RC 261005Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Monday, 5 October 2026
Power Zone focused on South Africa’s economic and political challenges, from metro election battles and youth unemployment to violence, family financial pressure and mental health.
- 00:35
Polling ahead of local government elections suggests coalition negotiations will dominate most metros; Johannesburg is tightly contested, with ANC on 31%, DA on 28%, ActionSA on 14%, EFF on 8% and MK on 6%.
- 00:42
Three mass shootings in days claimed at least 40 lives, with organised crime, extortion, illegal mining territorial disputes and weak police visibility identified as drivers of township violence.
- 01:03
Youth unemployment was linked to declining political participation, with about 4.8 million young people unemployed in early 2025 and nearly 59% having no prior work experience.
- 01:35
A proposed response to youth unemployment would attach TVET colleges to every special economic zone, creating skills pipelines into nearby industrial jobs and requiring participating companies to support the colleges.
- 02:57
Mental-health coach Harriet Nuebe urged listeners to recognise behavioural changes, create judgement-free spaces for honest conversations, and seek professional help when usual coping strategies no longer work.