Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Xolani Fihla, Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), about what it means when people are found jumping red robots and using blue light escorts, and what tow trucks, breakdown vehicles, and private escorts can — and can’t — do on South African roads.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Xolani Fihla, Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), about what it means when people are found jumping red robots and using blue light escorts, and what tow trucks, breakdown vehicles, and private escorts can &mdash; and can&rsquo;t &mdash; do on South African roads.

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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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Jumping Red Robots and Blue-Light Escorts – What Tow Trucks, Breakdown Vehicles, and Private Escorts Can and Can’t Do on South African Roads

The United States government has formally accused South Africa of shipping sensitive military-grade equipment to China, claiming the action poses a direct threat to American national security. Thabiso Tema spoke to Chrispin Phiri -Spokesperson to the Minister International Relation and cooperation.

The United States government has formally accused South Africa of shipping sensitive military-grade equipment to China, claiming the action poses a direct threat to American national security. Thabiso Tema spoke to Chrispin Phiri -Spokesperson to the Minister International Relation and cooperation.

US alleges South Africa threatens its national security by shipping military equipment to China 

South Africa’s premier state-owned animal vaccine manufacturer, OBP, has effectively collapsed, leaving the nation unable to produce critical vaccines for livestock. Despite receiving R500 million in government funding intended for a world-class revamp, the facility’s high-security laboratories were neglected and fell into ruin. Thabiso Tema spoke to Athol Trollip ActionSA Parliamentary Leader.

South Africa&rsquo;s premier state-owned animal vaccine manufacturer, OBP, has effectively collapsed, leaving the nation unable to produce critical vaccines for livestock. Despite receiving R500 million in government funding intended for a world-class revamp, the facility&rsquo;s high-security laboratories were neglected and fell into ruin. Thabiso Tema spoke to Athol Trollip ActionSA Parliamentary Leader.

Onderstepoort Biological Products OBP’s Decline Exposed as South Africa Battles Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has sparked a diplomatic firestorm by allegedly defying a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa to exclude Iran from the "Will for Peace 2026" naval exercises. Despite the President's instruction that Iran should only act as an "observer" to avoid jeopardizing trade ties with the United States, Iranian warships were spotted fully participating in the drills alongside Chinese and Russian vessels. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dean Wingrin Defence Analyst. 

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has sparked a diplomatic firestorm by allegedly defying a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa to exclude Iran from the "Will for Peace 2026" naval exercises. Despite the President's instruction that Iran should only act as an "observer" to avoid jeopardizing trade ties with the United States, Iranian warships were spotted fully participating in the drills alongside Chinese and Russian vessels. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dean Wingrin Defence Analyst.

Jumping Red Robots and Blue-Light Escorts – What Tow Trucks, Breakdown Vehicles, and Private Escorts Can and Can’t Do on South African Roads

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