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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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5:42

CALL TO SOUTH AFRICANS TO A NATIONAL DIALOGUE TO...

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2024/06/27

Build One SA (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a national convention to decide the future of South Africa. This comes as negotiations between political parties under the Government of National Unity (GNU) appear to be failing to agree on how to constitute a collective government. Thabiso Tema speaks to The Executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

BMA TO SCREEN TRAVELLERS AT PORTS AMID 16 MPOX CASES...

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2024/06/27

The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are ongoing in the affected communities. This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox in South Africa to 16 since the outbreak in May 2024, while the death toll is now sitting at three. According to the department, the latest cases involve a 40-year-old man from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, who presented with

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6:12

BMA TO SCREEN TRAVELLERS AT PORTS AMID 16 MPOX CASES...

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2024/06/27

The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are ongoing in the affected communities. This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox in South Africa to 16 since the outbreak in May 2024, while the death toll is now sitting at three. According to the department, the latest cases involve a 40-year-old man from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, who presented with

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10:32

DESPITE WEDNESDAY DEADLINE, GAUTENG PREMIER YET TO...

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2024/06/27

Political parties in Gauteng are yet to finalise negotiations on the composition of Premier Panyaza Lesufi's Cabinet.This is despite Lesufi previously giving parties in the Government of Provincial Unity until Wednesday to reach an agreement. It’s been nearly two weeks since Lesufi was re-elected to Gauteng's top office, but he's yet to appoint his executive. Thabiso Tema speaks to Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:23

STEINHOFF'S FORMER FINANCE CHIEF BEN LA GRANGE...

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2024/06/27

The former chief financial officer of collapsed South African retailer Steinhoff International Holdings NV appeared in court Wednesday, three months after his ex-boss died by alleged suicide when he was told to hand himself over to police. Ben la Grange appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court alongside former legal head Stephan Grobler, who was in court for a second time. La Grange was released on R150 000 bail. Thabiso nTema speaks to Financial Analyst, Khaya Sithole. See

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20:55

DA'S PROPOSAL ON PUBLIC SERVICE DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IN...

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2024/06/27

Despite strongly condemning the ANC for its cadre deployment programme, the DA says its insistence on appointing its own candidates for top ministerial positions in the Government of National Unity (GNU), was to ensure that they hired the best people for the job and not cadre deployment. Thabiso Tema speaks to Former Unionist and Gauteng Premier, Mbhazima Shilowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

SANDF SOLDIERS DEPLOYED IN THE DRC TARGETED BY...

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2024/06/27

While South African soldiers are fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), some are apparently unknowingly paying premiums for insurance policies that allow unscrupulous scammers to profit from their deaths. The beneficiaries of the policies that will pay out if these soldiers die in action in the DRC are unknown, a family member told a newspaper publication. Thabiso Tema speaks to Independent Investigative Journalist, Erika Gibson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:56

GNU FINALIZATION: WHO CAN AMEND POLICIES, WHEN CAN WE...

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2024/06/27

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to announce his new Cabinet, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says no single political party within the Government of National Unity (GNU) will unilaterally change policies. The ANC announced the establishment of the GNU for the 7th administration after failing to get a majority in the 29th May elections for the first time in 30 years. Thabiso Tema speaks to Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Mgwenya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:27

POLITICAL INFIGHTING DELAYS CONSTITUTION OF GAUTENG...

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2024/06/27

Disagreements continue to delay the constitution of the Gauteng government as the ANC and DA in Gauteng continue to squabble over the allocation of positions in the legislature. The DA wants six out the 13 positions. The same thing is playing out at the national level as the issue is based on positions. This is as talks in the Government of National Unity (GNU) are still under way. Thabiso Tema speaks to DA Gauteng Leader, Solly Msimanga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:33

KENYA FINANCE BILL PROTESTS: PROTESTERS SHOT AND FIRE...

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2024/06/27

Police fired on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature on Tuesday and at least five protesters were shot dead, with sections of the parliament building set ablaze as lawmakers inside passed a bill to raise taxes. In chaotic scenes, protesters overwhelmed police and chased them away in an attempt to storm the parliament compound, with Citizen TV reporting protesters had managed to enter the Senate chamber. According to NTV Kenya, lawmakers were evacuated as police went up against

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9:42

ATM PRESIDENT VUYO ZUNGULA AFFIRMS STRENGTH OF...

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2024/06/27

ATM president Vuyo Zungula said the departure of three parties from the Progressive Caucus to join the Government of National Unity had not weakened the formation. The United Democratic Movement (UDM), Al Jama-ah and Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) reportedly joined the ANC’s GNU, which left only the ATM, EFF and United Africans Transformation in the caucus. Thabiso Tema speaks to ATM President, Vuyolwethu Zungula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:40

Bogus initiations schools, kidnapping and initiates...

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2024/06/27

The Gauteng Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee continues to keep a close eye on individuals that may want to set up bogus traditional male circumcision schools in the province. This year's winter initiation season started on the 15th of June and will run up until the 8th of July. A number of illegal initiation schools were closed down last week in different parts of Gauteng. Scores of boys that were abducted by fake traditional surgeons have been safely returned to their parents. Gauteng

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35:19

POLITICAL DESK

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2024/06/27

Thabiso Tema speaks to Political Analyst, Lecture at the Wits School of Governance and is also a political commentator, Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane to unpacl some of the big political stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

7TH ADMINISTRATION CABINET ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTATIONS

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2024/06/27

South Africans await the announcement of Ramaphosa's national executive-who will make up his new cabinet under a GNU arrangement. This new cabinet will shape SA's future and also set the tone for Ramaphosa's presidency going forward. While President Cyril Ramaphosa can take as long as he likes to form a government, an ANC official said the party did not want to leave a power vacuum, while capital markets also needed direction. Officials said Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen met on Friday

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8:04

7TH ADMINISTRATION CABINET ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTATIONS

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2024/06/27

South Africans await the announcement of Ramaphosa's national executive-who will make up his new cabinet under a GNU arrangement. This new cabinet will shape SA's future and also set the tone for Ramaphosa's presidency going forward. While President Cyril Ramaphosa can take as long as he likes to form a government, an ANC official said the party did not want to leave a power vacuum, while capital markets also needed direction. Officials said Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen met on Friday

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7:45

RISE Mzansi - ninth party to join government of...

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2024/06/27

Rise Mzansi has decided to join the Government of National Unity. The party’s National Leadership Collective took the decision last night bringing the number of parties participating in the GNU to nine. The party says it has been consulting with various political parties over the last two weeks on how to best proceed in terms of power sharing and governance. Thabiso Tema speaks to Rise Mzansi Leader, Songezo Zibi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

Rand Water Infrastructure maintenance begins

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2024/06/24

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson, about the extensive water maintenance taking place in Gauteng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Inside Kenya’s tax Hikes - Dr Jason Musyoka,...

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2024/06/21

Police in Kenya have fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters gathering near parliament in the capital to demonstrate against planned tax hikes that many fear will worsen the cost-of-living crisis. Tense scenes played out in Nairobi on Thursday as hundreds took to the streets in opposition to a finance bill, which proposes introducing new taxes and levies that would increase the price of basic goods. Thabiso Tema speaks to Development Economist, Dr Jason Musyoka.See

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9:08

Government mulling use of AI for TB screening, diagnosis

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2024/06/21

The health department is considering adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to accelerate the screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis in South Africa. This follows the recommendation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for member states to use computer-aided detection software (CAD) to interpret chest X-rays when screening and triaging for tuberculosis. Thabiso Tema speaks to Department of health Technical Specialist on Occupational Health Diseases,

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8:44

Julius Malema takes the stand in 2018 firearm case

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2024/06/21

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has accused the prosecutor of using his case to further his career. He further added that the court is being abused for political purposes. Malema has taken to the stand in the East London Magistrate’s Court, where he and bodyguard Adriaan Snyman are facing charges over the alleged firing of a firearm at an EFF rally in 2018. Thabiso Tema speaks to Legal Analyst, Khumisi Kganare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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