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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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16:58

NERSA PUBLISHES ESKOM'S REQUEST FOR HEFTY TARIFF...

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2024/09/25

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially published Eskom’s multi-year revenue application, which includes hiking up tariffs for direct customers by around 36% next year. Thabiso Tema speaks to power and energy expert and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb and a former executive manager of Eskom, Vally Padayachee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:17

Bodies Are Lying In Forensic Pathology Mortuaries For...

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2024/09/25

Almost half of the country's unclaimed bodies in forensic pathology mortuaries are in KwaZulu-Natal – some lying there for as long as three years. According to the health department, of the national total of 3 186 bodies, KZN has 1 527, followed by the Eastern Cape, with 526. Thabiso Tema speaks to Forensic pathologist and Head of Department Forensic pathology in Limpopo Chair of the National Forensic Pathology Services Committe, Dr Thakud Mamashela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:10

Municipalities seek debt relief for water arrears

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2024/09/20

David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and SanitationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:06

National Treasury defends tax on two pot withdrawals

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2024/09/19

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with the Deputy Director General on Tax and Finance sector Policy at the National Treasury, Chris Axelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:18

Anti-apartheid veteran and corruption fighter, Pravin...

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2024/09/19

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with the National Executive Committee Member of the African National Congress, Mondli Gungubele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:37

Mpumalanga Province grapples with highest HIV...

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2024/09/18

Dr Sean Jooste Chief Research Specialist in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) research division of the HSRC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:59

DA’s John Steenhuisen is under pressure from within...

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2024/09/16

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Willie Aucamp, the spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance after reports suggest that the members of the party were concerned that their party’s interests are not being looked after in the government of national unity (GNU).They point out that the ANC has already ignored several concessions that the party requested during negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:36

SIU to probe Transnet, Gauteng Human Settlements as...

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2024/09/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed proclamations authorising the SpecialInvestigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of serious maladministration at Transnet, the Gauteng Provincial Department of Human Settlements as well as the Umzumbe and Masilonyana municipalities. Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

UIF Commissioner suspended following alleged...

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2024/09/16

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has placed the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner, Teboho Maruping, on precautionary suspension. In a statement, Meth said that Maruping was placed onprecautionary suspension “due to the nature of charges he is facing.” POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema speaks to Viwe Mlenzana, Acting Director-General of Employment and Labour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:46

ActionSA cuts ties with DA to remove Mayor

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2024/09/16

ActionSA has taken a decision to cut all ties with the DA in Tshwane. Funzi Ngobeni, Action SA's Gauteng chairperson speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on these revelations announced by party leader over the weekend. ActionSA isin a coalition arrangement with the DA in Tshwane and holds the position of deputy mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

Paying judges low salaries could impact judicial...

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2024/09/10

Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:14

FNB Editorial

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2024/09/06

FNB is on a journey to rapidly increase our presence and growth within the Manufacturing Sector and drive consideration for our solutions across the FNB Ecosystem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Gauteng finance gives response to financial year...

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2024/09/06

In aid of credible annual financial statements, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury has embarked on operational plan support and monitoring activities. These include activities to improve the financial reporting control environment. On a quarterly basis, the team responsible assesses whether municipalities comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act. Thabiso Tema spoke with Deputy Director General for the Municipal Financial Management, Owen Witbooi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:50

South Africa applauds China's decision to elevate its...

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2024/09/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Chinese President Xi Jinping's initiative to elevate bilateral relations with African nations to a strategic partnership, viewing it as a shared vision for modernization, development, and progress across Africa. Thabiso Tema spoke with Minister Ronald Lamola. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Forum on China Africa cooperation summit: China...

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2024/09/06

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up Chinese support to Africa, the world's second fastest-growing continent, with funding of nearly $51 billion, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a promise to create at least 1 million jobs. Thabiso Tema spoke with Dr David Monyae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:57

How R109-million Postbank cyberheist was orchestrated

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2024/09/06

In an investigation by auditing firm KPMG has found that criminals used privileged access to database systems within the state-owned Postbank to steal about R109-million in five separate incidents between October 2021 and October 2022. KPMG presented its findings to parliament’s portfolio committee on communications & digital technologies on Tuesday. Thabiso Tema spoke with Communications and Digital Technology's minister, Solly Malatsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:57

OR Tambo SEZ: Ideal Hub For Global Manufacturing And...

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2024/09/05

The OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone is a multi-precinct manufacturing park focused on the production and export of products for global consumption! Thabiso Tema spoke with Chief Investment Facilitator, for OR Tambo Special Economic Zone , Maidie Mathika.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:29

The crisis of qualification vetting – A focus on:...

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2024/09/05

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) executive Daniel Mthimkhulu has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud and falsifying his qualifications. The sentence, delivered by Magistrate Philip Venter in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court, includes an additional six years each for two separate fraud counts, all running concurrently. Thabiso Tema spoke with Dean and Director of Henley, Jon Foster Pedley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:42

Municipal Accounts: Relief for struggling households...

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2024/09/05

Households that have been struggling to pay rates and taxes to the city of Ekurhuleni can now benefit from an offer from the metro. Residents can now apply for a 70% debt write-off. This incentive is only available to those whose municipal accounts have been overdue for more than 12 months. The city implemented this initiative to reduce its debtors' books and alleviate household debt in the metro. Thabiso Tema speaks to Head of Research at Public Affairs Research Institute, Dr Tracy Ledger.See

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8:33

Home Affairs Minister is enthusiastic about new visa...

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2024/09/05

The department of Home Affairs announced changes to its visa system - the new visa reforms are set to take effect in 2025 and are aimed at boosting tourism from China and India. Thabiso Tema spoke with Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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