RC 261112Power FMColleen Makhubele
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Power Perspective's Thursday edition mixed open-line reaction to the left bloc's coalition stance with expert debate on matric learners' household chores and an age-gap relationship discussion.
- 20:01
Left-wing parties including the EFF, SACP and MK Party have formed the Council of the Left and say they won't back an ANC-led coalition in hung municipalities if the ANC allies with the DA.
- 21:23
The educational psychologist on the panel argued that matrics who never managed chores and study time in lower grades are unlikely to suddenly do so in grade 12, and parents should review expectations.
- 21:30
A school governing bodies representative appealed to parents to lift household chores during matric exams so pupils can revise, rest and sleep, warning that poorer learners are most affected.
- 23:11
The pastor said the Bible doesn't explicitly prohibit marrying someone much older or younger, but urged people to weigh family, emotions and practicality before entering age-gap relationships.