RC 261014Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Wednesday's Power Breakfast was dominated by the Section 89 impeachment committee's legal fight, the looming liquidation of Petro SA, and a new online registration system for non-profit organisations.
- 06:01
Parliament's Section 89 impeachment committee is finalising its terms of reference despite an EFF and African Legal Professionals Association court challenge over reversing its evidence leader appointment.
- 08:16
Petro SA's decommissioning liability is at least R10 billion, against only R3 billion set aside, raising fears that taxpayers could foot a multi-billion rand bill if the state oil company is liquidated.
- 08:23
Cigarettes priced below the minimum collectable tax were found in about 75% of outlets surveyed, according to Ipsos figures cited by BAT, which is pushing for a compulsory minimum retail price per pack.
- 06:22
From Thursday 15 October, the Department of Social Development discontinues its legacy NPO reporting system, and all registered organisations must move to the new digital platform for compliance reports.