POWER Lunch
Kwena Moabelo · Mon–Fri · 12:00–15:00 SAST. A daily recap of what the show covered, cited to the broadcast minute.
Latest recap · Tuesday, 4 August 2026
The episode was dominated by heated debates on Pan-Africanism, GBV funding and parental pressure, with later segments on business tech trends and beauty standards.
- 12:52
ANC Women’s League gave National Treasury seven days to show dedicated GBV funding, saying shelters, specialised courts, protection-order support and awareness campaigns need ring-fenced money before 9 August.
- 12:08
Listeners backed and challenged the new South Africa First Forum and broader Pan-Africanism debate, arguing Africa cannot demand solidarity from South Africa while many states fail to fix their own governance and migration problems.
- 13:13
A long parenting segment unpacked how parents live vicariously through children, with repeated warnings that forcing careers or subjects can damage confidence, identity and mental health; guidance should come with autonomy.
- 14:11
Tech Tuesday focused on AI, automation, cloud and cybersecurity: businesses were told not to chase hype, but to solve real problems, protect data and invest in people who can use the tools properly.
- 14:39
The final hour turned to beauty standards, with debate over skin tone, height, body shape and money; callers said colourism still favours lighter skin, while others insisted attractiveness is mostly personal preference.