POWER Drive
POWER Drive
POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.
Celebrating the legacy of Miriam Makeba - The Night the Song Refused to Die: Miriam Makeba, Castel Volturno, and the Unfinished Dream of Afrika
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Adv Sipho Mantula, Intellectual Labourer & Soul Rebel from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International.
08:25
Donald Trump’s 60 Minutes Interview - defending his presidency, addressing political setbacks and confronting America’s economic and global challenges
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Chloe Maluleke, International Relations Specialist.
12:42
Eastern Cape Judge Belinda Hartle faces judicial conduct tribunal over alleged racist remarks
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy officer at Judges Matters.
05:44
ANALYSIS - South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections - key outcomes, political shifts and what lies ahead
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Prof Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst.
09:50
Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Colonel Katlego Mogale, Hawks Spokesperson.
04:22
Afrika Mayibuye eyes coalition influence in KwaZulu-Natal municipalities
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Floyd Shivambu, Founder and Leader of The Africa Mayibuye Movement.
11:28
US to Announce South Africa’s AGOA Status on today
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dr Azar Jammine, Director & Chief Economist at Econometrix.
05:57
UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dr Oscar Van Heerden, UJ International Relations Expert.
06:13
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) released an inquiry report highlighting neglected water and sanitation infrastructure and heavy reliance on road-based water distribution (water tankers) in Gauteng
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Khululiwe Sithole, Senior Legal Officer (SAHRC's Gauteng Representative).
06:51
Update – Phase 2 Lilian Ngoyi street project reaches completion
Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dada Morero , Executive Mayor of Johannesburg.
06:07