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.
Backlog in DNA contributes to GBV cases not being solved
SA's DNA backlog won't be cleared before 2023, at the current processing rate. This number indicates how this greatly hinders the cases of many GBV victims every day. The South African Police Service's forensics division is buckling under the weight of a DNA backlog which is delaying justice for victims…
Gauteng Command Council gives update on GP numbers and government intervention
Kaya News reporter, Nyakallo Tefu and Professor Bruce Mellado, reports to us on Omicron now the dominant variant in Gauteng as new Covid-19 cases spike. Gauteng is experiencing a rapid resurgence in new Covid-19 cases that is being driven by the discovery of the new Omicron variant. However, the rate…
Shocking Unemployment Figures paint a dire picture for SA’s workforce
Over 660 000 jobs have been lost in just the third quarter of this year. This shocking stat has called for us to truly investigate the situation, and how we can tackle it moving forward. We speak to Nedbank’s Isaac Matshego, and COSATU’s Sizwe Pamla for their reactions.
Educating Future Leaders on Service Delivery
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) will on has unveiled its newly revamped councillor induction programme and a virtual e-learning digital toolkit. We speak to SALGA’s Rio Nolutshung – the association’s Chief Officer of Municipal Capabilities & Governance to find out more about the programme and digital toolkits.
Suicide Rates in Gauteng are on a worrying rise
Suicides have been on a dramatic rise in Gauteng, and are said to be much higher than the 90% increase that has been reported. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) are saying they are receiving over 2 500 calls a day, with 1 in every 5 calls being…
What Role Do Men Play in the Fight Against Gender Based Violence?
Stats show that the rise of violence and murder against women never drops in South Africa. We speak to Patrick Shai to discuss the role that men play in the ifht against gender-based violence, and ways of moving forward from this point.
SA travelers banned due to Omicron discovery
With the news of the Omicron variant being detected in South Africa, many countries soon decided to red flag SA and place us on their travel ban lists. Some say this was a premature decision, having not considered all the facts. Clayson Monyela, DIRCO Spokesperson and Dr. Angelique Coetzee join…
What Does The Law Say About Mandatory Vaccinations?
First, the President said no-one would be forced to vaccinate and now it seems that a mandatory vaccine will be put into place in SA after all, but what does this mean? Can we be forced to vaccinate according to the law? Does this infringe or trample on our constitutional…
GBV – The effects of witnessing and experiencing physical abuse as a child
We tackle the topic of the effects that witnessing GBV can have on a child, how long does this trauma stay with them and what can be done by parents or family members to help these children overcome this experience and live a life without fear and trauma thereafter? Social…
16 Days of activism against GBV launched today
According to UN WOMEN, Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters. Today marks the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign and we will…
Reflecting on Kyle Shepherd’s piano work ahead of his conversation with Percy Mabandu
Percy Mabandu will be in Conversation with award-winning pianist and composer, Kyle Shepherd for Dashiki Dialogues - a series of conversations and performances that celebrate virtuosity and luxury craftsmanship. We speak to Percy Mabandu, and listen to Kyle’s work.
New covid-19 variant detected in South Africa
Following genomic sequencing, the variant - B.1.1.529 - was detected in 22 positive cases in the country. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that a new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa. Dr. Jo Barnes, Senior Lecture in the Department of Global Health at the…
Gauteng Launches Scholarship Fund, Celebrates Top Teachers At Annual Mathew Goniwe Memorial Lecture
In celebrating teachers across the province, the Gauteng Department of Education will, on the 26th November 2021, host the 21st National Teachers Awards. The awards recognize the impact of teachers in delivering quality education under very challenging COVID-19 pandemic conditions. The event will also see the Department host the annual…
Political Analysis on the EFF and ANC media briefings
Today was a rather busy day in the world of politics, with both the EFF and the ANC having media briefings to address coalition outcomes. Both pressers were dramatic to say the least. Sandile Swana, Political Analyst joins us on the line to speak to us about these media briefings…
Does SA indeed have room for legal foreign nationals?
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, a member of the “Soweto Parliament” who helped guard the Maponya Mall during looting and vandalism in July, will lead a march to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) offices in Johannesburg on Wednesday. We speak to him to find out what his mandate is, what they’d…
Case dropped by the state against the Djo BaNkuna, the ‘cabbage bandit’
The Tshwane Metro Police Department, by late yesterday, had yet to confirm the withdrawal of the case against the “cabbage bandit”. Djo BaNkuna, who infamously created a vegetable garden outside his home, was expected to appear at the Wonderboom Municipal Court yesterday. We speak to Djo BaNkuna and JB Sibanyoni,…
Environmental Activists Protest Over Shell’s Planned Offshore Search For Oil
On Sunday morning, the oil giant docked their new seismic survey ship at the Cape Town Harbour in preparation for oil exploration off the Garden Route coastline. Protesting environmental activists have raised the alarm over Shell's planned offshore searches for oil. Strategic lead for the Green Connection organisation, Liz McDaid…
Liquor Industry Says No To Further Restrictions On The Sale Of Alcohol During The Festive Season
Can the alcohol industry survive further restrictions on the sale of alcohol? The Liquor Industry has warned that the industry cannot afford another immediate ban on alcohol. Rumours are swirling that the increase in new Covid cases in South Africa, coupled with the projection of the fourth wave in December,…
Kaya News: Bathabile Dlamini’s perjury trial
Day one of former Bathabile Dlamini's perjury trial hit a snag on Wednesday when the state prosecutor announced its failure to consult two witnesses in time. Dlamini pleaded not guilty to lying under oath at a 2017 inquiry into the 2016 social grants scandal. The case relates to her testimony…
ANC claims victory in eThekwini
We speak to Professor Tinyiko Maluleke about how the jubilant ANC takes eThekwini metro as Mxolisi Kaunda is elected mayor. After last-minute negotiations with smaller parties in the eThekwini municipality, the ANC was able to hold on to eThekwini when Mxolisi Kaunda won the tight mayoral race.