POWER Breakfast

Department of Basic Education launched its high-profile "Back-to-School" safety campaign at Eldorado Park Secondary School, a location chosen specifically due to the area's chronic struggle with gangsterism and drug-related violence. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, accompanied by Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane. Thabiso Tema spoke to Cheryl Pillay a Community Activist.

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TT is in conversation with ANC Secretary Genera, Thabang Motloug.

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As the geopolitical and geo-economic landscape continues to evolve, global leaders are set to weigh the risk and opportunities when the World Economic Forum gets underway on Monday. The Swiss Alpine town of Davos will host the annual meeting, attended by the political and economic elite, which will run until the end of the week. The forward-looking discussions include efforts to address global issues and set priorities. Thabiso Tema spoke to Ipeleng Salele Chairperson of Brand South Africa.

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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande kicked off his 2026 programme with a two-day Back-to-School Oversight programme in the Harry Gwala District in KwaZulu-Natal. This Oversight Programme took place from the 14-15 January 2026 and forms part of Minister Nzimande’s District Development Model (DDM) mandate. Thabiso Tema spoke to Minister Blade Nzimande.

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Police confirm on Monday that the scholar transport vehicle involved in the deadly Vanderbijlpark crash was overloaded, carrying 18 people despite being certified for just 14. The revelation came as the death toll from the crash rose to 14 after a pupil’s body was located at the scene trapped underneath the minibus taxi and another child died in hospital. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mr Lesiba Mpya MEC’s Spokesperson.

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The United States government has formally accused South Africa of shipping sensitive military-grade equipment to China, claiming the action poses a direct threat to American national security. Thabiso Tema spoke to Chrispin Phiri -Spokesperson to the Minister International Relation and cooperation.

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South Africa’s premier state-owned animal vaccine manufacturer, OBP, has effectively collapsed, leaving the nation unable to produce critical vaccines for livestock. Despite receiving R500 million in government funding intended for a world-class revamp, the facility’s high-security laboratories were neglected and fell into ruin. Thabiso Tema spoke to Athol Trollip ActionSA Parliamentary Leader.

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has sparked a diplomatic firestorm by allegedly defying a direct order from President Cyril Ramaphosa to exclude Iran from the "Will for Peace 2026" naval exercises. Despite the President's instruction that Iran should only act as an "observer" to avoid jeopardizing trade ties with the United States, Iranian warships were spotted fully participating in the drills alongside Chinese and Russian vessels. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dean Wingrin Defence Analyst.

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Relentless storms from Mozambique have submerged entire villages across Limpopo, claiming at least nine lives and destroying over 1,600 homes. In Mbaula village, a mother was rescued from a tree by the SANDF after her five-year-old son was tragically swept away by the raging currents. Thabiso Tema spoke to Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba.

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The United States government has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a major expansion of its immigration restrictions. The decision, announced by the State Department on January 14, 2026, will take effect on January 21, 2026, and is part of the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to tighten entry standards and reduce reliance on public assistance. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr Kingsley Makhubela.

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