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.
Being a Makoti: what it means and building a good relationship with your in-laws
Ukukotiza 101: A Survival Guide For Makotis, Because ukukotiza never ends. While many of us are looking forward to some well-deserved rest this festive season, some amongst us -- omakoti, are already feeling quite anxious about the festive season.
Zondo hands over the final State Capture report to President Ramaphosa…but why so late?
The Presidency has rejected speculation of interference in the judiciary amid delays in the release of the final part of the Zondo Commission's state capture report. Lukhanyo Vangqa, Socio-Political Analyst, and Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal Expert join us to discuss.
Psychic Readings with Shannon Walbran
We speak to Shannon Walbran, an internationally-certified life coach. She helps listeners tap into your inner wisdom to help you live a better life.
Soweto residents gather in numbers outside JHB Executive Mayor’s office to handover their memorandums
Parts of Soweto remained barricaded on Tuesday as residents made their way to the office of Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse. Soweto has been hit by load reductions and outages due to illegal connections, meter tampering and non-payment, according to Eskom. Mabine Seabe, COJ Spokesperson; and Dan Radebe, Operation Dudula Deputy-Chairperson.
The high risk of HIV infection in girls and young women aged 15-24
The high risk of HIV infection in girls and young women aged 15-24. This group has the highest risk of infection and sadly, this reality often goes hand-in-hand with poverty, lack of guidance and gender-based violence. Dr Veni Naidu, HIV Community Services Lead at BroadReach Health Development joins us to…
Helen Suzman Foundation takes Government to court over the cancelation of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits
The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) said its legal action challenging the minister of home affairs on the Cabinet decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) was triggered by the “unfairness” in the process followed by Pretoria authorities. To discuss, we are joined by Christopher Fisher, Senior Legal Researcher at…
The youth and the creative sector
Young Creatives in South Africa have heaps of challenges stacked up against them. Their reality is like that of many youths and people whose livelihoods depend on informal labour practises and gig work. Nothing makes this more evident than the effects of Covid-19 on life as we know it.
Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation presents the School of the South Lecture Series
The 2022 lecture series at JCAF will introduce the artists in this year’s exhibition, Kahlo, Sher-Gil, Stern: Modernist Identities in the Global South, the third and last in JCAF’s exhibition trilogy under the theme Female Identities in the Global South. Each of the three lectures will focus on one of…
Supreme Cadets Institute’s initiative for the youth
Established in 2016 through the ENCHA Group Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative, Supreme Cadets Institute (SCI) is a youth led grass roots Non-Profit Organization based in the Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
The Struggles the Youth Of 2022 Face: Unemployment, Poverty and Education
Every generation has its own struggles. However, it can sometimes be a challenge for one generation to relate to another. And understanding the anxieties and concerns of young people in 2022 is a minefield like no other. We unpack the struggles today’s youth.
Celebrating Youth Day 46 Years Later – How Far Have We Come?
On Youth Day, South Africans pay tribute to the lives of these students and recognises the role of the youth in the liberation of South Africa from the apartheid regime. How far have we come? We speak to Steve Lebelo, a historian for more.
Nelson Mandela Bay's Water Crisis
We look inside the details of Nelson Mandela's looming 'day zero' - where there will be no more water in the area.- and the possible factors and solutions.
Pushing A Partner Away
We sit down with the Zwane's to discuss the effects of pushing a partner away, and how to deal with a partner that may be doing that to you.
We need to imagine SA without the ANC
We speak to S'thembiso Msomi, the Sunday Times Political Editor who penned a piece about us imagining a future without the ANC.
Why does South Africa have such high rates of violent crime?
South Africa has a long history of violence. It was used as a tool of power and governance by colonialists to repress and control the indigenous people. How has this affected us today, and why do we still see such high rates of violence?
Pass rates for school leavers in South Africa are failing students and universities
South Africa’s current basic education system and the grading standard produce poor academic outcomes. Because of this, students exiting high school don’t qualify to study further at university level. Hema Harriram, Executive Officer at NAPTOSA in charge of curriculum and Chris Maseko, a member of SGB joins us to discuss.
App-based NGO makes sure cleaners get 100% payment for their services
The Cleaning Fix is a cleaning services online booking platform that aims to empower mothers freelancing in domestic work. According to its founder, Joshua Cox, The Cleaning Fix allows its cleaners to earn the full rate of their services booked online, with Cox saying the platform provides a “sufficient stipend”…
Men’s Health Month
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular…
What is the delay in paying our the R350 social relief grant due to unemployed South African?
Last week civil society groups, the Black Sash, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the Women and Democracy Initiative (WDI) issued a joint statement criticising “a national scandal” by the department. The groups said they were shocked to discover that beneficiaries were not paid their R350 social relief grants…
Profile: Thandi Ntuli
We speak to Johannesburg-based musician, Thandi Ntuli about the influences in her work, her new album, and more.