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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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9:54

Looking into IDP processes and importance of...

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2024/04/18

Integrated Development Planning is a government-initiated process that municipalities follow in preparation of five-year strategic plans for development. Also referred to as IDP, Integrated Development Planning is the instrument that provides guidance on the budgeting and decision-making processes of municipalities – a type of “business plan”. The Integrated Development Plan can be seen as the umbrella plan for a specific municipality and the areas falling within the municipal borders directly

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10:20

South African actors and actresses still falling on...

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2024/04/16

In an open letter addressed to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, veteran star Vatiswa Ndara detailed some of the unfair labour practices, poor remuneration, poor working conditions and unfair treatment by producers and others.This was back in the year 2019. Last week, news broke that veteran actor Carlo Radebe is struggling to make ends meet.The actor – who became popular as lead on e.tv’s drama, Backstage in the noughties as the powerful club owner Duke Ngcobo –has been

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12:02

Bakwena Ba Mogopa vs Glencore: Community delivery non...

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2024/04/16

The Bakwena Ba Mogopa nation say that for the longest time, the community has struggled with leadership. This is at the backdrop of the North West Community going under administration periodically over the years. The Bakwena Platinum Trust under Ba Mogopa Platinum Investment is the special-purpose vehicle holding the community’s 26% share in the Glencore mine. Glencore admitted that between 2011 and 2014 over R28 million was paid in the trust’s account but from June 2018 the trust’s share has been

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10:19

Political parties may not "bombard" prospective...

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2024/04/16

Yesterday, a POWER listener called in to report a political party finding his number and calling him for electioneering purposes. With elections fast approaching, prospective voters might expect their cellphones' notification alerts to start chiming every so often with those dreaded messages from political parties begging for their support. Moria Sanyane spoke to Adv Collen Weapond responsible for the Protection of Personal Information Act at the Information Regulator about the prohibition on

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16:59

Parliament’s Political Leadership Are Scheduled To...

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2024/04/16

The top brass of Parliament’s political leadership are scheduled to undergo a lifestyle audit in the seventh national legislature following the general elections on May 29. This emerged from the review of the joint committee on ethics and members’ interests after reviewing the code of ethical conduct for MPs in both the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. In their report tabled to the Houses, committee co-chairpersons Bekizwe Nkosi and Lydia Moshodi made recommendations after the

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10:47

Post Office retrenchments mean 5000 people without jobs

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2024/04/16

The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) Union has described the retrenchment of almost 5,000 workers at the South African Post Office (SAPO) as the government's failure to protect state-owned entities.The employees were let go from the beginning of the year as SAPO had to close down branches in various provinces. The Union says it's shameful that the entity is cutting jobs when the country is faced with an unemployment crisis. Morio Sanyane spoke to Solly Malema of the

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8:36

US President, Biden pledges G7 response and Iron...

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2024/04/15

Joe Biden has reaffirmed the US's "ironclad" commitment to Israel's security after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles in an "unprecedented" attack. With additional launches in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, over 300 drones and missiles, including 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles, were fired at Israel. MorIo Sanyane spoke to Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick about the developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:27

SAHPRA recalls Benylin batches containing toxic,...

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2024/04/15

The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin cough syrup after high levels of diethylene glycol were discovered in the medicine. Sahpra on Saturday said it had received a report from Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control about the detection of high levels of the substance in Benylin. Morio Sanyane spoke to Daphne Fafudi, Head of regulatory compliance at SAHPRA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:36

Minister Blade Nzimande gives update on dissolved...

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2024/04/15

Minister of higher education Dr Blade Nzimande on Sunday gave his reasons for dissolving the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board and appointing an administrator.In a press briefing, Nzimande stated the NSFAS board, which he dissolved on Thursday, was unable to carry out some of its basic responsibilities. Morio Sanyane spoke to Veli Mbele, spokesperson for the Department of Higher Education and training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:56

Arise SA accuses IEC of illegally removing it from...

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2024/04/15

Burgeoning political party led by tech doyen Mpho Dagada, Arise South Africa, has found itself embroiled in a contentious battle with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over what it alleges to be an unjustified exclusion from the upcoming national and provincial elections ballot paper. Having embarked on a vigorous elections campaign, which saw the collection of over 60,000 signatures and meticulous adherence to all electoral regulations, Arise SA had been optimistic about its prospects in

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7:44

BMA outline Easter movement stats at SA's border posts

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2024/04/15

Border Management Authority SA commissioner Mike Masiapato on Sunday revealed that over a 10-day period during Easter nearly 4,000 people were intercepted attempting to enter the country illegally. Addressing a media briefing, Masiapato said 2,403 of those intercepted did not have any documents at all. Another 1,019 individuals were refused entry for being undesirable and 419 were found inadmissible to enter the country due to various reasons. Morio Sanyane spoke to Masiapato.See

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5:55

Freedom Under Law calls for urgent release of reasons...

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2024/04/11

Freedom Under Law (FUL) says it notes the decision of the Electoral Court on Tuesday, which overturns a finding of the Independent Electoral Commission and allows for former President Jacob Zuma to be included on the list of candidates to contest the upcoming national elections for the MK political party. Chris Oxtoby, research consultant at Freedom Under Law talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:21

Hammanskraal residents to get clean water in September

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2024/04/11

Cilliers Brink, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane talks to POWER Beakfast host Thabiso Tema on reaction to the minister announcing that the people of Haamanskraal will get clean water by September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

Hammanskraal residents to get clean water in September

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2024/04/11

Despite delays ascribed to procurement and finding funds, ground has finally been broken on a package water treatment plant that is aimed at producing drinking water for Hammanskraal residents. Senzo, Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the site inspection of the Rooiwal and Klipdrift plants which has determined that the package plant would be concluded by September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

Water supply to Gauteng to be interrupted due to...

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2024/04/11

Prof. Anja du Plessis, Water Management Expert and Associate Professor at the University of South Africa talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on a planned water maintenance project that may last up to six months. Maintenance work on the 37 kilometre Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel is due to begin in October 2024 The tunnels need essential and critical maintenance and repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

Department of Home Affairs opens branches at popular...

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2024/04/11

In an effort to address frustrating long queues at home affairs offices, the Department of Home Affairs has started opening branches at popular shopping centres offering limited services. Thulani Mavuso, DDG for Institutional Planning and Support at the Department of Home Affairs talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the thinking behind the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

ICT firms are placing more value and emphasis on...

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2024/04/10

Paul Byrne, head of insights and customer success at Pnet talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on Recruitment experts in South Africa saying that ICT firms are placing more value and emphasis on skills over tertiary qualifications. Pnet says in the tech industry, where innovation and adaptability are of paramount importance, companies are prioritising candidates who possess relevant, up-to-date skills over those with formal qualifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:28

Court overturns decision to diqualify Jacob Zuma -...

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2024/04/10

Nhlamulo Ndlela, Spokesperson of the uMkhonto we Sizwe party and Bheki Mngomezulu,Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the Nelson Mandela University talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on reaction to The Electoral Court has upholding former president Jacob Zuma’s appeal against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for striking him off the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s candidates list meaning the former president can contest the elections on 29 May.See

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11:00

Health department launches and hands over ...

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2024/04/10

The Health department is launching and handing over contraceptives vending machines. This Vending Machine is the first of its kind in South Africa. It is part of the ongoing efforts to improve uptake of various methods of contraception in response to the scourge of teenage pregnancy in the country. Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Deputy Minister of Health talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:58

Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan advocates for a...

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2024/04/08

Masopha Moshoeshoe, Acting CEO of the Waste Management Bureau talk to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the approved Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan. The Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan provides a solution to divert 100% of new waste tyres from storage, while simultaneously targeting the processing of existing stockpiles. This will be done through the development of additional waste tyre processing capacity, which will be supported by government through market development initiatives.See

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