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.
COPE’s Youth leader explains why he tried to attack Lekota
Punches flew as Raidani charged the podium where Lekota, Cope chairperson Tebogo Loate, and other party leaders were addressing the media. But party members were quick to block the youth leader and his two accomplices before they could reach Lekota. We speak to Radiani about his reasoning, and political analyst…
Auditor General, Tsakane Maluleke, slams KZN government’s response to KZN floods
The Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has slammed the government’s response to the devastating floods that ravaged KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape in April and May as too slow – calling on the government to strengthen its disaster management capabilities. Katleho Sekhoto, Kaya 959 Reporter gives us more information.
Why Secrets Can Ruin Relationships
One of the great concerns in many romantic relationships involves secrecy vs. privacy. One partner thinks that he or she deserves a bit of privacy; the other views this desire as secrecy. Which is which? How can we know the difference between the two? And how should we navigate between…
Ramaphosa refuses to answer Parliament on Phala Phala
The National Assembly abandoned its question session without President Cyril Ramaphosa answering MPs’ questions about his handling of the robbery at his Phala Phala farm – which raises more questions than answers…
COPE Retracts Statement On Lekota Suspension
COPE’s internal structures received a further blow on Monday when they played a series of back-to-back suspensions. To gain further clarity on the developments, we speak to various members of the party and political analysts.
Unemployed Social Workers March to Parliament demanding jobs
The Presidency has been given 72 hours in which to assess and address the concerns of unemployed social workers. Scores of them marched to the Presidency at the Union Buildings demanding jobs and R7 000 monthly stipend, while still searching for jobs
The Healing Hour: Single Parenthood
We navigate the journey of being a single parent – the joys, pleasures and challenges that different parents have faced along the way.
COPE suspends their leader, Mosiuoa Lekota
The Congress of the People (Cope) has suspended its president Mosiuoa Lekota. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, Cope’s deputy president, Willie Madisha, said Lekota was suspended for dividing the party. Madisha joins us on the line to discuss.
The impact of the Construction Mafia – understanding who the key players are
Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, Senior Analyst at the Global initiative Against Transnational Crime and Newton Baloyi, Vice-President of The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) discuss The involvement of local business forums in violence and extortion in the construction sector.
Protesters turn on suspected foreigners from hospital
For the past three weeks, patients and employees who are foreign nationals and those suspected to be foreign nationals have been barred from entering Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Members of Operation Dudula in Greater Tshwane have been protesting outside the provincial tertiary facility since August 4, demanding…
Dirty Sprite: The DIY high that keeps SA pupils numb
A study of 31 countries found that South Africa made up a third of all over-the-counter codeine sales between 2013 and 2019. Codeine is found in mild painkillers and cough syrups, and is sometimes mixed with Sprite or alcohol to make a drink called “lean”. Samkele Mkumbuzi, Public Health Pharmacist…
4 Songs Loaded: Tutu Puoane
Tutu Puoane is a South African Jazz singer. She grew up in the township of Mamelodi, Pretoria. By 1997 she had already been performing in Johannesburg downtown.
A Wrap Up Of The Week With Political Analyst Sandile Swana
We look at the EFF’s "Dubula iBhunu" or "Kill the Boer" song court victory; MEC Phophi Ramathuba’s comments towards Zimbabwean national; and an analysis on #NationalShutdown
Getting to know our Kaya 959 Talent As We Celebrate 25 ON THE AIR: Tbose
More than 20 years on, veteran broadcaster Thabo "T-bose" Mokwele still regards himself as the same boy from Tembisa who was afforded an opportunity to work in the entertainment industry. We discuss his journey on radio and with Kaya 959 over the years.
Limpopo MEC’s Controversial Comments on Undocumented Citizens Spark Outrage
Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has sparked a storm of controversy after the emergence of a video showing her telling a woman that migrants from Zimbabwe were a "huge strain" on the provincial healthcare system.
Secrets Within a Relationship
We look at the dangers behind keeping secrets in a relationship, and the reasons why some may choose to keep them .
COSATU embarks on a national shutdown
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is issuing a call to all workers and South Africans to join a National Strike on Wednesday (24 August 2022). The intention of the strike is to demand urgent action from policymakers and decision makers to take drastic steps to avoid an economic…
The power of your inner dialogue
We do not usually pay much attention to our inner dialogue, but the way we refer to ourselves determines our ability to face problems, conditions our decisions and ultimately influences how we feel. Nomfundo Mogapi, Clinical psychologist & Founder at the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership (CMWL)
Joburg MMC of Human Settlements discusses his plans for informal settlements
Human settlements MMC for Johannesburg, Mlungisi Mabaso, believes that upgrading informal settlements and redeveloping hostels will help solve the city's housing problems. Mabaso says that the city had a backlog of 480,000 people on the housing waiting list but they had identified even more people in need of housing.
Continued attacks on Abahlali baseMjondolo activists raises large concern
Lindokuhle Mnguni was a brilliant young man with a great future in leadership. He was a fearless leader who stood for his community, was always humble yet strong. He always dedicated his time to the people, according to Abahlali baseMjondolo. The 28-year-old chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo, Cato Manor branch, Lindokuhle…