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POWER Breakfast

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

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7:28

School Corruption in South Africa: Old Patterns, New...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/04/10

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mzwandile Banjathwa – Campaign Coordinator at Corruption Watch, about how corruption in South Africa’s education system remains deeply entrenched, with recent developments suggesting the problem is evolving rather than declining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Open Secrets and SWISA submit Joint Report to the...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/27

Ariella Scher from Open secretsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:27

South Africans Marry Less, Divorce More: A Deep Dive...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Acting DDG Mr Solly Molayi – Responsible for Social and Population Statistics, about how South Africa is undergoing a quiet but significant shift in how people approach relationships, with fewer citizens choosing to marry and more opting to divorce. The latest Marriages and Divorces 2024data released by Statistics South Africa paints a picture of a country where traditional unions are steadily losing ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:51

Political battle erupts in Tshwane over R777 million...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/19

Political battle erupts in Tshwane over R777 million water tanker spending. @ThabisoTema is in conversation with Cilliers Brink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:53

Power Kidz - Okuhle and Thuba Mthethwa 17 March 2026

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

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6:23

Gauteng police on the hunt for Eldorado Park mass...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Isaac Sayed – ATAAM Holdings, which provides free security services in the area, about how residents of the Johannesburg suburb of Eldorado Park are grappling with fear and frustration following a deadly shooting that left two people dead and six others wounded late on Saturday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:32

The Department of Transport’s National Transport...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela – Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, about how South Africa’s first-ever National Transport Conference (NTC) has opened at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, investors, academics, and civil society representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:33

Government Considers Introducing 1% Electoral...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Terry Tselane – Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, about how the South African government is considering introducing a minimum electoral threshold for political parties seeking representation in municipal councils, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s local government electoral system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:59

Families of TRC Victims Accuse Government of...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Minister Thembi Simelane – Minister of Human Settlements, and Mmamoloko Kubayi – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, about how families of victims whose cases from South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) remain unresolved have launched a searing critique of the state’s handling of a judicial inquiry into stalled apartheid-era prosecutions, accusing the government of “abandoning” them

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7:15

06:50 South African Post Office Faces Possible...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Solly Malatsi – Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, about how the future of the South African Post Office (SAPO) has once again come under scrutiny after its business rescue practitioners signalled a possible move to liquidate the struggling state-owned entity if no additional financial support is secured from government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:53

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Wisani Baloyi – SAHRC Spokesperson, about how, in a landmark moment for human rights and food justice in South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched a National Investigative Hearing into the country’s food systems, with sessions taking place from 12–13 and 16–20 March 2026 in Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:44

Political Desk: Professor Steven Friedman, political...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

ANC in Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada Morero• PA backs US envoy Bozell in row over the “Kill the Boer” chant• US defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide filed at the top UN court Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Professor Steven Friedman – Political Analyst and Researcher at the University of Johannesburg, about the political news that has been trending over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:28

Congo votes likely to extend Denis Sassou Nguesso’s...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulodi – Congolese Writer and Analyst of African Politics, about how voters in the Republic of the Congo headed to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to extend the rule of veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso, one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Fuel Industry in South Africa Tightens Supply to...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Avhapfani Tshifularo – CEO of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA), about how the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has moved to calm public concerns following recent reports of increased demand and fears over fuel availability. Rather than a physical shortage of petrol and diesel, FIASA says the industry is tightening how much fuel large buyers can purchase outside of contracted amounts — a step meant to

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7:59

Powerkids - TT and Warona Maake

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

TT in conversation with POWER Kid, Warona Maake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:20

Court compels divorced man to keep financially...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Thato Mahapa – Family Lawyer, about how a divorced man has failed in his bid to be exempted from financially supporting his ex-wife’s children. The Western Cape High Court ruled that his conduct amounted to taking on a parental role and that withdrawing support would not be in the best interests of the children, aged 14 and 16, who had grown accustomed to the lifestyle he provided. The court also emphasised that children’s

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6:01

The WorldSkills South Africa National Competition,...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ms Melissa Erra – Acting CEO of the National Skills Fund, about how the WorldSkills South Africa National Competition, Conference, and Career Festival 2026, hosted at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, concluded yesterday, marking the successful culmination of five days of competitions, conferences, and career-focused activities for young South Africans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:49

South Africa’s biggest airline adding surcharge to...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Guy Leitch – Aviation Analyst and Editor of SA Flyer, about how South African Airways (SAA) has become the latest carrier to succumb to the pressure of soaring jet fuel prices. Despite an earlier commitment to keep fares stable, the national airline has reversed its stance and announced the implementation of a fuel surcharge on new bookings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

Electricity Prices Set to Rise in April After NERSA...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Rhulani Mathebula – Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA, about how NERSA has officially approved Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes for the 2026/27 financial year. Following a meeting on 5 March 2026, the regulator approved an average increase of 8.76% for Eskom’s direct customers, which will take effect on 1 April 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Ian Cameron - Chairperson of Parliaments Police...

POWER Breakfast ·

2026/03/12

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