1:05Power FM2 hours ago
Ramaphosa says IEC glitches must not block candidate lists
Cyril Ramaphosa says technical problems with the IEC system must be resolved so parties can submit candidate lists before voting.
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1:05
2:00
2:38SMWX5 hours ago
Rural polling margins reach 12%, making results hard to trust
The discussion argues that weak polling data in rural provinces distorts South Africa’s political picture.
0:47
0:28SMWX4 hours ago
Tembi Simelane says Human Settlements achieved a clean audit
Human Settlements Minister Tembi Simelane says her department secured its first clean audit since it was established.
2:58SAfmThe Alternative Breakfast6 hours ago
ANC registration crisis blamed on candidate vetting resistance
Dr Ralph Mateja says internal resistance to stricter candidate rules caused the ANC’s Eastern Cape registration problems.
0:49Cape Talk10 hours ago
Political killings spike around local election years
Julian Rademer says 56% of nearly 200 documented political assassinations occurred during municipal election years.
0:4670211 hours ago
Geordin Hill-Lewis says becoming president is not far-fetched
The DA leader says a presidential bid once seemed impossible but is now within reach, driven by his belief in South Africa’s potential.
2:1470213 hours ago
IRR says women voters are keeping the ANC in power
An IRR analysis finds the ANC leads among women, while men would put it level with the DA.
0:41SAfmThe National Pulse21 hours ago
Why Africa’s map size has become a political issue
A guest says map projections that shrink Africa carry educational, cultural and geopolitical consequences.
0:15SMWX23 hours ago
IEC warns missed candidate deadlines cannot be fixed
The IEC says parties that miss candidate-submission deadlines cannot expect the electoral commission to intervene, raising concerns in the Eastern Cape.
2:57
2:01
0:52BizNews Radioyesterday
Overstrand candidate targets inequality with informal business corridors
Clinton Laram outlines plans to convert informal-area residential zones into shops and help residents navigate town-planning applications.
2:56BizNews Radioyesterday
Hawks cleared DA mayoral candidate after tender meddling claims
Clinton Laram says a former ally accused him of interfering in tenders, but the Hawks found nothing to consider.
0:45SAfmUpdate at Noonyesterday
MKP lawyer says Ramaphosa must answer over Palapala report
Advocate Dalim Bofu argues that Cyril Ramaphosa’s review bid delays accountability over the Section 89 panel’s Palapala findings.
1:00SAfmThe Daily Discourseyesterday
Milei threatens firms exploiting Falklands resources
Argentina’s president says companies exploiting Falklands resources could face sanctions, renewing a dispute with Britain over the islands.
1:32Power FMPOWER Talkyesterday
Commentator says courts risk credibility over Ramaphosa’s farm
A caller argues that Ramaphosa must account for the cash found at his farm, warning against separating him from its management.
0:28
0:28
0:42702702 Breakfastyesterday
Guest says Trump could face jail if he loses Congress
Analyst says Donald Trump’s political survival depends on retaining control of both houses in the midterm elections.
1:45Power FMPOWER Breakfastyesterday
Public Protector asked to probe World Cup travel discrepancies
A DA spokesperson says conflicting figures and travel costs prompted a request for a Public Protector investigation.
0:25702702 Breakfastyesterday
Barack Obama’s election marked a historic change
The presenters reflect on Barack Obama becoming the first Black US president and the significance of his inauguration.
2:11BizNews Radioyesterday
Stable Johannesburg coalition could transform SA politics
An analyst says a stable DA-led Johannesburg could attract talent, investment and reshape South African politics for decades.
1:02Cape Talk2 days ago
Guest calls Trump more consequential than Biden
The guest says Donald Trump damaged institutions and warns AI-driven inequality could deepen political desperation.
1:09Power FMPOWER Perspective2 days ago
South Africans urged to comment on illegal mining bill
Power FM outlines a new bill targeting illegal mining and urges the public to submit comments through the legislative process.
3:00SMWX2 days ago
Why the Palapala report should remain preliminary
SMWX outlines arguments that Ramaphosa’s report is preliminary and cannot be treated as a final legal finding.
2:24
0:40BizNews Radio2 days ago
Jordan Lewis is leader, ‘but he ain’t the boss’
A BizNews exchange highlights the DA caucus’s autonomy and a joke that Jordan Lewis may lead it without being its boss.
0:39BizNews Radio2 days ago
MK succession could trigger a fight among state-capture figures
A BizNews analyst predicts a fierce leadership contest inside MK when Jacob Zuma is no longer able to lead the party.
0:58BizNews Radio2 days ago
Helen Zilla’s advisers pitch pothole and building stunts
A BizNews discussion jokes that advisers urged Helen Zilla to jump into a pothole and dangle from a building.
1:53The Corder Report2 days ago
A practical framework for choosing a South African party
The hosts advise a first-time voter to compare party values, policies, governance records and corruption track records.
0:55BizNews Radio2 days ago
Speaker says SACP is dying and polling below 1%
A BizNews guest says the SACP is losing influence after deciding to contest elections separately from the ANC.
0:43Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show2 days ago
142,000 councillor candidates mark a 43% increase
IEC chairperson Mosoto Moepe says a record number of candidates are contesting council seats in the latest nominations.
2:50
0:37Power FMPOWER Breakfast2 days ago
City’s Eskom debt repayment may have used conditional grants
An analyst questions whether underspent municipal grants helped fund the city’s reported Eskom debt repayment.
1:51Power FMPOWER Breakfast2 days ago
Ramaphosa says patriotism means loyalty beyond government
The president says reform must be measured by change in people’s lives, transparency and public scrutiny ahead of local elections.
0:30702Early Breakfast2 days ago
Internal review finds no wrongdoing in Zuma-Gupta visit
An internal review found no wrongdoing by High Commissioner Anil Suklaw over a private India visit involving Jacob Zuma and A.J. Gupta.
1:43Power FMPOWER Zone2 days ago
SASCO backs a national dialogue driven by ordinary people
A SASCO representative says national dialogue should let ordinary South Africans determine the country’s direction and avoid past mistakes.
1:34Cape Talk3 days ago
Young people urged to create impartial political report cards
A Ghana-focused discussion proposes youth-led scorecards to assess parties and help voters make informed choices.
0:25Cape Talk3 days ago
Officials falling ill may evade public accountability
A Cape Talk commentator argues that senior officials cannot use sudden illness to avoid scrutiny or employment consequences.
2:28SAfmNight Fall3 days ago
Presenter welcomes Johannesburg’s mayor to his own city
A presenter mocks the mayor’s surprise at seeing inactive JMPD officers and illegal trading, offering him a sarcastic tour of Johannesburg.
1:47SAfmThe Meeting Point3 days ago
ANC committee-chair election criticised over parliamentary procedure
A defence and security expert says the ANC’s rushed committee-chair election ignored rules governing a key parliamentary oversight body.
0:22Cape TalkAfternoon Drive3 days ago
Ramaphosa counsel says he acted in good faith over farm theft
Ramaphosa’s legal counsel argues he acted in good faith after $580,000 was stolen from his Phala Phala farm.
0:36
1:55BizNews Radio3 days ago
Analyst calls Trump’s Iran deal a ‘submission letter’
An analyst says the US has run out of viable military options and effectively accepted Iran’s terms in a 14-clause agreement.
2:55BizNews Radio3 days ago
Commentator urges South Africa to take no side in global power shift
An economist argues that South Africa should follow its national interest rather than align with any global power.
0:25SAfmThe National Pulse3 days ago
IEC rejects calls to reopen candidate-list system
The IEC says parties will not get extra time after the deadline for submitting candidate lists for local government elections.
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Power FM
2 hours ago
1:05Ramaphosa says IEC glitches must not block candidate lists
Cyril Ramaphosa says technical problems with the IEC system must be resolved so parties can submit candidate lists before voting.
SMWX
5 hours ago
2:00SMWX
5 hours ago
2:38Rural polling margins reach 12%, making results hard to trust
The discussion argues that weak polling data in rural provinces distorts South Africa’s political picture.
SMWX
5 hours ago
0:47SMWX
4 hours ago
0:28Tembi Simelane says Human Settlements achieved a clean audit
Human Settlements Minister Tembi Simelane says her department secured its first clean audit since it was established.
2:58ANC registration crisis blamed on candidate vetting resistance
Dr Ralph Mateja says internal resistance to stricter candidate rules caused the ANC’s Eastern Cape registration problems.
Cape Talk
10 hours ago
0:49Political killings spike around local election years
Julian Rademer says 56% of nearly 200 documented political assassinations occurred during municipal election years.
702
11 hours ago
0:46Geordin Hill-Lewis says becoming president is not far-fetched
The DA leader says a presidential bid once seemed impossible but is now within reach, driven by his belief in South Africa’s potential.
702
13 hours ago
2:14IRR says women voters are keeping the ANC in power
An IRR analysis finds the ANC leads among women, while men would put it level with the DA.
0:41Why Africa’s map size has become a political issue
A guest says map projections that shrink Africa carry educational, cultural and geopolitical consequences.
SMWX
23 hours ago
0:15IEC warns missed candidate deadlines cannot be fixed
The IEC says parties that miss candidate-submission deadlines cannot expect the electoral commission to intervene, raising concerns in the Eastern Cape.
SMWX
yesterday
2:57BizNews Radio
yesterday
2:01BizNews Radio
yesterday
0:52Overstrand candidate targets inequality with informal business corridors
Clinton Laram outlines plans to convert informal-area residential zones into shops and help residents navigate town-planning applications.
BizNews Radio
yesterday
2:56Hawks cleared DA mayoral candidate after tender meddling claims
Clinton Laram says a former ally accused him of interfering in tenders, but the Hawks found nothing to consider.
0:45MKP lawyer says Ramaphosa must answer over Palapala report
Advocate Dalim Bofu argues that Cyril Ramaphosa’s review bid delays accountability over the Section 89 panel’s Palapala findings.
1:00Milei threatens firms exploiting Falklands resources
Argentina’s president says companies exploiting Falklands resources could face sanctions, renewing a dispute with Britain over the islands.
1:32Commentator says courts risk credibility over Ramaphosa’s farm
A caller argues that Ramaphosa must account for the cash found at his farm, warning against separating him from its management.
0:280:28Caller argues corporal punishment was a crime deterrent
A caller says removing corporal punishment and the death penalty weakened deterrence and contributed to higher crime.
0:42Guest says Trump could face jail if he loses Congress
Analyst says Donald Trump’s political survival depends on retaining control of both houses in the midterm elections.
1:45Public Protector asked to probe World Cup travel discrepancies
A DA spokesperson says conflicting figures and travel costs prompted a request for a Public Protector investigation.
0:25Barack Obama’s election marked a historic change
The presenters reflect on Barack Obama becoming the first Black US president and the significance of his inauguration.
BizNews Radio
yesterday
2:11Stable Johannesburg coalition could transform SA politics
An analyst says a stable DA-led Johannesburg could attract talent, investment and reshape South African politics for decades.
Cape Talk
2 days ago
1:02Guest calls Trump more consequential than Biden
The guest says Donald Trump damaged institutions and warns AI-driven inequality could deepen political desperation.
1:09South Africans urged to comment on illegal mining bill
Power FM outlines a new bill targeting illegal mining and urges the public to submit comments through the legislative process.
SMWX
2 days ago
3:00Why the Palapala report should remain preliminary
SMWX outlines arguments that Ramaphosa’s report is preliminary and cannot be treated as a final legal finding.
SMWX
2 days ago
2:24The $580,000 couch mystery gets a reality check
SMWX examines contradictions in the president’s account of how $580,000 in cash was stored at his farm.
BizNews Radio
2 days ago
0:40Jordan Lewis is leader, ‘but he ain’t the boss’
A BizNews exchange highlights the DA caucus’s autonomy and a joke that Jordan Lewis may lead it without being its boss.
BizNews Radio
2 days ago
0:39MK succession could trigger a fight among state-capture figures
A BizNews analyst predicts a fierce leadership contest inside MK when Jacob Zuma is no longer able to lead the party.
BizNews Radio
2 days ago
0:58Helen Zilla’s advisers pitch pothole and building stunts
A BizNews discussion jokes that advisers urged Helen Zilla to jump into a pothole and dangle from a building.
The Corder Report
2 days ago
1:53A practical framework for choosing a South African party
The hosts advise a first-time voter to compare party values, policies, governance records and corruption track records.
BizNews Radio
2 days ago
0:55Speaker says SACP is dying and polling below 1%
A BizNews guest says the SACP is losing influence after deciding to contest elections separately from the ANC.
0:43142,000 councillor candidates mark a 43% increase
IEC chairperson Mosoto Moepe says a record number of candidates are contesting council seats in the latest nominations.
2:500:37City’s Eskom debt repayment may have used conditional grants
An analyst questions whether underspent municipal grants helped fund the city’s reported Eskom debt repayment.
1:51Ramaphosa says patriotism means loyalty beyond government
The president says reform must be measured by change in people’s lives, transparency and public scrutiny ahead of local elections.
0:30Internal review finds no wrongdoing in Zuma-Gupta visit
An internal review found no wrongdoing by High Commissioner Anil Suklaw over a private India visit involving Jacob Zuma and A.J. Gupta.
1:43SASCO backs a national dialogue driven by ordinary people
A SASCO representative says national dialogue should let ordinary South Africans determine the country’s direction and avoid past mistakes.
Cape Talk
3 days ago
1:34Young people urged to create impartial political report cards
A Ghana-focused discussion proposes youth-led scorecards to assess parties and help voters make informed choices.
Cape Talk
3 days ago
0:25Officials falling ill may evade public accountability
A Cape Talk commentator argues that senior officials cannot use sudden illness to avoid scrutiny or employment consequences.
2:28Presenter welcomes Johannesburg’s mayor to his own city
A presenter mocks the mayor’s surprise at seeing inactive JMPD officers and illegal trading, offering him a sarcastic tour of Johannesburg.
1:47ANC committee-chair election criticised over parliamentary procedure
A defence and security expert says the ANC’s rushed committee-chair election ignored rules governing a key parliamentary oversight body.
0:22Ramaphosa counsel says he acted in good faith over farm theft
Ramaphosa’s legal counsel argues he acted in good faith after $580,000 was stolen from his Phala Phala farm.
The Corder Report
3 days ago
0:36BizNews Radio
3 days ago
1:55Analyst calls Trump’s Iran deal a ‘submission letter’
An analyst says the US has run out of viable military options and effectively accepted Iran’s terms in a 14-clause agreement.
BizNews Radio
3 days ago
2:55Commentator urges South Africa to take no side in global power shift
An economist argues that South Africa should follow its national interest rather than align with any global power.
0:25IEC rejects calls to reopen candidate-list system
The IEC says parties will not get extra time after the deadline for submitting candidate lists for local government elections.