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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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16:29

Profile of book author - Jesse Mbogoma

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2025/01/03

Author profile of Jesse Mbogoma. We unpack the writing journey of ambitious, Jesse Mbogoma and review his books with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

AWARENESSS - Journey to Motherhood - Looking out for...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2025/01/02

We spoke with mom and Lifestyle digital content creator, Boitumelo Nxumalo who shares her difficult journey into labour and motherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:27

DETOX: exploring different ways to detox the physical...

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2025/01/02

The festive season, for many involves a lot of food and drinking consumption – more, than you would on a regular day in a year. With this, there’soften a culture where people either go on a sobriety in the month of January, start the gym and intentionally try detox or start a “cleaner” lifestyle habit, after the festive habits. Most of us, start that with detoxing. We’rejoined by Ntokozo Mbatha, Herbalist and Owner of IsimiloElectric Cell Food Detox to chat explore the

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18:02

ALCOHOLISM AND EFFECT IT HAS ON THE NEXT GENENRATION

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2025/01/02

Alcohol use/abuse is a significant problem in society, even among children in South Africa, with some starting to drink as young as 10 years old. We delve into the prevalence, risks, and societal impacts of underage drinkingwith Clinical Psychologist NthuthuMpondo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:48

CARVING YOUR OWN PATH: Self-awareness; How to stop...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2025/01/02

Today, we look at a fascinating and vital topic: victim-proofing. Accountability presents us with a choice—to live above the line or to settle into the role of a victim. But where exactly is the line between accountability and victimization?Accountability isn’t just personal; it has a shared dimension that often gets overlooked. While we focus on individual responsibility, how can organizations, communities, and families step up to recognize, own, solve, and act with shared

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19:57

The Political Year that Was

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

2024 was a remarkable year for elections as voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls. It also turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties. WIthmany countries rattled by rising prices, some found themselves divided over cultural issues and angry at the political status quo, but voters were clear in sending their message of frustration. We are in conversation with U.S Diplomat, Brooks Spector, Lulu White,Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elections

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16:18

Do New Year’s resolutions really work? How to...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

"We all know the drill: set big, ambitious resolutions, dive in headfirst on January 1st, and then… well, life happens. This year, let’s try something different.What if there were better ways to set goals—ways that feel achievable, exciting, and aligned with the life you want to create? TWe are joined by NsamuMoonga, researcher, and mental health communicatoras we explore fresh approaches to goal setting, ones that focus on clarity, flexibility, and even a little

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19:50

Healing hour/ how to hour: Using Holiday downtime to...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

The holidays are here, and while many of us are taking a well-deserved break, did you know this downtime can also be a golden opportunity for your career? Whether it’s networking during festive gatherings, updating your skills, or reflecting on your goals for the new year, this season offers unique ways to get ahead while still enjoying the festivities.So grab a cup of cocoa, settle in, and let’s explore with CEO Boston City Campus, Ari Katz on how you can use this holiday downtime to

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15:04

How has climate change affected your physical health...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

We often hear about rising sea levels, intense storms, and melting glaciers. But what about the toll it’s taking on us—on our bodies, our health, and the way we live every single day? From heatwaves and air quality to stress and access to healthy food, climate change isn’t just a distant crisis; it’s one we feel in our bones, lungs, and routines.How has climate change impacted your physical health or day-to-day life? Whether it’s respiratory issues from air pollution,

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25:40

Navigating through anxious behaviour and its causes

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/31

Today, we’re taking a deep and compassionate look at a subject that touches so many of us—anxiety. Whether it’s that racing heartbeat before a big event, restless nights over the unknown, or just a general sense of unease, anxiety can feel overwhelming.But what causes this storm within us? And more importantly, how do we navigate through it with understanding? Stay with us as we unpack the layers of anxious behavior, explore its root causes, how diet can contribute to anxiety and

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13:00

CoCT appeals to Ramaphosa to devolve emergency...

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2024/12/31

City of Cape Town is appealing to President Ramaphosa to devolve emergency housing grant. The City of CapeTown Mayco Member for Human Settlements, Carl Pophaim, said that this would allow the city to assistfire-affected residents in Dunoon, Nomzamo, Masiphumeleleand Langa as quickly as possible. The city has faced a series of devastating fires this December, displacing more than 900 residents. We speak to him about relief efforts and calls for the president to devolvethe Emergency Housing Grant to

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21:09

Some lobby groups consider taking fight for...

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2024/12/31

Some lobby groups are considering taking the fight for humanitarian aid for illegal miners in Stilfontein all the way to the Constitutional Court.This after a second failed application at the Pretoria High Court to compel government to provide zama zamas with food, water and medical supplies, all while an operation to haul them back up to the surface, continues. We are in conversation with Thato Gaffane, Attorney at Lawyers for Human Rights as we unpack the latest developments.See

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17:21

In Conversation with David Mashabela, Radio Presenter

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2024/12/20

David Mashabela, also known as King David, is a seasoned South African radio presenter with over 30 years of experience in the broadcasting industry. He currently hosts “The Royal Playground” on Radio 2000, airing weekdays from 12 to 3 pm.Born and raised in Mamelodi, Pretoria, David completed his Matric in 1992 at VlakfonteinSecondary School. He pursued higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, studying for a BA in Economics and Industrial Psychology.David’s radio career

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18:51

Formula 1 bid update: Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/19

Thami Masemola, Motoring Expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

SAPS records over 4,000 wrongful arrests, faces R2...

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2024/12/18

SAPS faces more than 4,000 claims of wrongful arrest, costing R2 billion in settling civil cases. RISE Mzansi has now called for accountability. More than 4,000 wrongful arrests were registered by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the 2023/24 financial year, leading to claims exceeding R2 billion. This was revealed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in response to a written parliamentary question from RISE Mzansi. Mchunu disclosed that 4,135 wrongful arrests had been registered, averaging

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6:33

Transport Minister Establishes Committee To...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy has established a Committee of Aviation Experts to investigate the root cause of problems that have affected the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) in recent times regarding flight instrument procedures and the delays of flights at various airports. The Minister has established the Committee in consultation with the ATNS Board.Thabiso Tema spoke with Phuthego Mojapele, aviation expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:22

Joburg Water Crisis: Expert says poor planning by...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

Joburg residents faced a challenging long weekend without water, but the situation worsened due to acts of vandalism, theft, and attacks on water employees, causing further delays in restoration efforts for the Joburg water outage. Bulk water supplier Rand Water and distributor Johannesburg Water provided updates on Tuesday regarding their weekend maintenance operations. However, restoration timelines have been negatively impacted by multiple criminal incidents, extending the Joburg water outage

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11:49

Spaza Shop Registrations: Asylum Seekers Applications...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

Tuesday was the final day for spaza shop owners to register their businesses or face possible closure. Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa set a 21-day deadline for spaza shop registrations as part of efforts to combat a surge in foodborne illnesses. At least 23 children have died from foodborne illnesses since September, with KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng being the hardest hit. Frustrated foreign nationals trying to register their spaza shops say they are being discriminated against, as they struggle

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8:09

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Optimistic Joburg...

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) is optimistic that the Johannesburg City Library, the biggest library in the city, will partially reopen in the first quarter of next year, three years after it was closed to the public.The library in the CBD was emptied of staff and locked up in May 2021. The 88-year-old building was said to have structural issues. The JHF, in collaboration with the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance and other civic organisations, protested in April this year, calling for the

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22:24

POLITICAL DESK

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/12/16

Thabiso Tema spoke with Musa Mdunge, Independent Political Analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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