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.
Youth Month Spotlight: Andy Maqondwana
As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, we’re turning up the volume on young trailblazers making waves across the country. First up is none other than the dynamic, fearless, and unapologetically authentic Andy Maqondwana – a powerhouse on Kaya 959’s airwaves. With her infectious energy, sharp wit, and relatable charm, Andy…
What to Watch: F1 Movie, Inside, Echo Valley
In this week’s feature of What to Watch Leroy Marc reviews F1 Movie, Inside which are both in theatres, Echo Valley on Apples TV and much more.
Standard Bank Young Artist for Poetry Winner Modise Sekgothe on POV
Poet, performer, and creative force — Modise Sekgothe, one of the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners, joins Phemelo for a powerful conversation. Known for weaving words into emotion and experience, Modise shares the stories behind his craft, the inspirations that fuel his poetry, and what this prestigious recognition…
Tip-off leads police to at least 90 illegal foreigners in abandoned Houghton property
At least 90 undocumented foreigners will either be deported back to their countries or held for legal proceedings after being found occupying an abandoned building in Houghton. The operation done by the Public Safety Department and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) on Wednesday night was part of the city’s…
Legal Matters: Child Justice Act, Mediation in children matters
In this week’s legal matters Nthabiseg Dubazana takes a sharp focus into the child justice act in light of a recent story where a12-year-old child was taken into custody after allegedly causing a fatal pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a 14-year-old in Brakpan in Johannesburg's East Rand. We…
Gauteng Health ramps up response following measles spike
The Gauteng Health Department has intensified its response to public healthcare following a continued rise in measles cases across the province. A total of 181 cases have been confirmed from January 1 to June 13. Many of these cases emanate from Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni districts. Phemelo speaks to Surveillance…
DA refers Higher Education Minister Nkabane to ethics committee 'for lying to Parliament'
The Democratic Alliance is referring Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane to Parliament's ethics committee, accusing her of misleading the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education. The party says that Nkabane misled the committee when she stated that all members of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board…
Ekurhuleni responds to Tsietsi residents following protest over delays in electricity supply
Ekurhuleni MMC for energy Mzayifani Ngwenya says the electrification of Tsietsi in Katlehong is a priority in the city’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP), but delays are tied to unfinished human settlement processes. Makwela visited area on Tuesday following a protest over the lack of electricity supply. Residents says they are…
Book Feature: Journey Kwantu, Domestic Terror, Before the Coffee Gets Cold
In this week’s book feature we joined by Journalist & Public Speaker, Karabo Kgoleng who reviews her current reads including Journey Kwantu by Vusumzi Ngxande Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and Domestic Terror by Nechama Brodie
Taxing Times with the Tshabalalas - Episode 6
On Episode 6 Taxing Times with the Tshabalala’s CEO at Netvfest, Busisiwe Mdletshe discuss what exactly does SARS look for when auditing a VAT return.
Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody
Kenyan police fired teargas at protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday (17 June), a Reuters witness said, after the death in custody of a blogger cast a spotlight on alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces. The demonstrations over Albert Ojwang’s death reflect wider public concerns that nothing has changed…
Home Affairs has left a quarter of a million people waiting years for birth certificates
At least a quarter of a million people have been waiting years for their applications for late birth registration to be processed. And this is a conservative estimate, the Children’s Institute says in its papers filed with the Western Cape High Court. The court application seeks to put the Department…
Tembisa's elderly suffer after home closure
A R30m Tembisa Old Age Home that has been closed for the past five years remains a white elephant while elderly people who are supposed to benefit from it continue to live under unpalatable conditions nearby. The facility has remained unused since 2019 after being shut down by the department…
Parliament Hosts P20 Youth Parliament For Historic Youth-Led Policy Dialogue Ahead Of G20 Summit
Parliament convened a landmark P20 Youth Parliament sitting last week Friday in the Good Hope Chamber. This high-level session, held just three days before Youth Day, brought together young Members of Parliament, provincial legislators, youth advocates, and ministers to shape a national youth development agenda. Phemelo speaks to ActionSA Young…
Impact on POV: African Womens Movement
In this week’s feature of Impact we speak to the founder and President of the African Women’s Movement, Refilwe Matenche. The organisations mission is to change systemic inequality between men and women globally.
Part 2: UN Draft Treaty on Apartheid Crimes
In this week’s part 2 of the UN Crimes Against Humanity Draft Treaty we are joined in studio by the Executive Director at the Foundation for Human Rights, Dr. Zaid Kimmie to unpack the work the foundation does and ongoing litigations and the struggle for justice and accountabgility for apartheid…
Israel bombs Iranian state TV during live broadcast
Phemelo discusses stories making international headlines including Israeli attack on Iranian state and Ramaphosa’s crusial G7 Summit meeting with Trump with Director at RiskRecon and former Diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela.
3 people shot and killed outside Eldorado Park mosque
Three people have been shot and killed in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting. According to preliminary reports, the suspects, driving a white Audi, opened fire on a group of men who were standing outside a mosque late on Saturday night. Police said…
Born Free: Generation of Hope – A Powerful Portrait of South Africa's Democratic Generation
To mark 30 years of democracy, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the Apartheid Museum and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, presents Born Free: Generation of Hope — a compelling photographic exhibition by award-winning Dutch photographer Ilvy Njiokiktjien. Curated by renowned visual storytellers Neo Ntsoma and…
Meadowlands residents continue protest over electricity
Meadowlands residents have once again taken to the streets to demand the return of electricity to the area. They say they haven't had electricity for close to two weeks and no one has been able to explain why. Protests erupted on Wednesday, with the community demanding immediate answers from Eskom…