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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.
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2,919 Episodes
2320 – 2340

Supreme Cadets Institute’s initiative for the youth

Established in 2016 through the ENCHA Group Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative, Supreme Cadets Institute (SCI) is a youth led grass roots Non-Profit Organization based in the Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
16 Jun 2022 2PM 8 min

Celebrating Youth Day 46 Years Later – How Far Have We Come?

On Youth Day, South Africans pay tribute to the lives of these students and recognises the role of the youth in the liberation of South Africa from the apartheid regime. How far have we come? We speak to Steve Lebelo, a historian for more.
16 Jun 2022 2PM 32 min

Nelson Mandela Bay's Water Crisis

We look inside the details of Nelson Mandela's looming 'day zero' - where there will be no more water in the area.- and the possible factors and solutions.
15 Jun 2022 2PM 40 min

Pushing A Partner Away

We sit down with the Zwane's to discuss the effects of pushing a partner away, and how to deal with a partner that may be doing that to you.
15 Jun 2022 2PM 57 min

Why does South Africa have such high rates of violent crime?

South Africa has a long history of violence. It was used as a tool of power and governance by colonialists to repress and control the indigenous people. How has this affected us today, and why do we still see such high rates of violence?
14 Jun 2022 2PM 49 min

Pass rates for school leavers in South Africa are failing students and universities

South Africa’s current basic education system and the grading standard produce poor academic outcomes. Because of this, students exiting high school don’t qualify to study further at university level. Hema Harriram, Executive Officer at NAPTOSA in charge of curriculum and Chris Maseko, a member of SGB joins us to discuss.
14 Jun 2022 2PM 21 min

App-based NGO makes sure cleaners get 100% payment for their services

The Cleaning Fix is a cleaning services online booking platform that aims to empower mothers freelancing in domestic work. According to its founder, Joshua Cox, The Cleaning Fix allows its cleaners to earn the full rate of their services booked online, with Cox saying the platform provides a “sufficient stipend”…
14 Jun 2022 2PM 7 min

Men’s Health Month

The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular…
13 Jun 2022 2PM 46 min

Profile: Thandi Ntuli

We speak to Johannesburg-based musician, Thandi Ntuli about the influences in her work, her new album, and more.
9 Jun 2022 2PM 22 min

Remembering photojournalist Mike Mzileni

We pay tribute to the legendary photographer behind iconic images of the country's sociopolitical and musical history, Mike Mzileni - who was laid to rest this past week.
9 Jun 2022 2PM 20 min

Celebrating International Pride Month

Though the month June in South Africa is dedicated to amplifying Youth rights, this month is internationally recognised as International Pride Month. We discuss the significance and importance behind the holiday.
9 Jun 2022 2PM 31 min

Are you thinking of giving up on your marriage?

No marriage is without its set of challenges. Fights happen, you don't feel as close to your partner as you once did — but how do you know when common relationship issues cross over into the territory of marriage ending? Magauta and Nhlanhla Zwane – Marriage counsellors join us to…
8 Jun 2022 2PM 50 min

A deep look into the Senzo Meyiwa case – where are we now?

The State’s first witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial is still on the stand and is being crucified by the two Defence Lawyers for the accused in the case. His qualifications have been questioned as the defence has put his competence under scrutiny. This evening, we unpack all that has…
8 Jun 2022 2PM 29 min

COVID left South African pupils far behind in maths and language skills

In 2020 and 2021, learners across South Africa missed at least a quarter of a school year due to COVID-related lockdowns and rotational timetabling. A group of researchers from both Stellenbosch and UCT conducted a study that looked at the gaps in development that were picked up on due to…
8 Jun 2022 2PM 26 min

Psychic Readings with Zena John

Zena John is a conscious and trance channeller, a spiritual coach and psychic medium. She joins us to give callers unique intimate readings, live on air.
7 Jun 2022 2PM 50 min

SA's murder rate is on the rise

The county's murder rate increased by 8.9% in the last three months of 2021 according to the latest crime statistics, presented to parliament’s police committee on Friday. We discuss with a panel what could be the factors adding to this.
7 Jun 2022 2PM 52 min

An overview of the South African Healthcare System

A fierce debate about the future of public and private healthcare in South Africa has been ignited by the recent publishing of the final Health Market Inquiry (HMI) report and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, which is under consideration by Parliament. Dr Bhengu, Health Specialist joins us to discuss…
6 Jun 2022 2PM 42 min
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