Four South Africans have safely returned home after allegedly being lured to Russia with false promises of lucrative employment, only to find themselves trapped in the Ukrainian war zone. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport this week, following a desperate distress signal sent to the South African government. Thabiso Tema spoke to Ricardo Teixeira Defence Expert. 

Four South Africans have safely returned home after allegedly being lured to Russia with false promises of lucrative employment, only to find themselves trapped in the Ukrainian war zone. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport this week, following a desperate distress signal sent to the South African government. Thabiso Tema spoke to Ricardo Teixeira Defence Expert.&nbsp;

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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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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to National Planning Commissioner Sue Bannister about how the National Planning Commissioner has issued a sharp call to action, warning that South Africa&rsquo;s economic growth and service delivery are being stifled by a "reactive" culture of infrastructure neglect. Speaking from a local government perspective, Bannister emphasized that the next four years will be a critical litmus test for the state's ability to move beyond high-level planning and into "execution excellence."

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Nkululeko Xhelithole &ndash; Lungelo Lethu Human Rights Foundation, about how hundreds of homeowners are taking four major banks to court after their houses were taken away and sold for much less than they were actually worth.

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA National Spokesperson, about how four individuals, including two current SASSA officials and one former employee, were arrested on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for their alleged involvement in a R4.9 million fraud scheme.

Four South Africans back from Ukraine

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