POWER Zone

Friday, 18 September 2026

Power Zone weighed South Africa’s crime and political strain against calls for renewed agency, while examining Africa’s debt crisis and celebrating poetry, faith and storytelling.

1. 00:02

   The SA Human Rights Commission condemned nine women’s murders in Ekurhuleni and announced a joint national inquiry into the criminal justice response to GBV from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

2. 00:23

   BRICS leaders backed greater representation for emerging economies, local-currency trade and UN-led AI governance, but the host argued the bloc failed to provide strong moral leadership on global conflicts.

3. 01:15

   Africa’s debt burden was described as severe: interest payments rose 132% over a decade, while about 20 sub-Saharan countries face high or already realised debt distress.

4. 02:36

   Poet and creative entrepreneur Daisy Vugela said storytelling preserves African history and culture, while spoken word can counter despair and encourage communities to act on social challenges.

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