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.
Eldos community activist gunned down.
Prominent Eldorado Park anti-gang activist murdered in suspected hit Ayob Mungalee was killed in a hit on Sunday night. He was an anti-corruption and anti-gang activist in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The area has been plagued by gang violence. A prominent activist in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg was murdered on Sunday night…
Kwa-Thema residents take to the streets over a lack of service delivery.
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell assured residents of Kwa-Thema that the city is doing its utmost to restore power in the area. Kwa-Thema has been without electricity for several days and frustrated residents have taken to the streets in protest. “Load-shedding is causing damage to municipal electricity infrastructure, which…
"I'll make history" says the new mayor, Thapelo Amad.
Phumelo Motene and the Point of View listeners asks the difficult questions: Who is Thapelo Amad? Was he part of the EFF and why did he leave the party? Why was he chosen to be the new mayor of the City of Joburg? And will he resign if he does…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ZWANES: Attitude makoti should in marriage.
The attitude a makoti should have when entering into a marriage.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Phalatse to face another motion of no confidence against her in council.
Mpho Phalatse to face another motion of no confidence against her in council on Thursday. Johannesburg's Mpho Phalatse faces another possible removal from office Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse is in the firing line again as she faces three motions of no confidence at this week's council meeting on Thursday. This…
Tshwane residents say the city is not coping with refuse removal.
Uncollected rubbish is burnt by residents in Ga-Rankuwa Zone 4. They cover it with grass and debris in the meantime while they wait for municipal collections, which they say are too infrequent. This site is close to houses and opposite the Rantailane Secondary School. Photos: Chris Gilili People in Ga-Rankuwa…
ONE-ON-ONE WITH A NEWSMAKER: Mxolisi Dukwana.
Mxolisi Dukwana emerges as ANC Free State chair after hotly-contested election accreditation Mxolisi Dukwana has been elected the new ANC Free State chairperson. This comes after he had been appointed convener of the province for the past two years. Dukwana defeated current Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela in a hotly-contested…
In conversation with the Basic Education spokesperson.
Matric results: Class of 2022 in numbers The class of 2022 achieved an 80.1% pass rate. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the matriculants did well despite "astronomical challenges". She gave a list of facts and figures for the 2022 matric exams. Matric NSC results: Here’s when and how to…
Importance of menstrual education & keeping girls in school during their period.
SA needs paid period leave, free sanitary products: ‘minister of menstruation’ Candice Chirwa Candice Chirwa, a 26-year-old activist who has been dubbed the “minister of menstruation”, has made it her life’s work to help end period poverty (when those on low incomes can't afford, or access, suitable period products) and…