POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPOWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.
The best of POWER Talk is hosted by POWER98.7. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Newsrooms are shrinking within an increasingly concentrated media landscape." (28 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Omphile Maotwe: The EFF’s Bold Bid to Transform Tshwane into a City of Economic Freedom, Dignity and Accountability" (27 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "NPA Right of Reply: Questions Over Conviction Rates, Case Outcomes and Performance Reporting" (27 October 2026, 46 minutes).
The best of POWER Talk publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for The best of POWER Talk is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The best of POWER Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The best of POWER Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
POWER98.7 hosts The best of POWER Talk, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Open Secret: Lead Author of the report, Ra'eesa Pather and Director at Moxii Africa, William Bird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Economic Freedom Fighters Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Omphile Maotwe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Mahanya is in conversation with NPA National Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Inkatha Freedom Party Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Mlingisi Mabaso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr Jean Redpath- Senior Researcher at The Dullah Omar Institute speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhaya on SAPS and NPA being Under Scrutiny: Are South Africa’s Criminal Justice Performance Figures...
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Jan De Villiers, Chairperson at Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration joins Mondli Makhanya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondi Makhanya is in conversation with Managing Director of Isphetho Developments, Zibusiso Nzimande See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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...
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Campaign Director of the True Cost of Alcohol Campaign by the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA), Nomcebo Dlamini .Nomcebo Dlamini Campaign...
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Executive Director for the Campaign for Free Expression, Nicole Fritz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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...
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Independent Economist, Stephen Mantsho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Congolese, Writer and Political analyst, Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulondi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Action SA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate, Xolani Khumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the chairperson of the Centre for Alternative Political and Economic Thought, Phapano Phasha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, Prof. Thuli Madonsela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with EFF Johannersburg Mayoral Candidate, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Mkhanya is in conversation with Orlando Pirates Legend, Edward Magents Motale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chairperson of the portfolio committee on COGTA, Dr Zweli Mkhize. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Deputy Director and co-founder of Umduduzi Children’s Hospice , Dr Julia Ambler and South African Medical Association Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa. See...
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