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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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11:19

Steenhusien declares war on foot and mouth disease...

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2026/01/15

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has launched a transformative, multi-decade strategy to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa, targeting a return to a "disease-free" status by 2036. However, as of January 2026, the country is grappling with what experts call a national disaster, with the disease reaching a "catastrophic" state across seven provinces. Thabiso Tema spoke to Johann Kotze AgriSA CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:41

Discovery Health CEO apologises for overpayment error

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2026/01/15

Discovery Health has announced it will cover the costs of a claims system error that led to the overpayment of certain Above Threshold Benefit (ATB) claims in 2025, relieving affected members of any repayment obligations. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr. Ron Whelan CEO of Discovery Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

Dr. Mmusi Maimane has challenged the official 88%...

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2026/01/15

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) celebrating a historic achievement: an 88% pass rate for the Class of 2025. This is framed as a tale of resilience, showing that the education system is "on the rise" despite the lingering disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure challenges. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr. Mmusi Maimane Leader of Build One South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

MEC warns scholar transport operators: Unroadworthy...

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2026/01/14

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has issued a firm warning to scholar transport operators, saying unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be impounded as schools reopen for the 2026 academic year. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mr. Lesiba Mpya MEC Spokesperson for The Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:07

US House approves three-year AGOA extension, but...

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2026/01/14

The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key trade programme that grants eligible sub- Saharan African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products. Thabiso Tema spoke to Kaamil Alli Spokesperson for The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Man violently assaulted by taxi operators in...

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2026/01/14

A video of a man allegedly assaulted by the members of the Civic Centre Taxi Association went viral, it is alleged the association is an affiliate member of South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO). Thabiso Tema spoke to Midday Mali Chairperson for South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

Nearly 5,000 Gauteng learners still await placement...

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2026/01/14

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has reported that significant progress has been made in placing learners for the 2026 academic year, but as the new school year approaches, 4 858 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners remain without confirmed school placements. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mr. Matome Chiloane Gauteng MEC For Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:15

Understanding South Africa’s Online School Admissions...

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2026/01/14

South Africa’s public-school admissions process has increasingly moved online as education departments try to modernize the way learners are placed in schools. Thabiso Tema spoke to Kimberley Khumalo Equal Education Researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:21

Matric Class of 2025 top achievers

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Motshepi Ijane(achieved 8 distinctions, St Mary’s), Ita Collins(achieved 9 distinctions, Roedean High School), Angie Ntuli(achieved 7 distinctions, Phumzile Secondary School, Mpumalanga), and Ashley Lethabo Faith Erasmus(achieved 7 distinctions, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls) about their results and how they feel about being in the Top 40.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

Gauteng Education reaction to matric 2025 results

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Steve Mabona, spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education, about the province’s reaction to the 2025 Matric results, learner performance trends, and the support available to unsuccessful candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

Second Bryanston property raided: state of hijacked...

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Nthatisi Modingoane, City of Johannesburg spokesperson, about how authorities have launched a major crackdown on suspected hijacked properties in the affluent Bryanstonsuburb north of the city, confirming that at least 17 housesare now under investigation for possible illegal occupation and use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:49

Matric results analysis

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Prof Mabulu Madiba, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University, about how South Africa’s 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC)results have now been officially released, marking a pivotal moment for more than 927 000 learnerswho wrote their final Grade 12 exams last year. The announcement, made on Monday, 12 January 2026, by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, has sparked extensive nationwide discussion about performance,

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10:45

Zuma and Mbeki deny delaying the TRC inquiry, and...

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mzwanele Manyi, Zuma Foundation spokesperson, about how former presidents Jacob Zumaand Thabo Mbekihave rejected claims that they are deliberately stalling justice for families of apartheid-era victims through their application to have the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)inquiry recuse herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

Madlanga Commission set to return on Jan 26 - who are...

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2026/01/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Andy Mashaile, retired Interpol ambassador and security strategist, about how the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, widely known as the Madlanga Commission, is set to resume its public hearings on 26 January 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:19

POLITICAL DESK: ANC January 8 statement

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2026/01/12

Thabiso Kotane speaks toSanet Solomon, political analyst, about how thousands of African National Congress (ANC) supporters gathered at Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday, 10 January 2026, where President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the party’s annual January 8 Statement to mark the organisation’s 114th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

IEB matric results resealed

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2026/01/12

Thabiso Kotane speaks toMary Metcalfe, education analyst, about how the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has released the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, recording an overall pass rate of 98.31% and reinforcing the credibility, consistency, and strength of the IEB assessment system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

ECOWAS Guinea Bissau meeting

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2026/01/12

Thabiso Kotane speaks toAdv Sipho Mantula, human rights activist and researcher, about how leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held high-level talks with Guinea-Bissau’s military junta, focusing on the release of political detainees and setting a credible timetable for a return to constitutional rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

Over R350 million in counterfeit goods seized as...

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2026/01/12

Thabiso Kotane speaks toColonel Amanda Van Wyk, police spokesperson, about how the South African Police Service (SAPS) has dealt a major blow to illegal trade networks after seizing counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R350 million and arresting 33 suspects during coordinated nationwide operations over the festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:55

SA HOME AFFAIRS WHITE PAPER - MAJOR IMMIGRATION AND...

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2025/12/26

Clementine Mabena is joined by International Relations Expert, Tiego KhozaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:17

HANGING OUT WITH NOMANDLA SANDRA

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2025/12/26

Clementine Mabena is joined by Gospel Artist, Nomandla SandraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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