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.
Opposition parties adamant Ramaphosa must be held accountable
South Africa's opposition parties, represented in Parliament, agree on one thing: "Ramaphosa must account for the Phala Phala farm scandal". This is according to a joint statement issued by opposition parties who agreed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable following a meeting held in Johannesburg this week.
Bain banned from UK govt contracts over role in SARS capture
Global consultancy Bain & Company has been banned from UK government contracts for three years over the role it played in facilitating the capture of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Zen Mathe, Open Secrets Investigator joins us to speak about this ban.
4 Songs Loaded: Nomfundo Xaluva
Nomfundo is a multi-award winning Jazz vocalist, composer and educator. She has released 2 albums under the Universal Music Group. She holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from UCT, graduated Cum Laude with a dissertation is titled The Analysis of the Musical Style of Miriam Makeba (2009).
China – Taiwan tensions: what does it all mean?
At the heart of the divide is that the Chinese government sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will, eventually, be part of the country. But many Taiwanese people consider their self-ruled island to be a separate nation - whether independence is ever officially declared. Professor Chris Landsberg, Professor and…
E-Hailing driver mistreated by passengers who laid a complaint against him
Vhatuka Mbelengwa, Spokesperson for the E-hailing Industry will join us as we are in conversation with our anonymous driver to try unpack the correct process he should have followed and to determine how the e-hailing company should have responded to him.
Gauteng MEC of COGTA, Lebogang Maile visits Tembisa
Maile angry over welder’s death as Thembisa protest called off. Gauteng human settlements, urban planning and co-operative governance MEC Lebogang Maile visited Tembisa on Wednesday, after the violent protest this week was officially called off.
Why do people find it difficult to make things work after infidelity? (Pt. 2)
Relationships can certainly heal from infidelity but this will depend on the love that remains, the honesty with which the breakages are explored, understood and owned, and the capacity of each to reconnect in light of the betrayal
SAPU calls for Police Commissioner to stand up and be more active as crime in SA
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) would like to call upon the newly appointed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to start concentrating on his job as the National Commissioner. To find out more, we're joined by Lesiba Thobakgale, SAPU National Spokesperson
A focus on illegal mining activities – unpacking Zama Zama
South Africa has built a burgeoning national economy on its gold mining trade over the past few decades, but for the “Zama Zamas”, hunting for the precious mineral is a process just as synonymous with peril as profit. To discuss, we are joined by David van Wyk, Bench Marks Foundation…
Analysis on public order policing
We continue the conversation around policing with Thato Masiangoako, a Researcher at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute
Reaction from EFF on Tembisa protests
The EFF has called on Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell to meet with the residents of Tembisa as soon as possible saying she has been “disrespectful” and “insensitive” while exhibiting “white arrogance”.
Gauteng Government puts the blame on Ekurhuleni Mayor
Gauteng premier David Makhura has condemned the violent protests in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. The provincial government has since called on City of Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell to meet community leaders leading the protest.
Update on Tembisa protests
Several municipal vehicles were torched during violent protests in Tembisa on Monday, with sporadic instances of looting being reported. During the protest, the Ekurhuleni Municipality Customer Care Centre was set alight, as well as some pay points. For more updates, we speak to Cllr Letlhogonolo Moseki Ekurhuleni MMC of Community…
COPE members call for Lekota to step down
Members of the Congress of the People (COPE) Constituency Congress Committees in Gauteng have called for the party’s president, Mosiuoa Lekota, to step down. This was resolved in a July meeting addressing challenges of growth, rebuilding and renewal in the party.
‘I Am’ movement of 7,000 health workers demands systemic changes from Phaahla an
The Progressive Health Forum has raised concerns the disciplinary processes against whistleblower Dr Tim De Maayer has not been stopped. De Maayer was suspended last month after penning an open letter exposing the poor working conditions at the Rahima Moosa Hospital. He was later reinstated. The health department says disciplinary…
New Movement creates a WhatsApp platform for mother to share their stories
Let-down Line, which is a dedicated WhatsApp line mothers can use to share their anonymous breastfeeding stories/confessions, in a language of their choice. It’s intended to elevate the voices of breastfeeding moms during World Breastfeeding Week (which takes place annually between 1 – 7 August).
DNA backlog in South Africa – how will we be able to solve cases?
Police Minister Bheki Cele said forensic laboratories are working around the clock to identify whether any of the 82 people arrested in connection with the Krugersdorp attack were among the group that raped eight women. This raises questions around the DNA backlog that exists, and if that affects this case…
Three dead as angry Tembisa residents protest against expensive electricity bill
Three people were shot dead during a protest by angry Tembisa residents who took to the streets over “expensive” rates and high electricity bills. Scores of residents shut down the east rand township, blockading roads and burning tyres. We are joined by Nyakallo Teffo, Kaya959 Reporter, Chunko Mogotsi, Tembisa Protest…
ANC gears up for it’s 6th Policy Conference
The ANC policy conference is likely not to achieve anything unless the party focuses on the real issues, which adversely impact on it. To discuss what to expect we speak to TK Pooe, Governance Expert, WITS School of Governance.
Napo Masheane presents The Incredible Lineup For Herstory International Theatre
Multi-award winning Playwright Napo Masheane presents the hit line-up for the first local curated theatre festival, Herstory International Theatre Festival. This is a one of a kind theatre festival with incredible international acts from the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Botswana, Lesotho, Senegal, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,…