POWER Breakfast

Uganda’s national election on Thursday was marked by tension, heavy security, and a government‑imposed internet blackout as President Yoweri Museveni in power since 1986 sought to extend his rule into a fifth decade. The vote has drawn international scrutiny, allegations of repression, and fears of undermining democratic norms. Thabiso Tema spoke to Mercy Kanyesigye independent candidate for the National Female Youth MP in Uganda.

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BAT South Africa (BATSA) today announced it will cease local production of factory manufactured cigarettes (FMC) and close its sole South African manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, because of the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade on the local market. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dale McKinley Economist.

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Lieutenant‑General Dumisani Khumalo, head of the South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence division, told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday that he has been the target of a “well‑orchestrated misinformation campaign” as a result of decisions he made to clean up fraud and corruption within the unit. Thabiso Tema spoke to Khusela Diko Whips of Study Group on Ad Hoc committee.

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Since the onset of the outbreak in Gauteng, 286 857 animals have been vaccinated, while 128 925 animals have undergone controlled slaughter at FMD-designated abattoirs. To date, 173 cases have been confirmed across the province. Of these, three cases have been closed following depopulation, while the remaining 170 cases remain under quarantine Thabiso Tema spoke to MEC Ms Vuyiswa Ramokgopa

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Clementine Mabena is joined by Life coach, Mookho Mhlayivana

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Clementine Mabena is joined by self-taught chef, MalumFoodie

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Thabiso Tema is in conversation with, Director and Head of Projects at Accountability Advocate Paul Hoffman.

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Thabiso Tema was in conversation with Velenkosini Hlabisa,The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in South Africa. 

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ThabisoTema is in conversation with comedian, radio personality, and actor, Skhumbuzo Hlophe.

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Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Project Lead: Legal and Investigations at Corruption watch, Adv. Mbhazima Maluleke.

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