Point of View with Phemelo Motene — 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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SEP
2pm
Sandile Swana talks to us about ANC KZN and Phala Phala
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has endorsed Zweli Mkhize to run for party president. This was despite a warning to provinces against pronouncing their preferred leadership candidates ahead of the national elective conference. Calland's independence was the issue for some, rather than his integrity, University of Cape Town (UCT) associate professor, Richard Calland has decided to voluntarily withdraw from the panel that will look into President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s Phala Phala farm saga.
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SEP
2pm
COSATU congress underway – a look at the first two days
Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) members barred ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe from speaking at their 14th national congress on Monday. Ebrahim Harvey, Former COSATU member and Political Analyst joins us to discuss.
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SEP
2pm
The Rise in Kidnappings – What Could Be the Reason Behind Them?
Kidnappings have become big business in South Africa and kidnappers have become much more dangerous. This is the warning from Kidnapping Incident Manager at TSU International, Advocate Herman Bosman, who said everyone should be much more vigilant, not just on the roads but also when leaving and arriving at home and work. Bosman joins us to discuss.
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SEP
2pm
Healing Hour with Anele Siswana, a Registered Clinical Psychologist
Anele Siswana is a registered clinical psychologist who offers therapy to a wide range of people. We discuss his journey as a healer. Where his gift comes from, and the links between psychology and spirituality.
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SEP
2pm
NPA refuses to prosecute Godongwana
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will not prosecute Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana after a case of sexual assault was opened against him in August. NPA spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the decision followed "a thorough assessment" of the evidence as well as consideration of the complainant's refusal to proceed with the case, despite the State's offer of support.
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SEP
2pm
Funeral parlours battle due to rolling blackouts
As the country grapples with switching between stage 5 and stage 6 loadshedding, many businesses are affected by the power outages. But funeral parlours, whose core business is to preserve and keep corpses in pristine condition until burial, are struggling with the blackouts. Nhlanhla Bembe, Chairperson Southern African Chamber of undertakers joins us to discuss.
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SEP
2pm
Healthcare Workers call for facilities to be exempt from load shedding
Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding last week, causing blackouts at more than 3 000 state-run clinics across the country that depend on the state-owned enterprise. SAMA said the blackouts were adding “salt to the wound”, given the dreadful state of public hospitals.
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SEP
2pm
One-On-One with Pule Mabe, ANC National Spokesperson
Puleng Peter Mabe (born 19 March 1980) is a South African politician and a member of the African National Congress. Mabe is the current national spokesperson for the African National Congress, the current ruling party of South Africa. Mabe succeeded Zizi Kodwa as the party's spokesperson
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SEP
2pm
Political Wrap up of the week
Levy Ndou, Political Analyst joins us to discuss Former President Thabo Mbeki’s dialogue with UNISA students on Wednesday; ANC eThekwini setting the stage for Zweli Mkhize's political comeback; and DA's Retief Odendaal being elected mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay.
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SEP
2pm
Looking At Namibia genocide & UN assembly
Advocate Sipho Mantula, African Affairs Analyst wraps us matters around he Namibian opposition demanding the renegotiation of a controversial genocide deal with Germany and the African leaders raising Global South's issues at the UN Assembly.
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SEP
2pm
4 Songs Loaded: Nokukhanya Dlamini
Nokukhanya has had a long roller-coaster ride characterised by doom and gloom. The mother of one, a son, has been working constantly as a backing and session singer. She has been counted among a few artists who have been lucky to benefit from her vocal talent and forever beaming face on stage.
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2pm
Loadshedding And Cable Theft Cost the City of Johannesburg Almost R6 Million
The City of Johannesburg will spend more than R6 million on repairs to two damaged substations following ongoing load shedding and cable theft. To give us a fuller picture of the effects this has had om us, Michael Sun, COJ MMC for Environmental and Infrastructure Services joins us on the line.
