RC 260918Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Friday, 18 September 2026
Power Breakfast focused on corruption allegations in Tshwane, the Madlanga Commission’s revelations, procurement law, financial strain and South Africa’s housing backlog.
- 06:21
The DA in Tshwane opened criminal cases alleging councillors reserved municipal and EPWP jobs for ANC supporters, with evidence including WhatsApp messages and voice notes across several wards.
- 07:20
The Constitutional Court invalidated the Public Procurement Act after Parliament made substantial changes without renewed public participation; lawmakers must restart the legislative process, potentially taking years.
- 06:58
The Madlanga Commission’s first year exposed alleged systemic corruption and factional battles in law enforcement, while highlighting whistleblowers who faced threats, intimidation and persecution.
- 08:43
A Wealthbit report found 80% of South African employees worry about money most of the time, while financially distressed staff lose 19.5 working days annually to personal finances.
- 08:13
Human Settlements Minister Tembisile Simelane said housing support has helped more than 800,000 households, but the country still faces a backlog of about 2.5 million housing units.