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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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10:37

Higher Education minister Nkabane skips SETA...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/29

Higher Education minister Nkabane skips SETA portfolio parliamentary meeting as officials deny role in appointments. Tessa Dooms spoke with Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the portfolio Committee of higher education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:47

R13m Lost to Fraud in CETA’s Biometric System...

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2025/07/29

R13m Lost to Fraud in CETA’s Biometric System Contract Aimed at Stopping Fake Learner Enrolments. Tessa Dooms spoke with Sabelo Skiti, Investigative journalist Sunday Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:53

Gauteng Education post budget: Grade 1 and 8 2026...

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2025/07/29

Gauteng Education post budget: Grade 1 and 8 2026 registration announcement/update. Tessa Dooms spoke with Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

Shack dwellers' movement Abahlali baseMjondolo...

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2025/07/29

Shack dwellers' movement Abahlali baseMjondolo rallies against Operation Dudula’s anti-migrant march. Tessa Dooms spoke with Thapelo Mohapi, Abahlali baseMjondolo chairperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:59

Unpacking The prerogative of a president - the limits...

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2025/07/29

Unpacking The prerogative of a president - the limits of presidential political authority. Tessa Dooms caught up with Sanet Madonsela Solomon, political analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

Operation Dudula deny migrants access to hospitals...

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2025/07/29

Operation Dudula deny migrants access to hospitals and clinics: babies blocked from getting vaccines. Tessa Dooms spoke with Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula National organiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Unpacking the IEC’s rejection of the Islamic State of...

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2025/07/29

Unpacking the IEC’s rejection of the Islamic State of Africa part – Concerns rose over its anti-democratic ideology. Tessa Dooms spoke with Janet Love, Vice Chairperson, Commissioner for the IECSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:51

Emergency summit focused on "concrete measures" to...

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2025/07/29

Emergency summit focused on "concrete measures" to end Israel's U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza and other crimes against occupied Palestine. Tessa Dooms spoke with DIRCO spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

E-hailing drivers raise concerns over sudden...

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2025/07/29

E-hailing drivers raise concerns over sudden commission increase from 25% to 50%, calling it unfair. Tessa Dooms spoke with Vathuka Mbelengwa, spokesperson, National e-hailing association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:18

Families face removal from disused Sibanye-Stillwater...

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2025/07/29

Families face removal from disused Sibanye-Stillwater homes they've occupied. Tessa Dooms spoke with Richard Spoor, Legal analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave as...

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2025/07/29

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been placed on leave as crime allegations mount. Gareth Newham, Head of the ISS Justice and Violence Prevention Programme and Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

Transport minister dissolves Road Accident Fund board

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2025/07/29

Transport minister dissolves Road Accident Fund board. Tessa Dooms spoke with Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO and, Songezo Zibi, SCOPA Chairperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:07

Tshwane Sets Up New Land Development Tribunal to...

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2025/07/29

Tshwane Sets Up New Land Development Tribunal to Improve Transparency and Efficiency. Tessa Dooms spoke with Aaron Maluleka , MMC Human Settlements, City of Tshwane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

SA Crime Intelligence intensifies its probe against...

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2025/07/28

South Africa’s crime intelligence division has intensified investigations into allegations that illegal military training camps linked to Lesotho are operating within the country. This follows claims made earlier this week by Lesotho’s national police commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, who alleged that Basotho youth are being recruited for military training in South Africa. Tessa Dooms is in conversation with the National Spokesperson of the South African Police Service, Brigadier

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11:31

SA’s 2025 budget process: Unpacking the risk that exists

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2025/07/24

SA’s 2025 budget process: Unpacking the risk that exists. Tessa Dooms spoke with Mmusi Maimane, Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations, Mmusi Maimane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:28

TECH THURSDAY: Why some Gen Zers are ditching college...

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2025/06/26

Tessa Dooms spoke with Johan Steyn, technology expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Hawks pursued just 4 state capture cases despite R1bn...

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2025/06/20

Hawks pursued just 4 state capture cases despite R1bn inquiry revealing widespread corruption. Tessa Dooms spoke with Operations Lieutenant General, Patrick Mbotho, Divisional Commissioners for the National Priority Offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

Floyd Shivambu plans to start a new party - less than...

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2025/06/20

REACTION: Floyd Shivambu plans to start a new party - less than a year after joining MK. Tessa Dooms spoke withSysman Motloung, Political AnalystSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:53

Should the IEC Be the Watchdog of Political Funding...

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2025/06/20

Should the IEC Be the Watchdog of Political Funding Transparency - or Is It Time for an Independent Oversight Body? Tessa Dooms spoke with Boitumelo Mpakanyane, RISE Mzansi Executive Director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Johannesburg Council approves R2.5 billion loan from...

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2025/06/20

Johannesburg Council approves R2.5 billion loan from African Development Bank to boost financial stability. Tessa Dooms spoke with Cllr Chris Santana, DA Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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