South Africa today stands at a crucial crossroads of global diplomacy and domestic governance. On the international stage, our nation has taken a principled, unyielding stand—leading historic litigation at the International Court of Justice, championing human rights, and preparing to steer the global agenda at the G20. Yet, behind those elevated diplomatic halls lies a far more complex and volatile reality. Colleen Makhubele spoke to William Baloyi, Chief Director for Media Engagement at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Deputy Government Spokesperson.

South Africa today stands at a crucial crossroads of global diplomacy and domestic governance. On the international stage, our nation has taken a principled, unyielding stand&mdash;leading historic litigation at the International Court of Justice, championing human rights, and preparing to steer the global agenda at the G20. Yet, behind those elevated diplomatic halls lies a far more complex and volatile reality. Colleen Makhubele spoke to William Baloyi, Chief Director for Media Engagement at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Deputy Government Spokesperson.

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POWER Perspective is a talkback that 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 &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Behind the State Narrative: Managing Truth, Trust, and Crisis in Modern Government

The City of Tshwane supplied unchlorinated water to communities in Bronkhorstspruit for three weeks without informing residents that their water was unsafe. According to a Department of Water and Sanitation investigation into gastrointestinal illnesses that have affected 408 people—primarily children—the municipal supply posed significant health risks to the local population. Colleen Makhubele Cilliers Brink DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Ald Hannes Coetzee City of Tshwane- MMC for Community Safety, Adv Lufuno Nevondwe Constitutional Law Expert, Thobane Zikalala Political Analyst, Joel Maselela ANC Tshwane Regional Spokesperson and Sifiso Mahlangu MKP National spokesperson.

The City of Tshwane supplied unchlorinated water to communities in Bronkhorstspruit for three weeks without informing residents that their water was unsafe. According to a Department of Water and Sanitation investigation into gastrointestinal illnesses that have affected 408 people&mdash;primarily children&mdash;the municipal supply posed significant health risks to the local population. Colleen Makhubele Cilliers Brink DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Ald Hannes Coetzee City of Tshwane- MMC for Community Safety, Adv Lufuno Nevondwe Constitutional Law Expert, Thobane Zikalala Political Analyst, Joel Maselela ANC Tshwane Regional Spokesperson and Sifiso Mahlangu MKP National spokesperson.

Tshwane admits negligence after 408 fall ill in Bronkhorstspruit

Ahead of the local government elections on 4 November, homeless community members—supported by the Denis Hurley Centre—presented the 2026 National Homeless Manifesto to representatives of major political parties in eThekwini, including the ANC, DA, EFF, and MK Party. The manifesto was originally launched on World Homeless Day (10 October) following extensive national consultations with members of the National Homeless Network and various supporting organizations. Colleen Mmakhubele spoke to Dr Raymond Perrier Director Denis Hurley Centre Durban Founder member National homeless network, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Commissioner Henk Boshof South African Human Rights Commission and Cllr Fana Mkhonza National Deputy Secretary-General and Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP).

Ahead of the local government elections on 4 November, homeless community members&mdash;supported by the Denis Hurley Centre&mdash;presented the 2026 National Homeless Manifesto to representatives of major political parties in eThekwini, including the ANC, DA, EFF, and MK Party. The manifesto was originally launched on World Homeless Day (10 October) following extensive national consultations with members of the National Homeless Network and various supporting organizations. Colleen Mmakhubele spoke to Dr Raymond Perrier Director Denis Hurley Centre Durban Founder member National homeless network, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Commissioner Henk Boshof South African Human Rights Commission and Cllr Fana Mkhonza National Deputy Secretary-General and Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP).

Homeless people demand answers from parties ahead of local elections

A senior officer in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that an instruction was issued to halt Project Kgala—the controversial military cooperation programme with Cuba. While the directive signals the end of the initiative, existing training courses currently underway will be allowed to reach completion before the programme is fully wrapped up. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Dakota Legoete Chairperson Portfolio Committee on Defence and Veterans, Dean Wingrin Defence Analyst, Carl Niehaus Member of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and Christian Hattingh DA Member of Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans.

A senior officer in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that an instruction was issued to halt Project Kgala&mdash;the controversial military cooperation programme with Cuba. While the directive signals the end of the initiative, existing training courses currently underway will be allowed to reach completion before the programme is fully wrapped up. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Dakota Legoete Chairperson Portfolio Committee on Defence and Veterans, Dean Wingrin Defence Analyst, Carl Niehaus Member of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and Christian Hattingh DA Member of Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans.

Behind the State Narrative: Managing Truth, Trust, and Crisis in Modern Government

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