Gauteng Health Deputy Director of communicable disease control – Tebogo Matjokotja joins us for this conversation.

Gauteng Health Deputy Director of communicable disease control &ndash; Tebogo&nbsp;Matjokotja joins us for this conversation.

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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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a new social grant this year, a promise he has made in several recent SONAs. The initiative aims to expand income support for vulnerable South Africans. Kelle Howson, Labour and Social Security Senior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, highlights the potential impact this grant could have on poverty alleviation and social protection.

President&nbsp;Cyril Ramaphosa&nbsp;has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a new social grant this year, a promise he has made in several recent SONAs. The initiative aims to expand income support for vulnerable South Africans. Kelle Howson, Labour and Social Security Senior Researcher at the&nbsp;Institute for Economic Justice, highlights the potential impact this grant could have on poverty alleviation and social protection.

Ramaphosa says a new social grant is coming this year

Shockingly, 6 in 10 women who gave birth in Gauteng and KZN experienced obstetric abuse, including verbal, physical, or neglectful treatment. This underscores the urgent need for safe, respectful maternal care in South Africa. Nonkululeko Mbuli, Advocacy and Communications Strategist at Embrace, calls for immediate action to protect mothers’ rights and dignity in healthcare facilities. 

Shockingly, 6 in 10 women who gave birth in Gauteng and KZN experienced obstetric abuse, including verbal, physical, or neglectful treatment. This underscores the urgent need for safe, respectful maternal care in South Africa. Nonkululeko Mbuli, Advocacy and Communications Strategist at&nbsp;Embrace, calls for immediate action to protect mothers&rsquo; rights and dignity in healthcare facilities.&nbsp;

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The report tracks 340+ SA leaders on X, revealing that while a few engage actively, most broadcast without responding. Digital presence in 2025 is crucial for accountability and democracy.

The report tracks 340+ SA leaders on X, revealing that while a few engage actively, most broadcast without responding. Digital presence in 2025 is crucial for accountability and democracy.

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