Despite regulations designed to protect consumers, many South Africans continue to receive unwanted telemarketing calls. Why does this keep happening, what rights do consumers have, and what can be done to curb nuisance calls? Amdel CEO Bheki Ndabandaba joins Thabiso “TT” Tema on the Power Breakfast.

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Thabiso Tema is in conversation with the Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Jomo Sibiya.

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Treasury agrees to release R7.1bn in withheld municipal grants, subject to conditions. Thabiso Tema is speaking to Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Prof Alex Van Den Heever.

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South Africa’s anti-corruption architecture has a new oversight mechanism. Newly appointed IDAC Ombudsman Judge Takalani Raulinga outlines the vision for the Office of the Ombudsman and how it will strengthen independent accountability, transparency and public confidence in the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

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The African Transformation Alliance says it has been vindicated by the Public Protector’s findings on child deaths linked to foodborne illnesses and the regulation of foreign-owned spaza shops. ATM leader Vuyo Zungula joins us to explain why the party believes the report supports its long-standing calls for stronger government action.

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The annual initiation season continues to raise serious concerns, with 43 deaths recorded nationally, including 17 in the Eastern Cape. We discuss what’s driving these fatalities, the role of illegal initiation schools, and what can be done to make the practice safer while respecting cultural traditions. We speak to Inkosi Zwelizolile Lutuka. 

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With government facing growing fiscal pressure and demand for social assistance continuing to rise, ensuring that grants reach the correct beneficiaries has become increasingly important. Social Development Minister Dina Pule says strengthening social grant reviews is one of her key priorities as government works to protect the integrity of the social assistance system.

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With government facing growing fiscal pressure and demand for social assistance continuing to rise, ensuring that grants reach the correct beneficiaries has become increasingly important. Social Development Minister Dina Pule says strengthening social grant reviews is one of her key priorities as government works to protect the integrity of the social assistance system.

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The South African Federation of Trade Unions has rejected government’s decision to accept a US$1.5 billion, or about R25 billion, Development Policy Loan from the World Bank. SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi explains why the federation believes the loan could have serious implications for the country’s economy and policy direction.

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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence from the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption. IDAC Head Andrea Johnson is expected to testify on the directorate’s investigations and its role in matters before the Commission. Legal analyst Lawson Naidoo joins us to unpack the significance of today’s proceedings.

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