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 is joined by Cyril Chuene, Democratic Alliance, Gugu Thwala, ActionSA, Stan Hlatshwayo, African Christian Democratic Party, Godrich Gardee,  Economic Freedom Fighters  as well as Zama Ntshona, African Transformation Movement

 

Colleen Makhubele is joined by Cyril Chuene, Democratic Alliance, Gugu Thwala, ActionSA, Stan Hlatshwayo, African Christian Democratic Party, Godrich Gardee, &nbsp;Economic Freedom Fighters &nbsp;as well as Zama Ntshona, African Transformation Movement
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Local Government Election Debate - Mpumalanga 

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.

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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.

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

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