The high-stakes eviction battle over Pretoria’s notorious Melgisedek building has been dramatically halted. Lawyers for Human Rights have filed an application for leave to appeal with the Constitutional Court, automatically suspending the City of Tshwane’s order to relocate over 400 occupants. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Themba Fosi DA Shadow MMC for Utilities, Cllr. Avinesh Chetty - ACDP Mayoral Candidate Tshwane, Mr Yongama Ndiya Twaise Zigebe National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement and Aaron Maluleke MMC Housing and Human Settlements.

The high-stakes eviction battle over Pretoria&rsquo;s notorious Melgisedek building has been dramatically halted. Lawyers for Human Rights have filed an application for leave to appeal with the Constitutional Court, automatically suspending the City of Tshwane&rsquo;s order to relocate over 400 occupants. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Themba Fosi DA Shadow MMC for Utilities, Cllr. Avinesh Chetty - ACDP Mayoral Candidate Tshwane, Mr Yongama Ndiya Twaise Zigebe National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement and Aaron Maluleke MMC Housing and Human Settlements.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that 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 that 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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Tshwane in Crisis: Governance Volatility, Infrastructure Collapse, and Fiscal Breakdown in South Africa’s Capital

We are turning our focus to the heart of South African democracy—local government. With the 2026 local government elections drawing closer, the battle lines are officially drawn. We are at a critical juncture where national rhetoric fades, and the stark reality of everyday service delivery takes center stage: whether water runs from the tap, streetlights stay on, refuse gets collected, and local communities are kept safe. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Vuyo Zungula – ATM, Adv. Anton Alberts – Freedom Front Plus, Bishop Adams ACDP and Sifiso Mahlangu – MKP National Spokesperson.

We are turning our focus to the heart of South African democracy&mdash;local government. With the 2026 local government elections drawing closer, the battle lines are officially drawn. We are at a critical juncture where national rhetoric fades, and the stark reality of everyday service delivery takes center stage: whether water runs from the tap, streetlights stay on, refuse gets collected, and local communities are kept safe. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Vuyo Zungula &ndash; ATM, Adv. Anton Alberts &ndash; Freedom Front Plus, Bishop Adams ACDP and Sifiso Mahlangu &ndash; MKP National Spokesperson.

Party Manifestos conversation

The Constitutional Court has struck down the Public Procurement Act (PPA) following a unanimous judgment handed down by Acting Judge Lister Gcinikhaya Nuku at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The court invalidation stems from a critical procedural flaw during the legislation's passage, with the justices finding that Parliament failed to provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to participate in the law-making process. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Goodenough Mashego Independent Political Analyst and Adv Lufuno Nevondwe Constitutional Law Expert.

The Constitutional Court has struck down the Public Procurement Act (PPA) following a unanimous judgment handed down by Acting Judge Lister Gcinikhaya Nuku at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The court invalidation stems from a critical procedural flaw during the legislation's passage, with the justices finding that Parliament failed to provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to participate in the law-making process. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Goodenough Mashego Independent Political Analyst and Adv Lufuno Nevondwe Constitutional Law Expert.

ConCourt strikes down Public Procurement Act over flawed public participation process

South African police have discovered a ninth woman’s body in an area east of Johannesburg, where authorities are currently investigating a string of killings that took place over the past two months. The recurring discoveries have sparked widespread fear and concern within the local community. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Ian Cameron – Chairperson Portfolio Committee On Police,

Dr Bandile Masuku - Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Jade Bernstein - Forensic Psychology.

South African police have discovered a ninth woman&rsquo;s body in an area east of Johannesburg, where authorities are currently investigating a string of killings that took place over the past two months. The recurring discoveries have sparked widespread fear and concern within the local community. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Ian Cameron &ndash; Chairperson Portfolio Committee On Police,
Dr Bandile Masuku - Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Jade Bernstein - Forensic Psychology.

Tshwane in Crisis: Governance Volatility, Infrastructure Collapse, and Fiscal Breakdown in South Africa’s Capital

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