POWER Drive

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POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

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CLIENT EDITORIAL - Buy Local Summit 2024

It’s now day two of the Buy Local Summit & Expo, and the 12th edition is the most powerful yet. Under the theme “localisation: an inclusive approach for all sectors of society to contribute to economic growth and job creation”, the summit underscores the necessity of local procurement in job creation and growth in South Africa. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Tshepo Phetla, Head: Business Development Telkom Park, The Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 28, 2024
CLIENT EDITORIAL - Buy Local Summit 2024

It’s now day two of the Buy Local Summit & Expo, and the 12th edition is the most powerful yet. Under the theme “localisation: an inclusive approach for all sectors of society to contribute to economic growth and job creation”, the summit underscores the necessity of local procurement in job creation and growth in South Africa. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Mota Mota, Spokesperson, Nestlé East & Southern Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 28, 2024
CLIENT EDITORIAL - Buy Local Summit 2024

It’s now day two of the Buy Local Summit & Expo, and the 12th edition is the most powerful yet. Under the theme “localisation: an inclusive approach for all sectors of society to contribute to economic growth and job creation”, the summit underscores the necessity of local procurement in job creation and growth in South Africa. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Oupa Nkagisang, Senior Manager: Stakeholder Relations and Public Policy. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 28, 2024
National Assembly passes bill aimed at unbundling of Eskom

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Trevor Shaku, Saftu National Spokesperson about how this will lead to privatisation of Eskom. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 15, 2024
SCA grants Minister of Home Affairs leave to appeal ZEP matter

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs about why this important. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Mar 15, 2024
Senzo Meyiwa's murder trial continues…

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Nkosikhona Malinga-Mnisi, Power News Reporter about what happened in court today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 15, 2024
Members of the Mpumalanga Action Movement marched to the Optimum coal offices to ask for the mine to be reopened

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Mpumi Mashifane, Mpumalanga Action Movement Spokesperson about how this closure is affecting the community in a negative way. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 15, 2024
CLIENT EDITORIAL - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

This year, South Africa celebrates 30 years of Constitutional Democracy and Human Rights. As we reflect on this significant milestone, Minister Ronald Lamola and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are convening the National Conference to assess the progress and chart a way forward in advancing human rights since 1994. Held under the theme: “Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights”. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Advocate Shireen Said, DDG of Constitutional Development at Department of Justice & Constitutional Development. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Mar 15, 2024
Update on the water disruptions and supply restoration in the City of Joburg

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Kabelo Gwamanda, Johannesburg Mayor about how things will be looking better over the weekend and how they will continue to monitor the systems and will keep residents informed of developments and any changes that may occur. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 15, 2024
Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial

Thabiso Kotane speaks to POWERNews Reporter Nkosikhona Malinga-Mnisi and Legal Analyst and Director and founder Dubazana Attorneys Nthabiseng Dubazana about the ruling in the Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial murder trial. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 15, 2024
South Africa’s Covid relief grant to be hiked from April

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Black Sash Regional Manager, Ivashnee Naidoo about the increase of SRD grant by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 15, 2024
Gauteng health working to address toxicology and histology backlogs

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service, Thembalethu Mpahlaza about health department addressing the toxicology and histopathology backlogs. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 15, 2024
City of Ekurhuleni clarifies mistruths surrounding statements made about the auditor general's report

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi to clarify the mistruths surrounding the auditor-general’s report. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 15, 2024
Transport union threatens strike ahead of Easter long weekend

Thabiso Kotane speaks to SATAWU Deputy General Secretary Anele Kiet about the transport union threatening to take to the streets in wage negotiations are still deadlocked.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 15, 2024
SIU recovers almost R1bn in Nsfas funds from higher learning institutions

Thabiso Kotane speaks to SIU Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago about the unit recovering almost R1bn in NSFAS funds from universities. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m
Mar 15, 2024
Ipid investigating death of TUT student allegedly at the hands of police

Thabiso Kotane speaks to IPID Spokesperson, Phaladi Shuping about ipid investigating death of TUT students allegedly at the hands of police. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 15, 2024
Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor survives motion of no confidence

Thabiso Kotane speaks to ActionSA Cacus Leader, Siyanda Makhubu about motion of no confidence against Ekurhuleni Mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 15, 2024
Joslin Smith case - Three abandon bail, charges withdrawn against ‘sangoma’

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Middleboos ward councillor, Siybulela Liwani about the accused in the Joslin Smith disappearance case abandoning their bail application during a brief appearance in the dock, the four accused appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 15, 2024
SA - Ghana to strengthen relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo, have reaffirmed the importance of the continued nurturing of the existing historic relations and bonds of friendship between the two countries. The two heads of state emphasised that these relations are based on mutual partnership and solidarity which date back to the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. Adv Sipho Mantula, Intellectual Labourer & Soul Rebel from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International (UNISA). See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 13, 2024
Samwu urges striking eThekwini municipal workers to return to work

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Mdu Nkosi, IFP Durban Metro Chairperson about why this strike might continue until their demands have been met. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Mar 13, 2024
Several injured in 18-vehicle pile-up on N14 in Centurion

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Charles Mabaso, Tshwane emergency services spokesperson about how the driver is missing. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 13, 2024
Gauteng crime stats - Murder rate worsens in Gauteng with 1,787 people killed in three months, 55 of them children

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Prof Jacob Mofokeng, Policing, Safety and Security Expert about why murder rates keep rising in the province. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 13, 2024
University of Pretoria Resolves 2024 Salary Negotiations and Labour Strike

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Rikus Delport, University of Pretoria Spokesperson about how they have finally reached an agreement with the workers through collaborative efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 12, 2024
DA’s letter to US State Secretary Blinken - DA can't call on the US to interfere with IEC processes, says electoral expert

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa & Former Vice-Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of SA about how we cannot allow foreign governments to interfere in our affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 12, 2024
Joburg water crisis - Some Joburg residents still without water

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Motalatale Modiba, Gauteng Department of Health Spokesperson about how water is back in most hospitals. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 12, 2024
Grade 6 learner allegedly raped behind Grade R classrooms by four boys from neighbouring school

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Elias Malindi, North West Department of Education Spokesperson about how they are still looking for the perpetrators, but the victim has been assisted. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 12, 2024
Ekurhuleni taxi strike - Commuters free to choose their mode of transport, says Gauteng transport MEC

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Lesiba Mpya about the Ekurhuleni taxi strike. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 11, 2024
Mpumalanga mayor 'admits' to using illegally connected electricity

Thabiso Kotane speaks to EFF Nkomazi Ward 11 councillor, Mafia Fane about Nkomazi Mayor admitting to using illegally connected electricity. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 11, 2024
IEC deadline looming for parties seeking to contest elections

Thabiso Kotane speaks to Elections Analyst, Michael Atkins about the IEC deadline for candidates list. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 11, 2024
Ekurhuleni taxi strike leaves commuters stranded

Thabiso Kotane speaks to SANTACO Ekurhuleni Secretary, Zweli Mnisi about the protest that left commuters in Germinston, Katlehong, Tembisa and other areas of the East Rand stranded following a taxi strike in the Ekurhuleni metro. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 07, 2024