Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, political analyst, about how President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls for his resignation and confirmed that he will take the Section 89 Panel report on judicial review following a Constitutional Court decision that reopened the path for possible impeachment proceedings linked to the Phala Phala matter. The discussion also examines the broader political implications of the ruling and its potential impact on governance and stability within the Government of National Unity.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, political analyst, about how President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls for his resignation and confirmed that he will take the Section 89 Panel report on judicial review following a Constitutional Court decision that reopened the path for possible impeachment proceedings linked to the Phala Phala matter. The discussion also examines the broader political implications of the ruling and its potential impact on governance and stability within the Government of National Unity.

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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President Ramaphosa - I wanna make it clear that I WILL NOT resign

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ndumi Hadebe, boundaries and self-leadership coach and author of Handle Black Tax Like a Pro, about how for many South Africans, payday does not simply mean paying rent, buying groceries, or settling monthly bills &mdash; it also means preparing for requests from family and friends who may need financial assistance. From paying a younger sibling&rsquo;s registration fees to helping parents with groceries, contributing to funerals, assisting unemployed relatives, or covering emergency expenses, many working South Africans continue to shoulder the financial burden of supporting extended family members, often at significant personal cost.

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Helen Zille, DA mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, about how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched legal action against the City of Johannesburg and its water utility, Joburg Water, accusing them of failing to address the metro’s deepening water crisis and of violating residents’ constitutional right to access water. The case comes amid growing frustration over prolonged outages, ageing infrastructure, and ongoing service delivery concerns across several communities.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Helen Zille, DA mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, about how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched legal action against the City of Johannesburg and its water utility, Joburg Water, accusing them of failing to address the metro&rsquo;s deepening water crisis and of violating residents&rsquo; constitutional right to access water. The case comes amid growing frustration over prolonged outages, ageing infrastructure, and ongoing service delivery concerns across several communities.

DA takes Joburg Water, COJ to court over ongoing water crisis

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Cllr. Sithembiso Zungu, MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services in the City of Johannesburg, about how chaos erupted on Small Street in the Johannesburg CBD on Monday after the City of Johannesburg launched an unannounced operation to demolish illegal structures erected by shop owners in the area. The operation forms part of the municipality’s broader bylaw enforcement campaign aimed at restoring order in parts of the inner city affected by illegal trading, unsafe building alterations, and unauthorised developments.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Cllr. Sithembiso Zungu, MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services in the City of Johannesburg, about how chaos erupted on Small Street in the Johannesburg CBD on Monday after the City of Johannesburg launched an unannounced operation to demolish illegal structures erected by shop owners in the area. The operation forms part of the municipality&rsquo;s broader bylaw enforcement campaign aimed at restoring order in parts of the inner city affected by illegal trading, unsafe building alterations, and unauthorised developments.

President Ramaphosa - I wanna make it clear that I WILL NOT resign

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