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The Best of 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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6:53

National Assembly passes the Electoral Matters...

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2024/03/13

On Tuesday, the National Assembly passed the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill which seeks to change the funding formula of political parties and independents represented in the legislature receive funding from the government. It was introduced by Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi in December 2023 to bring several laws in line with the amended Electoral Act (2023), adopted by the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and waiting to be signed into law. Michael Atkins, independent elections analyst

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12:37

Survey finds that 76% of voters polled would be happy...

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2024/03/13

Ray Hartley, Research Director at the Brenthurst Foundation talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the Survey that found that 76% of voters polled would be happy for a coalition to govern South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:52

Haiti's Prime Minister agrees to demands to step down...

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2024/03/13

Haiti's Prime Minister agrees to demands to step down as violence and looting plague the country. Johanna Leblanc, Partner at Adomi Advisory Group PLLC and former foreign policy advisor to the Haitian government talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on these developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:10

IEC on latest developments regarding candidate...

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2024/03/12

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Masego Sheburi Deputy Chief Electoral officer, about the latest developments regarding candidate nominations, certification of voters and other election-related matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:30

NTA Threatens National Shutdown Over Bus Routes

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2024/03/08

The National Taxi Alliance has threatened to shut down all taxi operations following the government's decision to give an operating licence to a private bus company on the routes normally operated by taxis.The alliance wants a 30% stake in the bus company, which operates in Ekurhuleni.Commuters in Germiston, Katlehong, Tembisa and other areas of the East Rand were left stranded on Thursday morning after taxi drivers embarked on a strike. Thabiso spoke to NTA Spokesperson Theo Malele.See

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8:19

Joburg Water says systems are recovering after...

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2024/03/08

Johannesburg Water says there is progress on systems that were affected by the City Power outage at Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station. This is after taps in most of the suburbs and township in Johannesburg were left dry, with no water running out of taps since about Sunday in some areas. In a statement, the water utility said despite the marginal progress at the pump station, complete recovery was projected to take a week at most. It said developments were seen in areas like Soweto, Brixton, Crosby

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9:21

Corruption watchdog red-flags abuse of schools by...

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2024/03/08

RIGHT OF REPLY: Corruption Watch has flagged almost 3,500 cases of governing bodies involved in abuses – often in cahoots with the principal.South African school governing bodies (SGBs) have been plagued by allegations of theft, fraud, extortion and misuse of school finances. This comes as schools gear up to elect new members for these bodies, which serve three-year terms. Thabiso Tema spoke to General Secretary of the National Association for School Governing Bodies, Matakanye Matakanye.See

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9:31

More than 200 unemployed doctors given jobs

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2024/03/08

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has told Parliament that by Tuesday this week, more than 200 unemployed doctors had received their appointment letters. He says this follows an additional R3.7 billion allocation to the department during the February national budget, for the recruitment and compensation of health workers. Phaahla was grilled by Members of Parliament about the plight of the unemployed doctors. Recently, some of the unemployed doctors took to the streets demanding to be employed in the

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7:33

Passing of draft legislation to professionalise...

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2024/03/06

The Department of Public Service and Administration has welcomed the adoption of the Public Service Amendment Bill and the Public Administration Management Amendment Bill as a step in the right direction in terms of enhancing administrative powers. It say these Bills mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness of the public service and administration in South Africa. Thabiso Tema spoke to Yoliswa Makhasi, Director General

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7:41

Home Affairs ministry appears before parliament to...

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2024/03/06

Parliament has been urged to be patient as investigations into visa and permit fraud at the Department of Home Affairs unfold. Officials from the department appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday to provide an update about the progress made on the Lubisi report’s recommendations. The report emanated from a ministerial committee established by Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to review all the permits and visas issued since 2004. Thabiso Tema spoke to the

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10:53

Department of Water and Sanitation met with officials...

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2024/03/06

The Department of Water and Sanitation met with officials from the City of Johannesburg to discuss the ongoing water supply crisis in the metro. Joburg Water urged residents to use the resource sparingly as areas in the southern parts of the city continue to experience water shortages. One of the main problems plaguing the city is the amount of water being lost due to poor infrastructure, with Joburg losing 46.1% of the water supplied by Rand Water. Thabiso Tema spoke to Senzo Mchunu, Minister of

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7:15

Biden announces end of US sanctions regime on Zimbabwe

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2024/03/06

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders, denouncing what it said was a campaign of rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions, which will block any U.S.-based property and block any unofficial travel to the United States, replace a broader, two-decade-old sanctions program against Zimbabwe. Thabiso Tema spoke to the Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick, Brooks Spector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:16

Biden Announces End Of US Sanctions Regime On Zimbabwe

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2024/03/05

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders, denouncing what it said was a campaign of rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions, which will block any U.S.-based property and block any unofficial travel to the United States, replace a broader, two-decade-old sanctions program against Zimbabwe. ThabisoTema spoke, Zimbabwean Political analyst, Reagan Allen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:56

POWER KIDZ - Lethabo Makanatleng

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2024/03/05

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders, denouncing what it said was a campaign of rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions, which will block any U.S.-based property and block any unofficial travel to the United States, replace a broader, two-decade-old sanctions program against Zimbabwe. ThabisoTema spoke, Zimbabwean Political analyst, Reagan Allen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

South African homes are shifting as birth rates decline

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2024/03/05

Leading consumer analytics company Eighty20 has shared insights on how South African households are changing as birth rates decline. The material also explores the expense of raising children, the dynamics of marriage, the size of households, and the demographic make-up of the country. It revealed that postponed family formation and child-bearing, as well as a drop in desired family sizes, have all contributed to the substantial decline in birth rates over the past few decades. Thabiso Tema spoke to

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8:59

SAMPRA opens case against restaurant chain group for...

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2024/03/05

The South African Music Performance Rights Association (Sampra) has opened a criminal case against restaurant chain group Life and Brand Portfolio for unpaid royalties. Life and Brand Portfolio owns a chain of restaurants. These are La Parada, Tiger’s Milk, Harbour House and Grand Africa. Also Lucky Fish and Chips, Live Bait, The Lookout, and Old Town Italy. Sampra alleges that the restaurants have been playing music belonging to recording artists and record companies at their stores, unlawfully

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7:04

Hearings of the formal inquest into the deaths of 21...

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2024/02/29

The hearings in the inquest to determine who is legally responsible for the deaths of 21 young people at the Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, East London, on 26 June 2022 are set to commence in April. Buchule Fulanisi from MSZ attorneys is a lawyer for the affected families talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on reaction from the families after the two tavern owners were given a fine for selling al;ochol to underage children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:39

Lirandzu Themba – Spokesperson for Police Ministry on...

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2024/02/28

Thabiso Tema speaks to Lirandzu Themba, Police Ministry Spokesperson on the update on the murder case involving AKA and Tibz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

The 1977 Criminal Procedure Act being reviewed to...

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2024/02/28

John Jefferry, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the ongoing the national conference of the Integrated Criminal Justice System and the Review of the Criminal Procedure Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:57

Pan Africa Bar Accociation of SA calls for equity in...

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2024/02/28

The Pan Africa Bar Association of SA is calling for equity in quality briefs for black lawyers. This comes at the back of Judge Mandlenkosi Motha demanding that an all-white group of lawyers explain why there is not a single black lawyer among them in a case which deals with black economic empowerment. Adv. Vuyani Ngalwana SC, member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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