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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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12:46

Gold Rush or False Hope? Questions Emerge Over...

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2026/02/18

Residents of Gugulethu informal settlement in Springs, on Gauteng’s East Rand, continue digging for what they believe are gold deposits beneath a former cattle kraal — but growing questions remain about whether there is actually gold in the ground. The rush began after rumours circulated about untapped minerals near a disused mine shaft in the area. Within days, the kraal on a neighbouring plot was transformed into a hive of activity, with dozens of people digging holes across land

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11:26

Justice Minister calls for NPA prosecutors to undergo...

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2026/02/18

Despite a presidential directive issued by Cyril Ramaphosa six years ago, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has yet to conduct a single lifestyle audit on its prosecutors. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi expressed her deep concerns over this prolonged lack of transparency and the "pushback" received from within the agency. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mpumelelo Zikalala Legal Expert and Director of Zikalala Attorneys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:40

Ikageleng Land Release Programme feedback - Nora...

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2026/02/18

Beneficiaries of the Ikageleng Land Release Programme in Lesedi Local Municipality are accusing local authorities of failing to deliver on promised technical support, specifically free building plans. While residents were allocated serviced sites to build their own homes, they claim the municipality has not provided the necessary assistance to begin construction. In pursuit of clarity regarding the status of the programme, we also engaged the Lesedi Local Municipality Manager, the South African

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7:32

Gauteng Liquor Traders Association (GLTA) rejects...

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2026/02/17

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association (GLTA) has come out swinging against proposed liquor license fee increases, labeling them a direct threat to township-based micro-businesses. The association argues that the Gauteng Liquor Board is attempting to squeeze more money out of a "broken and unworkable" regulatory system. Spokesperson Jongikhaya Kraai slammed the move, noting that many traders are drowning in a two-year backlog of license approvals and suffocating red tape. Thabiso Tema spoke to

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6:35

Residents of Payneville, an informal settlement in...

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2026/02/17

A "gold rush" has been ignited in the Payneville informal settlement near Springs, as hundreds of residents descend on a local kraal armed with spades and high hopes. The frenzy began last Monday following rumours that a community member discovered gold particles on the property. Driven by high unemployment and the desperate need for income, residents are paying the kraal owners for the right to dig. What started as a R20 fee on Monday jumped to R50 by Tuesday as the crowds grew. Thabiso Tema spoke

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12:02

Madlanga Commission Fallout: Ekurhuleni Suspends...

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2026/02/17

The City of Ekurhuleni has intensified efforts to address corruption allegations within its administration, placing two senior officials on full suspension while launching a comprehensive vetting process of metro police officers implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Thabiso Tema spoke to David Bruce Independent crime and policing researcher together with Ian Cameron and chairperson of the police portfolio committee in parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:59

Student Accommodation Crisis Deepens as NSFAS Rate...

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2026/02/17

South Africa’s student accommodation crisis continues as demand for residence beds exceeds supply, and private accommodation providers push for higher NSFAS rates for 2026. Universities across the country are reporting high demand for on-campus housing. The university of Johannesburg has previously received far more accommodation applications than available beds. Thabiso Tema spoke to Waseem Carrim NSFAS CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:29

NEW LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Mondli Makhanya is the new...

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2026/02/17

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with South African journalist who has been editor-in-chief of City Press since 2016, Mondli MakhanyaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:29

Stats SA released the latest mining and manufacturing...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Nicolai Claassen, Director of Industry Statistics at Stats SA (Manufacturing), and Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa (Mining), about how South Africa’s industrial sector closed 2025 with mixed results, as mining recorded modest growth while manufacturing continued its two-year downturn, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:48

Political Desk - Former President Jacob Zuma Vows to...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Prof Andre Duwenage, Political Analyst, about former South African President Jacob Zuma reiterating his determination to fight to retain his membership of the African National Congress (ANC), despite his formal expulsion from the party in 2024. Speaking at the launch of a new book on the life of his first wife, Sizakele Khumalo Zuma, in Inanda, north of Durban, Zuma framed his legal battle as part of a broader struggle to safeguard what he sees as the true legacy of the

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9:53

FoodForward SA Warns of Deepening Hunger Crisis as...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Bobbie Jacobs, Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, about how South Africa’s largest food redistribution organisation, FoodForward SA Foundation, has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a deepening hunger crisis, warning that urgent and coordinated action is needed as millions of households struggle to access adequate food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

Government Accelerates FMD Vaccine Distribution as...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Johann Kotze, AgriSA CEO, about President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a national disaster during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and government’s plan to acquire over 28 million doses of vaccines to contain the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

Mbenenge has been placed on special leave until the...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Chriscy Blouws, Women’s Legal Centre attorney, about the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) reviewing a tribunal report that cleared Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of gross misconduct — a decision that effectively spares him from impeachment. Currently on special leave, Mbenenge awaits the JSC’s final ruling in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:51

Diale-Tlabela met with both taxi and scholar...

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2026/02/16

Bongi Gwala speaks to Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela about convening a stakeholder engagement on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto Campus. The meeting was designed to tackle critical issues, including learner safety, compliance enforcement, and the various operational hurdles facing scholar transport operators province-wide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:05

Why is teaching not a valued profession compared to...

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2026/02/12

Thabiso Tema had a conversation with Professor and Dean: Faculty of Education Lindelani Mngun about the importance of young people to pursue teaching as a career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:08

SONA expectations from the parties (ANC and DA)

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2026/02/12

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight, Thursday 12 February 2026, expectations are running high. At 7 pm, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a joint sitting of Parliament in Cape Town, outlining the government’s achievements over the past year and priorities for the year ahead. The annual address is not only a constitutional requirement but also a key opportunity for the President to signal policy direction, governance priorities, and national

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15:28

O’Sullivan Denies Spy Claims and Defends His Record

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2026/02/12

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan spent two days before Parliament’s ad hoc committee rejecting allegations that he is a foreign intelligence operative, defending his anti-corruption record, and answering tough questions about a R100,000 payment he received in 2007. O’Sullivan appeared on 10 and 11 February 2026 before the committee established to investigate claims that a cartel has infiltrated South Africa’s criminal justice system, political structures and elements of

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8:22

Dirco Calls for Stronger Global Push on Reparations...

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2026/02/12

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has reiterated its call for intensified global pressure on former colonial and imperial powers to pay reparations for the enduring economic and social damage caused by colonialism and slavery. Dirco Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka told Parliament that apologies from Western nations were no longer sufficient, arguing that countries responsible for colonial exploitation must assume material responsibility for the

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8:05

Portfolio Committee Welcomes Governance Report into...

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2026/02/12

The Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has welcomed the release of a damning report by the Stabilisation and Governance Support Team (SGST) into serious governance failures at the College of Cape Town for TVET. The report confirms systemic breakdowns in leadership and management at the college — problems that the Committee had previously flagged during engagements in late 2025. Thabiso Tema spoke to Tebogo Letsie, the Chairperson of

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13:31

Political Desk: “Promises vs Progress” – An...

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2026/02/09

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Professor Susan Booysen, political analyst, about how during SONA 2025 the president made several commitments — including water security, energy, state-owned enterprise reform, and safety and security — and whether these were merely promises or if tangible progress has been made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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