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;

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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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Winter Initiation Crisis Deepens: Death Toll Rises to 43 as Government, Traditional Leaders Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Schools

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.

A New Chapter in South Africa’s Anti-Corruption Architecture; a newly established IDAC Oversight Office Promises Independent Accountability Amid Trust Deficits

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. ATA 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. ATA leader Vuyo Zungula joins us to explain why the party believes the report supports its long-standing calls for stronger government action.

Public Protector’s Food Safety Probe Exposes Systemic Failures, ATM Claims Vindication

With government facing growing fiscal pressure and demand for social assistance continuing to rise, ensuring that grants reach the correct beneficiaries has become increasingly important. Social Development Minister Dina Pule says strengthening social grant reviews is one of her key priorities as government works to protect the integrity of the social assistance system.

With government facing growing fiscal pressure and demand for social assistance continuing to rise, ensuring that grants reach the correct beneficiaries has become increasingly important. Social Development Minister Dina Pule says strengthening social grant reviews is one of her key priorities as government works to protect the integrity of the social assistance system.

Winter Initiation Crisis Deepens: Death Toll Rises to 43 as Government, Traditional Leaders Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Schools

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