In a historic shift for South African democracy, the Portfolio Committee on the Presidency was established on March 6, 2026. This ends a three-decade gap in which the nation’s highest office operated without a dedicated parliamentary watchdog. Following its formation, Parliament has officially elected a chairperson to lead the new oversight body.

In a historic shift for South African democracy, the Portfolio Committee on the Presidency was established on March 6, 2026. This ends a three-decade gap in which the nation&rsquo;s highest office operated without a dedicated parliamentary watchdog. Following its formation, Parliament has officially elected a chairperson to lead the new oversight body.

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: South Africa: A New Era of Oversight - Dr. Jan Venter Political Philosopher and senior lecturer at North-West University Protchefstroom campus

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Karabo Ozah – Director of the Centre for Child Law, about how a complex legal battle is unfolding in the Durban High Court after a Ballito couple applied for a court order compelling an Indian woman to allow a DNA test on her eight-year-old son, amid claims that the child may have been born from their embryo following a possible fertility clinic error nearly a decade ago.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Karabo Ozah &ndash; Director of the Centre for Child Law, about how a complex legal battle is unfolding in the Durban High Court after a Ballito couple applied for a court order compelling an Indian woman to allow a DNA test on her eight-year-old son, amid claims that the child may have been born from their embryo following a possible fertility clinic error nearly a decade ago.

Court Battle Over IVF Mix-Up as Ballito Couple Seeks DNA Test on Eight-Year-Old Boy

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Na’eem Jeenah – Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, about how Israel’s military campaign against Iran has transitioned into a new phase, with recent operations specifically targeting the country’s critical energy infrastructure. According to the Israeli military, these strikes have hit numerous fuel storage complexes across Tehran and other key regions, aimed at crippling the regime’s logistical capabilities. The escalation follows a week of intense aerial bombardment that has already significantly weakened Iran’s military and leadership structures.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Na&rsquo;eem Jeenah &ndash; Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, about how Israel&rsquo;s military campaign against Iran has transitioned into a new phase, with recent operations specifically targeting the country&rsquo;s critical energy infrastructure. According to the Israeli military, these strikes have hit numerous fuel storage complexes across Tehran and other key regions, aimed at crippling the regime&rsquo;s logistical capabilities. The escalation follows a week of intense aerial bombardment that has already significantly weakened Iran&rsquo;s military and leadership structures.

POLITICAL DESK: South Africa: A New Era of Oversight - Dr. Jan Venter Political Philosopher and senior lecturer at North-West University Protchefstroom campus

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