RC 260812Power FMKwena Moabelo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The show was dominated by heated calls over the Michael Lomas sentencing disparity, then shifted to a practical health explainer on HPV and cervical cancer, and finally an adulting discussion with mental-health advice for young people.
- 12:09
Listeners tore into Michael Lomas’s suspended sentence after he admitted to a R745 million Eskom corruption scheme, arguing it sent a dangerous message when co-accused got five-year jail terms for far smaller amounts.
- 12:20
Calls repeatedly questioned whether sentencing in South Africa depends on money, lawyers, race or connections, with examples raised of other high-profile cases and claims that the law is applied unevenly.
- 14:12
A health segment explained HPV as a common sexually transmitted virus: types 16 and 18 are the main cancer-linked strains, while 6 and 11 more often cause genital warts.
- 13:17
A long adulting conversation stressed that young people need gradual preparation for independence, not just academic achievement — coping skills, accountability, support systems and realistic timelines matter more than social-media comparison.