Shows / Power FM show recaps — locl
Power FM show recaps — locl
Every show on Power FM, recapped daily by locl: what each episode actually covered, minutes after it ends. Generated from the broadcast transcript and cited to the minute at https://locl.co.za/shows.
Episodes
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Drive focused on seven women found dead in Ekurhuleni, alleged police criminality, and calls for stronger action against gender-based violence.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Lunch was dominated by the escalating discovery of women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni, alongside calls for better policing, parenting and caution over…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Talk was dominated by the murders of women in Ekurhuleni, policing failures, political infighting and debates over transformation, energy security and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Breakfast focused on the Kempton Park women’s murders, police accountability, Johannesburg’s mayoral race and a delayed Cosatu congress.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Up was dominated by outrage over violence against women near Kempton Park, alongside scrutiny of SAFA’s leadership and practical advice for planning…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The episode confronted violence against women, scrutinised the Phala Phala accountability process, and examined how citizens can rebuild collective agency…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Monday, 14 September 2026
Power Perspective centred on five Kempton Park women’s murders, stalled presidential impeachment proceedings, South Africa’s tense US relationship and a…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Monday, 14 September 2026
Power Business focused on Omnia’s proposed R21.8 billion takeover, economic resilience, vehicle affordability, agricultural risks and Nigeria’s landmark…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Monday, 14 September 2026
Power Drive centred on the Kempton Park women’s killings, a fatal Western Cape crash, COSATU’s credential standoff and investigations into alleged corruption…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Monday, 14 September 2026
Power Lunch focused on the Kempton Park women’s murders, while experts and callers examined police warnings, youth sport, gendered chores and the financial…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Monday, 14 September 2026
Power Talk focused on Kempton Park’s fifth woman’s body, Johannesburg’s mayoral race, COSATU’s political crossroads and whether electricity VAT should be…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Monday, 14 September 2026
A grim Kempton Park murder investigation dominated the show, alongside scrutiny of illegal Gauteng schools, election disputes and concerns about…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Monday, 14 September 2026
Fuel-price fears, men’s mental-health support, Eskom’s improved performance and a contentious SAFA election dominated this newsy Monday episode.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Monday, 14 September 2026
Leadership, political fragmentation, policing failures and economic self-determination dominated the episode, ending with urgent advice on suicide prevention…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Sunday — Sunday, 13 September 2026
The episode centred on an extended exploration of Egypt, covering its history, culture, travel attractions, football record and citizenship-by-investment…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Week — Sunday, 13 September 2026
POWER Week combined urgent crime and road reports with debate on South Africa’s economic direction, fetal alcohol harm, leadership and personal reinvention.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Friday, 11 September 2026
SAFA’s leadership contest dominated the show, alongside scrutiny of a high-profile criminal trial, concerns over Gauteng crime and heritage sites, and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Friday, 11 September 2026
Power Lunch focused on SAFA’s leadership contest, BRICS agricultural trade, Team Masakane’s funding drive and a celebration of South African musical identity.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Friday, 11 September 2026
Bongi Kwala’s Friday edition focused on corruption and capacity across correctional services, BRICS, state-owned enterprises and South Africa’s public service.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Friday, 11 September 2026
SAFA’s leadership contest dominated, alongside scrutiny of prison corruption, HIV prevention uptake, Johannesburg’s urban decay and major crime developments.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Friday, 11 September 2026
The episode was dominated by the ANC’s legal fight with the IEC over missed candidate submissions, alongside practical advice on wellness dating and a…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Friday, 11 September 2026
Power Zone examined Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders through a pan-African and geopolitical lens before profiling African soul vocalist King Sweet Kid’s…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Thursday, 10 September 2026
A hard-edged Thursday edition focused on alleged corruption in educator appointments, South Africa’s drug crisis and practical routes to recovery.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Thursday, 10 September 2026
Power Business focused on corporate results, surging oil prices, retirement withdrawals, AI’s tourism impact and South Africa’s serious occupational-fraud…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Thursday, 10 September 2026
The episode focused on accountability in public spending, election administration, migrant RAF claims and the impact of corporate restructuring on South…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Thursday, 10 September 2026
Power Lunch focused on a major Mandrax laboratory bust, school safety raids, premarital preparation and an in-depth conversation with jazz vocalist Tutu Puoane.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Thursday, 10 September 2026
Power Talk focused on Durban’s migrant encampment, rising living costs, South Africa’s international obligations and proposals to make post-1994 freedom more…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Thursday, 10 September 2026
The episode centred on accountability: Botswana’s opaque infrastructure deal, Johannesburg’s delayed Lilian Ngoyi Street rebuild, public-service failures and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Thursday, 10 September 2026
Power Up centred on ANC candidate-submission failures, practical conflict-resolution advice, SMME soft skills and Limpopo artist Mpasha’s creative journey.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Thursday, 10 September 2026
POWER Zone focused on protecting children from parental conflict, tackling youth unemployment through SMEs, and teaching young people to use AI critically and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Municipal accountability, a R5.6-billion loan, school discipline and election-year political infighting dominated a sharply critical evening of public…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Power Business examined market pressures, household resilience and practical routes to growth through airports, electric fleets, municipal reform and local…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The episode was dominated by corruption proceedings, road safety, Steve Biko’s reopened inquest, and escalating global tensions over oil, Israel and Iran.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Power Lunch centred on contested parliamentary evidence-leader proceedings, election concerns about crime and mayoral candidates, and practical advice on…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Power Talk focused on corruption, stalled government reforms, hijacked buildings, economic decline and shifting global power, with Parliament and courts…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Power Breakfast focused on failing public infrastructure, disputed municipal bills, election disputes and the affordability of electricity and mobile services.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Relationship accountability dominated the show, alongside election nomination disputes, community recycling initiatives and Pan-African art’s role in…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
A youth parliament examined how poverty, unemployment and weak policy implementation force South African children into survival mode, alongside scrutiny of…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Local government elections dominated the episode, with scrutiny of candidate quality, sharply contrasting polls, Mangaung’s service failures and alleged…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Business unpacked South Africa’s economic contraction, corporate resilience, payment-system reform and the opportunities and obstacles facing local…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Drive focused on election disputes, alleged metro police corruption, migration enforcement, economic weakness and calls for tougher action on drinking…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Lunch tackled South Africa’s literacy crisis, immigration-law boundaries, election administration and the everyday risks of sophisticated messaging scams.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Talk focused on economic transformation, SAFA’s leadership contest, allegations of political influence, and the geopolitical implications of redrawing…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Breakfast focused on Gauteng’s school admissions, violent spring-day water splashing, political polling and allegations of procurement retaliation at the…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
World Literacy Day anchored a show about South Africa’s reading crisis, overcrowded classrooms, artisan training, climate-resilient housing and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Power Zone focused on media accountability, the minimum-wage dilemma, and how South Africa should respond to geopolitical upheaval and rising anti-immigration…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Monday, 7 September 2026
The episode centred on a Sharpeville reparations challenge, Kenya’s foreign-trader crackdown, South Africa’s migration debate and the lifelong harm caused by…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Monday, 7 September 2026
Power Business examined counterfeit electronics, strong agricultural exports, Sun International’s digital growth, and how consumers are redefining value in…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Monday, 7 September 2026
Power Drive centred on accountability, from a learner’s alleged bullying-related suicide and municipal ethics to police recruitment failures, court cases and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Power Business focused on economic pressure, from manufacturing contraction and cautious consumers to Sasol’s stronger results, estate planning and an…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Power Drive was dominated by accountability battles, rising household pressures and major football news, including Pizo Musimane’s return as Bafana Bafana…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Power Lunch marked its first anniversary with debates on fuel-price fairness, teacher safety, confident communication, technology strategy and whether gifts…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Talk — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Fuel costs, policing accountability, BEE reform and Reserve Bank independence dominated a wide-ranging episode featuring Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Breakfast — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Fuel-price shocks, Eskom’s improved finances, new GBV coordination and a crucial Springbok-All Blacks Test dominated a busy morning of public-interest news.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Up — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Maternal mental health, SMME leadership and affordable wellness travel dominated this spring-opening episode, alongside scrutiny of Eskom, corruption and…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Zone — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Power Zone centred on South Africa’s political direction, severe youth unemployment and a provocative debate about African family roles and unpaid care work.
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Perspective — Monday, 31 August 2026
Power Perspective centred on whether the ANC’s local-government manifesto can restore trust, alongside the launch of a statutory GBVF council and calls for…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Business — Monday, 31 August 2026
Eskom’s profit and operational recovery led an earnings-focused episode, alongside pressure at RCL Foods, Bidvest’s stronger cash performance and practical…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Drive — Monday, 31 August 2026
Power Drive focused on accountability, from scrutiny of senior police officials and public funds to fuel-price hikes, Eskom’s recovery and unresolved service…
Power FM show recaps — loclPOWER Lunch — Monday, 31 August 2026
Power Lunch examined ANC mayoral qualification proposals, South Africa’s role in international drug trafficking, and the financial and social costs of groove…