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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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10:05

Government of South Africa Engaged with United...

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2025/05/12

Government of South Africa Engaged with United States on Resettlement Concerns - DIRCO concerned US has started granting refugee status to Afrikaners. Tessa Dooms spoke with Chrispin Phiri, DIRCO spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:35

Controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso arrested on...

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2025/05/12

Controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso arrested on immigration charges in East London. Tessa Dooms spoke with Xola Nqola, Chairperson for the Justice and Constitutional Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:06

2 V2O - Values 20 is an independent platform that...

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2025/05/12

V2O- Values 20 is an independent platform that supports the G20 by integrating values-based leadership into global economic and development agendas. Tessa Dooms spoke with Bonang Mohale is the President of Business Unity South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:06

DA heads to court to challenge Employment Equity Act

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2025/05/07

DA heads to court to challenge Employment Equity Act. Tessa Dooms spoke with Dr Khwezi Mabasa, Economic and Social Policy Lead, researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:33

Eskom hopes to keep the lights on this winter

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2025/05/06

Tessa Doom is in conversation with Daphne Mokwena, Eskom spokesperson, about Eskom's winter outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Prisoners can use computers to study in their cells,...

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2025/05/02

In a unanimous ruling, the Constitutional Court declared that barring prisoners from using personal computers in their cells for studying is unconstitutional.The court ordered that the constitutional invalidity be suspended for a year and directed the national commissioner of correctional services to promulgate a revised policy. POWER Breakfast show host Tessa Dooms speaks to Justice Edwin Cameron Head of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services About reaction to this.See

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13:04

Easter Weekend Road crashes decline by 32.5%

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2025/04/30

Easter Weekend Roadcrashes decline by 32.5%, Tessa Dooms spoke with Mkhuleko Hlengwa, deputy minister of transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:23

COJ wants to increase electricity surcharge to R270 a...

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2025/04/30

COJ wants to increase electricity surcharge to R270 a month. Tessa Dooms spoke with Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:47

Hearing into Israel conduct in Gaza commence at ICJ ...

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2025/04/30

Hearing into Israel conduct in Gaza commence at ICJ, Israel ignored international law. Tessa Dooms spoke with Prof Magnus Killander, Professor of human rights law and Executive Secretary, Association of Human Rights Institutes at the University of Pretoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:27

SAPS has confirmed the recovery of three bodies...

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2025/04/30

SAPS has confirmed the recovery of three bodies presumed belong to missing police constables who were reported missing. Tessa Dooms spoke with Williem Els, crime expert and Jane Senoge, constable Boipelo Senoge's mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:29

Fire destroys 11 classrooms at Riverlea High School

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2025/04/29

The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that a fire broke out at theRiverleaHigh School on Sunday, destroying 11 classrooms. According to MECMatomeChiloane, preliminary reports indicate the fire started at about 6pm in an unused classroom and rapidly spread. POWER Breakfast show host Tessa Dooms speaks to Theo Doyle, community leader atRiverlea on the fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:42

Gauteng government discloses spending R2 billion on...

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2025/04/29

Vuyo Mhaga, spokesperson for the office of the premier talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on Failure to maintain its assets that is costing the Gauteng provincial government millions in unnecessary expenditure.Due to the buildings owned by the provincial government not being fit for purpose, R34 million a month is spent on providing officials with space to work. The premier's office is now investigating these facts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:45

Over 6,200 individuals were apprehended for illegal...

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2025/04/29

Over 6,200 individuals were apprehended for illegal immigration during the Easter period, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA). Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato speaks to POWER Breakfast show host Tessa Dooms about the Easter Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:42

Western Cape High Court has ordered the VAT hike to...

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2025/04/29

Benedict Phiri,IusPrudentiaspecialist counsel speaks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms in an effort to explain what happens next following the VAT hike western Cape High Court order which has ordered the VAT hike suspended — until parliament passes legislation making finance minister EnochGodongwana’sdecision to reverse the VAT hike an act of parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:50

Together Apart: The story of living in apartheid

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2025/04/28

Together apart: the story of living in apartheid. Tessa Dooms spoke with Dr Athambile Masola, lecturer in the historical studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:57

Reflecting on the Future of Democracy and freedom

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2025/04/28

reflecting on the future of democracy and freedom. Tessa Dooms spoke with political analyst, Musa Mdunge and Social maker, LeraiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Cwecwe update: Mchunu apologises to principal...

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2025/04/28

Police minister, Senzo Mchunu apologises to principal implicated as suspect in rape of child case. Tessa Dooms spoke with Ian Cameron,National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on PoliceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:37

iPhupho L'ka Biko - The Revival of political Art

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2025/04/24

Through music they aim to conscientise and spiritually awaken Abahlali globally. Tessa Dooms caught up with iPhupho L’ka Biko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:05

Dr Bev Ditsie Retrospective: A Queer Feminist Lens on...

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2025/04/17

Dr Bev Ditsie Retrospective: A Queer Feminist Lens on 40 Years of TV & Film. Tessa Dooms caught up with Dr. Bev Ditsie, Human Rights Activist, Filmmaker, and LGBTQ+ Advocate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:57

Inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli |...

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2025/04/17

Inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli | Investigator unable to find key witnesses in Luthuli inquest. Tessa Dooms spoke with Qaanitah Hunter, Senior reporter at Newsroom Afrika and Sandile Luthuli, grandson of Chief Albert Luthuli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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