POWER Perspective
POWER Perspective
POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is h…Social links:
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GEMS 2026 CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENT, STRATEGIC ROADMAP AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONING
On 17 November 2025, GEMS announced its 2026 contribution adjustment alongside the launch of its comprehensive Roadmap for 2026. Given the public sector’s deep reliance on the Scheme and the size of its membership base—over 890,000 principal members and more than 2.4 million beneficiarie the announ…
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Court Secures Justice for Wife After 30 Years of Unpaid Devotion
A woman who spent 30 years supporting her husband, working in his business, caring for his child, and running their home, wins a court fight for financial security after he claimed she should fend for herself.
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Assassinated Whistleblower Exposes Deepening Crisis in South Africa’s Protection System
A whistleblower who exposed corruption and illegal mining is assassinated, deepening fear and highlighting South Africa’s failing protection systems as civil society demands urgent reform.
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DISABILITY Feature: International Human Rights Day – State of Disability Rights
Tessa Dooms is in conversation with Dr Nazreen Shaik-Peremanov - Commissioner and Project leader for the investigation on the domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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John Steenhuisen Allegedly Facing Pressure In The DA
The DA leader is under pressure on three fronts: a default judgment for credit-card debt; the withdrawal of his DA-issued credit card; and the true reasons for his subsequent sacking of forestry, fisheries and environment minister Dion George.
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New HIV Stigma Index highlights ongoing barriers to treatment in SA
Civil society, researchers, advocacy groups and government representatives have called for a united effort to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. The call came at the launch of the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 Report in Pretoria, South Africa (SA), this Tuesday.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: The Water Research Commission Launches ‘A WaterWise Nation’
The WRC’s “A WaterWise Nation” campaign urges South Africans to save water this summer through smart habits, leak repairs, greywater reuse, and community action to ensure a sustainable future.
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ANC NGC - Rebuilding a Capable State
The ANC’s Strategy for Restoring Public-Sector Effectiveness - The ANC aims to rebuild state capacity by stabilising institutions, improving accountability, and strengthening coordination across all government spheres to restore effective, ethical service delivery
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Eskom Deal with Ferrochrome Producers Aims to Save Thousands of Jobs
Eskom and ferrochrome producers sign a deal to save thousands of jobs, pause retrenchments, and restart furnace operations while working on interim electricity tariffs.
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Home Affairs withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians
South Africans expressed mixed reactions Sunday after the Department of Home Affairs withdrew a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing recent “mysterious” flights from Israel transporting hundreds of Palestinians into the country
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