RC 260824Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Monday, 24 August 2026
Helen Joseph Hospital’s collapse allegations, Joburg’s Eskom debt settlement, and ANC election strategy dominated a politically heavy Monday on Power Breakfast.
- 07:14
City of Johannesburg settled its R5.25-billion Eskom debt after a payment plan and mediation, with the mayor saying the city used a July equitable-share tranche and will get technical help to cut electricity losses.
- 06:51
Helen Joseph Hospital admitted serious system problems, including delayed doctor renewals, staffing vacancies, backlogs and overcrowding, while insisting the viral patient complaint had been stabilised and treated.
- 06:18
My Vote Counts warned Parliament not to rush the coalition bill before the November local elections, arguing the draft has been in development for over two years and needs proper public participation and scrutiny.
- 08:12
The ANC’s late release of 42 mayoral candidates for eight metros drew criticism as a faction-management tactic, with analysts saying it leaves voters unsure who the actual candidate is in several cities.
- 07:53
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation marked five years since Babita Deokaran’s murder by demanding progress on the masterminds, saying the family wants arrests and procurement loopholes fixed before any naming tributes.