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.
Overflowing dams wreak havoc in Gauteng – what's cause, who's to blame?
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the incessant rainfall over the weekend has resulted in some dams’ levels reaching full capacity forcing the Department to open sluice gates. The disruptive rainfall in various parts of the country led to incidents of flooding being reported with more than 300…
Eskom says blackouts are to intensify.
Load shedding crisis with us throughout festive season – Eskom Add candles, emergency lights and maybe a generator to your Black Friday shopping list. Eskom on Tuesday announced that load shedding would be a permanent fixture throughout the festive season as the power utility struggled with generating capacity.
DNAforAfrica says Cele may have miscalculated their stats on the DNA backlog.
DNA For Africa said the latest figures on the DNA testing backlog report released by Police Minister Bheki Cele do not add up. Last month, Cele announced that police officials had reduced the DNA backlog from 240,000 to 71,000 cases. The minister added that the backlog would be cleared by…
Gauteng takes in its first group of substance abusers seeking assistance.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi to oversee first intake of the Gauteng AntiSubstance Abuse Programme Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Social Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Mbali Hlophe will tomorrow, 15 November 2022, oversee the first intake of substance abusers including nyaope and other illegal substances at various rehabilitation centres across…
Women's health initiative launched for Africa; focus on advancing women's health
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Women's health initiative launched for Africa; focus on advancing women's health. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A continent-wide and dedicated women’s health initiative was launched today to advocate for and implement solutions to improve healthcare for women in Africa. The Coalition for Women’s Health In Africa (CoWHA) is the…
More than 300 families displaced by flash floods at Nancefield Hostel in Soweto.
The heavy rain in various parts of the country in the past few days has led to multiple incidents of flooding in parts of Gauteng. The flash floods displaced over 300 families this past weekend. The Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso said the rain caused so much damage that…
ActionSA pulls out of DA-led coalition in Ekurhuleni, takes up opposite role.
After extensive debate over the weekend, ActionSA decided that it will not be part of a multiparty coalition government with the DA and its coalition partners in Ekurhuleni, according to national chairperson Michael Beaumont. The decision means the party's councillors won't form part of the mayoral committee that Ekurhuleni Mayor…
PROFILE: Lebo Segobela.
Born and raised in the dusty streets of Sebokeng in 1981, Lebo Sekgobela has been blessed to becoming one of the most celebrated worshippers in South Africa. She was elevated to stardom after the release of her album, Restored, which sold multi-platiumn and has turned the waves to make Lebo…
SA Music Week celebrates the South African sound.
SAMW spreads its wings to embrace SADC and Canadian musical talent in year two of this charttopping networking event. Johannesburg, 05 October 2022 - South African music is cherished every day by music lovers across the globe, but once a year, South African Music Week (SAMW) ups the ante. SAMW,…
UPDATE on SA medical students stranded in Russia.
Students have not heard anything from the SA government since we last spoke to them two weeks ago, facing eviction with no access to money. Some of them were forced to get jobs while studying due to a lack of support from SA Government. Most have already started squaring, which…
ANC to allegedly discipline Mzwandile Masina for defying ANC Gauteng PEC.
The ANC Gauteng provincial executive committee (PEC) has resolved to charge the party’s Ekurhuleni regional chairperson for defying an upper structure and bringing the organisation into disrepute. A well-placed provincial leader confirmed to TimesLIVE that Mzwandile Masina will be hauled over the coals for having shown the PEC the middle…
SA Human Rights Commission’s categorises remarks by EFF leader Julius Malema.
SAHRC declares Malema's 'killing is a revolutionary act' statements hate speech The Human Rights Commission has found that comments by EFF leader Julius Malema constituted incitement of violence and hate speech. Malema made utterances at the party’s Provincial People’s Assembly in the Western Cape last month. Among other things, Malema…
Another dam wall collapses; this time in the North West.
Paardekraal Dam’s wall collapses due to heavy rains in North West The wall of the Paardekraal Dam, outside Rustenburg, North West, has collapsed due to heavy rains in the area. Residents and motorists in the Paardekraal, Sunrise Park, Popo Molefe, and Boitekong areas have been warned not to cross any…
Police Minister says no Christmas break for Police Officers.
Police Minister says no Christmas break for Police Officers, SAPU say, they will meet him on the beach while on their break! The South African Policing Union (Sapu) has rubbished remarks attributed to Police Minister, General Bheki Cele saying police officers will not be allowed to take leave from December…
Water & Sanitation Deputy Minister opens case against Jagersfontein Development.
Criminal case to be opened against Jagersfontein Developments In the wake of a devastating tailings dam wall collapse in the Free State, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), David Mahlobo, will open a criminal case against Jagersfontein Developments on Friday. The department said the criminal…
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS: Importance of intimacy in a marriage.(CONTINUATION)
Importance of Sex in Relationships Physical intimacy strengthens the bond between two people and fosters closeness, love, and affection between couples. The importance of sex in relationships is rooted in the fact that it is a significant binder that helps couples iron out their differences. Physical intimacy builds a stronger…
Tania Campbell - being the 1st citizen of Ekurhuleni after being voted back.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Tania Campbell was on Tuesday reinstated as mayor of Ekurhuleni, beating out the African National Congress's (ANC) Jongizizwe Dlabathi. Campbell received 124 out of 224 votes to return to the helm, while Dlabathi only managed to secure 99 of the votes cast. Campbell was voted out…
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai - winding up his estate.
HEALING HOUR: In conversation with Dr Mmasechaba Shai on her journey of healing from the loss of her husband. Today, we focus on: winding up his estate – what does that entails? Losing a spouse or family member is traumatic enough. Being unprepared for the financial realities of death can…
ONE-ON-ONE WITH A NEWSMAKER: Gigaba, running for the ANC secretary general.
Knowledge Malusi Nkanyezi Gigaba (born 30 August 1971) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa from 27 February 2018 until his resignation on 13 November 2018. He also held the post from 25 May…
ANC aims to dethrone DA-led coalition in Tshwane.
ANC aims to dethrone DA-led coalition in Tshwane Talks are under way among political parties in Tshwane to topple the DA-led multiparty coalition under mayor Randall Williams. This was unveiled yesterday by the ANC in Tshwane, which briefed the media about the state of the coalition in the metro. The…