The South African Federation of Trade Unions has rejected government’s decision to accept a US$1.5 billion, or about R25 billion, Development Policy Loan from the World Bank. SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi explains why the federation believes the loan could have serious implications for the country’s economy and policy direction.

The South African Federation of Trade Unions has rejected government&rsquo;s decision to accept a US$1.5 billion, or about R25 billion, Development Policy Loan from the World Bank. SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi explains why the federation believes the loan could have serious implications for the country&rsquo;s economy and policy direction.

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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ECONOMY | WORLD BANK LOAN

South Africa’s anti-corruption architecture has a new oversight mechanism. Newly appointed IDAC Ombudsman Judge Takalani Raulinga outlines the vision for the Office of the Ombudsman and how it will strengthen independent accountability, transparency and public confidence in the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

South Africa&rsquo;s anti-corruption architecture has a new oversight mechanism. Newly appointed IDAC Ombudsman Judge Takalani Raulinga outlines the vision for the Office of the Ombudsman and how it will strengthen independent accountability, transparency and public confidence in the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

ACCOUNTABILITY | IDAC OMBUDSMAN

The African Transformation Alliance says it has been vindicated by the Public Protector’s findings on child deaths linked to foodborne illnesses and the regulation of foreign-owned spaza shops. ATM leader Vuyo Zungula joins us to explain why the party believes the report supports its long-standing calls for stronger government action.

The African Transformation Alliance says it has been vindicated by the Public Protector&rsquo;s findings on child deaths linked to foodborne illnesses and the regulation of foreign-owned spaza shops. ATM leader Vuyo Zungula joins us to explain why the party believes the report supports its long-standing calls for stronger government action.

POLITICS | ATM ON PUBLIC PROTECTOR REPORT

The annual initiation season continues to raise serious concerns, with 43 deaths recorded nationally, including 17 in the Eastern Cape. We discuss what’s driving these fatalities, the role of illegal initiation schools, and what can be done to make the practice safer while respecting cultural traditions. We speak to Inkosi Zwelizolile Lutuka. 

The annual initiation season continues to raise serious concerns, with 43 deaths recorded nationally, including 17 in the Eastern Cape. We discuss what&rsquo;s driving these fatalities, the role of illegal initiation schools, and what can be done to make the practice safer while respecting cultural traditions. We speak to Inkosi Zwelizolile Lutuka.&nbsp;

ECONOMY | WORLD BANK LOAN

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