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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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10:37

Higher Education Minister Unveils Key Priorities For...

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2024/07/17

South Africa's new higher education minister has unveiled her department's priorities for the 2024 financial year. The minister also addressed challenges with NSFAS and what is being done to resolve them. Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Department of Higher Education and Training Minister speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

Ramaphosa says urgent response is needed to plug gaps...

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2024/07/17

Harald Winkler, Professor at UCT’s school of economics, who has long researched climatechange, development and social justice speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on how severe weather conditions, worsened by climate change, are already putting additional strain on SA’s public finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:13

South Africa’s 2022 census may not be accurate enough...

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2024/07/17

Prof. Tom Moultrie, Professor of Demography and Director of the Centre for Actuarial Research at the University of Cape Town speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on inaccuracies of the 2022 South African census. It is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured and reported by the United Nations Population Division. The reported undercount of 31% is some 10 percentage points higher than the previous highest notified undercount (in Comoros in 2017See

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8:21

Lily mine tragedy: Actionsa writes to national...

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2024/07/16

ActionSA wrote to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, as well as Deputy SpeakerDr Annelie Lotriet, to request that Parliament investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the Lily Mine Tragedy of 5 February 2016 where three miners Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda tragically passed away. Action SA Leader Herman Mashaba speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:09

Cartletonville scholar transport accident DNA update

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2024/07/16

Thabis oTema is in conversation with Fochville station commander Lieutenant Colonel Kgomotso Netshitangani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

Zimbabwe launches hearings over Mugabe-era massacre

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2024/07/16

John Cassim, Channel Africa Correspondent and Editor of Conserve Zim talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa launchIing a long-awaited process of reconciliation over a notorious 1980s massacre by government troops which claimed tens of thousands of lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:01

Home Affairs to intensify efforts to clampdown...

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2024/07/16

Dr Leon Schrieber, Home Affairs Minister speaks to POWER Breakfast show host Thabiso Tema after the budget presentation in parliament yesterday. Home Affairs says it plans to intensify efforts to clampdown illegal immigrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

Koeberg nuclear unit granted 20-year life extension

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2024/07/16

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Electricity and Energy Minister speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema at the back of The national nuclear regulator approving Eskom’s request for a licence to extend the operating life of Koeberg nuclear power station unit 1 by 20 years until July 2044. It has decided to defer its decision on unit 2, which has a valid licence to operate until November 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:30

GNU members hold first Cabinet Lekgotla

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2024/07/12

Government of National Unity (GNU) partners which include the United Democratic Movement (UDM), the Good Party and the Pan African Congress (PAC) of Azania believe that the upcoming government lekgotla should prioritise social security for the poor. The much-anticipated cabinet lekgotla comprising eleven political parties, is expected to take place later this week. Thabiso Tema speaks to former Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Mosibudi Mangena and Political

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10:49

Mike Ntombela pays tribute to Stanley 'screamer' ...

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2024/07/12

Former Mamelodi Sundowns player, Mike Ntombela joins Thabiso Tema to pay tribute to the late Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:21

Gauteng's online school applications for 2025

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2024/07/12

If a child is in Grade R at a school this year, it does not automatically mean they will continue to Grade 1 in that same school next year, according to Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, who said that parents of grade R pupils should also apply for admission for their children. He announced that the 2025 online application would open from Thursday, 11 July, at 8am to Monday, 12 August, at midnight. Thabiso Tema speaks to Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona. See

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7:40

Mmusi Maimane elected Chairperson of Committee on...

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2024/07/12

Mmusi Maimane has been elected as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations. This Committee considers the Appropriation Bill (the budget) & reports on this to the National Assembly. Thabiso Tema speaks to newly appointed chairperson of committee of appropriations, Mmusi Maimane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

COURT RULES LIFE ESIDIMENI DEATHS WERE DUE TO FORMER...

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2024/07/12

The Pretoria high court has ruled that the deaths of some of the mental health patients transferred to ill-prepared nongovernmental organisations from Life Esidimeni were a result of the negligence of former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu.Judge Mmonoa Teffo said in her judgment on Wednesday that Mahlangu ignored expert advice. Thabiso Tema speaks to Section27 Candidate Attorney, Fatima Later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

Gauteng Health winning fight against medical...

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2024/07/10

Thabiso Tema is in conversation with GDoH Director of Litigation, Ayabongwa Tuswa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:53

National Assembly’s Vote On Members Of The JSC

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2024/07/10

John Hlophe, one of only two judges ever stripped of their positions in the democratic South Africa, will now take a seat on the primary body responsible for serving as a watchdog for judges. This was confirmed on Tuesday, when a motion was carried in the newly constituted National Assembly that Hlophe would be the designated representative for the MK party on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Thabiso Tema speaks to Judges Matter researcher and advocacy officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin. See

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11:40

Explainer on electricity Tariff lines as per...

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2024/07/10

Thabiso Tema is joined by Power, energy expert and a former executive manager at Eskom. And a former senior executive at City Power, Vally Padayachee to provide clarity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:05

Minister Ramokgopa Provides Electricity Distribution...

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2024/07/10

Energy and electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says work is at an advanced stage to procure 2,500 MW of nuclear energy. Ramokgopa says that the nuclear plan aims to secure approval from the Treasury to build a 2,500MW power plant next month, with the team working on the deal finalising the procurement structure. Ramokgopa said that internal conversations related to what type of nuclear technology should be considered, with the late technology seen as very rapid to deploy, relatively cheap and

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12:42

Political Desk - Sanet Solomon Political Analyst

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2024/07/10

Political Analyst, Sanet Solomon joins Thabiso Tema to look at this week's political stories making headlines on Political Desk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

AA Is 'Cash Positive' And Looking To Grow Fleet

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2024/07/10

South African Airways plans to add 64% new destination from its hub in Johannesburg by the end of April as it rebuilds its business to focus on regional and international routes after a deal with an investor collapsed. The company is aiming to add nine destinations to its existing 14 and also plans to boost the number of aircraft by 50% to 21 by March, interim Chief Executive Officer John Lamola said, adding that the South African flag carrier has the cash to fund its expansion. Thabiso Tema speaks

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8:30

IEC warns that the MK Party's withdrawal of case...

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2024/07/10

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has asked the Electoral Court to refuse to accept the MK Party’s withdrawal of its court case to set aside the elections, saying the party made “serious allegations” about the credibility of the election. After accusing the IEC of “deliberate vote-rigging”, the MK Party on Wednesday sent a notice to court withdrawing its case. Thabiso Tema speaks to Legal Director at the Institute of Services in Africa (IEMSA), Nkululeko Tselane. See

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