth, and postcolonial identity. It is also a place of deep historical resonance for the broader Pan-African struggle, especially for the South African liberation movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met Donald Trump in Washington, DC, amid tensions over Washington’s resettlement of Afrikaners, who the US president claims are the victims of “genocide”. Ramaphosa’s office says Trump must prove the charge that white South Africans are persecuted if it continues to push the claim after Ramaphosa’s government has repeatedly rejected it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Presidential Diplomacy: Evaluating the Procedural Protocol of a Presidential visit and The Political Implications of Ramaphosa’s US Visit 44:25
On Monday 19 May 2025, the presidency released this statement “President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, arrived in Washington DC for his Working Visit. The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States. In this regard, the visit will focus specifically on reframing bilateral, economic and commercial relations. Today, President Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. Dr Mbuyuiseni Ndlozi is joined by Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Dr. Rogate Reuben Mshana is a Tanzanian development economist and theologian renowned for his extensive work in economic justice, sustainable development, and ecumenical advocacy. His career spans academia, global church leadership, and grassroots activism, reflecting a deep commitment to addressing systemic inequalities and promoting ethical economic practices. Dr Mbuyiseni is joined by the formidable Dr. Rogate Reuben Mshana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Will the Budget Pass: Is it Third Time’s a Charm for the Finance Minister as He Delivers the Budget Speech? 20:56
South Africa's fiscal journey over the past few years has been marked by efforts to stabilize the economy, address structural challenges, and respond to both domestic and global pressures. The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the 2025 Budget Speech during the National Assembly plenary sitting scheduled for 21st of May, at the Cape Town ICC. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is joined by The Democratic Alliance Finance Spokesperson, Mark Burke, and National Assembly Chief Whip of the ANC, Mdumiseni Ntuli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Economists agree that Budget 3.0 will be a tough balancing act for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he tries for the third time on Wednesday to get Budget 2025 passed in parliament. Will it be third time lucky for Godongwana? In a special edition of POWER 98.7’S POWER Budget, we invite experts to ‘draft’ what they think should be in the anticipated budget 3.0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Leveraging G20: Advancing South Africa’s Global Role and Regional Integration on the African Continent 36:40
South Africa's assumption of the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, marked an important opportunity for the country, the continent and global South. This historic event, the first time an African nation leads this influential forum, holds the potential to reshape global financial architecture, geopolitical and multilateral institutional coordination, and sustainable and shared growth. It is a tangible opportunity to drive a progressive agenda onto the world stage, viewed through a uniquely African lens. South Africa, as the only African country with permanent membership in the G20, plays a vital role in integrating African priorities into global governance. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is joined by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Sous Sherpa, G20 Sherpa Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 City of Johannesburg A former World Class African City. Can it be saved 1:07:42
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяJohannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, is falling apart. The state of the road, electricity, and water infrastructure is showing clear signs of collapse. As the country’s largest city and primary economic hub, Johannesburg is home to over 5.5 million people and contributes nearly 16% of South Africa’s GDP. The City is home to the headquarters of major corporations and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is a crucial centre for commerce, finance, and industry. However, despite its importance, the city is crumbling due to mismanagement, corruption, and failing infrastructure. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Dada Morero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning, targeting locations it said were related to Iran’s nuclear program. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, the country’s most senior military official, was killed during the strikes, alongside the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, Iranian state media reported. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg and Senior Researcher, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection and Humanity, Na'eem Jeenah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Statistics South Africa’s data ecosystems: Analysing the work of Stats SA amid a stagnant economy 1:14:04
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяStatistics South Africa (Stats SA) publishes the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) every quarter. GDP measures the size of the economy and its growth rate over time and is the most familiar and widely recognised feature of the national accounts. The international gold standard for national accounts compilation is the System of National Accounts 2008 (SNA 2008), published jointly by the European Commission, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations, and World Bank. SNA 2008 is the foundation and primary methodological source for Stats SA in calculating South Africa’s GDP. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The minister responsible for the National Lottery has awarded an “emergency” 12-month temporary licence to Ithuba Holdings, the company that has operated the National Lottery for the past 10 years. The awarding of the temporary licence was made just hours before Ithuba’s contract ended on 31 May 2025. According to the Lotteries Act, an operator’s licence is valid for eight years but may be extended once for a maximum of two years. Ithuba’s original licence, issued in 2015, was extended for two years in 2023 and ended on 31 May 2025. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Lotteries Commission Chairperson, Prof. Barney Pityana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Civil society organisations are calling for amendments to the updated National Food and Nutrition Security Plan to address and monitor affordability and food pricing and give people economic access to nutritious food. This is one of the recommendations in a new report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (Seri). The report, launched on Tuesday at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, spotlights the struggles and the remedies people seek to put nutritious food on the table. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) Senior Researcher, Yvonne Erasmus, A Postdoctoral researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security, South African Research Chair in Social Protection for Food Security, Dr Steven Devereux and National Organizing Secretary CSAAWU Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union, Karel Swart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The South African economy kept its head above water in the first quarter of 2025 (January–March), expanding by a marginal 0,1% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024.1 Four of the ten industries on the production (supply) side of the economy recorded positive gains, with agriculture driving most of the upward momentum. Household spending, stronger exports and a drawdown in inventories kept the expenditure (demand) side of the economy in positive territory. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Chief Economist and Head of Research at Rand Merchant Bank, Isaah Mhlanga and Professor at the University of Johannesburg Department of Sociology, and co-editor of BRICS and Resistance in Africa, Patrick Bond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The State in the Free State asbestos trial has confirmed that it plans to appeal the Bloemfontein High Court judgment that overturned Moroadi Cholota's extradition from the US. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with NPA Spokesperson, Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa - economic model shows how 12:15
South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure of how spending from income is distributed, stands at 0.65. This puts it among countries with the most unequal distribution of spending globally . Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IEJ's, Dr Kelle Howson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The City of Tshwane is the capital of South Africa and is the largest municipality, as measured by land mass. Tshwane is amongst the six largest metropolitan municipalities in South Africa and the second largest in Gauteng, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Tshwane region covers 6 368km² of Gauteng’s 19 055km² and houses approximately 2,9million residents. Tshwane consists of seven regions with 105 wards and 210 councilors. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Dr Nasiphi Moya, executive mayor of Tshwane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The Future of State-Funded Higher Education - Zoning into the U.S. and South African Institutional funding 22:43
The recent standoff between the Trump administration and Harvard University marks a pivotal moment in American higher education policy, with global implications on funding and academic freedom. Triggered by disputes over race-conscious admissions and broader ideological battles, the administration moved to suspend or revoke federal funding for elite universities it perceived as out of step with its political agenda . These efforts extended beyond financial penalties to include visa restrictions targeting international students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Gwijo Avenue, is an acclaimed acappella music group from the vibrant township of Alexandra in South Africa. Renowned for their extraordinary "Ama-Gwijo" sounds popular sung at sporting events, rallies, and traditional gatherings. The group was founded with the intention of honouring and promoting South Africa's rich cultural heritage. Gwijo Avenue aim is to establish this genre in the commercial sphere, making it a captivating addition to corporate events, television advertisements, and major global events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium 2025: Aims, Outcomes and The Strategic Infrastructure Priorities Outlined 23:25
The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, hosted in Cape Town from 25 to 27 May, emerged as a cornerstone event in shaping the trajectory of South Africa’s infrastructure landscape. Convened under the guidance of President Cyril Ramaphosa, SIDSSA was framed around South Africa’s imperative to reposition infrastructure investment as a driver of inclusive economic growth, structural transformation, and resilience against persistent service delivery backlogs . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Mthandeni Mangele who is popularly known as Mthandeni SK or Igcokama Elisha, is a renowned South African Maskandi musician, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, Mthandeni SK’s music career spans over a decade, with numerous awards and accolades to his name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Starlink is a satellite constellation system that aims to deliver global internet coverage. This system is ideally suited for rural and geographically isolated areas where internet connectivity is unreliable or non-existent. Starlink operates on a satellite internet service technology that has existed for decades. Instead of using cable technology, such as fiber optics to transmit internet data, a satellite system uses radio signals through the vacuum of space. Ground stations broadcast signals to satellites in orbits, which in turn relay the data back to the Starlink users on Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 South Africa's Emerging Role in Global Drug Trafficking Networks: The Rise of Drug Mules and International Implications 22:38
South Africa has increasingly become a pivotal node in global drug trafficking networks, serving as a transit hub, consumer market, and source of drug mules. Its strategic geographic position, advanced infrastructure, and socio-economic disparities have created conducive conditions for both international criminal syndicates and local operators. This evolving role has garnered attention from global law enforcement agencies and policy researchers, as South Africa becomes further entrenched in the international narcotics economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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