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Caller says sisterhood fails abuse survivors

Tiki tells Power FM that sisterhood is often performative, while some mothers send survivors back to abusive relationships.

Sisterhood and gender-based violence

Argues that sisterhood is often performative, while women should challenge abuse, support survivors, and hold partners, sons, and religious leaders accountable for harmful actions.

The clip plays the first part of a long call.

Sisterhood must include accountability, not blind support

A Power FM presenter challenges women who tolerate men neglecting children from previous relationships, calling for responsibility and honesty.

Djokovic reaches Beijing Open semi-finals after comeback

Novak Djokovic says he had to serve well and handle the wind after overcoming Alexander Zverevo in Beijing.

SACP vows to contest Eastern Cape elections independently

SACP leader Solima Baila says the party will contest the Eastern Cape local elections without the ANC and expects a major impact.

City Power restores six more lines after substation failures

City Power has restored six supply lines after repeated fires and technical problems disrupted electricity in Johannesburg’s central area.

More than 5,000 arrested in French education protests

Protests that began in Paris over education standards have spread across France, closing hundreds of schools.

Woman found dead near University of Limpopo campus

Police are investigating after a 22-year-old woman was found partially clothed near the University of Limpopo campus fence.

A 24-year-old producer doesn’t know Aaliyah

A radio presenter is stunned when his 24-year-old producer admits he does not know the late R&B star Aaliyah.

Houthi fighters attack four Saudi cities, injuring 73

Houthi fighters reportedly attacked four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring at least 73 people and setting facilities ablaze.

POWER Week: the episode in 5 points

POWER Week combined concern over violence and South Africa’s global image with practical opportunities for contractors and reflections on ethical leadership.

Crime keeps a parent awake as her son refuses to return to SA

A Power FM guest links unemployment to crime, describing why her son is reluctant to come home and what still gives her hope.

Eskom executive says integrity drove her to resist state capture

A former Eskom executive explains why her upbringing gave her the resolve to oppose wrongdoing during state capture.

Pacey’s tutoring helps orphaned student reach a geology degree

Pacey supports a disadvantaged Soweto student with weekend lessons; she reaches university, an internship and her graduation.

Recognition of prior learning

Asks whether recognition of prior learning will be considered when assessing applicants, and whether financial administration requirements can be simplified for people with limited formal education.

Construction training worth R40,000 offered free

A contractor-development programme offers emerging builders free certification valued at about R40,000, requiring three weeks of training.

Guru Logic chose piano after a school rejected his jazz ambition

Guru Logic recalls abandoning guitar lessons, rejecting a rigid piano school and teaching himself the instrument instead.

Measures against gender violence

Argues that stronger incarceration and social change are needed to stop men from repeatedly committing rape and violence against women.

Church offering red flags

Argues that churches asking for offerings before addressing spiritual needs are a red flag and says people should seek knowledge of the Holy Spirit rather than merely believe.

Guest says polished churches can hide spiritual warning signs

Pearl argues that impressive worship and presentation can conceal poor teaching, urging believers to look deeper and discern carefully.

Rassie Erasmus makes two changes for final All Blacks test

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus makes two changes as South Africa leads the series 2-1 against the All Blacks.

Death penalty critic questions lethal injection’s reliability

A speaker opposing capital punishment recalls a woman who was still alive 40 minutes after a lethal injection began.

Campaigning and water needs

Describes putting up political posters, supporting a councillor candidate, asking for reliable water, and discussing people who function best at night.

The clip plays the first part of a long call.

Club thieves turn a dance move into a distraction

A presenter warns that thieves can use a familiar dance instruction to search clubgoers and steal their money and cards.

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Biggie’s rags-to-riches rap ends in triumph

The track contrasts poverty and public housing with luxury, success and a new life for the rapper and his family.

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GBV inquiry flags unexplained withdrawals and lost dockets

Tokum Kwanazi Kaluva says unexplained withdrawals, poor forensic work and lost dockets are collapsing GBV cases.

Lung Ngidi calls a home World Cup his career highlight

South Africa batter Lung Ngidi says co-hosting next year’s World Cup will be the highlight of his career.

Lira returns to the stage after a medical emergency

The presenter praises Lira for performing again after a serious medical emergency and says her passion helped her come back stronger.

Rescue vessel tragedy leaves three dead and two missing

A man-overboard incident and capsized rescue boat left three crew members dead, with two others still missing in rough seas.

11 arrested in illegal-mining operation near Stilfontein

A multidisciplinary team arrested 11 suspects and seized mining equipment, explosives and gold-bearing material near Stilfontein.

GBVF inquiry finds justice system cannot track convictions

An inquiry heard that fragmented systems and backlogs leave authorities unable to measure GBVF convictions or justice outcomes.

Virad Kohli calls 2027 his final World Cup

India captain Virad Kohli says the 2027 World Cup will be his last and that winning it is his motivation.

Age gaps and women’s clothing

Argues that society should address relationships between older people and young partners, while the presenter challenges his focus on women’s clothing.

Accountability and judicial oversight

Questions why alleged misconduct by prominent figures is not reported more widely and criticises the handling of a tribunal matter by the JSC.

Matthews Posa recalls confronting Tutu over TRC equality

Matthews Posa recounts objecting to Desmond Tutu’s vision of equality and the call that followed from Nelson Mandela.

Saint Bernard Museki Men's Guild

Saint Bernard Museki Men's Guild braai day for R100

Braai day entry with food for R100

The family-friendly picnic and braai day takes place Saturday, 17 October, from noon until late, with a plate of food included.

As advertised on air. Terms are the advertiser's.

BYD

BYD wellness morning tickets from R250

Wellness morning tickets from R250

Tickets cost R250 or R350 for the wellness morning at the BYD dealership in Soweto's Orlando West, happening 3 October.

As advertised on air. Terms are the advertiser's.