Wits study finds NPOs among SA’s biggest youth employers, but overlooked Research indicates data gaps obscure NPO impact on youth employment

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Wycliffe Nduga Ouma – Financial Economist and Researcher at the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment at Wits, about how South Africa may be overlooking the important role played by non-profit organisations in helping young people find…

Gauteng Roads and Transport has issued over 522 operating licenses to eligible minibus and scholar transport operators across the province

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, about how the department hosted an official ceremony yesterday at its head office in Johannesburg to hand over operating licences to eligible minibus and scholar transport operators. This …

Gauteng Budget: Gauteng Tables R549 Billion Budget Focused on Growth, Infrastructure and Service Delivery

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mncedisi Vilakazi – Deputy Director-General (DDG): Sustainable Fiscal Resource Management for the Gauteng Provincial Government, about how the Gauteng Provincial Government has tabled a budget of more than R549 billion over the next three years, with a …

US Ambassador Signals Frustration with Pretoria Over Policy “Asks”

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Brooks Spector – International Relations Analyst, about how the United States has expressed growing frustration with South Africa over what it describes as Pretoria’s failure to act on a set of key policy requests delivered nearly a year ago. Speaking a…

FEEL GOOD - Tshiamo “Tshitshi” Makamedi he is a golfing prodigy

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tshiamo “Tshitshi” Makamedi about how he made history at the prestigious Joburg Open 2026 by performing the ceremonial opening tee shot — a role traditionally reserved for the city’s Executive Mayor.

Activists call for stricter enforcement of protection orders after brutal Meyerton murder

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Nhlalwenhle Princess Shongwe – Attorney and Director of NP Shongwe Attorneys Inc, about how the civil rights movement Not In My Name International is calling on the South African justice system to strengthen the enforcement of protection orders. This de…

The WorldSkills South Africa National Competition, Conference, and Career Festival 2026

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Nomusa Dube-Ncube about the WorldSkills South Africa National Competition, Conference, and Career Festival 2026 taking place in Durban from 8–12 March, hosted by the Department of Higher Education and Tra…

The growing issue of parents submitting false or misleading addresses in public school applications, as highlighted by recent data from TPN Credit Bureau

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr James Ndlebe – Director for Education Management and Governance Development (EMGD) at the Department of Basic Education (DBE), about how recent research from TPN Credit Bureau highlights a systemic crisis within South Africa’s public school admission…

Ad Hoc Committee demands full accountability from President Ramaphosa

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to David Skhosana – MK Party Member of Parliament, and Sipho Seepe – Political Analyst, about how members of the ad hoc committee investigating corruption within the criminal justice system are taking a firm stand on executive accountability. They insist t…

R1 Billion Arms Fiasco: How Ex-Police Chief Khehla Sitole’s Botched Deal Left SA Taxpayers Footing the Bill

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ian Cameron – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, about how the South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing a financial crisis following a botched firearms contract initiated by former commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole.