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 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 lifestyl…

Draft bill proposes criminal sanctions for anyone revealing identity of whistleblower

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 o…

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered a critical stage in its work, as it moves closer to concluding investigations

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 c…

DA prepares for landmark federal congress

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Luyolo Mphithi – DA Congress Spokesperson, about how the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress, scheduled for 11–12 April 2026 in Midrand, is expected to be its largest and most significant gathering to date.

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.

Chris Hani’s family abandon wreath-laying ceremony

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Mbulelo Mandlana – South African Communist Party (SACP) Spokesperson, about how Chris Hani’s family walked out of the annual SACP wreath-laying ceremony held at Thomas Nkobi Memorial Park in Ekurhuleni, disrupting the event and drawing public attention.

Fire Destroys Nine Classrooms at Riverlea Secondary School

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Onwabile Lubhelwana – Spokesperson to the MEC, about how Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg has been struck by another fire incident, with nine classrooms, a laboratory, and a library destroyed in a blaze that broke out just before the school reo…

Human settlements department investigates Nigerian rapper claims of RDP housing sales

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tasneem Motara – Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, about how the department has launched an investigation following viral claims by a Nigerian man alleging that he is collecting rent from RDP beneficiaries in Roodepoort.

FOSA calls for investigation into alleged “kingpins” after Nkosi’s arrest

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tebogo Mashilompane – FOSA National Leader, about how civil society organisation the Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the arrest of police sergeant Fanie Nkosi must mark the beginning of a broader investigation, warning against targeting only intermed…

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.