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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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12:17

FEEL GOOD: Seeing Beyond Sight – How One Man’s Vision...

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2026/03/25

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mlungisi “Coach Jack” Msibi, about how he is the founder and driving force behind Corinthians Africa, the organisation that has built South Africa’s first national blind football framework — from grassroots development to international competition and league success. His leadership has not only brought the sport into mainstream awareness, but has also opened doors for visually impaired South Africans to compete, coach, lead, and

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9:37

New poll shows ANC recovering, DA getting stronger,...

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2026/03/23

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Gabriel Makin, researcher at the Social Research Foundation, about how a new opinion poll has revealed notable shifts in South Africa’s political landscape, suggesting that the African National Congress (ANC) may be slowly recovering support while the Democratic Alliance (DA) continues to strengthen its position as the country’s main opposition party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

ETDP SETA Faces Major Scrutiny After R630 Million in...

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2026/03/23

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson, about how a major financial controversy has emerged within South Africa’s education and training sector following reports that more than R637 million in public funds allocated to the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) cannot be properly accounted for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:18

Middle East crisis: Trump gives Iran 48-hour...

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2026/03/23

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ofer Nieman, Israel-based journalist, and Dr Kingsley Makhubela, international relations expert, about how the Middle East crisis reached a dangerous new peak on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face direct U.S. strikes on its power infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

The recent High Court ruling in Bloemfontein...

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2026/03/23

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Kaizer Kganyago, NPA spokesperson, about how the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed a High Court ruling in Bloemfontein granting a final forfeiture order for six luxury properties and a high-end SUV, with a combined estimated value of R32 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Agri groups head to court over FMD vaccine restrictions

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2026/03/23

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Francois Rossouw, CEO of the Southern African Agri Initiative, about how agricultural lobby group Sakeliga, together with the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture, is set to approach the High Court in Pretoria in a bid to challenge what it describes as government obstruction of private sector involvement in the procurement and administration of vaccines for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:25

Holomisa Calls for Clarity on SA Army Personnel...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Deputy Defence and Military Veterans Minister Bantu Holomisa about how he has formally requested urgent clarification over alleged irregularities in a major military procurement process involving personnel carriers for the South African Army.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:07

South African Teens Are Puffing on Vapes—And the...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to King (pseudonym), about how it has become increasingly common to see South African teenagers, some even in their school uniforms, using disposable vapes. Former industry insiders warn that low prices, appealing flavours, and social media marketing make these products highly accessible and often attractive to youth, despite age restrictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:23

Lawyers, Commissions, and Your Rights: Navigating...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Zola Majavu – Legal Expert, about how, with commissions of inquiry increasingly in the spotlight, many questions are being raised about how these processes work, particularly from a legal perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Parliament Holds Urgent Debate on Middle East Crisis...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Benji Shulman – Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute, about how South Africa’s foreign policy came under renewed scrutiny in Parliament as lawmakers debated the escalating crisis in the Middle East and its implications for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:15

FSCA Industry Conference 2026 concludes with focus on...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Sindiswa Makhubalo – FSCA Head of Department: Banks and Payment Providers, about how the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has concluded its 2026 Industry Conference, with discussions over the two-day event centring on regulatory reform, innovation, and the future direction of South Africa’s financial sectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:28

Tshwane Responds to Water Tanker Spending Scrutiny...

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2026/03/20

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mooketsi Tebogo Molebatsi – Divisional Head: Office of the Deputy Executive Mayor, City of Tshwane, about how the City of Tshwane has come under intensified scrutiny over its water tanker expenditure, as questions mount around governance, procurement processes, and the sustainability of relying on emergency water supply measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:29

Postbank Registered as Licensed Financial Services...

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2026/03/18

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Mondli Gungubele – Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, about how Postbank SOC Ltd has reached a significant milestone after being officially registered as a licensed financial services provider (FSP) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), marking an important step in its long-standing ambition to become a fully-fledged state-owned bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

The significance of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi getting...

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2026/03/18

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Johan Burger – Former Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), about how KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Sibusiso Mkhwanazi will remain at the helm of policing in the province after authorities confirmed the renewal of his contract for another five-year term, with his current contract set to expire at the end of March 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel...

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2026/03/18

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Prof Magnus Killander – International Human Rights and Comparative Constitutional Law Researcher at the University of Pretoria, about how South Africa’s landmark genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) continues to draw global attention, with new legal developments and geopolitical tensions shaping the trajectory of the proceedings in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:34

Suspect arrested in murder of Madlanga Commission...

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2026/03/16

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe – SAPS Spokesperson, about how a suspect is appearing in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry whose killing raised serious concerns about the safety of whistleblowers and witnesses involved in corruption investigations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

South Africa’s Maths Crisis and the Meaning of...

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2026/03/16

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Linda Meyer – Managing Director at IIE Rosebank College and author of an article on South Africa’s maths crisis, about how, on Saturday, 14 March, the world celebrated International Mathematics Day, a global observance proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to highlight the essential role of mathematics in education, science, technology, and

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5:30

How land reform policies are failing women's housing...

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2026/03/13

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Deborah Raduba – Admitted Attorney and Human Rights Advocate specialising in land, housing, and socio-economic rights, about how, according to Lawyers for Human Rights, there is a noticeable lack of political will to resolve major land claims, creating a daily reality of stagnation. Despite the existence of the Expropriation Act, which serves as a viable legal tool for land distribution in justifiable cases, it remains largely underutilised by the

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11:00

UPDATE: Death toll in Ormonde building collapse rises...

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2026/03/04

The death toll following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, has risen to nine, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya confirmed on Tuesday. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dada Morero Johannesburg Mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:36

Department of Small Business Development Hosted A...

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2026/03/04

The Department of Small Business Development yesterday convened a high-level Media Breakfast meeting in Pretoria to share feedback from a comprehensive public consultation process on the Business Licensing Bill, 2025. The session brought together government officials, business leaders and civil society representatives, marking a significant step in the legislative process to modernise South Africa’s business licensing framework. Thabiso Tema spoke Mr. Vuyisa Dayile Deputy Director-General:

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