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 in conversation with Rodgers Baloyi, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), Dr. Stravros Nicolai -Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), Mike Molloyi, National Coordinator for Black Business Unity as well Jerry Nkuna, Social Entrepreneur & Founder at Township Entrepreneurial Dialogue

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Rodgers Baloyi, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), Dr. Stravros Nicolai -Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), Mike Molloyi, National Coordinator for Black Business Unity as well Jerry Nkuna, Social Entrepreneur &amp; Founder at Township Entrepreneurial Dialogue

Spaza shop probed over illegal sale of medication

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with  Prof Thabiso Matshaba, Correctional Management Expert, Golden Miles Bhudu, President and co-founder of the South African Prisoners' Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR), as well as Policing Expert, Andy Mashaile 

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with &nbsp;Prof Thabiso Matshaba, Correctional Management Expert, Golden Miles Bhudu, President and co-founder of the South African Prisoners' Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR), as well as Policing Expert, Andy Mashaile&nbsp;

Nearly 28,000 parole absconders remain untraced in South Africa

People living with disabilities—particularly women—face double the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) compared to able-bodied peers. They are uniquely vulnerable to physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often exacerbated by dependency on caregivers, social isolation, and communication barriers when seeking help. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Victoria Sebatli Social worker Association for Persons with Disabilities and Zandile Makenese person living with disability and GBV survivor.  

People living with disabilities&mdash;particularly women&mdash;face double the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) compared to able-bodied peers. They are uniquely vulnerable to physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often exacerbated by dependency on caregivers, social isolation, and communication barriers when seeking help. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Victoria Sebatli Social worker Association for Persons with Disabilities and Zandile Makenese person living with disability and GBV survivor. &nbsp;

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

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