Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Rhulani Mathebula – Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA, about how NERSA has officially approved Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes for the 2026/27 financial year. Following a meeting on 5 March 2026, the regulator approved an average increase of 8.76% for Eskom’s direct customers, which will take effect on 1 April 2026.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mr Rhulani Mathebula &ndash; Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA, about how NERSA has officially approved Eskom&rsquo;s electricity tariff hikes for the 2026/27 financial year. Following a meeting on 5 March 2026, the regulator approved an average increase of 8.76% for Eskom&rsquo;s direct customers, which will take effect on 1 April 2026.

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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Electricity Prices Set to Rise in April After NERSA Approves Tariff Increases

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe – SAPS Spokesperson, about how a suspect is appearing in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry whose killing raised serious concerns about the safety of whistleblowers and witnesses involved in corruption investigations.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe &ndash; SAPS Spokesperson, about how a suspect is appearing in the Brakpan Magistrate&rsquo;s Court today in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry whose killing raised serious concerns about the safety of whistleblowers and witnesses involved in corruption investigations.

Suspect arrested in murder of Madlanga Commission witness

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Linda Meyer – Managing Director at IIE Rosebank College and author of an article on South Africa’s maths crisis, about how, on Saturday, 14 March, the world celebrated International Mathematics Day, a global observance proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to highlight the essential role of mathematics in education, science, technology, and daily life.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Linda Meyer &ndash; Managing Director at IIE Rosebank College and author of an article on South Africa&rsquo;s maths crisis, about how, on Saturday, 14 March, the world celebrated International Mathematics Day, a global observance proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to highlight the essential role of mathematics in education, science, technology, and daily life.

South Africa’s Maths Crisis and the Meaning of International Mathematics Day

TT in conversation with POWER Kid, Warona Maake.

TT in conversation with POWER Kid, Warona Maake.

Electricity Prices Set to Rise in April After NERSA Approves Tariff Increases

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