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.
Unpacking this week’s big court stories
Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala helps unpack this week’s big legal stories which include a new court ruling that has put in motion big changes for parental leave in the country and Zuma back in court once again.
Talking Legal Matters
This week we unpack marriage contracts in light of the recent Constitutional Court judgment which has declared a section of the Divorce Act unconstitutional with Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana.
ActionSA welcomes sacking of NSFAS CEO
ActionSA has welcomed the dismissal of embattled NSFAS CEO, Andile Nongogo amid a R47-billion payments scandal. The decision was taken following a damning investigation conducted by Werksmans Attorneys and Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. Phemelo speaks to ActionSA Western Cape Students Forum Chairperson, Matthew George.
Hostage drama ends at Gold One
Phemelo speaks to Mining Expert, David van Wyk about the situation at Gold One Mine after more than 100 miners who had been underground for nearly three days amid a standoff between rival labour unions returned to the surface.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc is back in studio and this week he reviews Killers of the Flower Moon, Old Days which are both in theatres and much more.
Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s Car Feature we discuss transformation in the motor industry with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane and Dealership Principle at Audi, Thembinkosi Pantsi. We also talk about car jamming using gate remotes and much more.
Could it be the end of loadshedding?
Phemelo speaks to Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa about the country’s electricity crisis, Ramokgopa says government is working tirelessly to end loadshedding soon.
Lesufi vows to install 41 new transformers in Kagiso
Gauteng Premier Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla speaks to Phemelo about the province’s transformer replacement programme which aims to install new transformers in disadvantaged communities. Premier Panyaza Lesufi has promised to install 41 electricity transformers over the next three weeks in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg.
Can peace be attained between Palestine and Israel?
Phemelo discusses whether peace can be achieved in the Israel-Hamas war with Political Analyst Gogo, Aubrey Matshiqi. According to Gaza Health Ministry more than 5,000 people have been killed by Israeli attacks, including more than 2,000 children.
Marshalltown fire victims accused shelter of forceful removal
City of Joburg Spokesperson, Nthatisi Madingoane addresses allegations that victims of the Marshalltown fire in the Joburg CBD which claimed the lives of 77 people were forcefully removed from shelters.
Non-complaint spaza shops will be shut down, COJ
MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku speaks to Phemelo about spaza shop patrollers that will be deployed from the end of October to conduct food quality inspections and will shut down non-compliant spaza shops. The operation follows several incidents over the past few weeks…
More than 500 miners held hostage at GoldOne
Phemelo speaks to AMCU General Secretary, Jeff Mphahlele and NUM National Spokesperson Livhuwani Mammburu about the situation at GoldOne Mine in Springs where miners have allegedly been held against their will.
Profile Feature: Nkwenkwe Nkomo
Phemelo is joined in studio by Advertising Guru and Author, Nkwenkwe Nkomo who has recently released a book No Rhyme No Rhythm.
What to Watch
This week Entertainment Reporter, Leroy Marc reviews Once Within a Time, Dear David which are both in theatres and much more.
ACDP joins Multi-Party Charter
ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshoe speaks to Phemelo about his party officially signing as newest member of Multi -Party Charter ahead of the 2024 elections.
Lilly Mine judgement handed down
The Mpumalanga Magistrates Court has found that rampant illegal mining in the area around Lily Mine and failure of the police and the Department of Mineral Recourses and Energy to combat it – contributed to the fatal 2016 collapse. Phemelo speaks to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala, Spokesperson for the families,…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters we discuss maintenance with Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana
Govt worker strike to hit IT at Home Affairs, Sassa
Phemelo speaks to DA Deputy Shadow Minister of Communiocations, Tsholofelo Bodlani, the party has raised concerns about a looming strike action by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) workers which may affect Home Affairs, Sassa services and even South African Police Services might be affected. We also speak to the…
NSFAS implicated in direct payment system probe
A report has found NSFAS CEO Andile Nongogo participated in choosing companies to disburse funds to students. He has been given until Monday to give reasons why he should not be fired. Phemelo speaks to NSFAS Spokesperson Slumezi Skosana about the findings of the report and gets reaction from the…
Israel- Gaza lates
Phemelo speaks to Founder of Gift of the Givers, Imtiaz Sooliman about humanitarian aid to help war-torn Gaza residents. Senior Research Fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude gives us analysis on the war between Israel and Hamas.