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.
NSFAS funding uproar
Higher Education Department Spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi speaks to Phemelo about the Nsfas funding uproar. During a media briefing Nzimande lashed out at ANC ‘detractors’ who said that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme was in crisis. The South African Union of Students Spokesperson, Asive Dlanjwa & Tshwane University of Technology…
Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s Car Feature we discuss fuel-efficient driving techniques and how to keep your battery in good condition for longer with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane
DA turns to the Human Rights Commission to act on disastrous Sassa saga
DA’s Shadow MEC for Social Development Refiloe N’tsekhe speaks to Phemelo after the party laid a formal complaint at the South African Human Rights Commission against the Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, her department (Sassa) and the Postbank for their part in the ongoing social grants payment failures. Postbank Spokesperson…
ActionSA assists Kwa-Thema & Tsakane residents amid service delivery protest
ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader, Siyanda Makhubo speak to Phemelo about the party assisting residents in Kwa-Thema and Tsakane in Ekurhuleni where residents have been struggling with intermittent water and electricity supply for weeks with some areas still without water.
City Power cuts lights to non-paying Naturena residents
City Power Spokesperson Isaac Mangena speaks to Phemelo following the utility’s operation to cut electricity to non-paying residents. The Naturena community owes the City of Joburg a collective R309 million in unpaid electricity bills, while over R10 billion is owed by non-paying residents and businesses around the whole municipality.
Gauteng police deployed to Eldorado Park & Wesbury following shootings
Gauteng Police have ramped up resources to gang-related areas after a spate of killings in Eldorado Park and Westbury. Phemelo speaks to Eldorado Park Community Activist, Dereleen James and Westbury Residents Camry Jacobs.
E-hailing march in Joburg
E-hailing Partners Council Spokesperson, Kenny Moretsele speaks to Phemelo about their planned march this week to the offices of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and to Uber and Bolt offices. The drivers are protesting against government’s partnership with Uber Eats and Bolt Bajaj and high commission and unsustainable prices amongst other…
Human Trafficking
POV discusses Human Trafficking which disturbingly on the rise in the country with founder of NPO, The Olive Grove & Psychologist Olivia Nagan.
Joburg Mayor Gwamanda visits Diepsloot
Diepsloot Community Leader Loyiso Toyiya speaks to Phemelo following a visit by Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The Mayor joins in on the conversation and elaborates on some of the interventions the city has put in place to assist the people of Diepsloot. The township has been battling high levels of…
Tshwane announces Energy Master Plan
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink speaks to Phemelo about the city’s energy master plan which seeks to reduce the city’s dependence on Eskom and to alleviate the burden of load shedding.
Jagersfontein victims lament slow progress
POV brings you an in-depth discussion about the Jagersfontein mudslide disaster, it’s been a year since the dam collapse and communities say there’s been little to no change and they believe they have been forgotten. Phemelo speaks to Jagersfontein Development Mine Spokesperson, Billy Bilankulu; Lawyer representing 50 Jagersfontein families, Andries…
Pensioners still struggling to access grants
Human Rights Organisation BlackSash's Western Cape Regional Manager, Thandi Henkeman speaks to Phemelo about pensioners who are still struggling to access grants a week after Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency told the public of a "system glitch'' affecting people who receive their grants via SASSA and Postbank…
Marshalltown Building fire Inquiry to begin in October
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks to Phemelo about the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry into the Marshalltown building fire. Lesufi has announced that the inquiry will begin in October and will be chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice, Sisi Khampepe. The panel is set to investigate the…
Part 2: The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi
We continue with our discussion with Author and Historian, Steve Lebelo about the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi. His death has begun a debate about his legacy, for some it also brought back memories of the black on black violence that left over 20 thousand people dead in KwaZulu-Natal…
De Ruyter may face legal action over Eskom probe
Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala gives us analysis following the SIU’s presentation in Parliament where the investigating unit told MP’s that legal action could not be ruled out against De Ruyter over the Eskom probe.
Tshwane says it’s in no position to pay salary hikes
SAWMU Deputy General Secretary, Nkhetheni Muthavhi speaks to Phemelo about their call for the City of Tshwane to implement the SA Local Government Bargaining Council’s decision to compel the city to pay a 5.5% salary increase that was promised to SAMWU workers in 2021. City of Tshwane Finance MMC, Peter…
Health Feature: Burnout
What is burnout? What's the difference vs stress? We discuss this and more with Author, Health couch & Speaker, Nicky Rowbothman.
The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Author and Historian Steve Lebelo helps us unpack the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. His legacy has been described as controversial and complicated by some and Lebelo unpacks the history of the man who led the Inkatha Freedom Paty…
Morero responds to ‘captured’ allegations
Joburg Finance MMC, Dada Morero joins Phemelo in studio to address allegations levelled against him by Joburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene. Kunene has accused Morero of being captured by commercial interests and refusing to release funds to entities under Kunene’s department. Morero speaks to Phemelo about this and other matters…
Feature Profile: Dr Mpho Phalatse
In this week week’s Feature, we profile former Joburg Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse recently announced her resignation as a DA Councillor after deciding to return to her medical career. Phemelo sits down with her to find out who she is outside politics and her plans for the future