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POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Denzil Taylor, typically featuring no-holds barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen in order to understand what is happening politically in the South Africa of today.

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Client Editorial: The Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela Film and Television Awards

Denzil is joined by  previous winners of 10th Annual Simon 'Mabhunu' Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards, filmmakers Bonie Sithembe and Luthando Mngomezulu, as well as musician Kyle Deutsch See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m
Mar 15, 2024
Energy action plan and VGBE report

Denzil is joined by Energy analyst, Ruse Moleshe discussing SA's 10 point energy plan and the VGBe Consortium report. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41m
Mar 15, 2024
US imposes new set of sanctions against Zimbabwe

Denzil is joined by Zimbabwean journalist Dumisani Muleya. President Joe Biden has withdrawn the US's 21-year-old sanctions regime against Zimbabwe and replaced it with a new set of sanctions targeting Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and members of his inner circle. This decision has also halted the US's involvement in negotiations to address Zimbabwe's international debts.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Mar 15, 2024
Action SAs motion of no confidence against Ekurhuleni mayor

Denzil is joined by  ActionSA's City of Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader Siyanda Makhubu discussing the party's motion of no-confidence against Ekurhuleni mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana.   See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Mar 15, 2024
IFP Manifesto Launch

Denzil is joined by President Velenkosini Hlabisa about the manifesto and the state of the party ahead of the general elections. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m
Mar 15, 2024
Challenging Ageism

Denzil is joined by Mbulelo Transvaal, the owner of Slow Poison Boxing Gym, and Jane Simmonds, the founder of goGOGOgo, about their latest initiative that aims to challenge sedentary lifestyles commonly associated with aging. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39m
Mar 15, 2024
State of the Construction Industry in SA

Denzil is joined by  Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Bernice Swarts discussing the construction landscape in SA.   See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m
Mar 15, 2024
The Sit-down with Freddie Gwala

Denzil is joined by Musician, Freddie Gwala. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Mar 15, 2024
Women in male-dominated spaces

Denzil is joined by Candidate Civil Engineer at KwaZulu Natal Department of Health, Takalani Netshipale. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m
Mar 15, 2024
Disability feature with Bonakele Ntshangase

Denzil is joined by Athletic Coach, Bonakele Ntshangase about his love for coaching and participating in the 2024 Paralympics in France. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41m
Mar 15, 2024
GBV survey reveals some people believe rape is justifiable

Denzil is joined by Angie Richardson, chairperson of the Women’s Action Campaign SA (WACSA). See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Mar 12, 2024
The ANC candidate selection list receives backlash

Denzil is joined by Activists and Citizens Forum (ACF) spokesperson Dennis Bloem discussing the ANC's candidate list that has been met with criticism.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Mar 12, 2024
UDM Manifesto Launch

Denzil is joined by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa discussing the state of the party and their manifesto ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m
Mar 12, 2024
Electoral Matters Amendment Bill to regulate party funding from the state

Denzil is joined by Political analyst - Thobani Zikalala discussing the pending electoral bill. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m
Mar 12, 2024
Gauteng provincial budget speech

Denzil is joined by Gauteng MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo to unpack the provincial budget speech and some of their proposed interventions. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Mar 08, 2024
Calls for fair compensation of local media

There have been calls for fair compensation and sharing of data between local media and global digital platforms. Denzil speaks to Michael Markovitz, the Head of the GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m
Mar 08, 2024
Disability feature with Oppie Bol Foundation

In this week's instalment of the disability feature, Denzil speaks to the Chairperson of the Oppie Bol Foundation Cazle Hendricks. Oppie Bol is an NPO that aims to mainstream disability awareness programs across all sectors of society. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m
Mar 08, 2024
Mafika Mndebele replaces Mervyn Dirks following expulsion

Mafika Mndebele will be replacing Mervyn Dirks following his expulsion from the ANC. Denzil speaks to him on the new role and the overall KZN political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 07, 2024
Road to elections with ADCP leader Rev. Kenneth Meshoe

Denzil is joined by ADCP leader Rev. Kenneth Meshoe to speak on the upcoming general elections and the political landscape of South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55m
Mar 07, 2024
In conversation with newly-appointed Proteas coach

Denzil is in conversation with newly-appointed Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Mar 06, 2024
Africa's debt crisis

Denzil is joined by Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, Professor Danny Bradlow. They discuss Africa's debt crisis and explore potential solutions to alleviate it. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54m
Mar 06, 2024
Plans to professionalize public service

Political expert Prof. Kedibone Phago speaks to Denzil on the government's plans to professionalize public service. This will be done through the Public Service Amendment Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 06, 2024
Suspension of Dipuo Peters

Dipuo Peters, the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, has been temporarily suspended from her position without pay for a period of one month by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This decision follows the adoption of a sanction by Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests against Peters.@DenzilTaylor speaks to Independent candidate for Parliament in 2024, Zackie Achmat about this  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m
Mar 05, 2024
Nehawu and UP workers strike

Denzil is in conversation with NEHAWU Tshwane Regional Secretary, Zolani Masoleng about the wage strike by the union-affiliated employees at the University of Pretoria (UP). See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m
Mar 05, 2024
SA's Manufacturing sector facing challenges with over 60 000 jobs at stake

South Africa is expected to experience a natural gas shortage within the next two years following Sasol's announcement that they will cut production in June 2026. @DenzilTaylor speaks to Executive Officer of the Industrial Gas Users Association of South Africa (IGUA-SA), Jaco Human about this.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Mar 05, 2024
PAC Election manifesto launch

The Pan Africanist of Azania (PAC) had their election manifesto launch held at the Orlando Communal Hall, Soweto on Saturday. The party unveiled what it terms its Road to an Africanist Socialist Democracy, with the Africanisation of the country’s legal and justice system being at the centre of its manifesto.@DenzilTaylor speaks to PAC National Chairperson Sbusiso Xaba about this See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Mar 05, 2024
In conversation with Gauteng Health MEC

Denzil is joined by Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko discussing the state of the provincial healthcare system. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56m
Feb 29, 2024
Kenny Motsamai on journey in the liberation army

Denzil is joined by Former Pan Africanist Congress prisoner and member of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, Kenny Motsamai who spent 28 years in jail for daring to fight against the apartheid regime. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m
Feb 29, 2024
Effects of apartheid spatial planning on access to quality education

Denzil is joined by Equal Education lawyer Yolisa Piliso, discussing the effects of apartheid spatial planning and its impact on education. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38m
Feb 29, 2024
Threat to disrupt hospitals and clinics

The Gauteng Department of Health's plan to curb overtime pay at hospitals has sparked a heated debate. Denzil is joined by Rich Sicina, President of Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (Haitu) discussing this. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m
Feb 28, 2024