Coming in cold, Rafael Nadal finds form quickly at Australian Open
“So nothing new when you have comebacks, you need to do it that way, and worked well all my career for me that way.”He’ll play another Australian, Matthew Ebden, next.Nadal spoke late last year about the devastation caused by the deadly flooding on the Spanish island of Mallorca.A torrential rainstorm on Oct. 9 caused flash flooding that left a trail of destruction and killed 13 people.Nadal, who is from Mallorca, knew some of the victims and said he’s had to be philosophical about the tragedy.“I know the real life, how tough can be,” he said. “The world is suffering. Not only with this, with wars, with terrible things that’s going on.“There are families that lost almost everything. But I’m happy that all the island was together helping each other, and at some point, we receive huge support.“Human losses can’t repair at all. But the rest of the things, we are getting there.” LATEST STORIES MOST READ His only hiccup came when he served for the match in the ninth game of the third set and was broken. He returned the favor quickly, though, to seal his spot in the second round.He was quick with a serve at his media conference, too, poking fun at a journalist who appeared to be dozing .On a day when an injured Andy Murray likely played his last match at the Australian Open in a stirring five-setter — his first first-round loss at a Grand Slam tournament in 11 years — Nadal was circumspect about his progress.Murray has announced plans to retire this year because of the constant pain in his right hip. Injuries have forced Nadal to take extended breaks throughout his career and his high-energy style means he’s being more selective about when and where he plays.“My plan is wake up and see how I feel,” the 32-year-old Nadal said. “I am working about the personal feelings of every day — adapt our practice every day.ADVERTISEMENT Sweet and unsweet 16 for James Harden on a wild night in Orlando Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ The 17-time major winner hasn’t played since retiring from his semifinal at the U.S. Open because of a knee injury. He had surgery on his right ankle in November, and withdrew from a tune-up tournament in Brisbane earlier this month because of a muscle strain in his thigh, mainly as a precaution, to ensure he’d be fit for the season-opening major.“The doctors didn’t allow me to go on court,” he said, “even if I wanted.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissHe really was coming in cold.“It’s very difficult to start after an injury — I know it very well,” he said. “So that’s an important victory because is the first victory since a while, and at the same time, because that gives me the chance to be on court again.” Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next
Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a point against Australia’s James Duckworth during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal has missed a lot of tennis since last September. He hasn’t missed a beat.The No. 2-seeded Nadal had a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Australian wild-card entry James Duckworth on Monday in the first round of the Australian Open, his first match back on Rod Laver Arena since he had to retire during his quarterfinal match last year.ADVERTISEMENT Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history Philippine Army to acquire MANPADS, self-propelled howitzers View comments
Mrs. Aisha Conneh takes the podium to endorse presidential hopeful Alex Cummings, as Mrs. Theresa Cummings (left, rear) looks on.Aisha Conneh, an estranged wife of Sekou Damate Conneh, former leader of the disbanded Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) a faction from the Liberian civil crisis, yesterday endorsed the presidency of Alexander B. Cummings of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC).Madame Conneh was considered the spiritual daughter to former Guinean President Lansana Conte. She also played active part in Liberia’s electoral process in 2005 and 2011, when she pledged support to the then presidential bid of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Aisha Conneh seated with Theresa Cummings, wife of the ANC standard bearerAt yesterday’s ceremony at the ANC headquarters on 24th street in Sinkor, Madam Conneh described Cummings as the best alternative to replace President Sirleaf.She said her decision to throw her weight behind Cummings is based on consultations in and out of the country.With 26 days to the elections, Conneh pledged to campaign for Cummings to emerge victorious at the October polls.She was accompanied by scores of Liberians, mainly from the Mandingo tribe and the Muslim community.Mrs. Teresa Cummings, in a joyful tone and on behalf of her husband, praised Mrs. Conneh for her support and warmly welcomed her for endorsing Cummings.
Aisha Conneh’s endorsement comes with a large Muslim constituencyAisha grew up in Kakata, 45 km northeast of Monrovia, where she attended school. But like many Liberians, she fled to Guinea in 1990 shortly after the start of the country’s civil war.She settled in the capital Conakry, where, according to relatives, she met her husband Sekou, for whom she bore three children.In a related development, ANC assistant secretary-general for Press and Publicity, Jonathan Dolakeh, told journalists that Mr. Cummings has a strong support from the Muslim community, because he has contributed immensely to the various initiatives the Muslim Community has undertaken when he donated US$3,000 to Bolongoidu Mosque to complete a bigger mosque in Bolongoidu, Quardu Gboni District, Lofa County.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Sugar workers of the Wales Estate staged a protest outside the estate on Wednesday, demanding their redundancy pay after they were asked to move their operations to the Uitvlugt Estate.These workers were retained by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to be engaged mainly in the paddy experiment, which the Corporation was pursuing in the former cane fields of Wales.However, according to their union, they were instructed on Monday morning without any warning to report for work at the Uitvlugt Estate, which is located some 22 miles from their operation base.The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) said the affected workers approached them and upon making enquiries, they were told by the Corporation’s Head Office that the operations were taken over by the NationalSome of the workers at the Wales Sugar Estate on WednesdayIndustrial and Commercial Investments Limited – Special Purpose Unit (NICIL-SPU).They said they were further informed that two workers would be retained to maintain the Wales Estate compound and the remainder would be sent to Uitvlugt Estate.GAWU, taking into account GuySuCo’s explanation, pointed out to the Corporation that the workers’ jobs have become redundant and, therefore, the payment of their severance benefits is necessary.Notwithstanding the coherent position, GAWU noted that GuySuCo is adamant that the excess workers must take up work at Uitvlugt. This, the Union believes, is in contravention of the Termination of Employment and Severance Pay (TESPA) Act and furthermore sees GuySuCo’s “undemocratic” action as an attempt to make the workers leave their jobs, thus denying them their rightful entitlements.The actions that were taken here is somewhat similar to that which was taken by the Corporation some time ago with regards to the Wales sugar workers, who were later forced to address the matter at the judicial level.“That matter, we should add, is currently being heard and despite the unambiguity of the law, the Corporation continues to steadfastly hold onto its obstinate position. The GAWU is dismayed that it must, once again, call on the GuySuCo to respect workers’ rights and the protections afforded to them by the laws, agreements, conventions and practices,” the Union stated.When the Wales Estate was downsized in 2016, just over a hundred sugar workers from the sugar estate suffered the same fate when they were also sent to the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate for duties there.Following their refusal to commence work 22 miles away and the Union citing that it was beyond the stipulation that the Termination of Employment and Severance Pay Act (TESPA) allows, the workers staged several protest actions calling for their severance payments.However, GuySuCo maintained that the workers were not entitled to severance, with former acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the entity, Paul Bhim saying that GuySuCo had honoured all its obligations regarding the payment of severance at the Wales Estate.GAWU being the representative body for the sacked workers took the matter to court in March of 2017.Since losing their jobs in late 2016, the former Wales Estate workers, their relatives and other residents in the surrounding communities have complained of depleting finances and sustenance challenges.
UPDATE: The City of Fort St. John has informed us that the original list for the 2008 sale contained 22 properties. But, by the date of the sale, on Sept. 29th, all of the properties had their delinquent taxes paid, and so were removed from the list, leaving no properties left at auction.NOTES:* Any properties on the list which have their taxes paid before the sale will be taken off the roster.** Payments from successful bidders are held in trust by the city for a period of one year. If, at the end of that year, the owner still has not payed his or her taxes, the City will make application to Land Titles to transfer the property to the purchaser. If he or she does make payment, the bidder is then refunded his payment, plus interest to the date of redemption by the owner.Advertisement This year’s Fort St. John Tax Sale will provide a little more evidence of the recent economic downturn, with numerous properties up for sale.Highlighting the sale is the Fort Hotel property, at the corner of 100th and 100th. The property has an upset (minimum) price of $66,748.Another property, at 10420 100th Avenue has an upset price of $309,450.- Advertisement -The sale auctions off properties on which no taxes have been paid for at least three years, in compliance with the Local Government Act. In all, 19 properties are up for auction this year, as compared with none last year. The auction takes place at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28 at the City Hall council chambers, at 10631-100 Street.A list of the properties up for sale is included as an attachment to this story.Advertisement *** There may be government liens on properties up for auction. These liens will remain on the title, and will be transferred to the new owner when the deed is transferred.**** The successful bidder on each property must immediately pay in cash, interac, money order, certified cheque, visa or mastercard, by 3:00 p.m. of the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREChargers go winless in AFC West with season-ending loss in Kansas City Blessing of the Animals service with Bethel Lutheran Church of Encino and St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 5p.m. Sunday at 17114 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo. Bring your own picnic. Call (818) 788-4486 or Bethel Lutheran (818) 788-2653. The Religion of Jesus and Its Impact on Families, Politics and Economics in First-Century Judea will be the topic of a lecture by religious-studies professor Rick Talbott, 4:20p.m. Tuesday in Sierra Hall Room 268, California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Free. Call (818) 677-3007. Aglow International-Lancaster Lighthouse meeting, a Christian fellowship for women, 9a.m. Oct. 13, Texas Cattle Co., 44206 10th St. West, Lancaster. Admission: $5.50. Reservations required by Wednesday. Call (661) 940-0225. Beginner’s meditation, 7-8p.m. Wednesday at the office of the Center of Spiritual Awakening, 21032 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. Call (818) 709-1451. Be Still and Know, a prayer, meditation and healing service led by the Revs. Robert M. Bock, Louise Sloan Goben and Jefferson Beeker, 7p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave. Call (818) 763-8218 or see www.fccnh.org. Becoming Your Own Success Oracle will be the message delivered by Marsh Engle, 7p.m. Wednesday, Granada Hills Church of Religious Science, 17622 Chatsworth St. Call (818) 363-8136. Five Great World Religions, a DVD lecture series, will continue with a series on Judaism with Jewish Worship: Prayer and the Synagogue and The Calendar: A Communal Life-Cycle, 7:15p.m. Thursday, Chatsworth West United Methodist Church, 10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Call (818) 341-1270. Introduction to Unitarian Universalism will be presented by the Rev. Anne Felton Hines, 7:30p.m. Friday, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Reservations requested. Call (818) 887-6101. Family Shabbat service, 7:30p.m. Friday, Congregation Or Ami, 26115 Mureau Road, Calabasas. Call (818) 880-4880. The Nightblooming Jazzmen concert, 7p.m. Oct. 13, Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. Tickets: $15. Call (818) 886-1555. The Reunion of God and the Jewish People is the theme for a weekly one-hour study group led by Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski, 12:30p.m. beginning Oct. 17, Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Call (818) 991-0991 or see www.jewishacademy.com. No Other Gods will be the message delivered by the Rev. Dave Wilkinson, 8:15 and 10:45a.m. Sunday, Moorpark Presbyterian Church, 13950 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Call (805) 529-8422. The God Who Blesses will be the message delivered by Jim Bell, 8:45, 10:15 and 11:45a.m. Sunday, West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. What an Intern Can’t Give, God Can will be the message delivered by the Rev. Rob Denton, 5p.m. Call (818) 884-6480. God is Calling will be the message delivered by the Rev. Evelyn Hammond, 10a.m. Sunday when the Center for Highly Effective Living, Church of Religious Science, meets at Pacific Lodge Youth Services, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills. Call (818) 268-0036. You Are an Event God is Having will be the message delivered by Steven Van Meter, 10a.m. Sunday, La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. Call (818) 249-1045. Remember Who You Are will be the message delivered by the Rev. Lui Tran, 10a.m. Sunday, Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Call (818) 360-8111. Removing the Rocks will be the message delivered by the Rev. Carrie Lauer, 10:30a.m. Sunday, Center of Spiritual Awakening, meeting at the Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Call (818) 709-1451 or see www.centerofspiritualawakening.com. Understanding the Age: Sabotage in the Kitchen will be the message delivered by Larry Redekopp, 10:30a.m. Sunday, Heart of the Valley Community Church, 18644 Sherman Way, Reseda. Call (818) 881-3651 or see www.heartchurch.com. Muslim Americans will be the topic presented, 10:30a.m. Sunday, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Call (818) 894-9251 or see www.valleyonion.org. The Network of Spiritual Progressives will be the topic discussed by guest speaker Lauren N. Nile, 10:30a.m. Sunday, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Call (818) 887-6101 or see www.emersonuuc.org. Religion events are compiled by Staff Writer Holly Andres. Notices must reach the Daily News two weeks before the Saturday they are to run. Mail entries, with time, date, location and contact number, to Daily News Religion Calendar, P.O. Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365; fax (818) 713-0058; e-mail holly.andres@dailynews.com.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Rummage sale, 8a.m.-6p.m. today and Sunday, St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church parish center, 10830 Moorpark St., North Hollywood. Proceeds will benefit the church’s elementary school. Call (818) 766-3838 or (818) 761-6268. Contemporary praise service, 7p.m. today, Kirk O’ the Valley Presbyterian Church, 19620 Vanowen St., Reseda. Potluck dinner, 6p.m. Free. Call (818) 345-2535 or see www.kirkval.org. World Wide Communion Sunday, with a combined English and Spanish service and message delivered by the Rev. Elie Hernandez, 10:30a.m. Sunday, Canoga Park Presbyterian Church, 22103 Vanowen St., Canoga Park. Call (818) 883-3510. All Nations Heritage service in English and Spanish, 11a.m. Sunday, Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. Call (818) 767-4488. 
Nomadic Dairy (a subsidiary of Donegal Investment Group) based in Crossroads, Killygordon, produces innovative dairy products for national and international markets.We currently have vacancies forGENERAL OPERATORS 8 HOUR SHIFT SYSTEMS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)6.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday (Week 1) and 3 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (Week 2)The successful candidates will possess the followingAn ability to learn and demonstrate an aptitude for process operationAbility to achieve daily/weekly production targets to a high standard of hygiene/food safety in a fast-paced settingWillingness and ability to progress in the organisationHealth and safety awarenessGood communication skillsSTORE PERSON The successful candidates will possess the followingForklift experience preferably licensed (1-2 years)Attention to detailAbility to work on own initiativeHealth and safety awareness in a busy working environmentTo apply for any of the vacancies please forward an up-to-date C.V. and cover letter to The Human Resources Manager, Donegal Investment Group, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, email to emarley@donegaligroup.com or call to Nomadic with your CV or to complete an application form.Closing date for applications is Friday 14th June 2019.Job Vacancies: Nomadic Dairy, Donegal requires general operators and store person was last modified: June 5th, 2019 by Shaun KeenanShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORE11 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Dec. 27-Jan. 2Despite the three-day record likely being out of reach, the 20th Century Fox release still stands to only add handsomely to its Memorial Day weekend record with its ticket sales today. The previous record-holder for the weekend had been “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” with a take of $92.7 million in 1997. The animated blockbuster “Shrek 2,” which grossed $95.6 million during its second weekend over Memorial Day 2004, had previously held the overall four-day record for the holiday. “X-Men,” the third movie in a franchise based on the popular Marvel Comics series, has already surpassed expectations with its performance so far and is providing a major boost to a movie industry that has experienced its share of major ups and downs in the past 16 months, with moviegoers becoming far more picky about which films they care to see. The film, directed by Brett Ratner and starring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, also became the fastest 2006 release to reach the $100 million mark in domestic box office gross. It joins a select club that also includes “The Da Vinci Code.” greg.hernandez@dailynews.com (818) 713-3758160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Apparently the X-Men do have special powers, at least at the box office. In just three days, “X-Men: The Last Stand” managed to set a Memorial Day weekend record at the box office with estimated ticket sales of $107 million, the fourth-largest opening in history. Wolverine, Professor X, Storm and the rest of the heroic mutants had appeared poised to take a run at the all-time three-day record of $114.8 million set by “Spider-Man” in 2002 after an incredible opening day gross of $45.5 million Friday. But Saturday’s ticket sales fell to $32.5 million and Sunday’s are projected to be $25 million. Final three-day numbers for the action-adventure film will be released today. If Sunday’s estimates turn out to be higher than $25 million, “X-Men” could surpass third-place “Shrek 2” ($108 million) or second-place “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” ($108.4 million) on the all-time list for three-day weekend ticket sales. 
COMMUNITY ALERT: PARENTS have warned the public to be aware that drug dealers are now selling the highly addictive drug crystal meth to children here in Co Donegal.The drug is more powerful and more addictive than crack cocaine.Two teenagers used the drug in Buncrana at the weekend. Local Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran McLaughlin said he was contacted by parents who wanted to warn others that the drug was freely available in the town last weekend.He has passed the information to Gardaí in the town.Cllr McLaughlin told Donegal Daily: “I received two phone calls on Sunday evening from two very worried mothers, saying that their teenage daughters had taken the drug the previous night and said it was rife at the night club.“Both mothers did not want to be identified and asked if I would contact the gardai on their behalf. Parents should be made aware of these awful destructive drugs and their side affects. “Crystal meth comes in the form of white ice crystals and can be smoked like crack through a pipe.“It’s a powerful form of speed that produces a rush that can last up to 12 hours, but includes a debilitating crash afterwards. The resulting crash drives users to take more of the drug to feel better.”Experienced and respected drug worker Father Peter McVerry warned: “Crystal meth has destroyed whole communities in America, and it is about to do the same here. Every drug that comes along seems to be worse than the last one.“Crack cocaine was taking a hold but now its crystal meth and that to me is 10 times worse than crack.”Cllr McLaughlin continued: “I have passed on the information to the gardai and I would ask anyone with information to do like wise so that the gardai can swiftly make arrests and clean up our nightclubs for our young people, who can enjoy themselves on a night out and that parents can have one less issue to worry over.” COMMUNITY ALERT: CRYSTAL METH BEING SOLD TO CHILDREN IN DONEGAL was last modified: October 15th, 2013 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:buncranacommunity alertcrystal methdonegalfor sale
Donegal Mountain Rescue workers have said the emergence of drone technology has significantly helped them carry out a number of difficult rescue operations. The speed in which drones can locate missing persons is crucial for Donegal Mountain Rescue workers – with our county’s vast landscape – it can be hard to locate missing individuals, drone technology has been a god send.Crucially, drones also have the ability to take rescue workers out of danger. Leo Murray told The Irish Times, “A drone is a lot cheaper than someone’s life. We are trying to get more people in the search-and-rescue industry to see how drones can be beneficial.“A lot of rescues are late in the day. People leave it very late in the evening to actually make the call.“It’s [when it is] starting to get dark so straight away the time frame is critical. If that person is left exposed or injured at any time during the winter, hypothermia is a big issue.”Drones do not have to navigate terrain or struggle to see through dying light. They move quickly, so DroneSAR’s technology could be the difference between life and death. “Yes of course [it is],” confirms Murray, although he is as quick as the tech start-up team to qualify its potential by saying it must go hand-in-hand with experienced teams.Donegal Mountain Rescue hail the emergence of drone technology was last modified: November 2nd, 2016 by Mark ForkerShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
Given Mkhari (right), the station’s chairman, introduces Azania Mosaka, one of the talk show hosts. (Image: Lucille Davie) MEDIA CONTACTS • Ferdinand Mabalane, Station Manager +27 11 014 9000 RELATED ARTICLES • Radio in South Africa• Media awards for SA women• Top media post for SA womanLucille DaviePower FM plans to hold “authentic conversations” to reflect who its target audience is, and what their aspirations are. The commercial talk radio station goes live on 18 June, aiming for the 25- to 49-year-old age group in Gauteng.It received its broadcast licence from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa in 2011, and has pulled together a top team, attracting broadcasters from rival stations like the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s SAfm and Primedia’s Talk Radio 702.“Power FM will not be your typical broadcaster,” says Given Mkhari, the station’s chairman and the chief executive of MSG Afrika Investment Holdings, the majority shareholder of Power FM. Minority shareholders are Ndalo Media, African Women Chartered Accounts and the station’s management.Available on 98.7FM, it will broadcast 24 hours a day. Talk will run from 5am to midnight during the week, and music from midnight to 5am. On the weekends, music will be predominant, with timeless hits played around the clock, interspersed with talk.The station’s programming will be unashamedly personality driven, with popular veterans of the talk show scene, Tim Modise, Ursula Chikane, Lawrence Tlhabane (formerly Dube), Siki Mgabadeli, Thabiso Tema and Eusebius McKaizer, setting the pace.“We intend to spotlight conversations that take place in private environments but are not sufficiently shared in the public arena. We want to fill a gap that exists in broadcasting and be a platform for engagement for those South Africans who want to see their lives improve and a country at work,” adds Mkhari.Power FM is to be “pro-South Africa, pro-development, optimistic and unapologetic”.Station manager Ferdinand Mabalane explains: “Our programme line-up and schedule is informed by our understanding of the needs and expectations of our target market.”The 6am to 9am slot will be hosted by Tlhabane, Mgabadeli and Andrea van Wyk. McKaizer will take over from 9am to midday, followed by Azania Mosaka until 3pm. Tema will host the afternoon show from 3pm to 5pm, supported by team members Tshidi Madea, Katlego Mogase, Jadene Tager and Karabo Yibe.Investment specialist and stock broker Owen Nkomo will provide business content from 5pm to 6pm, followed by communications consultant and former journalist Chris Vick from 6pm to 7pm.Masechaba Lekalake will take over until 9pm, when Modise take the reins until midnight. Sunday Times columnist and author Ndumiso Ngcobo will run with the show until 3am, when Asanda Magaqa will join the sparrows until 6am.The weekends will be hosted by Paul Mnisi, aka Rudeboy Paul, Tumisang Ndlovu, husband and wife team Mio and Queenie Khondleka, Pabi Moloi, DJ Franky, and BBC International TV anchor Lerato Mbele. That Rudeboy Paul and Moloi have joined the team took everyone by surprise. The former was a YFM DJ before branching out from radio, and the latter resigned from Highveld Stereo to pursue other interests.Behind the scenes will be 25 journalists gathering the news, 80% of which will be internally generated. New editor Benedicta Dube says she doesn’t see that Power FM’s competition, Talk Radio 702 and SAfm, will be an issue. “We will be bringing a new narrative that is completely different, that talks to the human view.”