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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>