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.
SA Music Week celebrates the South African sound.
SAMW spreads its wings to embrace SADC and Canadian musical talent in year two of this charttopping networking event. Johannesburg, 05 October 2022 - South African music is cherished every day by music lovers across the globe, but once a year, South African Music Week (SAMW) ups the ante. SAMW,…
UPDATE on SA medical students stranded in Russia.
Students have not heard anything from the SA government since we last spoke to them two weeks ago, facing eviction with no access to money. Some of them were forced to get jobs while studying due to a lack of support from SA Government. Most have already started squaring, which…
ANC to allegedly discipline Mzwandile Masina for defying ANC Gauteng PEC.
The ANC Gauteng provincial executive committee (PEC) has resolved to charge the party’s Ekurhuleni regional chairperson for defying an upper structure and bringing the organisation into disrepute. A well-placed provincial leader confirmed to TimesLIVE that Mzwandile Masina will be hauled over the coals for having shown the PEC the middle…
SA Human Rights Commission’s categorises remarks by EFF leader Julius Malema.
SAHRC declares Malema's 'killing is a revolutionary act' statements hate speech The Human Rights Commission has found that comments by EFF leader Julius Malema constituted incitement of violence and hate speech. Malema made utterances at the party’s Provincial People’s Assembly in the Western Cape last month. Among other things, Malema…
Another dam wall collapses; this time in the North West.
Paardekraal Dam’s wall collapses due to heavy rains in North West The wall of the Paardekraal Dam, outside Rustenburg, North West, has collapsed due to heavy rains in the area. Residents and motorists in the Paardekraal, Sunrise Park, Popo Molefe, and Boitekong areas have been warned not to cross any…
Police Minister says no Christmas break for Police Officers.
Police Minister says no Christmas break for Police Officers, SAPU say, they will meet him on the beach while on their break! The South African Policing Union (Sapu) has rubbished remarks attributed to Police Minister, General Bheki Cele saying police officers will not be allowed to take leave from December…
Water & Sanitation Deputy Minister opens case against Jagersfontein Development.
Criminal case to be opened against Jagersfontein Developments In the wake of a devastating tailings dam wall collapse in the Free State, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), David Mahlobo, will open a criminal case against Jagersfontein Developments on Friday. The department said the criminal…
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS: Importance of intimacy in a marriage.(CONTINUATION)
Importance of Sex in Relationships Physical intimacy strengthens the bond between two people and fosters closeness, love, and affection between couples. The importance of sex in relationships is rooted in the fact that it is a significant binder that helps couples iron out their differences. Physical intimacy builds a stronger…
Tania Campbell - being the 1st citizen of Ekurhuleni after being voted back.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Tania Campbell was on Tuesday reinstated as mayor of Ekurhuleni, beating out the African National Congress's (ANC) Jongizizwe Dlabathi. Campbell received 124 out of 224 votes to return to the helm, while Dlabathi only managed to secure 99 of the votes cast. Campbell was voted out…
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai - winding up his estate.
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai on her journey of healing from the loss of her husband. Today, we focus on: winding up his estate – what does that entails? Losing a spouse or family member is traumatic enough. Being unprepared for the financial realities of death can…
ONE-ON-ONE WITH A NEWSMAKER: Gigaba, running for the ANC secretary general.
Knowledge Malusi Nkanyezi Gigaba (born 30 August 1971) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa from 27 February 2018 until his resignation on 13 November 2018. He also held the post from 25 May…
ANC aims to dethrone DA-led coalition in Tshwane.
ANC aims to dethrone DA-led coalition in Tshwane Talks are under way among political parties in Tshwane to topple the DA-led multiparty coalition under mayor Randall Williams. This was unveiled yesterday by the ANC in Tshwane, which briefed the media about the state of the coalition in the metro. The…
Tshwane residents up in arms & unsatisfied with the pre-paid electricity system.
Residents claim they were not informed of City’s plan pre-paid meter installation Residents of Lyttelton have claimed that the Tshwane metro ambushed them with the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in the area. A resident who spoke to Rekord, Khosi Prodence said it was unfortunate that the metro would just…
PROFILE: Bongi Mthombeni.
Bongi was born in Tembisa on the 9th of September 1987. His passion for music started at a very young age while he went to the Nobel Primary School. He continued his secondary education at the Primrose High School. From grade 1 to grade 7, he always took part in…
Conversing with Mogale City Mayor on 21 bodies of miners that were discovered.
Two more bodies found in Krugersdorp where 19 dead bodies were discovered Police in Gauteng have discovered two additional bodies, suspected to be illegal miners, near the scene where 19 bodies were discovered in Krugersdorp yesterday. Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili told broadcaster Newzroom Afrika that the two bodies…
SA medical students studying in Russia face deportation and expulsion.
SA students face expulsion and deportation from Russian institutions South African students studying medicine in Russia have voiced their concerns, as expulsion and deportation are looming their way. This after their visas had not been renewed, while they hadn't done their medical checkups to enable them to further stay. The…
EFF Gauteng Chairperson speaks, postponement of election of the Ekuruleni Mayor.
Ekurhuleni council sitting collapses after EFF, ANC deadlock in power sharing deal A special sitting of the Ekurhuleni council to elect a new mayor was postponed on Wednesday ANC and EFF leaders deadlocked over a power sharing agreement in the city leading to the sitting being postponed. The ANC's Gauteng…
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ZWANES: The importance of intimacy in marriage.
Importance of Sex in Relationships Physical intimacy strengthens the bond between two people and fosters closeness, love, and affection between couples. The importance of sex in relationships is rooted in the fact that it is a significant binder that helps couples iron out their differences. Physical intimacy builds a stronger…
Costs of SA royals in spotlight as union calls for abolition of Zulu monarchy.
On Monday, the General Industries Workers’ Union of SA released a statement calling for the abolition of all South African royalty. The union is a rare voice of dissent in a country where traditional monarchs are usually presented as untouchable — despite the cost to the taxpayer. The September death…
Unpacking Ekurhuleni’s council sitting & postponement of new mayor voting.
Mzwandile Masina pulls out of Ekurhuleni mayoral race Withdrawal of former mayor paves the way for election of EFF candidate Nkululeko Former Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has withdrawn from the race to lead the metro’s council, paving the way for the appointment of the EFFs Nkululeko Dunga. The City of…