Point of View with Phemelo Motene
Point of View with Phemelo Motene, delves into the day’s current affairs, touching on real issues and sharing expert advice on the audience questions between 8pm to 10pm Mondays to Thursdays.
Health Feature: Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves three dead
Health authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that has left three people dead and several others ill. The vessel remains off the coast of Cape Verde, with some passengers and crew requiring urgent medical care. At least one…
Venice Biennale jury quits days before opening amid awards controversy
Just days before the Venice Biennale opens, the event has been thrown into turmoil after its prize jury resigned over a controversial decision to exclude artists from certain countries from receiving awards. The move, linked to nations whose leaders face International Criminal Court investigations, sparked backlash - particularly from Israel,…
US moves to escort stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
The United States is preparing to launch a major operation to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. President Donald Trump says the initiative - dubbed “Project Freedom” - will deploy military assets…
Soweto residents take on Eskom over soaring electricity costs
Frustration boiled over in Soweto as hundreds of residents marched to Eskom’s Megawatt Park headquarters, demanding urgent relief from rising electricity costs and ongoing power cuts. Protesters are calling for a flat monthly rate of R350, an end to load reduction, and sweeping leadership changes at Eskom in the area…
Landmark B-BBEE court battle puts legal sector transformation under spotlight
A high-stakes legal showdown over transformation in South Africa’s legal profession is underway in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, with some of the country’s top law firms challenging the BEE Legal Sector Code. Although arguments are only set to begin, the courtroom was already packed with legal heavyweights as…
Fair Pay Bill opens for public comment in push to tackle wage inequality
South Africans are being called on to weigh in on the newly gazetted Fair Pay Bill - a proposal aimed at shaking up hiring practices and tackling wage inequality. Championed by Build One South Africa (BOSA) alongside PayMeFairly, the bill seeks to ban the use of salary history in recruitment,…
Kidnapped Vosloorus businessman resurfaces alive as probe widens
Relief and renewed urgency are shaping the investigation into the kidnapping of Vosloorus businessman Mazwi Kubheka, who has been found alive a month after his abduction. Kubheka, a tuck shop owner, walked into the Vosloorus Police Station on Saturday night following community protests demanding his safe return. Authorities say the…
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GUEST: Leroy Marc
MUSIC FEATURE: Luther Vandros
GUEST: Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal
NSFAS Leadership crisis in focus
Tebogo Letsie, Chair of Parliament's Higher Education Portfolio Committee, joins us to discuss the leadership crisis unfolding inside one of South Africa’s most important public institutions — the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
Batohi Withdraws & Complaint Against IDAC Head
Two major legal stories dominate this week. First, former NDPP Shamila Batohi refuses to return to the Nkabinde Inquiry, citing procedural unfairness. Then, Public Interest SA files a corruption complaint against IDAC head Andrea Johnson. Legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala breaks down the implications for the NPA and the justice system.
Makhudu Sefara Responds to SIU Claims
Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara is pushing back against SIU allegations that funds from a 2018 community media training project were misappropriated. SANEF’s Hopewell Radebe joins us to unpack the SIU’s findings.
Acting Police Commissioner Grilled in Parliament
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane appeared before the Police Portfolio Committee today. Committee member Dereleen James joins us to discuss the key issues raised, policing challenges, and the accountability questions facing SAPS leadership.
Bellarmine Mugabe Fined and Set for Deportation
A South African court has fined Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe R600,000 and ordered his deportation to Zimbabwe, while his cousin Tobias Matonhodze begins a three‑year prison term. Kaya News reporter Karinda Jagmohan breaks down the charges, the February shooting incident, and what the ruling means for the high‑profile Mugabe family.
Inside the Tolashe SUV Switcheroo
Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis unpacks the deepening scandal around Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, who returned only one of the two Chinese‑donated SUVs meant for the ANC Women’s League.
Trump security under review after White House dinner shooting scare
Security around US President Donald Trump is under fresh review after a shooting scare at a high-profile Washington dinner. An armed suspect managed to get close to a packed venue before being stopped leaving one federal agent injured. While Trump has praised the Secret Service response, officials are now reassessing…
Book Feature: Love
What does love reveal about who we are and who we become? Author Nthikeng Mohlele joins Phemelo to unpack his latest novel Love, a bold and genre-bending story that follows the chaotic life of Sebastian Salt. Blending romance, crime, and speculative fiction, the book dives deep into desire, morality, and…
OUTA pushes back against Joburg’s ‘red tape’ on solar
Frustration is mounting over Johannesburg’s new solar approval rules. OUTA says City Power’s six-step process is excessive, costly, and out of touch with residents already battling unreliable electricity and rising tariffs. The watchdog argues the system adds unnecessary delays for households turning to solar out of necessity, not luxury. Phemelo…
Move to open sex offenders register gains momentum
There’s a breakthrough in the push to make South Africa’s National Register for Sex Offenders public. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed a draft law is in the works potentially ending years of secrecy around convicted offenders. Advocates say opening the register could better protect women and children, giving communities,…
Textbook tender under scrutiny as Gwarube calls in Treasury
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is escalating concerns over a controversial textbook tender now under the spotlight. She’s asked Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to bring in National Treasury to probe alleged procurement irregularities, after reports a little-known publisher, registered just days before the bid, secured a major slice of the…