POWER Drive, Thabiso Kotane is in conversation with Poverty and Inequality Institute Studies' director, Isobel Frye about the importance of the basic income grant.  

POWER Drive, Thabiso Kotane is in conversation with Poverty and Inequality Institute Studies' director, Isobel Frye about the importance of the basic income grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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Poverty and Inequality Institute on basic income grant

Malnutrition and hunger are on the rise worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people and posing a significant threat to global security. Access to proper nutrition is essential for development; without it, children cannot achieve their full physical or cognitive potential. This lack of nutrition undermines economies, reduces productivity, deepens poverty, and contributes to social instability. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Child Health Advocate and Representative from the Ilifa Labantwana Organisation, Dr. Chantell Witten. 

Malnutrition and hunger are on the rise worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people and posing a significant threat to global security. Access to proper nutrition is essential for development; without it, children cannot achieve their full physical or cognitive potential. This lack of nutrition undermines economies, reduces productivity, deepens poverty, and contributes to social instability. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Child Health Advocate and Representative from the Ilifa Labantwana Organisation, Dr. Chantell Witten.&nbsp;

World Hunger Day

Last night, four people lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision on the R38 between Kaapmuiden and Louws Creek. According to reports, a sedan collided head-on with a light delivery vehicle (LDV) before swerving into the path of an oncoming truck. The impact resulted in the immediate deaths of the sedan's driver and three passengers. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Mpumalanga Community Safety Spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi. 

Last night, four people lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision on the R38 between Kaapmuiden and Louws Creek. According to reports, a sedan collided head-on with a light delivery vehicle (LDV) before swerving into the path of an oncoming truck. The impact resulted in the immediate deaths of the sedan's driver and three passengers. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Mpumalanga Community Safety Spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi.&nbsp;

Mpumalanga crashes claim 7 lives

The Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the City of Johannesburg, Margaret Arnolds, presented the municipality's budget for the 2025/26 financial year earlier today. The budget totals R89.4 billion and is fully funded. It includes projected operating revenue of R84.8 billion and operating expenditure of R80.7 billion, resulting in a projected surplus of R4.1 billion before taxation and capital grants. Thabiso Kotane speaks to DA Jo'burg Caucsu Leader, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku and ActionSA Whip on Finance, Sipho Nkonyeni. 

The Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the City of Johannesburg, Margaret Arnolds, presented the municipality's budget for the 2025/26 financial year earlier today. The budget totals R89.4 billion and is fully funded. It includes projected operating revenue of R84.8 billion and operating expenditure of R80.7 billion, resulting in a projected surplus of R4.1 billion before taxation and capital grants. Thabiso Kotane speaks to DA Jo'burg Caucsu Leader, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku and ActionSA Whip on Finance, Sipho Nkonyeni.&nbsp;

Poverty and Inequality Institute on basic income grant

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