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.
In conversation with singer, actor & novelist - Nakhane
We catch up with the beloved Nakhane - a South African singer, songwriter, actor, and novelist - who's work was once described by the New York Times as music that "traverse hymns, neo-soul, South African pop and electronic dance music, and Nakhane’s voice crests in a vibrant, androgynous falsetto. Tenacity…
Creative sector welcomes ‘review’ of Nathi Mthethwa’s R22m flag project.
Amid criticism of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s plans to spend R22-million on a monumental flag, the department released a statement on Thursday morning saying Mthethwa had directed it to review “the process related to the Monumental Flag in its totality”.
Tributes pour in for former Johannesburg Mayor, Mpho Moerane
Current Mayor of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse and Action SA COJ Chief Whip, Marcel Courtriers pay tribute to Mpho Moerane, who sadly passed away.
The dynamics of a second marriage
Common sense suggests that someone who remarries is older, wiser, more mature, has learned from their mistakes, and knows better what they want and need in a partner. Is this always the case? How does the dynamic change after being married before?
Protest for Apartheid Reparations are still being waited for
An occupation of the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, looks set to continue into its third week after survivors of apartheid crimes and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola failed to reach an understanding on 10 May regarding the payment of reparations. The more than 70 survivors, who…
The battle for Ancestor’s day
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has started a petition to have a National Ancestors’ Day on 8 May 2022. It hopes to have this day declared a national holiday in the first week of Ma We are joined by Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi – African Spiritual teacher;…
Joburg announces 1,500-unit inner-city housing project
The City of Johannesburg has strategically imploded the condemned Kaserne Building in Jeppestown, making room for a new mixed-use development that will provide low-cost housing. Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso – MMC For Housing joins us to discuss.
Looking at Mental illness and suicide among healthcare workers
Across the world, researchers have been exploring the mental pressures of healthcare practice. What are the psychological effects of such extreme working environments? We speak to Dr Alicia Porter - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists; Dr. Lehohonolo Majake - a public health specialist and the operations manager…
Health Department heads to ConCourt to challenge mental health ruling
The High Court in Pretoria has recently declared the scheme for the involuntary detention of patients for mental health care to be inconsistent with the Constitution. The court ruled that some sections of the Mental Health Care Act are invalid. The ruling came after civil society organisation Makana People Centre…
All You Need To Know About Car Subscriptions.
We learn all about car subscriptions - a process where you pay for the usage of a car, rather than buying and owning one - an option that can be a bit easier on your pocket.
In Conversation with Don Laka
Don Laka is a musician, producer and songwriter who has been behind some of the country's biggest hits from the 70s 'til today. We catch up with him to discuss his career, some anecdotes about the recording industry in the 80s, and lots more.
Trevor Stuurman Brings It Home For His First South African Solo Exhibition.
A Place Called Home is where Trevor Stuurman’s story and journey come alive. He places himself within the exhibition by personifying various themes and installations, all created to live throughout the home that is created by Botho Project Space, with furniture and homeware from Weylandts. Home is the foundation of…
How to forgive yourself and let go of the guilt - especially when everyone else has.
When you have wronged someone in a relationship and have been forgiven by them – there may be a bit of guilt that you hold in yourself. How do we then learn to ourselves? We speak to transformation coach, Tshidi Phila to guide us through the conversation.
Little Eden Society
Little Eden caters for people with profound intellectual disability – those who are classified as uneducable – of all races and creeds. We speak to them to find out more about the important work they do, and how you can donate or volunteer.
Forced Sterilisation
In recent years, several women have come forward to share their experiences of being sterilized without their consent. Phemelo spoke to three of these women (who asked to be anonymous) and to health writer and researcher, Pontsho Pilane.
On Afriforum wanting to fly the old apartheid flag
Rightwing group, Afriforum has been defending its right to fly the old apartheid flag high. Phemelo spoke to political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng on the issue.
Long-Distance Parenting
We speak to a panel of parenting coaches and parents to discuss the idea of long-distance parenting. What does it take to make it work?
All you need to know about heart disease
With numbers on the rise of people suffering from heart diseases, we take a moment to learn more about the leading causes of heart diesease in South Africa, ways to prevent it, and more.
The Truth About Houselessness in Winter
With Winter fast approaching on our doorstep, an eye turns towards the houseless people who will have to bear the full brunt of the season. We learn how we can better support houseless individuals during this time.
Africa Travel Indaba
Africa's Travel Indaba has become one of the largest tourism events on the continent and has finally returned to South Africa after two years. We speak with a travel expert to discuss the impact of the event.