RC 260907Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Monday, 7 September 2026
Power Breakfast focused on public safety, political accountability and rising costs, from violent Spring Day scenes and police killings to fuel-tax and Road Accident Fund proposals.
- 07:17
The acting national police commissioner said 12 officers died on duty during the 2025/26 financial year, down from 39, while SAPS reviews training, command and safety procedures.
- 06:53
A clinical psychologist linked violent Spring Day attacks, including the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old, to youth idleness, weak accountability, toxic homes and a need for social reform.
- 06:24
The Public Servants Association called for permanent fuel-tax relief after petrol rose by R1.34 a litre and diesel by between R2.93 and R3.15, warning household budgets and attendance at work were under pressure.
- 07:57
The Automobile Association opposed a proposed vehicle licence-disc levy to support the Road Accident Fund, calling it double taxation unless the fund is restructured or third-party insurance returns.
- 07:34
Gauteng recorded 805,688 Grade 1 and 8 applications for 2027, representing 346,877 children and highlighting population growth, infrastructure pressure and heavily oversubscribed schools.