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.
The body of the boy who fell into a manhole Orange Farm has been found
The body of the 6-year-old boy, Khomanani Mhawa, who fell into a manhole on Sunday has been found in Evaton. Kaya 959 reporter, Katleho Sekhoto was on the scene to witness the discovery and report on the story and we speak to her to give us more about the situation.
How can we boost credibility in the agriculture sector?
We are looking at the strides government is making to boost the agricultural sector, the effects of COVID-19 and what more can be done to continue boost it. To guide us through the conversation, we speak to Wandile Sihlobo, an Agricultural Economist.
Looking at the state of Literacy in South Africa
On this day, we look at literacy in the South African context. For children to spend their formative years speaking a home language, and then being sent to a school where English is the main language can have a big effect on the literacy of a young individual, for example…
News Updates: DA calls the IEC biased; Coronavirus Command Council meeting and more
We speak to political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng to find out more about the latest news in South Africa – from the DA’s outcry against the IEC’s decision to reopen candidate registrations to President Ramaphosa’s meeting with the Coronavirus Command Council.
Looking at the Orange Farm boy who fell into a manhole
In this extensive hour-long segment, we investigate the story of Khomanani Elias Mahwa - the 6-year-old boy who fell into a manhole this past Sunday, and who is still missing at the time of publication. We gather perspectives from Kenneth Mbatha, the cousin to the father of Khomanani Mahwa; the…
IEC to re-open candidate registrations and propose new election date
Now that we know about the state of our elections, and that they are happening later this year - we speak to Sthembile Mbethe, a political analyst, and Terry Tselani, founder of the Institute of Election Management Services (IEMSA) to find out how it will pan out in terms of…
A new widowhood study explores the long-term effects of becoming a widow
We speak to the Advocate Nthabiseng Sepanya Mogale, the head of this study at the Comission of Gender Equality to help us unpack what widowhood is, the impacts it has on different people, communities and families.
Looking at South Africans’ low organ donation rates
We look at why South Africa has such a low rate of organ donations, and a high volume of people who need organ replacements. We speak to Stella De Cock, Managing Director · Transplant Education for Living Legacies to find out more.
News Updates: ANC Protests, Zuma on medical parole, the Elections and more
To catch up on the latest news in South Africa this week, we speak to political analyst, Ongama Mtimka. This week, we look at the ANC members who are protesting following two months of unpaid salaries’ Zuma being put on medical parole; the uncertainty around the upcoming elections, and more.
Special Investigating Unit’s Digital Vibes investigation
It has been confirmed that the SIU has made several referrals for disciplinary action to the department, specifically for senior officials implicated in the personal protective equipment (PPE) scandals. Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, has appointed and suspended people in the acting Director-General of Health role. We speak to Editor of…
Low Vaccine Intake in West Rand prompts a govt Vaccination Drive
A government delegation led by Deputy President David Mabuza was in the West Rand in Kagiso today after it was revealed that the West Rand District Municipality has been identified as the lowest performing sub-district, with only 8% of the total population being vaccinated. We speak to Gauteng Health MEC,…
Looking at the Pholosho Secondary School Killing
Content Warning: Murder, Drug Use A 15-year-old grade eight pupil accused of killing a fellow pupil on Monday in Alexandra has been officially charged with murder. He made his first appearance in the Alexandra Children's Court on Wednesday and can't be named because he's a minor. His parents handed him…
The Life Esidimeni Inquiry continues
The Inquiry into the Life Esidimeni tragedy continued today and there has been re-examination of witnesses that have already been on the stand. Kaya 959 reporter, Nosipho Radebe has been on that story and gives us the latest updates.
Iconic heritage site, Liliesleaf announces its indefinite closure
To find out more about the factors that have lead up to the closure of the Lilieleaf site – which acted as the secret headquarters and nerve centre for the ANC, SACP, Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Congress Alliance in the 50s and 60s – we speak to the Liliesleaf…
ANC withdraws application to electoral court just hours after submitting papers
We try to understand what led the ANC to withdrawing files that they submitted just a few hours after they filed them to the IEC, asking them to reopen candidate registrations – how does this reflect on the party? We speak to Ebrahim Fakir the Director of Programmes at AUWAL…
Zuma faces another contempt charge if he does not allow NPA doctors to examine him
We speak to News24 editor, Karyn Maughan to find out the latest developments in the former president, Jacob Zuma’s court trial. It was recently announced that he refused to be examined by NPA-appointed doctors – we look at what effects this has on his trial case, and what the reasons…
Gauteng transport dept announces app to reduce driving license renewal backlogs
We speak to Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo to find out more about the newly announced app, how this will help the department’s work, and some shortcomings that may occur.
Looking at: Gauteng's Water Shortages
Residents of South Hills in the south of Johannesburg have threatened to protest the ongoing water shortages in the area, and surrounding areas. We speak to External Communications Officer at Johannesburg Water, Eleanor Mavimbela to find out more, and answer all your questions.
Looking at the Debt Rehabilitation Program
As we look at the low intake of applications for relief funds to assist people who have been put into debt due to the impacts of COVID-19 - we try to understand the inner workings of the program, who is actually able to apply for these funds, and what some…
News Updates: Khusela Diko; ANC withdraws files submitted to IEC; and more
We speak to political analyst, Sanusha Naidoo to help unpack recent news developments, looking at the former Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko not being reinstated after her “failure to disclose her interests in certain companies as required by public service regulations om the disclosure of financial interests”; The ANC withdrawing filed…