RC 260827Power FMKwena Moabelo
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Power Lunch examined emergency-policing failures, child-maintenance obligations and South African music, including Brian Temba’s plans to reintroduce his multilingual R&B sound.
- 12:57
Parliament’s Ian Cameron said up to 30% of 10111 calls are dropped or abandoned nationally—nearly two million calls—and urged a staffing, training and technology overhaul.
- 13:12
Maintenance lawyer Ritumetsi Senawana explained that both parents are legally responsible for support; courts may consider grandparents, while non-payment can lead to arrest.
- 12:47
A South African science award recipient is researching medicinal plants to develop treatments for bacterial infections passed from mothers to children and help combat antimicrobial resistance.
- 14:44
Singer Brian Temba said his forthcoming album, expected next month, combines R&B with songs in isiZulu and isiXhosa as he reintroduces his multilingual sound through a live tour.