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.
How to forgive yourself and let go of the guilt - especially when everyone else has.
When you have wronged someone in a relationship and have been forgiven by them – there may be a bit of guilt that you hold in yourself. How do we then learn to ourselves? We speak to transformation coach, Tshidi Phila to guide us through the conversation.
Little Eden Society
Little Eden caters for people with profound intellectual disability – those who are classified as uneducable – of all races and creeds. We speak to them to find out more about the important work they do, and how you can donate or volunteer.
Forced Sterilisation
In recent years, several women have come forward to share their experiences of being sterilized without their consent. Phemelo spoke to three of these women (who asked to be anonymous) and to health writer and researcher, Pontsho Pilane.
On Afriforum wanting to fly the old apartheid flag
Rightwing group, Afriforum has been defending its right to fly the old apartheid flag high. Phemelo spoke to political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng on the issue.
Long-Distance Parenting
We speak to a panel of parenting coaches and parents to discuss the idea of long-distance parenting. What does it take to make it work?
All you need to know about heart disease
With numbers on the rise of people suffering from heart diseases, we take a moment to learn more about the leading causes of heart diesease in South Africa, ways to prevent it, and more.
The Truth About Houselessness in Winter
With Winter fast approaching on our doorstep, an eye turns towards the houseless people who will have to bear the full brunt of the season. We learn how we can better support houseless individuals during this time.
Africa Travel Indaba
Africa's Travel Indaba has become one of the largest tourism events on the continent and has finally returned to South Africa after two years. We speak with a travel expert to discuss the impact of the event.
When Is The Right Time To Trade Your Car In?
Tumelo Maketekete, a motoring journalist gives us tips on when the best time is to trade your car in.
In Conversation with designer Sipho Twala
We speak to designer, Sipho Twala about his modern take on African styles to incorporate into his furniture works, his passion that drove him to open up a store during the pandemic, and more.
Good Neighbours, an exhibition that partners with local university art students across Africa.
An exhibition that will supports the work of more than 30 artists, 24 of whom have received production grants from The Claire and Edoardo Villa Will Trust to produce new work that reflects on the given theme. Collaborating institutions include the University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of…
Finding the balance between self-development and sustaining a marriage with a partner who refuses to work on themselves.
Do you have a spouse or partner who refuses to develop themselves, won’t listen to your advice, or continues to make poor decisions? As you know, it can be an incredibly frustrating – and sometimes worrisome – experience. When this happens, we are often faced with the difficult decision on…
Finding yourself again after being a parent has become your main identity
When your name becomes “Mom” or “Dad”, do your other identities matter? Yes! It's so common for many to lose touch with their sense of self after entering parenthood. But your identity loss shouldn’t be permanent, so we are joined by a panel of experts to unpack how you can…
Haemorrhoids (Piles): Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Haemorrhoids (also known as piles) are enlarged and swollen veins around the outside of the anus or in the lower rectum. These swollen veins inside the rectum or outside the anus can cause pain, anal itching, and rectal bleeding. To give us more information, we speak to Dr. Daniel Surridge…
NGOs come together to assists SA’s needy in preparation for Ramadan
While non-Muslims may best know Ramadan as a month of fasting, it is also a time of year that sees a surge in charitable giving, both in South Africa and around the world. Aboo Sayed – Chairperson of Saaberie Chishty Society joins us to discuss.
Motorists face repair delays because of component shortage
Motorists whose vehicles get damaged in accidents or other incidents are facing long potential delays in the repair of their vehicles because of “an acute shortage of motor body repair components”. Richard Green – National Director for SA Motor Body Repairers’ Association gives us more information on the issue.
Artist, Reggie Khumalo takes his work across the continent
Renowned South African fine artist, motorbike adventurer and philanthropist, Reggie Khumalo launched his first solo exhibition at the prestigious HourGlass Gallery in Lagos Nigeria earlier this month. We speak to him about this exciting project.
In conversation with Zoe Modiga
Ahead of her special bespoke show titled UKUBONGA (Gratitude), singer Zoe Modiga joins us to discuss her show, which is set to be a night to remember, to feel gratitude for life via the universal language of music, moment by moment, beat by beat.
Maintaining your individuality in your relationship/marriage
To maintain a successful relationship it is necessary that both people maintain their own individuality and respect the individuality of their partner. Each is concerned with their own and their partner’s continued development as a person. While your relationship should absolutely feel like a partnership, experts say that maintaining your…
The People’s Pantry - A community swap shop initiative in Joburg where people can trade recyclables for food
In 2020, the Makers Valley Partnership(MVP) managed and incubated a community recycling and surplus-based swop shop. The initiative took root alongside 8 Community Kitchens with a collective objective to supplement the Johannesburg-based communities composed of Lorentzville, Bezuidenhout Valley and Troyeville with food-stuff throughout the South Africa’s Covid lockdowns and resulting…