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.
Mkhwebane Impeachment continues.
Advocates Nazreen Bawa and Ncumisa Mayosi have been accused of racism and unfairness by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, largely over sharing the legal earnings of lawyers who did work for the Public Protector’s office. There’s been heated debate in Parliament's Section 194 committee over whether the evidence leaders in the…
Hawks give updates on cases they have been working on, including Phala Phala.
68 statements obtained by the Hawks on Phala Phala scandal probe Crime fighting agency outlines extend of recent cases its dealing with A total of 68 statements have been obtained by the Hawks in connection with the Phala Phala farm scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. This was revealed on Tuesday…
Janusz Waluś stabbed in prison.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Chris Hani’s assassin Janusz Waluś has been stabbed. It is understood the attack happened on Monday. Correctional Services Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed what he called “an unfortunate stabbing incident”. “A detailed incident report is to be provided at a later…
A conversation on 16 Days Of Activism and our fight against GBVF.
Cyril Ramaphosa | GBV: Men are the problem, but they need to be part of the Men are the perpetrators of gender-based violence and it is therefore men who need to change. It is men – as husbands and partners, as fathers, colleagues, peers and classmates – who need to…
Gauteng takes a stand against GBF as we approach 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
Gauteng takes a stand against GBF as we approach 16 Days of Activism Campaign for no violence against women and children. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign for no violence against women and children is an international United Nations-endorsed initiative that takes place annually from 25 November (the International Day…
AZAPO holds protest outside estate of Benoni woman who made racist comment,
Members of the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) are picketing outside an estate where Belinda Magor is believed to reside in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. The 60-year-old was arrested over the weekend and released on warning for allegedly calling black people rapists and thieves and suggesting they should be banned and…
City of Tshwane explains why coalition government in City has been successful.
Mayor explains why coalition government in City of Tshwane has been successful The coalition government comprises the DA, ActionSA, Freedom Front Plus, ACDP, IFP and Cope. It celebrated the milestone by outlining some of the achievements attained over the past 12 months. The City of Tshwane's coalition government, made up…
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai - Dealing with undertakers
Challenges That You Might Face While Working With Funeral Homes It’s not exactly a secret that making funeral arrangements for a loved one at one of the funeral homes in Tupelo, MS can be stressful. There are more than 100 decisions that most families have to make while laying out…
ANC announces the names of its top 6 candidates.
Zweli Mkhize clinches enough nominations to contest Cyril Ramaphosa for top ANC position The ANC’s Electoral Committee chair Kgalema Motlanthe announced the outcomes of the nominations for the party’s top six positions on Tuesday afternoon at Luthuli House. Motlanthe said all of the nominees had been thoroughly vetted as per…
The COJ speaks to us about its fleet and their plans to retrieve it from AVIS
Morero peddled 'hysteria' over rental cars - City of Joburg says only 47 fleet vehicles were taken Last week, Avis Fleet took back 47 cars it had leased to the municipality after the lease agreement lapsed on 31 October. The repossessed vehicles are part of the City's non-specialised fleet, and…
Public Servants take to the streets.
Unions to hit govt with third national action of the year - setbacks be damned Seven public service unions will embark on a one-day public service strike in eight provinces on Tuesday. Union structures in the Western Cape opted to postpone their march to Parliament over safety concerns amid the…
ONE-ON-ONE WITH A NEWSMAKER: Mdumiseni Ntuli.
Mdumiso Ntuli, ANC Top 6 hopeful – contending for the Secretary General position. Mdumiseni Ntuli is a South African politician and staunch member of the ruling African National Congress. He was elected as provincial secretary of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal in 2018. But his foray into politics predates that election…
Janusz Walus, Chris Hani’s killer to be placed on parole.
SA Communist Party leader Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Walus, is to be released on parole. In 2020, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola refused his application for parole. He subsequently took Lamola’s decision on review but was unsuccessful both in the Pretoria High Court and on appeal in the Supreme Court of…
PROFILE: Titi Luzipo, Jazz Musician.
Born into a musically gifted family, her late grandfather, CB Qwesha was a musical genius and classical music composer. His greatest work – Ndisindise O Jehova, Save me Oh Thou Jehova became one of the world’s greatest hymns. Titi has become a household name in the afro soul circles of…
LITERATURE: Right to Speak Poets Catalogue - Promoting SA Poets Internationally.
Right to Speak Poets Catalogue: Promoting South African Poets to International Markets The Goethe-Institut in South Africa, in partnership with Hear My Voice NPO, the UKZN Centre for Creative Arts, the General Representation of Flanders, Wallonie-Bruxelles International and Institut Francais Afrique du Sud are proud and excited to launch The…
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu ignores legal summons to appear in Parliament.
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu did not appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Tourism after she was summoned to appear. Sisulu was summoned to appear before the committee after previous requests for her appearance were ignored. The minister said she respected the committee's work but was seeking legal advice on the…
Tshwane Council meeting ends, blows to the Speaker of the house from ANC members
Tshwane ANC councillors assault Speaker at council meeting ANC councillors got out of their seats and went after the Speaker in a Tshwane council meeting and “repeatedly hit him in the head”. The City of Tshwane will be laying criminal charges against ANC councillors behind the assault of the Council…
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ZWANES: How we choose a partner.
How do we choose the people we fall in love with? The Romantic answer is that our instincts naturally guide us to individuals who are kind and good for us. Love is with other, more destructive dynamics: feelings of wanting to help an adult who was out of control, of…
Blowing the whistle on SAPS and their hiring of foreign nationals.
SAPS whistle-blower says threats to her life continue Whistle-blower Patricia Morgan-Mashale says her life continues to be in danger after she exposed corruption in the SAPS. Speaking to SABC anchor Blain Herman Mashele, she said she has had attempts on her life, including on Sunday after she was chased by…
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai.
THE REALITY OF A WIDOW: what happens when you suddenly a widow and alone. Your quiet home is a constant reminder that your loved one is gone – really gone. The silence can be crushing and you may find it hard to concentrate. TV is boring and nothing excites you!…