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.
Dealbreakers In a Relationship: Are They Worth It?
Dealbreakers can often turn people away from pursuing a relationship but setting boundaries can also be a healthy way of maintaining one. How do we navigate and balance the two?
Kenya Elections: An Update
We look into the latest developments with the Kenyan Elections, where millions have turned up to elect a new president.
Women's Day: Is it still a day to 'celebrate'?
When we celebrate Women's Day in a country where crimes against women are still so rife - what meaning does a day like this still hold?
Donald Trump says FBI raided his California residence
In a statement on Donald Trump claims a "large group" of FBI agents were at his residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach and had broken open a safe. We find out more.
The Healing Hour: Dealing With Collective Trauma
As a country, it is fair to say that we have collectively dealt with a lot of trauma from our histories. We look at methods of processing and dealing with this, individually and as a collective of people.
Tembisa residents have mixed emotions over the Mayor’s promises
We speak to community leaders, Tembisa residents and the Acting Mayor of Ekurhuleni about the Mayor's visit to Tembisa to address the countless issues being faced in the area.
Zama Zamas: The True Worth of Abandoned Mines
We look at the true worth of the materials that are being mined out of the abandoned mines that illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, have been working out of. We look at who benefits from this, where the money is being sent, and lots more.
Tensions in Kagiso lead to the death of on protester
A protest against illegal miners in Kagiso, Krugersdorp took an unexpected turn early on Thursday when residents found suspected zama zamas near mine dumps and allegedly stripped them of their clothing before they whipped them. Tyrone Gray - Executive Mayor - Mogale City and Sindile Nsibande, Community Member join us…
Opposition parties adamant Ramaphosa must be held accountable
South Africa's opposition parties, represented in Parliament, agree on one thing: "Ramaphosa must account for the Phala Phala farm scandal". This is according to a joint statement issued by opposition parties who agreed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable following a meeting held in Johannesburg this week.
Bain banned from UK govt contracts over role in SARS capture
Global consultancy Bain & Company has been banned from UK government contracts for three years over the role it played in facilitating the capture of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Zen Mathe, Open Secrets Investigator joins us to speak about this ban.
4 Songs Loaded: Nomfundo Xaluva
Nomfundo is a multi-award winning Jazz vocalist, composer and educator. She has released 2 albums under the Universal Music Group. She holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from UCT, graduated Cum Laude with a dissertation is titled The Analysis of the Musical Style of Miriam Makeba (2009).
China – Taiwan tensions: what does it all mean?
At the heart of the divide is that the Chinese government sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will, eventually, be part of the country. But many Taiwanese people consider their self-ruled island to be a separate nation - whether independence is ever officially declared. Professor Chris Landsberg, Professor and…
E-Hailing driver mistreated by passengers who laid a complaint against him
Vhatuka Mbelengwa, Spokesperson for the E-hailing Industry will join us as we are in conversation with our anonymous driver to try unpack the correct process he should have followed and to determine how the e-hailing company should have responded to him.
Gauteng MEC of COGTA, Lebogang Maile visits Tembisa
Maile angry over welder’s death as Thembisa protest called off. Gauteng human settlements, urban planning and co-operative governance MEC Lebogang Maile visited Tembisa on Wednesday, after the violent protest this week was officially called off.
Why do people find it difficult to make things work after infidelity? (Pt. 2)
Relationships can certainly heal from infidelity but this will depend on the love that remains, the honesty with which the breakages are explored, understood and owned, and the capacity of each to reconnect in light of the betrayal
SAPU calls for Police Commissioner to stand up and be more active as crime in SA
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) would like to call upon the newly appointed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to start concentrating on his job as the National Commissioner. To find out more, we're joined by Lesiba Thobakgale, SAPU National Spokesperson
A focus on illegal mining activities – unpacking Zama Zama
South Africa has built a burgeoning national economy on its gold mining trade over the past few decades, but for the “Zama Zamas”, hunting for the precious mineral is a process just as synonymous with peril as profit. To discuss, we are joined by David van Wyk, Bench Marks Foundation…
Analysis on public order policing
We continue the conversation around policing with Thato Masiangoako, a Researcher at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute
Reaction from EFF on Tembisa protests
The EFF has called on Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell to meet with the residents of Tembisa as soon as possible saying she has been “disrespectful” and “insensitive” while exhibiting “white arrogance”.
Gauteng Government puts the blame on Ekurhuleni Mayor
Gauteng premier David Makhura has condemned the violent protests in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. The provincial government has since called on City of Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell to meet community leaders leading the protest.