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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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13:22

Understanding the connection between tenderpreneur...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/29

Understanding the connection between tenderpreneur Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala and Minister of Police Mchunu. Tessa Dooms spoke with Jeff Wicks, News24 Investigative Journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:59

Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi briefs on political...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/29

Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi briefs on political killings task team and the role played by Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu. Tessa Dooms spoke with Paul O’Sullivan Forensic investigation consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:39

Minister Chikunga champions women's financial...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/04

Minister Chikunga champions women's financial inclusion and the care economy at the G20 forum. Tessa Dooms spoke with SindisiweChikunga ,Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:27

The City of Tshwane records a 98% revenue collection...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/04

The City of Tshwane records a 98% revenue collection rate for the 2024/2025 financial year. Tessa Dooms spoke with Eugene Modise, Deputy mayor: City of Tshwane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:05

Child maintenance crisis in SA - maintenance...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/04

Child maintenance crisis in SA - maintenance applications in court remain unaddressed. Tessa Dooms spoke with Stella Coetzee, a National accredited Family Law Mediator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:19

The SAHRC has cautioned that restricting healthcare...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/04

SAHRC has cautioned that restricting healthcare access for foreign nationals could lead to a rise in HIV transmission. Tessa Dooms spoke with SandraMakoasha, The South African Human Rights Commission Commissioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:51

City of jhb councillors elect a new speaker -...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/04

City ofjhbcouncillors elect a new speaker - Margaret Arnolds re-elected. Tessa Dooms spoke with Margaret Arnolds, Speaker of Joburg council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:03

Elite politicians do not serve the poor – Social...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/02

Do Elite politicians serve the poor? Social justice activist, AxolileNotywala, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor speaks to POWER Breakfast hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:05

161 Drug addicts admitted into social department...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/02

The Gauteng Department of Social Development says staff are working hard to deal with substance abuse in the province.On Monday,Hundreds(161)of substance abusers in Gauteng have arrived at a rehabilitation centre in Heidelberg to undergo a life changing experience, free of drugs and other illicit substances. KhumoKgomoeswana, Acting Director for Substance Abuse Gauteng Department of Social Development speaks to POWER Breakfast host Tessa DoomsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:36

Joburg residents to dig deeper in their pockets for...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/02

POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms speaks to Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb about the city proposing tariff hikes for electricitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:45

Feel Good Wednesday - The Rejected Flight Attendant...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/02

Sibongile Sambo was rejected when she sought to become a flight attendee because she is too short so she founded her own aviation company. She joins the POWER Breakfast team on the feel good feature See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:52

Rwanda DRC Peace Agreementlations Analyst

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/07/02

Congolese Foreign Minister ThereseKayikwambaand her Rwandan counterpart, OlivierNduhungirehe, have signed a peace agreement in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. POWER Breakfast host Tessa Dooms speaks to Lwazi Somya, International Relations AnalystSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:13

The National Arts Festival - Africa’s biggest...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/27

NAF 2025: Profile of the Butterfly Heart/Serurubele by Lalu Mokuku . Tessa Dooms caught up withLalu Mokuku is an Applied Theatre Practioner, Facilitator, Actor, Playwright, Translator and Researcher and NationalArts Festival play writer and performer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:41

Appropriations Committee Chairperson Maimane urges...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/27

Appropriations Committee Chairperson Maimane urges government to cut down on wasteful spending.Tessa Dooms spoke with Musi Maimane, Chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee on AppropriationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

7:35

The alleged mastermind behind the Tembisa Hospital...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/27

The alleged mastermind behind the Tembisa Hospital scandal is now facing charges from SARS. Tessa Dooms caught up with Dr Aslam Dasoo, a convener of the Progressive Health Forum, a national health-care advocacy network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:29

South African president sacks DA deputy minister,...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/27

South African president sacks DA deputy minister, sparking tensions with coalition partner. Tessa Dooms spoke with Wille Aucamp, DA spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:17

Public sector workers should report in person to...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/12

Public sector workers should report in person to prove they’re not ghost employees. Tessa Dooms was in conversation with Jan De Villiers, chair the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

6:20

Apple Makes Its AI Technology Available to External...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/12

Apple Makes Its AI Technology Available to External Developers. Tessa Dooms spoke with Thenjiwe Khubeka, technology expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:43

The One-Stop Border Post Bill aims to speed up trade...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/12

The One-Stop Border Post Bill aims to speed up trade and travel, but there are concerns around protection for immigrants being inadequate. Tessa Dooms spoek with Professor Loren Landau, co-director of the Wits-Oxford Mobility Governance Lab at the University of the Witwatersrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

5:27

Water and Sanitation Department Probes More Than 400...

POWER Breakfast ·

2025/06/12

Water and Sanitation Department Probes More Than 400 Cases of Financial Irregularities. Tessa Dooms spoke with Sean Phillips, Department of Water and Sanitation director-general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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