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.
FEATURE: POV Insights, Commemorating June 16
On this week’s Point of View Insights, we look back at the history of June 16, its inception to where we are today with Historian and Author Steve Lebelo. Youth activist, Irfaan Mangera speaks to Phemelo about the significance of June 16 to young people today.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane on extortion, bribery allegations.
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane speaks to Phemelo following a media briefing where she made damning allegations of extortion and bribery to make her Section 194 Enquiry go away. Mkhwebane released audio she claims validates the R600 000 bribe allegation, she also claims that ANC MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson would still…
Westbury residents take to the streets over joblessness.
Westbury Community member, Val Le Bon and Community Leader Bishop Dulton Adams speak to Phemelo about why residents took to the streets to protest over joblessness and the marginalisation of the coloured communities amongst other issues.
Health Feature: Rare Diseases, living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa Spokesperson, Andrew Miller opens up about living with a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The disease is the most common genetic cause of infant death in the world affecting one in every eight to ten thousand people.
Senzo Meyiwa trial halted after Judge falls ill.
Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala speaks to Phemelo about proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa trial which have been halted until the 17th of July after Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela who is presiding over the trial fell ill. The trial is now facing a possibility of getting a new Judge as Maumela may…
ANC expels former SG Ace Magashule
ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri speaks to Phemelo about the party’s decision to expel former ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule. Magashule failed to apologise for his unilateral decision to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2021.
What to Watch with Leroy Marc
Leroy is back this week on what to watch , he reviews Marvel’s Secret Invasion, The Crowded Room and The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster and much more.
Book Review: The Plot to Save South Africa by Justice Malala.
Author and Political Commentator, Justice Malala speaks to Phemelo about his book ‘The Plot to Save Africa.’
Ramaphosa visits Hammanskraal
Chairperson of Thusa Sechaba Forum in Hammanskraal, Tidimatso Molati speaks to Phemelo about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the cholera-stricken community after the deaths of 29 people.
Al Jama-ah Leader Ganief Hendricks on the LGBTQI + community
Al Jama-ah Leader Ganief Hendricks speaks to Phemelo about the party’s views on the LGBTQI + community. Al Jama-ah recently released a statement calling on the LGBTQI+ groups to stop forcing its practices on society.
Let’s Talk Relationships with the Zwanes
This week the Zwanes are focusing on how men who have messed up, can make things right again with their children and partner.
SANTACO and E-Hailing drivers convene a meeting in Soweto
Taxi Association SANTACO’s Rebecca Phala and E-Hailing Association’s Vhatuka Mbelengwa speak to Phemelo after their meeting in Soweto aimed at finding a lasting solution following conflict between taxi drivers and e-hailing operators.
ActionSA wants Joburg Mayor ousted
ActionSA Joburg Caucus Spokesperson Sthembelo Majola speaks to Phemelo about the party’s plans to table a motion of no confidence against Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda after he failed to use his recent state of the city address to clear his name.
Calls for government to open the Lady R Inquiry
Director of Open Secrets, Hennie van Vuuren is calling on the Presidency and the US government to make public details of the mysterious cargo of the Russian vessel Lady R which docked in Simon’s Town in December 2022.
E- hailing attacks continue in Soweto
E- Hailing Association spokesperosn Vhatuka Mbelengwa speaks to Phemelo about the recent e-hailing attacks in Soweto after several cars were set alight in Maponya Mall and Protea Glen Mall. He says a meeting will be held with all stakeholders involved to try and put an end to the violence.
Health Feature: Looking after your mental health
Phemelo Motene takes a sharp focus into the importance of mental health in this week’s Health Feature with Clinical Psychologist ,SADAG Board Member and Chief Clinical Officer at Panda Health Zamo Mbele.
Over 5 hundred thousand chickens culled in the WC.
Director of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, Dr Mpho Maja speaks to Phemelo about the interventions government is undertaking after more than 5 hundred thousand chickens were culled in the Western Cape in the latest bird flu outbreak.
Joburg Transport MMC on attacks on e-hailing cabs in Soweto.
Joburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene speaks to Phemelo after Uber and Bolt cars were set alight outside Maponya Mall in Soweto. Kunene says while he believes mini bus taxis are not to blame for the attacks, community members suspect there may be a third force fuelling tensions in the area.
Music Industry Threat: Mental Illness
Musicologist, singer and songwriter Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal speaks to Phemelo about the music industry and mental illness.
What to Watch with Leroy Marc
This week Entertainment Reporter Leroy Marc is back to give us the latest on what to watch on our screens. His latest review features The Ultimatum: Queer Love a series on Netflix and the movie The Boogey Man 2 and much more