Thabiso Kotane speaks to international producer and film editor, Pietro Scalia about a webinar focusing on educating people about the art of editing. Scalia has worked on films like JFK, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, to name a few. 

Thabiso Kotane speaks to international producer and film editor, Pietro Scalia about a webinar focusing on educating people about the art of editing. Scalia has worked on films like JFK, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, to name a few.&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.

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A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery in Vlakfontein, located in the southern part of Johannesburg, yesterday. Officer Matome Mokoena, 33, who served in Region G Operations, was remembered as a dedicated officer committed to his work. Thabiso Kotaner is in conversation withthe Special Advisor to the MMC, former JMPD Chief, and former Public Safety MMC, David Tembe. 

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A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery in Vlakfontein, located in the southern part of Johannesburg, yesterday. Officer Matome Mokoena, 33, who served in Region G Operations, was remembered as a dedicated officer committed to his work. Thabiso Kotaner is in conversation withthe Special Advisor to the MMC, former JMPD Chief, and former Public Safety MMC, David Tembe.&nbsp;

JOBURG METRO COP KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY DURING ROBBERY SHOOTOUT

 

Ukraine and Russia, two nations in conflict, are preparing for their first direct talks in over three years. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation will consist of lower-level officials. Putin's absence is expected to lessen the significance of these initial negotiations, which follow a failed attempt shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Thabiso Kotane speaks to international relations expert Dr. Oscar Van Heerden for more insights.

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Ukraine and Russia, two nations in conflict, are preparing for their first direct talks in over three years. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation will consist of lower-level officials. Putin's absence is expected to lessen the significance of these initial negotiations, which follow a failed attempt shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Thabiso Kotane speaks to international relations expert Dr. Oscar Van Heerden for more insights.

UKRAINE, RUSSIA TO HOLD FIRST DIRECT TALKS SINCE 2022

 

The ANC experienced its best by-election night in 2025 and arguably its second-best performance since the 2024 national elections. The party successfully retained wards in Soweto and in Mpofana Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, it won a ward from a local party in Nama Khoi, Northern Cape. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Independent Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman.

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The ANC experienced its best by-election night in 2025 and arguably its second-best performance since the 2024 national elections. The party successfully retained wards in Soweto and in Mpofana Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, it won a ward from a local party in Nama Khoi, Northern Cape. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Independent Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman.

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