As Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya enters retirement, concluding a distinguished career in law enforcement and a pivotal term as head of the Hawks, we sit down with him to reflect on his legacy. He shares insights into his vision for the elite investigative unit, the challenges he encountered, and what lies ahead for crime-fighting in South Africa.

As Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya enters retirement, concluding a distinguished career in law enforcement and a pivotal term as head of the Hawks, we sit down with him to reflect on his legacy. He shares insights into his vision for the elite investigative unit, the challenges he encountered, and what lies ahead for crime-fighting in 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 “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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In Conversation With Retired Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya

South Africa has taken a significant step toward the 2026/27 Local Government Elections following the official handover of revised electoral wards from the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This milestone marks the conclusion of an extensive national ward delimitation process aimed at ensuring fair and effective representation. We spoke to MDB Chairperson, Ntate Thabo Manyoni, on the process, its impact, and what it means for voters.

South Africa has taken a significant step toward the 2026/27 Local Government Elections following the official handover of revised electoral wards from the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This milestone marks the conclusion of an extensive national ward delimitation process aimed at ensuring fair and effective representation. We spoke to MDB Chairperson, Ntate Thabo Manyoni, on the process, its impact, and what it means for voters.

Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) handed over the revised wards to the Electoral Commission of South Africa

COSATU has slammed the R372 million budget allocated for the Defence Force Day parade, arguing that the funds would be better spent addressing SANDF challenges such as poor facilities, mismanagement, and limited resources for soldiers. We spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, about the union’s concerns and the call for government to prioritise the needs of servicemen and women over ceremonial spending.

COSATU has slammed the R372 million budget allocated for the Defence Force Day parade, arguing that the funds would be better spent addressing SANDF challenges such as poor facilities, mismanagement, and limited resources for soldiers. We spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, about the union&rsquo;s concerns and the call for government to prioritise the needs of servicemen and women over ceremonial spending.

COSATU Slams R372 Million Defence Force Day Parade Budget

Government has announced a proposal to reclassify creative performers as formal employees under the National Minimum Wage Act (NMW), a move aimed at strengthening labour protections and improving job security in the creative sector. The announcement was made on 23 January by the Department of Employment and Labour. We spoke to actor and Chairperson of the South African Guild of Actors, Jack Devnarain, about what this could mean for performers and the industry at large.

Government has announced a proposal to reclassify creative performers as formal employees under the National Minimum Wage Act (NMW), a move aimed at strengthening labour protections and improving job security in the creative sector. The announcement was made on 23 January by the Department of Employment and Labour. We spoke to actor and Chairperson of the South African Guild of Actors, Jack Devnarain, about what this could mean for performers and the industry at large.

In Conversation With Retired Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya

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