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Thursday, 27 August 2026
POWER Up examined Zambia’s contested election process, South Africa’s football succession problems, creative independence, and a growing childhood immunisation crisis.
- 04:42
Zambia’s courts were closed on the final day of the seven-day election-petition window, while opposition leader Brian Mundubile sought to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory.
- 05:30
The SIU says over 40,000 ineligible students received more than R5.1 billion in NSFAS funding; R2.7 billion has been recovered at the University of Fort Hare.
- 05:03
South Africa’s immunisation coverage has deteriorated sharply: completely unvaccinated infants rose to 36.3%, while measles cases have exceeded 3,400 since January.
- 05:20
FABA co-founder Zinhle Yende said the 65-artist, 12-band collective counters industry gatekeeping by creating spaces to experiment, collaborate and preserve contemporary South African culture physically.
- 05:54
Safa was criticised for lacking a succession plan after Hugo Broos’s departure, with the discussion favouring a fresh national coach while retaining Helman Mkhalele and using experienced coaches in development roles.