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

The Father Wound: Understanding Its Impact on Identity, Relationships, and Emotional Wellbeing explores how the absence or emotional distance of a father can shape identity, self-worth, and relationship patterns. The conversation unpacks its impact on both men and women, the signs of unresolved pain, and pathways to healing. Author of Girl You’re All That and convener of the Girl You’re All That Women Dialogues, Fikile Mbhele, joins the discussion.

The Father Wound: Understanding Its Impact on Identity, Relationships, and Emotional Wellbeing explores how the absence or emotional distance of a father can shape identity, self-worth, and relationship patterns. The conversation unpacks its impact on both men and women, the signs of unresolved pain, and pathways to healing. Author of Girl You&rsquo;re All That and convener of the Girl You&rsquo;re All That Women Dialogues, Fikile Mbhele, joins the discussion.

The Father Wound - Understanding Its Impact on Identity, Relationships, and Emotional Wellbeing

Concerns are mounting over the alleged “water mafia” operating in City of Tshwane, accused of exploiting ongoing water shortages and infrastructure failures for profit. The issue raises questions about governance, service delivery, and accountability in the metro. Joel Masilela ka Mahlangu joins the conversation to outline the concerns and the party’s response to the crisis.

Concerns are mounting over the alleged &ldquo;water mafia&rdquo; operating in City of Tshwane, accused of exploiting ongoing water shortages and infrastructure failures for profit. The issue raises questions about governance, service delivery, and accountability in the metro. Joel Masilela ka Mahlangu&nbsp;joins the conversation to outline the concerns and the party&rsquo;s response to the crisis.

ANC Regional Spokesperson, Cde Joel Masilela ka Mahlangu

An Ad Hoc Committee has been established following serious allegations by Mkhwanazi of political interference, corruption, and manipulation within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The claims emerged after the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, which investigated politically motivated murders in KwaZulu-Natal. Chairperson of the SA Jewish Report Howard Sackstein and crime and safety expert Dr Mxolisi Mathebula weigh in on the implications.

An Ad Hoc Committee has been established following serious allegations by Mkhwanazi of political interference, corruption, and manipulation within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The claims emerged after the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, which investigated politically motivated murders in KwaZulu-Natal. Chairperson of the SA Jewish Report Howard Sackstein and crime and safety expert Dr Mxolisi Mathebula weigh in on the implications.

US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026

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