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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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9:50

Gauteng food debacle sees school pupils sent home...

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2025/04/14

Gauteng food crisis leaves students hungry as schools send them home. The provincial education department downplays the issue, calling delayed supply deliveries "minor challenges", whilst other school governing bodies raise further concerns. Tessa Dooms spoke with Steve Mabona, Department of Education spokesperson AND,Noxolo Matoti, school governing body (SGB) chair at Mncube Secondary School in Mofolo, Soweto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

'Obsolete' HR policies in health sector set for...

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2025/04/14

Health department to review human resources policies in the health sector. Tessa Dooms was in conversation with Percy Mahlati, DDG for hospital services and human resources at the national department of health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Gauteng taxi associations to meet provincial...

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2025/04/14

Gauteng taxi associations to meet provincial leadership to find solutions to end violence, Tessa Dooms spoke with Theo Malele, National taxi association spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:52

Increase of all social grants, excluding SRD grant,...

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2025/04/01

The increase of all social grants, excluding SRD grant, comes into effect. Tessa Dooms spoke with Kelle Howson, senior researcher and project lead at the IEJ .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:07

IFP turns 50 - Velenkosini Hlabisa, IFP Leader

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2025/04/01

IFP turns 50. Tessa Dooms was in conversation with IFP leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:18

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs but backtracks...

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2025/04/01

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has revised his administration’s proposed property tax hikes – he backtracks on property taxes. Tessa Dooms spoke with Angela Rivers, The chairperson of The Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association AND, Margret Arnold’s, MMC for finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

US suspends military assistance to South Africa amid...

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2025/04/01

US suspends military assistance to South Africa amid rising tensions. Tessa Dooms spoke with Dr Moses Khanyile, Director at the Centre for Military Studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:56

More than 100 law firms defrauded the Road Accident...

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2025/04/01

More than 100 law firms defrauded the Road Accident Fund, says SIU. Tessa Dooms spoke with Khomotso Matsaung Provincial Director at LPC Limpopo Office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Justice for Cwecwe: A Conversation with her Mother on...

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2025/03/31

In a heart-wrenching and disturbing case, a mother is seeking justice for her now 8-year-old daughter who was allegedly molested at Bergview College. Thandekile Mtshizana the mother of the victim, talks to Tessa Dooms on the POWER Breakfast show about the ordeal and how it has affected her and her family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:02

Ramaphosa Signs Intelligence Bill to Split SSA,...

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2025/03/31

Willem Els, Head of the Intelligence and Security Studies program at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) speaks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the president signing the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which seeks to split the State Security Agency (SSA) into two bodies, foreign and domestic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:14

Nation Demands Justice for 7-Year-Old Cwecwe Amidst...

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2025/03/31

Zeenat Sunjee Head of the Education Rights Programme talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on activists call for immediate #JusticeforCwecwe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:43

Recent wave of arrests within Gauteng’s police force...

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2025/03/28

The recent wave of arrests within Gauteng’s police force has highlighted the deep level of corruption within the South African Police Service (Saps). Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the persisting issue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:31

In conversation with Ray Ledwaba: The first...

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2025/03/28

Raymond Ledwaba is a South African Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and authorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:05

SA International Relations Minister shares outcomes...

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2025/03/28

SA International Relations Minister shares outcomesof bilateral meeting with the DRC foreign minister. Tessa Dooms spoke with Chrispin Phiri, DIRCO Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:37

Court halts digital migration deadline, delays...

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2025/03/28

Court halts digital migration deadline delays analogue TV switch-off. Tessa Dooms spoke with William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:40

Home Affairs portfolio reworks The Marriage Bill...

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2025/03/28

Home Affairs portfolio reworks The Marriage Bill that outlines a legal age limit to safeguard children from early marriage. Tessa Dooms spoke with Mosa Chabane, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Transnet and Satawu reach a wage agreement, but the...

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2025/03/28

Transnet and Satawu settled on a wage agreement, that's above inflation but the threat of a UNTU strike remains. Tessa Dooms spoke with Amanda Tshemese, Satawuspokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Judge Mlambo issues directive seeking to make...

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2025/03/25

Mpumelelo Zikalala, legal analyst talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the POWER Breakfast show to talk about Judge President of the Gauteng division of the High Court, Dunstan Mlambo issuing a draft directive that seeks to make mediation mandatory in all civil trials. With the overwhelming caseload in the Gauteng division of the High Court and civil trial dates being set as far as 2031, this fundamental right may be threatenedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:41

Calls for Z83 form overhaul: Outdated or Essential?

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2025/03/25

Marlon Daniels, the national chairperson and chief whip of the Patriotic Alliance, has recently advocated for the removal or significant modification of South Africa’s Z83 employment application form. He joins POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on the POWER Breakfast show to talk about his concerns. Dr Anusha Naidoo, Acting deputy director-general of the department of public service & administration also joins in the conversation and defends the Z83 form, stating that its racial

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6:35

Understanding bi-elections: Ward 56 Councillor...

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2025/03/25

Wayne Sussman, Election analyst talks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms on understanding bi-elections following Jarad Frimmel, the Ward Councillor for Ward 56 in the City of Tshwane, announcing his resignation, marking the end of his tenure as a representative of the community. With the resignation of a ward councillor, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is mandated to facilitate a by-election within 90 days to fill the vacant seat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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