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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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8:53

Former Joburg mayor Gwamanda demands his job

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2024/11/15

Al Jama-ah councillor and former Johannesburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda is demanding to be re-appointed as MMC of Community Development. Gwamanda was fired over the weekend by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero after he was arrested for fraud. Spokesperson for Gwamanda Anisa Mazimpaka speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on concerns over Gwamanda’s dismissal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:49

NUMSA Strikes to ArcelorMittal decision to retrench...

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2024/11/15

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has givennotice with effect from 14 November that it is going on strike after ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) announced that it will be retrenching 107 workers from Coke Making Battery. Phakamile, Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA Spokesperson speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on the intention of the strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:07

Global nail-biting over US election outcomes: ...

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2024/11/12

POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema speaks to Tunicia Jeggels- Freelance Journalist who was in the US for Bush Radio, as a guest of the US State Department on US election outcomes. After a tumultuous election season, Americans went to the polls and elected Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, four years after he left office as the 45th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

Safair’s flights under threat after regulator rules...

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2024/11/11

FlySafair's international operations are under threat after the International Air Services Council (IASC) ruled that the airline's shareholding structure violates foreign-ownership limitations in licensing regulations."The IASC has concluded that FlySafair's shareholding structure, particularly regarding the involvement of Irish-based ASL Aviation Holdings, is not compliant with the regulation surrounding foreign control limitations," said Safair in a statement after the ruling on 1 November.A 2019

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14:51

Minister Solly Malatsi pulls plug on SABC

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2024/11/11

Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has canned the SABC Bill, saying it does not address the cash-strapped broadcaster’s funding model while giving one politician too much control overboard appointments.Malatsi this week wrote to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza to say he was withdrawing the “totally flawed” bill. He said the bill deferred the finalisation of the SABC’s new funding model by three years from its date of passage. Thabiso Tema spoke with Mondli

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17:25

A response from defence on SA navy struggling to stay...

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2024/11/11

What the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those who are interested in the country’s defence capabilities and by the local aerospace and defence industries. Thabiso Tema spoke with Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:57

POLITICAL DESK - Musa Mdunga, Political Analyst

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2024/11/11

From Zuma appointment of Shivambu as MK Party secretary-general, Ndlozi staying in EFF, but rejects nomination for deputy position ANC's Fikile Mbalula's stance on the GNU, to the Lembobo building being open and America's reaction to it's election results. This week, Thabiso Tema speaks with political analyst, Musa Mdunga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

Joburg mayor Dada Morero fires fraud-accused...

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2024/11/11

The former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, who is accused of running a funeral policy scam, was sacked from the executive.On Saturday evening, the current mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, announced that Gwamanda had been "released" from his position as MMC for Community Development.Before his MMC stint, Gwamanda had served as mayor. He was replaced by Morero.Gwamanda had been placed on special leave after he was arrested last month over allegations of fraud. He is alleged to have run a

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9:10

Mozambique voter dissatisfaction protests escalates:...

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2024/11/07

What began as a demand for electoral justice has evolved into something far deeper. This movement is a cry against the erosion of life’s basic dignity, the plague of corruption and the growth of criminal networks that have turned Mozambique into a drug-trafficking crossroads, enriching an elite tied to the ruling party, Frelimo. South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. Thabiso Tena spoke with

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10:20

What Trump’s return Presidency Means For Africa

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2024/11/07

Trump’s four years in office were characterized by reports of a reportedly dismissive attitude towards Africans, most famously his reference to “s-hole countries” — but his supporters say he was the first to raise awareness about what a huge threat China is to US interests in Africa. “You will again see aggressive countering of Chinese influence in Africa,” Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of State for African Affairs under Trump and a former ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia. Thabiso Tema

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7:33

US election 2024 results: Donald Trump sweeps to...

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2024/11/07

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. Thabiso Tema spoke with Pearl Matibe, White House Correspondent & AMP foreign policy analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:38

Department of water and sanitation alleviates fear of...

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2024/11/07

While Gauteng battles many self-inflicted water challenges, it will not face a Day Zero, where the taps will run dry, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina assured on Tuesday. South Africa’s most populous province, amid a growing population and growing economy, which is also driving up demand, is experiencing significant water security challenges such as credit management issues, water losses and nonrevenue water, aging infrastructure, illegal connections, illegal mining and servitude

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15:29

The motor ombudsman reports the busiest third quarter...

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2024/11/07

The Motor Ombudsman has reported the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service during the third quarter of the year. Between 01st July and 30th September 2024, the Ombudsman for the automotive sector received a total of 1,586 new submissions from motorists, up 18% from 1,348 in Q3 2023. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has accused car dealerships across South Africa of selling faulty vehicles to unsuspecting consumers. Thabiso Tema

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14:21

Rea vaya buses back on the road, without feeder buses...

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2024/11/07

Stranded commuters faced challenges on Monday and Tuesday, having to seek alternative transport following a recent incident involving the taxi industry, which previously benefited from the establishment of Joburg’s rapid bus transport system, Rea Vaya. Joburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene stated that unresolved issues between the taxi industry and the city’s transport officials regarding the deployment of these buses led to significant outrage from taxi operators, who claimed that bus registration

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5:14

National consumer commission accuses car dealerships...

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2024/11/06

Disgruntled consumers are increasingly approaching the National Consumer Commission (NCC) for assistance after being sold allegedly defective cars by vehicle dealerships. Consumers are also obtaining orders from the National Consumer Tribunal ordering dealerships to repay them the purchase price they paid for the vehicle. Orders have also been issued by the tribunal this year compensating consumers because of evidence that the vehicle’s odometer had been tampered with and the mileage turned back,

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9:27

Rea Vaya bus service suspended until further notice –...

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2024/11/06

Rea Vaya bus services will remain suspended until the company and taxi associations see eye-to-eye. The public bus operators have capitulated to taxi rivals who have been unhappy with the expansion of the service’s fleet. Services were suspended on Monday afternoon, with the abandonment of passengers extending into Tuesday morning. National Taxi Alliance (NTA) spokesperson Theo Malele said the new buses were rolled out without proper consultation and use registrations from outside Gauteng. Thabiso

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15:49

Growing calls for government interventions over...

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2024/11/06

Determining where spaza shop operators get their goods remains a concerning factor around the issue of food contamination. According to health inspectors, spaza shop operators do not keep a sales record, making it very difficult to determine who may purchase items that are not properly compliant. This follows the deaths of dozens of children across the country, who allegedly died due to possible food contamination after consuming goods from spaza shops. Thabiso Tema spoke with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,

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10:21

Years of Budget Cuts Leave South Africa’s Navy...

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2024/11/06

South Africa’s Navy, once the continent’s most powerful, is now struggling after years of financial belt-tightening forced it to forego needed maintenance and recruitment. The Navy’s recorded sea hours have dropped by more than 75% since 2018, reaching just over 2,700 hours this year. The underfunded service has a staffing shortfall of 3,000 people on a planned operational staff of more than 9,500. The Navy was forced to cancel a mission circumnavigating the African continent when its lead vessel,

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12:50

Gauteng education released findings following an...

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2024/11/05

The Gauteng Member of the Executive Council for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane released an investigative report concerning Pretoria High School for Girls on Monday. Earlier this year, in July, claims of racism in a WhatsApp group saw 12 pupils, including prefects, being suspended. The suspension against the pupils was lifted, and the pupils were reinstated. The pupils allegedly made racist comments in a WhatsApp group about the ongoing dissatisfaction among black

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7:27

US election: final campaign push and a look into...

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2024/11/05

The US presidential candidates campaigned in the key swing state of North Carolina on Saturday, seeking to lock in more votes for the election on Tuesday, November 5. It marked the fourth day in a row that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump visited the same state on the same day, highlighting how votes from a few key states would decide the outcome of the polls. More than 73 million Americans have already cast ballots as of Saturday, according to the Election Lab at the

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