The Best of POWER Breakfast

Dr Boitumelo Semeto Makokotlela CEO -South African Health Products Regulatory Authority -SAHPRA Talks to us about the dangers of these medicines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Christopher isike, International relations Expert- University of PTA  zooms in the SA/France relation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Aaron Motswoaledi, Health Minister speaks to Power Breakfast host Thabiso TT Tema about the department’s pro active plan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Simon Strachan, CEO, South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF) believes that South Africans are paying more out of their own pockets for healthcare as medical costs continue to rise. Dr Simon Strachan joins us to discuss the growing financial burden on households and proposals to fund a package of essential healthcare services through a social solidarity model that could improve access...

Dr Margaret Monyani, Executive Director, OLAM Africa Research Institute says Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way governments, businesses and citizens interact. As South Africa develops its national AI policy, how can the country ensure innovation is balanced with ethical governance and public trust? Dr Margaret Monyani explores the country’s AI policy journey, the le...

Despite widespread claims that the AARTO demerit system came into effect on 1 July, the demerit points system will only be implemented in 2027. So what exactly changed this month? Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson of AARTO joins us now to unpack the latest phase of AARTO, what motorists should know now, and what lies ahead before demerit points are introduced.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

EBOLA Update @ThabisoTema is in conversation with Clinical Infectious diseases Epidemiologist, Prof Salim Abdool Karim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soweto Games Foundation CEO, Andile Gaelesewesays Athletes, volunteers, local businesses and community members are expected to take part in the Soweto Games 2026, a major grassroots sporting and community development initiative aimed at promoting youth empowerment, healthy lifestyles and social cohesion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilbert Chisenga-a prominent Civil society activist in Zambia says what makes this story extraordinary is that it is about far more than a burial. It is the culmination of a bitter political rivalry between Zambia’s sixth president, Edgar Lungu, and his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, a rivalry that has dominated Zambian politics for more than a decade See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the investigation forms part of ongoing efforts by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to improve governance and professionalise local government administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversy has sparked outrage in Parliament, where lawmakers are demanding answers over allegations of corruption, tender irregularities, wasteful expenditure and a lack of accountability.  The Defence portfolio Committee Chair Dakota Legoete speaks to ThabisoTT Tema on Power Break Fast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just fourteen years old, Zwelo Mabuza is proving that determination, discipline and resilience can overcome even the toughest obstacles. The talented young athlete has emerged as one of South Africa’s most inspiring sporting stories, excelling in both karate and golf while navigating the unique challenges associated with autism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Denise Newfields from Phenduka Literacy and Maths NPC speaks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on whether remedial learning save a generation of learners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TT in conversation with POWER Kids Phathu and Rori.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Professor Susan Booysen, political analyst, and Adv Lufuno Nevondwe, constitutional law expert, about how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced significant changes to its representation in the Government of National Unity (GNU), saying the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening the party’s contribution to government and delivering on the mandat...

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Prof Justin Visagie, Associate Professor at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, about how, as South Africa marked Youth Day 2026, a sobering reality emerged from the latest labour market statistics: nearly half of the country’s young people are neither studying, working nor receiving any form of training....

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Professor Susan Booysen, political analyst, and Adv Lufuno Nevondwe, constitutional law expert, about how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced significant changes to its representation in the Government of National Unity (GNU), saying the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening the party’s contribution to government and delivering on the mandat...

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Sakhiseni Nxumalo, multi-award-winning journalist from News24, about how a growing humanitarian and security crisis is unfolding at the Sherwood Hall transit site in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals remain stranded while awaiting repatriation to their home country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Vena Chueu, Deputy Chairperson of Literacy4Life, about how South Africa is facing renewed concern over literacy levels in primary schools, with international assessments showing that the majority of learners are still unable to read for meaning by the time they reach Grade 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Samukelisiwe Msane, Candidate Attorney at the Equal Education Law Centre, about how questions are being raised about the legal boundaries governing schools that request immigration documentation from foreign learners after admission, and whether the absence of such documents could ever justify exclusion from school. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Rebone Tau, political commentator, about how the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has expelled Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela with immediate effect, saying both members were found guilty of violating the party’s constitution and undermining organisational discipline and unity. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Robin-Duke Madlala, founder of sports website Sportswire and senior journalist, about how South Africa held Czechia to a 1–1 draw in a tightly contested 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A clash, with midfielder Teboho Mokoena converting a late penalty to secure a valuable point for Bafana Bafana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli about how he has described the growing number of Malawian nationals gathered at Sherwood Hall in Durban as a humanitarian crisis requiring urgent intervention from government and international partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert, former Executive Manager at Eskom, and former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg, about how residents of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) could soon be required to pay a once-off application fee of approximately R2 400 and a recurring monthly levy of R463 if they wish to install solar photovoltai...

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Reatlegile Rammuki, AI for Social Impact Enthusiast, about how he has been selected to attend the prestigious MIT Jameel Clinic AI and Health Summer Bootcamp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in July 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.