Bongi Gwala speaks to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst, about how as South Africa marks Freedom Day, the symbolism of the day feels different in an election year. What was once a celebration of political liberation now doubles as a test of whether that freedom still holds meaning in practice.

Bongi Gwala speaks to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst, about how as South Africa marks Freedom Day, the symbolism of the day feels different in an election year. What was once a celebration of political liberation now doubles as a test of whether that freedom still holds meaning in practice.

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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Political Desk: Freedom Day in an election year — does the vote still hold power in post-1994 South Africa?

Bongi Gwala speaks to Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, and Dr Rachel Adams, Founder and CEO of the Global Center on AI Governance, about how South Africa’s draft national artificial intelligence policy has sparked both interest and concern as government moves to formalise its approach to regulating a rapidly evolving technology. The policy, released by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies for public comment, is intended to provide a framework for innovation, ethics, and risk management in the country’s growing AI sector.

 

Bongi Gwala speaks to Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, and Dr Rachel Adams, Founder and CEO of the Global Center on AI Governance, about how South Africa&rsquo;s draft national artificial intelligence policy has sparked both interest and concern as government moves to formalise its approach to regulating a rapidly evolving technology. The policy, released by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies for public comment, is intended to provide a framework for innovation, ethics, and risk management in the country&rsquo;s growing AI sector.
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South Africa’s AI policy faces scrutiny as government defends drafting process amid concerns over research credibility

Bongi Gwala speaks to Thami Mathiso, Chief Commercial Officer at City Power, about how Johannesburg’s electricity crisis has deepened after City Power exposed a major case of electricity theft in Alexandra, where all 384 households along 11th Avenue were found to have tampered with or bypassed newly installed prepaid meters.

Bongi Gwala speaks to Thami Mathiso, Chief Commercial Officer at City Power, about how Johannesburg&rsquo;s electricity crisis has deepened after City Power exposed a major case of electricity theft in Alexandra, where all 384 households along 11th Avenue were found to have tampered with or bypassed newly installed prepaid meters.

City Power uncovers widespread electricity theft in Alexandra while Diepkloof Hostel remains without power amid Eskom-linked supply dispute

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Sipho Seepe, political analyst, about the political news that has dominated headlines over the past weekend.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Sipho Seepe, political analyst, about the political news that has dominated headlines over the past weekend.

Political Desk: Freedom Day in an election year — does the vote still hold power in post-1994 South Africa?

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