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.
In Joburg, almost 100 inner-city art studios are open to you this weekend
Open Studios is a festival that opens those studios to the public this weekend, 28 and 29 May, (do check the programme here) with almost 100 artists participating at specific times. The sites are the artist colonies at August House, Bag Factory, Ellis House, the Living Artists Emporium, Lapa, the…
Zenzi Makeba Lee brings us a tribute to Miriam Makeba - Mama Africa 90th anniversary
March 4th 2022, marked Dr. Miriam Makeba - Mama Africa's 90th Birthday Anniversary. Within the current year of 2022, a number of tributes, events, exhibitions etc. will be and presently are being held in the many places she lived and performed, spanning decades during her magnificent career; including South Africa…
The invisible benefits of being married
Social scientists have long known that married people tend to be happier, but they debate whether that is because marriage causes happiness or simply because happier people are more likely to get married. Today we are joined by marriage counsellors, Magauta and Nhlanhla Zwane to explore this topic and some…
Why the desecration of ancestral graves by mines is an act of spiritual dispossession
The careless relocation of people and their departed loved ones shows that dehumanisation persists even in death and that people in these mining-affected areas view mines as symbols of loss, says land activist. It was an emotional evening at The Forge’s third land redistribution talks as people shared stories of…
Supporting Children Through Exams
At some point, your child will have to go into an exam room, and sit and do an exam for themselves. So what can you do to help them to prepare for this moment? Ayanda Tetyana, a parenting coach gives us tips.
Concerns raised over the Chickenpox virus
We look at the resurgence of the chickenpox virus in a number of countries around the world with a medical health expert.
The Hidden Dangers of Unassisted Births
While the idea of giving birth without the help of a professional medical support can be a more holistic and personal experience, there are dangers that come with it. We unpack the hidden dangers of unassisted births with a medical expert
How are countries responding to the Covid-19 resurgence and new variant?
Rwanda has unveiled an additional $150 million in funding for businesses to stimulate growth and mitigate the prolonged impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. This begs the question around how other countries are responding to the recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections.
In conversation with singer, actor & novelist - Nakhane
We catch up with the beloved Nakhane - a South African singer, songwriter, actor, and novelist - who's work was once described by the New York Times as music that "traverse hymns, neo-soul, South African pop and electronic dance music, and Nakhane’s voice crests in a vibrant, androgynous falsetto. Tenacity…
Creative sector welcomes ‘review’ of Nathi Mthethwa’s R22m flag project.
Amid criticism of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s plans to spend R22-million on a monumental flag, the department released a statement on Thursday morning saying Mthethwa had directed it to review “the process related to the Monumental Flag in its totality”.
Tributes pour in for former Johannesburg Mayor, Mpho Moerane
Current Mayor of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse and Action SA COJ Chief Whip, Marcel Courtriers pay tribute to Mpho Moerane, who sadly passed away.
The dynamics of a second marriage
Common sense suggests that someone who remarries is older, wiser, more mature, has learned from their mistakes, and knows better what they want and need in a partner. Is this always the case? How does the dynamic change after being married before?
Protest for Apartheid Reparations are still being waited for
An occupation of the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, looks set to continue into its third week after survivors of apartheid crimes and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola failed to reach an understanding on 10 May regarding the payment of reparations. The more than 70 survivors, who…
The battle for Ancestor’s day
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has started a petition to have a National Ancestors’ Day on 8 May 2022. It hopes to have this day declared a national holiday in the first week of Ma We are joined by Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi – African Spiritual teacher;…
Joburg announces 1,500-unit inner-city housing project
The City of Johannesburg has strategically imploded the condemned Kaserne Building in Jeppestown, making room for a new mixed-use development that will provide low-cost housing. Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso – MMC For Housing joins us to discuss.
Looking at Mental illness and suicide among healthcare workers
Across the world, researchers have been exploring the mental pressures of healthcare practice. What are the psychological effects of such extreme working environments? We speak to Dr Alicia Porter - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists; Dr. Lehohonolo Majake - a public health specialist and the operations manager…
Health Department heads to ConCourt to challenge mental health ruling
The High Court in Pretoria has recently declared the scheme for the involuntary detention of patients for mental health care to be inconsistent with the Constitution. The court ruled that some sections of the Mental Health Care Act are invalid. The ruling came after civil society organisation Makana People Centre…
All You Need To Know About Car Subscriptions.
We learn all about car subscriptions - a process where you pay for the usage of a car, rather than buying and owning one - an option that can be a bit easier on your pocket.
In Conversation with Don Laka
Don Laka is a musician, producer and songwriter who has been behind some of the country's biggest hits from the 70s 'til today. We catch up with him to discuss his career, some anecdotes about the recording industry in the 80s, and lots more.
Trevor Stuurman Brings It Home For His First South African Solo Exhibition.
A Place Called Home is where Trevor Stuurman’s story and journey come alive. He places himself within the exhibition by personifying various themes and installations, all created to live throughout the home that is created by Botho Project Space, with furniture and homeware from Weylandts. Home is the foundation of…