Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to André Lourens, economist at the Minerals Council of South Africa, about how global investors, mining executives and policymakers gather in Cape Town for the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, once again placing South Africa at the centre of conversations about the future of mining on the continent.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Andr&eacute; Lourens, economist at the Minerals Council of South Africa, about how global investors, mining executives and policymakers gather in Cape Town for the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, once again placing South Africa at the centre of conversations about the future of mining on the continent.

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.

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&rsquo;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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As Mining Indaba 2026 Unfolds, Is South Africa Maximising Its Mineral Wealth — or Missing a Critical Opportunity to Turn Resources into Real Economic Growth?

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Salomon Hoogenraad-Vermaak – Head of the Public Administration Ethics, Discipline and Technical Assistance Unit (DPSA), about how the Department of Public Service and Administration is exploring ways to strengthen provincial powers to expand lifestyle audits for politicians and civil servants as part of broader anti-corruption efforts.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Salomon Hoogenraad-Vermaak &ndash; Head of the Public Administration Ethics, Discipline and Technical Assistance Unit (DPSA), about how the Department of Public Service and Administration is exploring ways to strengthen provincial powers to expand lifestyle audits for politicians and civil servants as part of broader anti-corruption efforts.

Department of Public Service and Administration looking into giving provincial governments more powers to expand the lifestyle audits for politicians and civil servants.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ms Kalay Pillay – Acting Director-General for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), about how proposed legislation seeks to introduce criminal sanctions, including possible imprisonment, for anyone who reveals the identity of a whistleblower, in an effort to strengthen protections for those exposing corruption and unlawful conduct.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ms Kalay Pillay &ndash; Acting Director-General for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&amp;CD), about how proposed legislation seeks to introduce criminal sanctions, including possible imprisonment, for anyone who reveals the identity of a whistleblower, in an effort to strengthen protections for those exposing corruption and unlawful conduct.

Draft bill proposes criminal sanctions for anyone revealing identity of whistleblower

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Jeremy Michaels – Spokesperson for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, about how the commission, formally known as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, has entered a crucial phase as it resumes hearings and works toward its final reporting deadlines later this year.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Jeremy Michaels &ndash; Spokesperson for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, about how the commission, formally known as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, has entered a crucial phase as it resumes hearings and works toward its final reporting deadlines later this year.

As Mining Indaba 2026 Unfolds, Is South Africa Maximising Its Mineral Wealth — or Missing a Critical Opportunity to Turn Resources into Real Economic Growth?

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