Point of View with Phemelo Motene — Phemelo Motene
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27
JAN
9am
ANALYSIS: Unpacking Mpho Phalatse being ousted as Mayor of Johannesburg.
Mpho Phalatse voted out as Johannesburg mayor for second time
She was voted out during a council meeting on Thursday, where 140 councillors voted for her ousting, while 129 councillors voted against the motion to remove her.
Her removal shines a spotlight on the instability of coalition governments, which political pundits say are more about staying in power than addressing service delivery needs. This was not the first attempt to have Phalatse removed as the first citizen of SA’s largest metro and economic hub.
She was voted out during a council meeting on Thursday, where 140 councillors voted for her ousting, while 129 councillors voted against the motion to remove her.
Her removal shines a spotlight on the instability of coalition governments, which political pundits say are more about staying in power than addressing service delivery needs. This was not the first attempt to have Phalatse removed as the first citizen of SA’s largest metro and economic hub.
26
JAN
9am
A look inside the Joburg Film Fest.
The Joburg Film Festival, brought to you in partnership with MultiChoice, will kick off its six-day celebration of filmmaking and storytelling excellence on Tuesday 31st January 2023, today announced the selection of the over 60 films that will be screened at the coveted festival.
Following a two-year hiatus, festival organisers earlier this year confirmed the return of this leading film festival to take place in 2023. The Joburg Film Festival once again boasts a well-known and globally respected team including Zimbabwean born internationally renowned Festival Curator Keith Shiri and Film Festival Programmer, the equally established and known industry expert Jack ChiangSet to showcase some of the finest films from over 35 countries across the globe, including 20 African premieres and 27 South African premieres, the Joburg Film festival will run from Tuesday, 31st January 2023 to Sunday, 5th February 2023 at various locations across the city.
Following a two-year hiatus, festival organisers earlier this year confirmed the return of this leading film festival to take place in 2023. The Joburg Film Festival once again boasts a well-known and globally respected team including Zimbabwean born internationally renowned Festival Curator Keith Shiri and Film Festival Programmer, the equally established and known industry expert Jack ChiangSet to showcase some of the finest films from over 35 countries across the globe, including 20 African premieres and 27 South African premieres, the Joburg Film festival will run from Tuesday, 31st January 2023 to Sunday, 5th February 2023 at various locations across the city.
26
JAN
9am
WHAT TO WATCH With Leroy Marc
SHOWMAX:
Big Brother Titans:
The first week of “Big Brother Titans” came to a dramatic close after Biggie surprised the housemates by announcing that no one would be going home on Sunday night.
With the housemates rocking their Sunday best in anticipation of someone being evicted, Biggie revealed that the nominations from last week Monday were fake and eviction Sundays, as well as viewer voting, were yet to begin.
The announcement came after housemates had been left on edge after not being told who was up for eviction all week.
Big Brother Titans:
The first week of “Big Brother Titans” came to a dramatic close after Biggie surprised the housemates by announcing that no one would be going home on Sunday night.
With the housemates rocking their Sunday best in anticipation of someone being evicted, Biggie revealed that the nominations from last week Monday were fake and eviction Sundays, as well as viewer voting, were yet to begin.
The announcement came after housemates had been left on edge after not being told who was up for eviction all week.
26
JAN
8am
Mpho Phalatse voted out as Executive Mayor of Johannesburg.
Mpho Phalatse booted out of office after motion of no confidence against her succeeds
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has been voted out of office to make way for a new mayor from a coalition led by the ANC and minority parties.
Phalatse’s fate was sealed on Thursday after she was voted out with 140 votes, while 129 others voted to keep her as executive mayor.
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has been voted out of office to make way for a new mayor from a coalition led by the ANC and minority parties.
Phalatse’s fate was sealed on Thursday after she was voted out with 140 votes, while 129 others voted to keep her as executive mayor.
25
JAN
10am
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ZWANES: Attitude makoti should in marriage.
The attitude a makoti should have when entering into a marriage.
25
JAN
9am
ACTION SA says the DA has neglected Mpho Phalatse ahead of tomorrow’s vote.
ACTION SA says the DA has neglected Mpho Phalatse ahead of tomorrow’s vote of no confidence in the Johannesburg council.
ActionSA, which is a DA coalition partner, has called out the DA for “abandoning Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse and the residents of Joburg”.
Phalatse is facing three motions of no confidence at the city of Johannesburg council sitting on Thursday. She has slim chances of survival after a fallout between the DA and Patriotic Alliance (PA).
ActionSA, which is a DA coalition partner, has called out the DA for “abandoning Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse and the residents of Joburg”.
Phalatse is facing three motions of no confidence at the city of Johannesburg council sitting on Thursday. She has slim chances of survival after a fallout between the DA and Patriotic Alliance (PA).
25
JAN
9am
Ekurhuleni residents unhappy about waste not being picked up by the Municipality
Tembisa residents unhappy with uncollected refuse
The streets of Thembisa are filled with rubbish because of the City of Ekurhuleni’s lack of refuse collection over the past few weeks.
Residents are forced to spend their days drowning in foul-smelling mountains of waste as a result of illegal dumping.
Members of the community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Tembisa Community Forum because they do not get enough information on why their refuse was not collected.
The streets of Thembisa are filled with rubbish because of the City of Ekurhuleni’s lack of refuse collection over the past few weeks.
Residents are forced to spend their days drowning in foul-smelling mountains of waste as a result of illegal dumping.
Members of the community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Tembisa Community Forum because they do not get enough information on why their refuse was not collected.
25
JAN
9am
Political implications of the DA protesting to Luthuli House.
The ANC must understand the risk it faces if it doesn't act on Eskom crisis
The energy crisis is now the single biggest threat to SA’s wellbeing, doing profound economic and social harm. It is now costing South Africa four to six billion rand a day, pushing more and more people into poverty, unemployment and crime, and driving away investment.
The energy crisis is now the single biggest threat to SA’s wellbeing, doing profound economic and social harm. It is now costing South Africa four to six billion rand a day, pushing more and more people into poverty, unemployment and crime, and driving away investment.
25
JAN
9am
All that took place at the #PowerToThePeopleMarch.
‘We don’t have an Eskom problem in South Africa, we have an ANC problem. That is why we have chosen to come and march on their offices and not the Eskom headquarters or the Union buildings,’ said DA leader John Steenhuisen during the party’s march on Luthuli House on Wednesday. The ANC Youth League, meanwhile, mobilised outside the building, accusing the DA of ‘grandstanding’.
DA supporters and members have come out in numbers to march against the rolling blackouts that are causing a huge disruption across the nation.
DA supporters and members have come out in numbers to march against the rolling blackouts that are causing a huge disruption across the nation.
24
JAN
8am
HEALING HOUR: Overcoming addiction and finding your peace.
Born in Tembisa, he’s the eldest of three kids. Thabang entered the film industry when he was just 15 years old – he hosted the kids show K-TV on MNet. His love for TV and film took over his life, and made it an easy choice to attend the National School Of The Arts, where he majored in arts. The director has won multiple awards, including the Best Short Film at Sithenghi Film Festival (Jameson Award).
He’s directed some of South Africa’s most popular soapies, including Jacob’s Cross , Zone 14 and The Lab. His big break came when he directed his first feature film, Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word, which starred Khanyi Mbau, Renate Stuurman and Mmabatho Montsho. The film drew more than 45 000 viewers on its first three days at the cinema. The movie also went on to get him a nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best First Feature Film by a Director.
He’s directed some of South Africa’s most popular soapies, including Jacob’s Cross , Zone 14 and The Lab. His big break came when he directed his first feature film, Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word, which starred Khanyi Mbau, Renate Stuurman and Mmabatho Montsho. The film drew more than 45 000 viewers on its first three days at the cinema. The movie also went on to get him a nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best First Feature Film by a Director.
24
JAN
8am
Eldos community is still living in fear as the murder rate continues to rise.
Community living in fear as Eldorado Park killings increase
The community of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, is living in fear after a man was shot dead at the weekend.
The police are investigating a case of murder after the shooting, which was reportedly carried out by three men.
The community of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, is living in fear after a man was shot dead at the weekend.
The police are investigating a case of murder after the shooting, which was reportedly carried out by three men.
24
JAN
8am
BOSA, NUMSA & UDM file court papers to set aside NERSA’s electricity tariff hike
Build One South Africa (Bosa), the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and the metalworkers union Numsa on Monday filed court papers to set aside energy regulator Nersa's approval of Eskom's plan to increase the electricity tariff.
Earlier in January, Nersa gave Eskom the go-ahead to hike electricity prices by 18.65%, effective from the start of April.
The Democratic Alliance and civil society organisation Not In My Name International also confirmed that they will be taking the government to court over the tariff increase.
Earlier in January, Nersa gave Eskom the go-ahead to hike electricity prices by 18.65%, effective from the start of April.
The Democratic Alliance and civil society organisation Not In My Name International also confirmed that they will be taking the government to court over the tariff increase.
