RC 260826Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Power Breakfast focused on accountability in public institutions, including political appointments, social grants, sports governance, housing scams and the reopened Steve Biko inquest.
- 07:02
Parliament was due to vote on an EFF-sponsored motion of no confidence in Speaker Thoko Didiza over her handling of President Ramaphosa’s impeachment proceedings.
- 06:27
The Supreme Court of Appeal heard arguments over the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant, with advocacy groups saying online applications and banking thresholds exclude millions of vulnerable people.
- 08:14
The Steve Biko inquest is restarting with new information, while the Justice Department agreed to fund the Biko family’s legal team; two potential witnesses also seek state-funded representation.
- 07:56
Gauteng Human Settlements officials rejected claims that activists can secure RDP homes through lobbying or protests, saying allocations follow a joint committee process and the genuine backlog is about 300,000.
- 07:38
Orlando Pirates moved three points clear after beating Sekhukhune United 2-0, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said they did not deserve the win ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 semi-final second leg.