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.
Joburg schools in for huge rates shock
Public schools are expected to pay six times more, private schools 10 times more than what they already do. JSE-listed private education group Curro is set to take the City of Joburg to court in relation to current and previous years’ property rates charged to the 19 schools it operates…
Initiation school in Limpopo shuts down after boy (6) dies
A Limpopo initiation school has been shut down and its caregivers suspended after the death of a six-year-old boy on Monday night. The provincial department of cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs said the school in the Mopani district municipality admitted the minor with the consent of his parents…
Eskom implements stage 6 loadshedding for the first time since 2019 – what does this mean for South Africans?
True to its word, Eskom has ramped up loadshedding to stage 6 from 4 pm to 10 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hilton Trollip, Independent Consultant in Energy Research and Phakamile Hlubi, NUMSA Spokesperson join us to discuss.
Agriculture sector seeks for concrete steps to be taken to ensure safety in rural communities
The Agricultural Industry Association has responded to Police Minister Bheki Cele’s address on the first of the two-day Rural Safety Summit in Parys in the Free State. Kobus Visser, Agri-SA Director of Rural Safety and Ronnie McKenzie, President of Farmers United of SA speak to us about the summit.
Psychic Readings with Shannon Walbran
Shannon Walbran joins us again to help listeners tap into their inner wisdom and answer your questions.
Gauteng ANC welcomes Panyaza Lesufi as new ANC Chairperson
The African National Congress (ANC)'s four-day elective conference in Gauteng has officially elected its new leadership, with Panyaza Lesufi voted in as the new ANC chairperson in the province.
Inside the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy
On 26 June 2022, at least 21 people died during a celebration at the Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Four more people were injured. No causes of death have been established yet. We host a panel of people to discuss possible causes for the…
Masks are no longer mandatory in South Africa
We discuss the landmark decision to no longer mandate the wearing of masks for South Africa.
Siyadlala Siyafunda: The Program Highlighting Learning through Play
We speak to Gcina Mhlophe - a Poet, Storyteller, and Motivational Speaker about SiyaDlala SiyaFunda a movement that highlights the importance of learning through play. As a South African reiteration of Together for Play, the campaign seeks to grow a movement for play by supporting and unlocking experiences for children…
The Soweto Theatre Artist Residency spotlights young musical talent
We speak to Gabi Motuba, a vocalist, composer and teacher about the Soweto Theatre Artist Residency - where she is leading a group of young musicians looking to develop their musical talents further.
In Conversation with James Ngcobo: Joburg City Theatres' new Artistic Director
After an immense impact left at the Market Theatre, artistic director James Ngcobo is now leading the Joburg City Theatres - which covers the Joburg, Soweto & Roodepoort Theatres. We speak to him about this monumental move.
Doctors pen an open letter to The Minister of Health,and the Premier of Gauteng
Today, Maverick Citizen published an unprecedented open letter written in solidarity with Dr Tim De Maayer, whose own open letter about the dire conditions at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital earned him the support of many – and a suspension from work. Professor Lufuno Rudo wa Mathivha, Head of…
Being a Makoti: what it means and building a good relationship with your in-laws
Ukukotiza 101: A Survival Guide For Makotis, Because ukukotiza never ends. While many of us are looking forward to some well-deserved rest this festive season, some amongst us -- omakoti, are already feeling quite anxious about the festive season.
Zondo hands over the final State Capture report to President Ramaphosa…but why so late?
The Presidency has rejected speculation of interference in the judiciary amid delays in the release of the final part of the Zondo Commission's state capture report. Lukhanyo Vangqa, Socio-Political Analyst, and Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal Expert join us to discuss.
Psychic Readings with Shannon Walbran
We speak to Shannon Walbran, an internationally-certified life coach. She helps listeners tap into your inner wisdom to help you live a better life.
Soweto residents gather in numbers outside JHB Executive Mayor’s office to handover their memorandums
Parts of Soweto remained barricaded on Tuesday as residents made their way to the office of Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse. Soweto has been hit by load reductions and outages due to illegal connections, meter tampering and non-payment, according to Eskom. Mabine Seabe, COJ Spokesperson; and Dan Radebe, Operation Dudula Deputy-Chairperson.
The high risk of HIV infection in girls and young women aged 15-24
The high risk of HIV infection in girls and young women aged 15-24. This group has the highest risk of infection and sadly, this reality often goes hand-in-hand with poverty, lack of guidance and gender-based violence. Dr Veni Naidu, HIV Community Services Lead at BroadReach Health Development joins us to…
Helen Suzman Foundation takes Government to court over the cancelation of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits
The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) said its legal action challenging the minister of home affairs on the Cabinet decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) was triggered by the “unfairness” in the process followed by Pretoria authorities. To discuss, we are joined by Christopher Fisher, Senior Legal Researcher at…
The youth and the creative sector
Young Creatives in South Africa have heaps of challenges stacked up against them. Their reality is like that of many youths and people whose livelihoods depend on informal labour practises and gig work. Nothing makes this more evident than the effects of Covid-19 on life as we know it.
Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation presents the School of the South Lecture Series
The 2022 lecture series at JCAF will introduce the artists in this year’s exhibition, Kahlo, Sher-Gil, Stern: Modernist Identities in the Global South, the third and last in JCAF’s exhibition trilogy under the theme Female Identities in the Global South. Each of the three lectures will focus on one of…