As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town, political parties, unions and civil society are sharpening their expectations. Political analyst Dr Metji Makgoba unpacks the political stakes and policy signals to watch, while community organiser Nkosikhona Swaartbooi reflects on grassroots demands for jobs, service delivery, accountability and tangible change that speaks to everyday struggles.

As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s 2026 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town, political parties, unions and civil society are sharpening their expectations. Political analyst Dr Metji Makgoba unpacks the political stakes and policy signals to watch, while community organiser Nkosikhona Swaartbooi reflects on grassroots demands for jobs, service delivery, accountability and tangible change that speaks to everyday struggles.

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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Controversial private forensic investigator Paul O&rsquo;Sullivan&rsquo;s murky past and arrival in South Africa were questioned in parliament during the Ad Hoc Committee probing corruption allegations. His role in capturing the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has raised serious concerns. Safety and security expert Dr Mxolisi Mathebula weighs in on the implications for oversight, accountability, and trust in investigations affecting law enforcement integrity.

Dr Mxolisi Mathebula

Johannesburg’s deepening water crisis has left suburbs facing multi-day outages. WaterCAN’s Dr Ferrial Adam warns residents are nearing “Day Zero” and urges a national disaster declaration to mobilize emergency resources and strengthen water management.

Johannesburg&rsquo;s deepening water crisis has left suburbs facing multi-day outages. WaterCAN&rsquo;s Dr Ferrial Adam warns residents are nearing &ldquo;Day Zero&rdquo; and urges a national disaster declaration to mobilize emergency resources and strengthen water management.

Dr Ferrial Adam

Gun violence is a serious public health emergency endangering communities. Gun Free South Africa urges the WHO to declare it a global health crisis and push coordinated prevention. Reflecting South Africa’s experience, the 2025 SONA promise to bolster the Detective Service with 4,000 personnel shows decisive action. Claire Taylor, Researcher and Policy Analyst, emphasizes that tackling illegal firearms and preventing diversion of legal guns is crucial to reducing violent crime and saving lives.

Gun violence is a serious public health emergency endangering communities. Gun Free South Africa urges the WHO to declare it a global health crisis and push coordinated prevention. Reflecting South Africa&rsquo;s experience, the 2025 SONA promise to bolster the Detective Service with 4,000 personnel shows decisive action. Claire Taylor, Researcher and Policy Analyst, emphasizes that tackling illegal firearms and preventing diversion of legal guns is crucial to reducing violent crime and saving lives.

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