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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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9:13

Basic education spokesperson says calls to include...

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2024/01/16

In an opinion piece published on the Daily Maverick, Spokesperson for the National Department of Basic Education Elijah Mhlanga says instead of congratulating young people for their achievements this coming Thursday when the minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga releases the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results for the class of 2023 , the “real pass rate” brigade will seek to attract attention to themselves by “calculating” a number that they will try to make us believe is a

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7:44

Does the tension between the West and Houthi rebels...

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2024/01/16

Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The Yemen-based rebels claim to be targeting Israeli-linked vessels, in protest of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. Head of Ports, Transport and Logistics at Bowmans Attorneys Andrew Pike speaks to Thabiso Tema about the developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:08

In conversation with Julia Stuart

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2024/01/15

After announcing her departure from SuperSport, Sportscaster Julia Stuart has joined Premier League Productions in the United Kingdom. Stuart’s move to a global media house seems a natural career-move when one looks back at her career as a journalist. In a statement, she said that this is a remarkable opportunity and is excited to tackle the new challenge. She joins Thabiso Tema for the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:18

Political Desk: January 8 Statement - Lukhona Mnguni,...

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2024/01/15

The African National Congress’ (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual January 8 statement at the party’s 112th birthday celebration at Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga on January 13. Political Analyst and Acting Executive Director of the Rivonia Circle Lukhona Mnguni speaks to Thabiso Tema about the highlights from the statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

Diplomatic spotlight on South Africa – How does SA go...

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2024/01/15

Following South Africa’s presentation of its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) last week, the relationship between the two countries hangs in the balance. Professor in Public International Law and the incumbent of the South African Research Chair in International Law at the University of Johannesburg Hennie Strydom speaks to Thabiso Tema about the aftermath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:07

South African ICJ Delegation Returns Home Confident

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2024/01/15

The legal team representing South Africa's case against Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza received a hero's welcome as they finally landed back on home soil on Sunday. The team of lawyers presented their case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this past week. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola speaks to Thabiso Tema about the developments thereafter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

David Teeger of stripped of the SA Under-19 captaincy...

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2024/01/15

David Teeger has been stripped of the SA Under-19 captaincy by Cricket South Africa (CSA), a mere week before the Under-19 World Cup is set to commence at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. Late last year, Teeger endured an inquiry by CSA regarding comments he made concerning Israeli soldiers. He was cleared of any wrongdoing by the independent inquiry headed by Advocate Wim Trengove SC and was officially announced as captain a few days later in December. CSA says Teeger continuing as captain of the

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10:07

The Arab nation’s lack of action in support of...

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2024/01/15

Arab countries that have normalised relations with Israel in 2020 through the Abraham Accords—the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Morocco—insist on adhering to their normalisation deals with Israel supposedly because that is the only way to bring peace to the Middle East region. This despite what happens to the Palestinians and to their right to live in peace and an independent state. Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre Na’eem Jeeenah speaks to Thabiso Tema about the lack of

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8:46

Wealth and Social security taxes could fund basic...

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2024/01/15

The Institute for Economic Justice and Applied Development Research Solutions recently looked into how the grant could be funded if given the green light by the government. The study found that a tax on the country’s top-income earners could help alleviate poverty and subsequently boost the economy. Director and Chief Economic Modeller at Applied Development Research Solutions Asghar Adelzadeh speaks to Thabiso Tema about the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:20

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: what to...

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2024/01/12

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings today and tomorrow at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment and siege of Gaza, which started after the deadly 7 October Hamas attack on Israel. Both Israel and South Africa have ratified the genocide convention. Thabiso Tema spoke to Wendy Kahn, National Director

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14:36

Teenage ‘Pregnancy Pandemic’: Minister of Social...

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2024/01/11

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has urged parties to put aside their political differences and fight the scourge of teenage pregnancy after 90,000 children fell pregnant last year.As schools are set to re open for the new academic year next year – The Department of Education has now urged pregnant teenagers to return to school to complete their studies Zulu is doing outreach in Mpumalanga, visiting a local SASSA office where the young mothers are applying for the child support grant for

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6:50

Higher Education proposes increase in tuition and...

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2024/01/11

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has proposed that South Africa’s 26 universities increase tuition and residence fees by 4.5% and 6.5%, respectively. The South African Union of Students (SAUS) has rejected a fee increase proposal for institutions of higher learning, saying it will reduce the number of students funded by various schemes. Thabiso Tema spoke to Asive Dlanjwa South African Union of Students Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:06

SA lawyers warn of legal action against the US for...

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2024/01/11

A group of South African lawyers has threatened to take legal action against the government of the United States (US) over Israel’s war with Palestinian city, Gaza on the Gaza Strip. This was after Wikus Van Rensburg Attorneys accused the US government of aiding, abetting, supporting, and providing material assistance and means to Israel and its defense force against the people of Palestine. Thabiso Tema spoke to Sole Practitioner and Owner of firm – Wikus Van Rensburg Attorneys. Wikus Van

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8:58

Water experts offer to help Johannesburg Mayor solve...

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2024/01/11

A group of water experts want to help Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda solve the city's ongoing water crisis, but first they have to get him to meet with them. The Johannesburg Water Crisis Committee said Gwamanda snubbed them for a second time after he cancelled a rescheduled meeting over water outages in the city at the last minute. Thabiso Tema spoke to Farah Domingo, Johannesburg Water Crisis Committee Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:01

Late online applications for Gauteng schools

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2024/01/10

Thabiso Tema speaks to Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the department of Education in Gauteng about the late online applications for Gauteng schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Looking into South Africa’s case against Israel at...

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2024/01/08

On Thursday, The International Court of Justice will hear South Africa’s case calling on Israel to immediately end its bombardment of Gaza. SA lodged an urgent application at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in late December to obtain an order directing Israel to refrain from acts that may constitute genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention, to which both countries are signatories. South Africa’s application to the ICJ has been widely celebrated here at home and abroad. However, and as

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9:16

Department Responds To Calls for Higher Education...

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2024/01/08

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has noted with outrage a statement by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), calling for the resignation of the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande and the Chairperson of the NSFAS Board, Ernest Khosa. Thabiso Tema spoke to spokesperson, Ishamel Mnisi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:09

OUTA calls for resignation of Education Minister Dr...

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2024/01/08

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) calls for the resignation of Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, and Ernest Khosa, chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board. “If they don’t resign, we call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire them immediately,” says Rudie Heyneke, OUTA’s Investigations Manager. In support of this call, OUTA releases voice recordings of two meetings between Khosa and a representative of a service provider which reveal

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8:50

Inmates released last year as part of a special...

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2024/01/08

At least 101 of the more than 16,000 inmates released last year as part of a special remission programme are in trouble with the law again. The programme was designed to relieve overcrowding in prisons across the country. But Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has revealed to Parliament that some of those released did not even manage to steer clear of the law for a week before being re-arrested. Thabiso Tema spoke to Prof. Witness Maluleke from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the

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8:08

Bafana Mahungela to spend Christmas behind bars after...

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2023/12/22

Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts murder accused Bafana Mahungela's bail hearing has been underway at the Alexandra Magistrate Court. Yesterday,the court heard how the accused took off the victim's clothes and escaped from the scene. Zola Sholwana, reporter at Newzroom Africa speaks to Thabiso Themba on the POWER Breakfast show on the court proceedings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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