The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have shifted from simple administrative renewal to a complex geopolitical and economic "minefield." While the U.S. Senate recently backed a one-year extension through 2026, South Africa faces a unique set of hurdles that other African nations do not. Thabiso Tema spoke an Economist Dr. Dale McKinley.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have shifted from simple administrative renewal to a complex geopolitical and economic "minefield." While the U.S. Senate recently backed a one-year extension through 2026, South Africa faces a unique set of hurdles that other African nations do not. Thabiso Tema spoke an Economist Dr. Dale McKinley.

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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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US Senate Backs One-Year AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Place Remains Uncertain

Yesterday, we unpacked growing concerns from residents in the Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg who are beneficiaries of the Ikageleng Land Release Programme — also known as the Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP). Thabiso Tema spoke with Tasneem Motara MEC for Human Settlements, Gauteng and Zanele Mkhwanazi Ikakgeleng Land release program beneficiary and committee member.

Yesterday, we unpacked growing concerns from residents in the Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg who are beneficiaries of the Ikageleng Land Release Programme &mdash; also known as the Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP). Thabiso Tema spoke with Tasneem Motara MEC for Human Settlements, Gauteng and Zanele Mkhwanazi Ikakgeleng Land release program beneficiary and committee member.

Heidelberg Residents Raise Concerns Over Unfulfilled Promises in Ikageleng Land Release Programme FOLLOWUP

South Africa’s Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Efforts or Attempts to Stop the Investigation or Prosecution of TRC Cases is poised to resume its work after a week of legal controversy over its chairperson and procedural delays. Thabiso Tema spoke to Lionel Adendorf, Spokesperson of the TRC.

South Africa&rsquo;s Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Efforts or Attempts to Stop the Investigation or Prosecution of TRC Cases is poised to resume its work after a week of legal controversy over its chairperson and procedural delays. Thabiso Tema spoke to Lionel Adendorf, Spokesperson of the TRC.

TRC Cases Inquiry Prepares to Resume Hearings After Recusal Challenges Dismissed

In a legal system experiencing "breakdown," the question of who polices the police becomes a matter of competing oversight bodies, constitutional challenges, and civil society intervention. In South Africa, as of February 2026, the traditional architecture of accountability—led by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)—is currently undergoing a period of intense scrutiny and reform due to allegations of systemic failure and "state capture" dynamics. Thabiso Tema spoke to Andy Mashaile, Crime and Policing Analyst and Security Strategist.

In a legal system experiencing "breakdown," the question of who polices the police becomes a matter of competing oversight bodies, constitutional challenges, and civil society intervention. In South Africa, as of February 2026, the traditional architecture of accountability&mdash;led by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)&mdash;is currently undergoing a period of intense scrutiny and reform due to allegations of systemic failure and "state capture" dynamics. Thabiso Tema spoke to Andy Mashaile, Crime and Policing Analyst and Security Strategist.

US Senate Backs One-Year AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Place Remains Uncertain

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