Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Bongiwe Mnisi, the mother of five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi, about how the child’s death at Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville, Johannesburg, continues to raise difficult questions for his family and the wider community more than three months after the incident.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Bongiwe Mnisi, the mother of five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi, about how the child&rsquo;s death at Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville, Johannesburg, continues to raise difficult questions for his family and the wider community more than three months after the incident.

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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What happened to five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi? Delayed report deepens family’s search for answers

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ms Nosie Mazwi, Director: Mining & Industrial Water Quality Regulation, about how South Africa’s growing reliance on private boreholes is set to come under tighter government scrutiny, as authorities move to regulate the extraction of groundwater amid fears that the country’s underground water reserves are being exploited without adequate oversight.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Ms Nosie Mazwi, Director: Mining &amp; Industrial Water Quality Regulation, about how South Africa&rsquo;s growing reliance on private boreholes is set to come under tighter government scrutiny, as authorities move to regulate the extraction of groundwater amid fears that the country&rsquo;s underground water reserves are being exploited without adequate oversight.

Government coming after one group of homeowners in South Africa

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Cllr Eugene Modise, Tshwane Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, about how Tshwane Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Eugene Modise says the 2026/27 budget tabled on Thursday reflects the metro’s recovery from past financial instability and demonstrates disciplined planning.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Cllr Eugene Modise, Tshwane Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, about how Tshwane Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Eugene Modise says the 2026/27 budget tabled on Thursday reflects the metro&rsquo;s recovery from past financial instability and demonstrates disciplined planning.

Tshwane tables R58.5 billion fully funded budget to sustain turnaround and drive service delivery

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Henk Boshoff, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), about how the SAHRC is set to conclude its public hearings into Gauteng’s escalating water crisis on Thursday, as concerns mount that persistent water failures may amount to a systemic violation of constitutional rights to access clean water.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Henk Boshoff, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), about how the SAHRC is set to conclude its public hearings into Gauteng&rsquo;s escalating water crisis on Thursday, as concerns mount that persistent water failures may amount to a systemic violation of constitutional rights to access clean water.

What happened to five-year-old Manqoba Mnisi? Delayed report deepens family’s search for answers

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