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.
Tuesday Feature: Talking Cars
POV has introduced a brand new feature which focuses on all things cars with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane. This week we discuss electric cars, the maintenance, tax rebates, infrastructure, job creation and much more.
Families of Boksburg gas leak can’t afford to transport bodies home
DA Gauteng Leader Solly Msimanga and Chairman of Zimbabwe Anti Sanctions Movement, Rutendo Matinyarare speak to Phemelo about efforts to assist families of the Boksburg gas leak who can’t afford to transport bodies of their loved ones home to Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
TUT students protest over NSFAS payment system
TUT SRC President Keamogetswe Masike speaks to Phemelo about their protest at the institution against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme payment system which students say has been giving them problems.
Torching of trucks continues unabated in several parts of the country
President of Truckers in South Africa, Mary Phadi and Transport Department Spokesperson Collen Msibi speak to Phemelo about the torching of trucks on SA roads over the past few weeks, attackers torched 3 trucks in Limpopo after 11 vehicles were set alight in KZN and Mpumalanga.
Caster Semenya wins appeal against testosterone rules
The UN Special rapporteur on the right to health and Medical Doctor, Tlaleng Mofokeng and Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission, Andre Gaum speak to Phemelo about Caster Semenya winning a potentially landmark legal decision for sports after the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against…
Unpacking 2 years since the July unrest
Phemelo is joined by Mbuso Xaba a victim of the Phoenix Massacre who recounts what happened to him 2 years ago, he says there’s been very little change in the community since that fateful day. Phemelo is also joined by the ANC KZN Spokesperson Mafika Mndebele, DA Verulum & Tongaat…
Homeless Shelters fill as snow, cold front hit
Project Manager at The Life Changing Projects NPO, Tebogo Mpufane speaks to Phemelo about the cold weather and how dangerous it is for the homeless. Mpufane says they have had an influx of homeless people looking for shelter.
Snow in Gauteng
Director at the Global Institute at Wits University, Professor Francois Engelbrecht speaks to Phemelo about the snow that hit Gauteng and possibly the coldest day in 12 years
Music Feature: Profiling Monthati Masebe
Musician, Pianist and composer, Monthati Masebe joins Phemelo in studio to talk about her peculiar music, style and background. Masebe is studying towards a PHD in composition at Duke University, North Carolina in the United States and was also named amongst the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2023,…
What to Watch
Entertainment Reporter, Leroy Marc is back this week to tell us what we need to watch on our screens, he reviews Unseen on Netflix, The Crusades which is in theatres and much more.
Basic Education Amendment Bill Law under scrutiny
Legal Researcher at Equal Education, Katherine Sutherland speaks to Phemelo about a call by Education NGOs for parliament to recommend changes to some sections of the Basic Education Amendment Bill.
17 People killed in Boksburg gas leak
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.
In conversation with Collen Malatji
Newly elected ANC Youth League President Collen Malajti joins Phemelo in studio to speak about the rebirth of the of the ruling party’s youth league and his plans to win young voters over in the upcoming 2024 elections
Let’s Talk Relationships with the Zwanes
The Zwanes are back this week discussing relationships, they continue with their discussion on what to do when intimacy fades in a relationship.
DA calls for Scorpions to deal with ‘State Capture 2.0’.
The DA’s Deputy Shadow Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Werner Horn speaks to Phemelo about the party's calls to have the Scorpions reinstated so it can deal with 'state capture 2.0'
Banyana Banyana impasse over as Motsepe steps in to assist
President of the SA Football Players Union, Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe speaks to Phemelo about an agreement between Banyana Banyana and SAFA over World Cup bonuses that has resulted in their impasse being resolved.
Civil society organisations condemn Gauteng Hospitals for defying court order
Section27 Spokesperson, Pearl Nicodemus speaks to Phemelo about civil society groups which have condemned Gauteng Health Facilities for defying laws and a recent court order on free access to health care for pregnant women and children under 6 irrespective of nationality and documentation status
Tshwane is under significant financial pressure.
MMC for Finance in Tshwane Peter Sutton speaks to Phemelo about the City being under significant financial pressure. During a media briefing Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink described the state of the city's finances as critical.
Police assault on highway involved Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit
South African Police Union Spokesperson, Lesiba Thobakgale speaks to Phemelo about police brutality and how members of the SAPS are expected to conduct themselves after Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit members were caught on footage which has gone viral assaulting a man on the N1 Highway near Fourways…
Date set for ‘moonshot pact’ convention
DA Leader John Steenhuisen speaks to Phemelo about the party's 'Moonshot Pact' convention will happen on 16 & 17 August. The Leaders of 7 political parties including the FFF+, IFP, and ActionSA have confirmed the date for the meeting.