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.
Power dynamics and a crumbling coalition in the City of Johannesburg
Coalition politics put to the test as fight to control Joburg intensifies with election of speaker. A special sitting of the City of Johannesburg council to elect a speaker is scheduled for Wednesday. The DA is said to have refused to renegotiate its coalition agreement after its political partners pleaded…
Sandile Swana talks to us about ANC KZN and Phala Phala
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has endorsed Zweli Mkhize to run for party president. This was despite a warning to provinces against pronouncing their preferred leadership candidates ahead of the national elective conference. Calland's independence was the issue for some, rather than his integrity, University of Cape Town (UCT) associate professor,…
COSATU congress underway – a look at the first two days
Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) members barred ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe from speaking at their 14th national congress on Monday. Ebrahim Harvey, Former COSATU member and Political Analyst joins us to discuss.
The Rise in Kidnappings – What Could Be the Reason Behind Them?
Kidnappings have become big business in South Africa and kidnappers have become much more dangerous. This is the warning from Kidnapping Incident Manager at TSU International, Advocate Herman Bosman, who said everyone should be much more vigilant, not just on the roads but also when leaving and arriving at home…
Healing Hour with Anele Siswana, a Registered Clinical Psychologist
Anele Siswana is a registered clinical psychologist who offers therapy to a wide range of people. We discuss his journey as a healer. Where his gift comes from, and the links between psychology and spirituality.
NPA refuses to prosecute Godongwana
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will not prosecute Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana after a case of sexual assault was opened against him in August. NPA spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the decision followed "a thorough assessment" of the evidence as well as consideration of the complainant's refusal to proceed…
Funeral parlours battle due to rolling blackouts
As the country grapples with switching between stage 5 and stage 6 loadshedding, many businesses are affected by the power outages. But funeral parlours, whose core business is to preserve and keep corpses in pristine condition until burial, are struggling with the blackouts. Nhlanhla Bembe, Chairperson Southern African Chamber of…
Healthcare Workers call for facilities to be exempt from load shedding
Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding last week, causing blackouts at more than 3 000 state-run clinics across the country that depend on the state-owned enterprise. SAMA said the blackouts were adding “salt to the wound”, given the dreadful state of public hospitals.
One-On-One with Pule Mabe, ANC National Spokesperson
Puleng Peter Mabe (born 19 March 1980) is a South African politician and a member of the African National Congress. Mabe is the current national spokesperson for the African National Congress, the current ruling party of South Africa. Mabe succeeded Zizi Kodwa as the party's spokesperson
Political Wrap up of the week
Levy Ndou, Political Analyst joins us to discuss Former President Thabo Mbeki’s dialogue with UNISA students on Wednesday; ANC eThekwini setting the stage for Zweli Mkhize's political comeback; and DA's Retief Odendaal being elected mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay.
Looking At Namibia genocide & UN assembly
Advocate Sipho Mantula, African Affairs Analyst wraps us matters around he Namibian opposition demanding the renegotiation of a controversial genocide deal with Germany and the African leaders raising Global South's issues at the UN Assembly.
4 Songs Loaded: Nokukhanya Dlamini
Nokukhanya has had a long roller-coaster ride characterised by doom and gloom. The mother of one, a son, has been working constantly as a backing and session singer. She has been counted among a few artists who have been lucky to benefit from her vocal talent and forever beaming face…
Loadshedding And Cable Theft Cost the City of Johannesburg Almost R6 Million
The City of Johannesburg will spend more than R6 million on repairs to two damaged substations following ongoing load shedding and cable theft. To give us a fuller picture of the effects this has had om us, Michael Sun, COJ MMC for Environmental and Infrastructure Services joins us on the…
The Implications of Journalists Breaching The Editors Code
After Media24 confirmed the suspension of two senior journalists, Ishmet Davidson, Media24 CEO told TimesLIVE that journalistic integrity is non-negotiable and plays an important role in the media’s contribution to democracy. Makhudu Sefara – SANEF Acting Media Freedom Chair & Enoch Sithole, Journalism Lecturer at Wits join us to discuss.
Advocate Billy Downer Throws Another Blow Zuma’s Way
State advocate Billy Downer wants former president Jacob Zuma to put up an additional R1 million as security for costs ahead of his private prosecution of Downer. Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal Expert & Mzwanele Manyi join us to discuss.
Two broken people trying to be in a relationship with each other (Pt. 2)
Two damaged people are able to relate with one another in their damaged-ness; if that even makes any sense. Yes, it can be quite a challenge to fulfill the needs and expectations of another person without completely disregarding your own, it’s not impossible
Apex court rules parties must disclose funding for internal campaigns
The Apex court ruled that parties must disclose funding for internal campaigns. Constitutional Court struck down a section of Executive Ethics Code that does not require members of a party’s executive to declare the donations they get for party campaigns - Sysman Motloung, Political Analyst at University of North West…
Healing Hour: Emotional Calories
Refiloe Nyoni, CEO at Mindful Revolution - an organisation that specialises in mindfulness, neuroscience and psychology – joins us to discuss emotional calories, what they mean and how one can deal with them.
Police, prison officials demand 10% salary increase
Demands for an increase commensurate with the rising cost of living and interventions to address the safety of law enforcement officials prompted a march on the Union Buildings on Tuesday by the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Popcru members have rejected the government's 3% wage increase offer, saying…
Stage 6 loadshedding – how did we find ourselves here…once again?
South Africans will have to contend with high levels of load-shedding for the duration of the week and state power utility Eskom will urgently approach independent producers to procure 1 000 megawatts of power. How did we find ourselves here…once again? We are joined by a panel of energy experts,…