POWER Perspective

June 30 is no longer just a protest date; it has become a major pressure point in South Africa's already tense debate about illegal immigration, border control, unemployment, crime, and the state's ability to enforce its own laws. The core difficulty is that illegal immigration is, by nature, hidden and hard to measure. Estimates of undocumented migrants in South Africa range widely—...

Anti-immigrant protesters were on the streets across South Africa today after their deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country expired at midnight. Despite the tense anticipation, police across the country reported by first light that they had not yet recorded any major incidents linked to the planned action. The looming threat has already sparked a massive displacement crisis. More...

The socio-economic challenges faced by youth (aged 15 to 34) with intellectual disabilities (ID) in South Africa reveals a profound developmental crisis. While the country possesses robust constitutional frameworks and disability policies, a severe gap exists between legislative intent and the lived realities of these young people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, stated on Thursday that the United States cannot legitimately criticize South Africa for engaging with Iran and China. Lamola pointed out that Washington itself continuously engages with both nations, making its criticism contradictory. He emphasized that South Africa will not be pressured into taking sides in global geopolitica...

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced a nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants, stating that law enforcement agencies will intensify their efforts to identify and deport individuals living in South Africa illegally. This decisive move follows months of widespread anti-illegal immigration protests across the country. In his address, the President acknowledged the demonstrations, notin...

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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on African universities to fundamentally rethink inclusion. Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Manamela stressed that disability must be treated as a central design principle rather than an afterthought, noting that current participation rates highlight th...

The South African government is stepping up its efforts to tackle the country’s pressing water and sanitation crisis, backed by a massive financial commitment. During the current financial year, the Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R12.3 billion in infrastructure grants directly to municipalities. Delivering her budget vote speech in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) o...

The public debate surrounding "illegal undocumented" versus & "legal undocumented" immigrants in South Africa often stems from a mix of political rhetoric, confusing legal administrative definitions, and the interplay between the country's progressive Constitution and its rigid immigration statues. To understand what South African law actually dictates, one must look at the tension bet...

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Colleen Makhubele speaks to Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Andrew Hoffmayer, Advocacy and Project Lead for the National Council for Persons with Disabilities as well as Sibusiso Makhathini, NYDA Board Member Advocate for Disability Inclusion  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson, Onwabile Lubhelwana, SADTU Spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi as well as Matakenya Mata, from the National Association Of School Governing Body    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Constitutional Law Expert, Adv Lufuno Nevondwe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Sports Administrator, Mpho Seopa, Sports Journalist, Kamogela Mogale, Sports Reporter, Holofelang Mogane  as well as POWER Sports Reporter, Mmasekepe Matsebane  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Relationship Expert, Dudu Nhlabathi and Brian Mhlanga, Executive Coach & DEI Specialist  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele speaks to Orania CEO, Joost Strydom, and Ntsako Shivambu, Historian and Political Analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Asso...

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Municipal Governance Expert, Dr. Harlan Cloete and Political Analyst, Jackie Shandu  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with SIU Spokesperson, Selby Makgotho and Lebogang Ramafoko, Executive Director at Corruption Watch      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with   DA KZN Leader, Sithembiso Ngema, Cultural Expert, Mkhulu Nsingiza and Political Economist & Social Commentator, Nco Dube  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.