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.
Mozambique election protests flare up
The effects of protests in Mozambique are being felt in South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini – as certification of the presidential election drags on more than two months after ballots were cast. Mozambique's government previously promised to do everything it could to minise disruption over the festive season, but opposition…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week's feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses 2 cases one of misrepresentaion and and another case where a stepmother attempted to claim a house but the court ruled in the children's favour
Government Pensions Administration Agency.
Phemelo speaks to the CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency, Kedebone Madiehe about it's role and how the organisation collaborates with different organs to ensure that claims are paid to the right people and at the right time.
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Runs Short Of Clean Linen
Nursing union DENOSA has raised alarm over poor hygiene conditions at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, blaming an ongoing linen shortage allegedly caused by malfunctioning laundry equipment. Healthcare workers say the pile-up of soiled linen in corridors and units has become a daily sight, compromising cleanliness and patient care…
Discussion: 16 Days of Activism
As 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children draws to a close several organisations have called for the government and citizens to do more in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). 2 171 rape cases were reported from July to September this year, a 3.6% increase…
SA shuts Mozambique border crossing again
South Africa suspended operations at its main border crossing with Mozambique, a key coal and chrome export hub, as election-related protests flared in the southeast African nation. Demonstrators on the Mozambican side angered by the result of the country’s October 9 elections, blocked the route that often processes more than…
Illegal miner surfaces in Stilfontein with request for more food, tobacco
Another suspected illegal miner has surfaced at a shaft in Stilfontein, North West, bringing a letter requesting more food supplies and tobacco. The miner was brought to the surface by a community-led rescue team, which picked up again amid the government's stalled efforts. It's understood the man was weak and…
de Lille lashes out at ACSA after fuel glitch at OR Tambo
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, has lashed out at Airports Company South Africa following refuelling problems at OR Tambo International Airport that caused flight delays. Acsa has since confirmed that the system is now fully operational after the glitch. de Lille says she was also caught up in the…
POV Impact: Professor Divine Fuh
Divine Fuh, Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and Director of HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa at the University of Cape Town has been appointed Head of the Department of Social Anthropology. Phemelo speaks to Professor Fuh about his journey in anthropology, his background and much more.
Discussion: NHI Bill
Phemelo unpacks the NHI Bill with Founder of the Africa Medical Association and ActionSA member for health, Dr Kgosi Letlape.
Refueling problem creates delays at O.R. Tambo
Airports Company South Africa says it has managed to resolve the issue of aircraft refueling. Early on Monday, ACSA released a statement stating that airlines at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng were unable to refuel their aircraft resulting in many flight delays. This comes just two days after…
Story: Syria latest
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. But Syria’s rebels completed a speedy and stunning march to power on Sunday, starting an uncertain new era for the country. For half a century, the Assad family ruled over Syria with an iron fist, with…
What to Watch
In this weeks feature of What to Watch Leroy Marc reviews, Girl with the Needle, The End which are both in theatres and Carry-On which is streaming on Netflix and much more.
Masemola visits Sabie, Stilfontein as bodies of zama zamas pile up
More than 50 000 illegal miners have been arrested in different provinces since the establishment of Operation Vala Umgodi a year ago. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola led a delegation to the Sabie, Mpumalanga and Stillfontein Mine in the North West. Various police units and private security company personnel are…
Profile Feature: Thebe Ikalafeng
Phemelo is joined in studio by trailblazing figure in African branding, Thebe Ikalafeng. Thebe talks about his new book The Traveller, his upbringing, travelling Africa and we also enjoy some of his favourite songs.
About 150 illegal miners trapped inside abandoned mine in Sabie
About 150 illegal miners are trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie with six already resurfaced and three dead, police said on Wednesday. Two foreigners, aged 23 and 24, and four South Africans were rescued from the mine. Phemelo speaks to Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson Brigadier, Donald Mdhluli about the latest.
Sassa CEO suspended pending probe into her appointment
The CEO of the South African Social Security Agency, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula, has been placed on precautionary suspension while a probe into her appointment takes place. Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe said the precautionary suspension was "prompted by the need to conduct an investigation without hindrance or interference". She added that…
The extent of rot at the National Lotteries Commission
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it's making progress in tightening up its systems to make it less susceptible to the fraud and corruption witnessed for more than a decade. Over the last four years, the SIU has investigated over 40 non-government and non-profit organisations for defrauding the lotteries commission…
Ramaphosa axes Simelane as justice minister — but keeps her in the Cabinet
The President has moved Minister Thembi Simelane in a late-night Cabinet reshuffle, appointing her to the Human Settlements portfolio. This comes more than three months after he had requested a report from Simelane regarding her dubious dealings with VBS Mutual Bank. Simelane has increasingly come under fire after a Daily…
Talking Legal Matters
In this weeks feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses tv shows that ambush people, a ruling that was in favour of the Devi Show on eNCA. She also discusses a popular trend that has seen older women being scammed romantically