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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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9:07

ELECTIONS 2024: SPECIAL VOTING

The Best of POWER Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

Voting kicked off on Monday with only isolated disruptions reported countrywide by the end of the first day of special voting. About 1.6 million people have applied to cast their ballot in the special vote, a special dispensation for those who cannot get to a polling station on election day. Thabiso Tema speaks to IEC General Manager for Civic and Democracy Education, Research and Knowledge Management, Moagisi Sibanda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

FIRST-EVER OPEN HEART SURGERY AT TSHEPONG HOSPITAL

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2024/05/28

A team of doctors and nurses successfully performed the first-ever open heart surgery in collaboration with surgeons from Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in the Northwest at Tshepong Hospital. The 38-year-old patient, Martha Vanstawel, was suffering from several problems, including a leaking valve and a heart submental aneurysm in 2006. The surgery took six hours. Thabiso Tema speaks to North West Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:29

THE PRESIDENT OUTLINES WHAT GOVERNMENT IN THE 6TH...

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2024/05/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his speech to the nation on Sunday night to draw the curtain on the performance of the 6th administration, while urging South Africans to go out and vote on Wednesday. “This will be the seventh time that South Africans of all races, from all walks of life, from all corners of our country, will go to vote for national and provincial government. Thabiso Tema speaks to Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

EXPERTS SAY THAT GOVERNANCE MUST BE ABOUT JOINT...

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2024/05/27

South Africa does not have a democracy problem, but rather a democratic governance one. And this challenge cannot be solved by normal political means Ebrahim Fakir and Chris Landsberg believe that a GNU would 'help us out of our present quagmire’, and assert that after next week's elections, governance must be 'about joint responsibility and accountability, for the benefit of the country as a whole. Thabiso Tema speak to Political analyst, Ebrahim Fakir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:00

ICJ ORDERS ISRAEL TO IMMEDIATELY HALT ITS MILITARY...

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2024/05/27

The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued a dramatic ruling, ordering Israel to "immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah". It acted in support of a South African application last week which sought a number of measures against Israel, accusing it of stepping up what it says is a genocide. Presiding judge Nawaf Salam said the situation in Gaza had deteriorated since the court last ordered Israel to take steps to improve it. Israel has vehemently denied the

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8:30

UPDATED MEASURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE FREE AND FAIR AND...

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2024/05/27

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefed the country on Sunday on the state of readiness by security agencies to secure the 2024 elections. Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said that the various law enforcement agencies were in charge and in control as the country heads to the polls this week. Thabiso Tema speaks to National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:16

Voter education ahead of South Africa’s election

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2024/05/27

With South Africa’s 2024 general elections drawing closer, there are growing concerns that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has not done enough to prioritise voter education across the country. For the first time ever, voters will see three ballot papers rather than the two they are used to following changes to the Electoral Amendment Act, which was signed into law in April 2023. The new act allows independent candidates to contest provincial and national elections. Thabiso Tema speaks to

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9:24

Old Mutual’s Claim Process

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2024/05/21

Losing a loved one is never easy. Having to deal with all the paperwork afterwards is not appealing especially when you or your family members are grieving. Knowing what to do when the time comes and having access to certain documents can make the process a little bit easier.Thabiso Tema is in conversation with the Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, John Manyike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

High alert! Police ramp up security measures to...

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2024/05/21

A police crime intelligence threat analysis has raised an alarm that the pending elections may be marred by violence, intimidation and even boycotts in some parts of the country.The 14-page threat analysis report, compiled by the SA Police Service crime intelligence unit, was tabled on Friday to the State Security Agency, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) and the police top brass. The three entities are responsible for ensuring that the climate around the elections on May 29 allows for a free

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12:42

Elections 2024 Political Party focus: BOSA

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2024/05/18

Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster is the co-founder and deputy leader of BOSA, as well as founder of the SA Women's Commission, which assembles women from all walks of life to collaborate in contributing to change in the country. Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster as Gauteng's premier candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:20

Elections 2024 Political Party focus: Operation Dudula

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2024/05/18

Operation Dudula – known as a xenophobic vigilante group that has led unlawful raids targeting foreigners – has registered as a political party to contest the 2024 elections and claims to represent citizens who have lost hope. Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Zandile Dubula, Leader of Operation Dudula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

Gauteng premier seeks to fix funding crisis at...

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2024/05/18

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng Premier about the outcomes of the meeting with the NPOs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:56

Phaahla says unfazed by threats to challenge NHI Act

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2024/05/18

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Foster Mohale, National Department of Health Spokesperson about how the signing of the Bill is a historic milestone, which paves the way for government to forge ahead with universal health coverage (UHC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

DA wants BELA Bill to be sent back to Parliament

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2024/05/18

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Baxolile Nodada, DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education about how they were not meaningful discussions before the decision was made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

Eskom marks 50 days without load shedding but warns...

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2024/05/18

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Tshepo Kgadima, Independent Energy Analyst about why we must not be excited about this 50 days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:51

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs NHI Bill into law

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2024/05/16

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Professor Alex Van Den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand about his opinion on the NHI Bill. Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Khulekani Mathe, CEO Designate of BUSA about his opinion on the NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:26

New Corruption Watch report shares insights on...

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2024/05/16

Corruption Watch (CW) released a new report assessing the profound impact of corruption on people’s lives, titled The Impact of Corruption: Insights from a Perceptions and Experiences Survey. This research study aims to highlight the perceptions, characteristics, and experiences of corruption, and the prevalence of corrupt practices within both the public and private sectors in South Africa, offering valuable insights into this prevalent phenomenon. Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Melusi

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8:12

CJ to hold hearings on Israel’s alleged violations of...

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2024/05/16

Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Prof Magnus Killander, Professor of human rights law and Executive Secretary, Association of Human Rights Institutes at the University of Pretoria about what to expect from these hearings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:56

POWER-KIDZ TT AND KGOSI

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2024/05/14

In this week's POWER-Kid feature, Thabiso Tema speaks to Kgosi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:35

Disability organisations face closure due to Social...

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2024/05/14

Several non-profit organisations that depend on the department’s subsidies have had to close or are facing closure due to subsidies not being paid and uncertainty over whether they will receive funds from the department. Organisations usually know whether they are getting funding for the new financial year by February or March. But this year, organisations were told they will be informed of the outcome of their funding application by the end of March. Funding adjudication was only completed in the

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