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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.
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2,919 Episodes
1712 – 1732

Eskom Analysis

President of Transform RSA and Independent Energy Expert , Adil Nchabeleng speaks to Phemelo about the importance of fixing Eskom. Nchabeleng says he believes load shedding can be fixed in a short period of time if the decision makers are determined to do so.
20 Jul 2023 5PM 11 min

Unlikely explosion caused by illegal Mining -expert.

Mining Expert David van Wyk speaks to Phemelo about what may have caused the explosion in the Joburg CBD following speculation that it may also be linked to illegal mining. van Wyk says it’s unlikely that the explosion was caused by illegal mining
19 Jul 2023 5PM 8 min

Joburg CBD explosion mayhem

Taxis overturned while motorists were trapped inside their cars following an explosion in the Joburg CBD. The area was a scene of chaos with eyewitnesses taking to social media to share shocking videos and images of large and deep cracks on the road. Point of View brings you a special…
19 Jul 2023 5PM 19 min

Senzo Meyiwa trial restarts with new Judge

Kaya News Reporter Katleho Sekhotho speaks to Phemelo about the Senzo Meyiwa trial which finally restarted in the High Court in Pretoria, Zandile Khumalo took to the stand as the first State witness and the accused pleaded not guilty. Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala gives us analysis on the trial.
18 Jul 2023 5PM 11 min

Ramaphosa Putin affidavit made public

Build One South Africa Leader Mmusi Maimane speaks to Phemelo about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s affidavit on the warrant of arrest against Russian President Vladimir Putin which has been made public. In the affidavit Ramaphosa tells the Gauteng High Court that arresting Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia…
18 Jul 2023 5PM 26 min

NATU dismisses PIRLS 2021 test results

NATU’s Teacher Development Institute Director, Professor Sitwala Imenda speaks to Phemelo about the PIRLS 2021 test results which found that Less than 20% of SA’s grade 4 pupils can read for meaning. The institute has dismissed the results saying the international study might not be the best measure of reading…
17 Jul 2023 5PM 18 min

Mismanagement of SA’s groundwater

Executive Manager at the Water Research Commission, Dr Shafick Adams speaks to Phemelo about the mismanagement of groundwater in SA warning that it will leave the country high and dry.
17 Jul 2023 5PM 13 min

I am still Deputy President, says COPE’s Madisha

COPE’s Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Tom Mofokeng speaks to Phemelo Motene about the expulsion of members. Deputy President Willie Madisha joined in on the conversation dismissing that he has been expelled along with members Mzwandile Nhleko and Dennis Bloem
17 Jul 2023 5PM 29 min

Health Union protests against Limpopo Health

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) Limpopo Deputy Chairperson, Lidzebe Phathutshedze speaks to Phemelo about their protest against the Limpopo Department of Health and its MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba. Limpopo Acting HOD Mutheiwana Dombo joins in on the conversation.
17 Jul 2023 5PM 12 min

E-hailing drivers strike impacting services

Chairperson of the Soweto United e-hailing Association, Thato Ramaila speaks to Phemelo about an e-hailing drivers’ strike currently underway impacting services.
17 Jul 2023 5PM 20 min

Discovering Abdullah Ibrahim the writer

In this week’s Music Feature we explore the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim and discover another side to him, the writer. Around 1968 while he was undergoing a personal spiritual transformation Abdullah Ibrahim wrote a newspaper column for a Cape Daily and the Cape Herald. The great jazz pianist also wrote some…
13 Jul 2023 5PM 24 min

What to Watch

If you're trying to decide What to Watch this weekend Entertainment Reporter Leroy Marc has the latest on what will keep you entertained. This week he reviews Homewrecker on Netflix and Insidious which is in theatres and much more.
13 Jul 2023 5PM 16 min

Unpacking Zuma jail time ruling, Mkhwebane suspension

Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala helps us unpack 2 major rulings by the Constitutional Court, the apex court has upheld the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling that Former President Jacob Zuma must go back to prison. The Concourt has also ruled that Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s suspension as Public Protector is justified.
13 Jul 2023 5PM 44 min

2 nabbed in connected with truck attacks

National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe speaks to Phemelo following the arrest of 2 people in connection with the recent spate of truck attacks in the country. More than 20 trucks have been torched over the past several days with incidents reported in KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng.
13 Jul 2023 5PM 9 min

Let’s Talk Relationships: Fatal Seduction, a Netflix Special Feature.

Netflix has partnered with Point of View with Phemelo Motene and Kaya FM and brings you ‘Fatal Seduction’, a new series which has got many tongues wagging. This week in our relationship feature we are joined by Relationship Coach Lebo Pule and we discuss Infidelity, what do you think drives…
12 Jul 2023 5PM 50 min

NSFAS to investigate complaint over new banking system

NSFAS Spokesperson Slumezi Skosana speaks to Phemelo about their new direct banking system which has received a lot of backlash from students, sparking protests at institutions of higher learning such as the Tshwane University of Technology. We are also joined by TUT SRC President Keamogetswe Masike, he says their protest…
12 Jul 2023 5PM 23 min

COPE denies claims it was deregistered as a party

COPE Spokesperson Dennis Bloem denies reports that the party has been deregistered as a political party, he says they were surprised to hear the party was registered as a company.
12 Jul 2023 5PM 10 min
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