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.

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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US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Mining Analyst, David Van Wyk, Mining Analyst and Mvuzo Ntombela, Spokesperson for the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Mining Analyst, David Van Wyk, Mining Analyst and Mvuzo Ntombela, Spokesperson for the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance

R2.7-billion in compensation paid to sick mineworkers – Health condition in South African mines

Colleen Makhubele speaks toDr Ntsoake Mamashela, Employment Equity Director at Department of Labour and  Kganki Matabane, CEO at Black Business Council

 

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Dr Ntsoake Mamashela, Employment Equity Director at Department of Labour and &nbsp;Kganki Matabane, CEO at Black Business Council
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White and Indian men still dominate SA’s top management roles

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Mr. Thivhudziwi Walter Vele – Chief Director TVET Programmes and Qualifications at South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr. George Mothapo is the Principal and CEO of Sedibeng TVET College in the Gauteng province and serves as the Secretary-General of the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SACPO), Kgaokelo Chokoe – President of South African Technical Vocational Education and Training Student Association (SATVETSA) as well as Affected TVET Student Moses Matlala

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Mr. Thivhudziwi Walter Vele &ndash; Chief Director TVET Programmes and Qualifications at South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr. George Mothapo is the Principal and CEO of Sedibeng TVET College in the Gauteng province and serves as the Secretary-General of the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SACPO), Kgaokelo Chokoe &ndash; President of South African Technical Vocational Education and Training Student Association (SATVETSA) as well as Affected TVET Student Moses Matlala

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

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