Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC of Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg about how corrupt cops are a huge problem when it comes to dealing with this crisis.

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC of Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg about how corrupt cops are a huge problem when it comes to dealing with this crisis.

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.

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;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.

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Operation Vaporise in the City of Johannesburg

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer and fierce activist whose contribution to music and social justice redefined the global perception of African culture. Known affectionately as “Mama Africa", Makeba was not only a trailblasing artist who brought African music to the fore but also a formidable voice against apartheid, a cause she championed until her passing in 2008.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International (UNISA). 

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer and fierce activist whose contribution to music and social justice redefined the global perception&nbsp;of African culture. Known affectionately as &ldquo;Mama Africa", Makeba was not only a trailblasing&nbsp;artist who brought African music to the fore but also a formidable voice against apartheid, a cause she championed until her passing in 2008.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International (UNISA).&nbsp;

REMEMBERING MIRIAM MAKEBA - A LEGACY OF MUSIC AND ACTIVISM

A constable who testified that the kidnapping-accused mother of 7-year-old Joshlin Smith didn't appear to be worried that her child was missing took the Western Cape High Court back to the scene as he recalled how her mother and officers drove around searching for her.Constable Yanga Gongotha was under cross-examination today after he testified in his evidence-in-chief at the start of the trial yesterday that Joshlin's mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, had appeared calm. Thabiso Kotane speaks to IOL Multimedia Journalist, Robin-Lee Francke.

A constable who testified that the kidnapping-accused mother of 7-year-old Joshlin&nbsp;Smith didn't appear to be worried that her child was missing took the Western Cape High Court back to the scene as he recalled how her mother and officers drove around searching for her.Constable&nbsp;Yanga Gongotha&nbsp;was under cross-examination today&nbsp;after he testified in his evidence-in-chief at the start of the trial yesterday&nbsp;that Joshlin's&nbsp;mother, Racquel&nbsp;"Kelly" Smith, had appeared calm. Thabiso Kotane speaks to IOL Multimedia Journalist, Robin-Lee Francke.

JOSLIN SMITH KIDNAPPING CASE - COURT HEARS HOW JOSHLIN SMITH'S MOTHER AND COPS SEARCHED FOR HER AFTER SHE DISAPPEARED

South Africa’s economy grew in the fourth quarter of last year, with GDP increasing by 0.6%, mainly thanks to agriculture, finance and trade on the supply or production side of the economy, with household spending leading growth on the demand or expenditure side.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Economist, Miyelani Mkhabela .

South Africa&rsquo;s economy grew in the fourth quarter of last year, with GDP increasing by 0.6%, mainly thanks to&nbsp;agriculture, finance and trade on the supply or production side of the economy, with household spending leading growth on the demand or expenditure side.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotane speaks to Economist, Miyelani Mkhabela .

Operation Vaporise in the City of Johannesburg

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