If you find out your unborn baby has a chromosomal anomaly or other condition that will cause disability, it can be a very difficult time, especially if you’re not prepared for the news.

If you find out your unborn baby has a chromosomal anomaly or other condition that will cause disability, it can be a very difficult time, especially if you&rsquo;re not prepared for the news.

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 happening politically in today's South Africa.

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

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The 2026 Local Government Elections will be a crucial test of democratic accountability at municipal level, where service delivery failures have eroded public trust. Electoral reform debates — including automatic voter registration and changes to by-elections — aim to improve participation, transparency and stability. Ultimately, strengthening political accountability will depend not just on reforms to the system, but on ethical leadership and active citizen engagement.

The 2026 Local Government Elections will be a crucial test of democratic accountability at municipal level, where service delivery failures have eroded public trust. Electoral reform debates &mdash; including automatic voter registration and changes to by-elections &mdash; aim to improve participation, transparency and stability. Ultimately, strengthening political accountability will depend not just on reforms to the system, but on ethical leadership and active citizen engagement.

Elections 2026, electoral reform and political accountability

In his recent State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted government’s focus on strengthening whistleblower protection through the proposed Whistleblower Protection Bill. The Bill aims to criminalise retaliation and provide practical support for those who report wrongdoing, placing accountability on employers.

In his recent State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted government&rsquo;s focus on strengthening whistleblower protection through the proposed Whistleblower Protection Bill. The Bill aims to criminalise retaliation and provide practical support for those who report wrongdoing, placing accountability on employers.

Whistleblower reform moves from policy to protection

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced sweeping reforms aimed at stabilising provinces and rescuing struggling municipalities, marking what could be one of the most significant shifts in intergovernmental funding in recent years.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced sweeping reforms aimed at stabilising provinces and rescuing struggling municipalities, marking what could be one of the most significant shifts in intergovernmental funding in recent years.

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