Representatives of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have appeared before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), raising serious concerns about labour relations at the Road Accident Fund. NUMSA alleges that its members were subjected to a “reign of terror” under former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo. We speak to NUMSA’s Head of Collective Bargaining, Viwe James.

Representatives of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have appeared before Parliament&rsquo;s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), raising serious concerns about labour relations at the Road Accident Fund. NUMSA alleges that its members were subjected to a &ldquo;reign of terror&rdquo; under former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo. We speak to NUMSA&rsquo;s Head of Collective Bargaining, Viwe James.

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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NUMSA representatives testify before SCOPA about labour relations at the Road Accident Fund

We spoke to the Economic Freedom Fighters following ICASA’s move to end unfair data expiry practices. The EFF has welcomed the ruling on data rollover, describing it as a major victory for consumers and the result of sustained pressure against exploitative data policies. EFF Youth Command Coordinator, Commissar Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose, says while this marks progress, the struggle for affordable data in South Africa is far from over.

We spoke to the Economic Freedom Fighters following ICASA&rsquo;s move to end unfair data expiry practices. The EFF has welcomed the ruling on data rollover, describing it as a major victory for consumers and the result of sustained pressure against exploitative data policies. EFF Youth Command Coordinator, Commissar Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose, says while this marks progress, the struggle for affordable data in South Africa is far from over.

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Reports of deaths linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have sparked renewed debate around immigration enforcement, accountability, and human rights in 2026. Concerns have been raised by civil society groups over detention conditions, use of force, and oversight mechanisms. We unpack these developments and their broader political implications with political analyst Professor Patrick Bond.

Reports of deaths linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have sparked renewed debate around immigration enforcement, accountability, and human rights in 2026. Concerns have been raised by civil society groups over detention conditions, use of force, and oversight mechanisms. We unpack these developments and their broader political implications with political analyst Professor Patrick Bond.

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

As severe weather events intensify across South Africa, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has stressed the urgent need to protect persons with disabilities during floods and storms. The department is calling for inclusive disaster planning, accessible emergency responses, and legal protection to ensure no one is left behind. We speak to Dylan Mashele, Public Relations Officer for the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.

As severe weather events intensify across South Africa, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has stressed the urgent need to protect persons with disabilities during floods and storms. The department is calling for inclusive disaster planning, accessible emergency responses, and legal protection to ensure no one is left behind. We speak to Dylan Mashele, Public Relations Officer for the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.

NUMSA representatives testify before SCOPA about labour relations at the Road Accident Fund

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