School Corruption in South Africa: Old Patterns, New Warning Signs

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mzwandile Banjathwa – Campaign Coordinator at Corruption Watch, about how corruption in South Africa’s education system remains deeply entrenched, with recent developments suggesting the problem is evolving rather than declining.

TMPD using private or unmarked vehicles at road stops

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Isaac Mahamba – Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), about how motorists have raised concerns over the reported use of private or unmarked vehicles at traffic stops across parts of Johannesburg.

POLITICAL DESK - Dr. Ongama Mtimka Political analyst

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Ongama Mtimka – Political Analyst, about the political developments making headlines.

Open Secrets and SWISA submit Joint Report to the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry

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Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) Ruling Raises Big Questions About Where Money Flows — and Who Gets Paid First in Scheer v Wagner N.O. & Others

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Gareth Cremen – Partner: Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance at Cox Yeats, about how a recent judgment by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) is drawing attention beyond legal circles, raising broader economic questions abo…

Over R637 Million Unaccounted for at ETDP SETA — Triggering Renewed Political and Public Concern

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tebogo Letsie – Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, about how a fresh controversy has emerged in South Africa’s skills development system after Democratic Alliance MP Karabo Khakhau submitted a fo…

Madlanga Commission Goes into Recess — What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Jeremy Michaels – Commission Spokesperson, and Andy Mashaile – Security Strategist, about what has been achieved so far at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which has now adjourned its public hearings for a two-week recess, with the last sitting held …

Electoral Commission to Host Seminar on Key Findings of Latest Voter Participation Survey

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Outreach, Dr Victor Shale, about how the Electoral Commission of South Africa will host a major research seminar to deliberate on the findings of the latest Voter Participation Survey (VPS) ahead of the 2026/27 Local Gove…

Supreme Court of Appeal Rejects Eskom’s Bid to Keep Coal and Diesel Contracts Secret

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Andile Zulu – Energy Democracy Programmes Officer at the Alternative Information and Development Centre, about how, in a landmark decision for transparency in South Africa’s energy sector, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed Eskom’s appeal a…

ETDP SETA Faces Major Scrutiny After R630 Million in Grants “Vanish”, Governance Failures Exposed

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson, about how a major financial controversy has emerged within South Africa’s education and training sector following reports that more than R637 million in public funds allocated to the Education, Training and Deve…