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.
Construction Workers Protest in Sandton
Construction workers have gathered in Sandton to protest about not being paid a salary in weeks for their work. In the process of these happenings, a security guard was injured. We speak to the JMPD to find out more.
Government’s Spending Plan
It was announced that R27-billion will be dedicated towards social grants and relief funds for South African communities after the recent events in the country. We look at how this may or may not help us moving forward.
Recovering Looted Goods
There have been reports that police and community members have been looking through various areas of suspected looters who have stolen goods in their possession.
South African Medical Students Stranded in Cuba
South African medical students in Cuba have been subject to dire living conditions for years now while studying there, and the South African Medical Association has been made aware of the situation and working with SAMA legal to resolve the matter. We speak to DA Member on the Portfolio Committee…
36 years after the Craddock Four murders, the case is revisited
Lukhanyo Calata has resorted to the courts to compel the Hawks to finalise their investigation into the 1985 murders of his father Fort Calata, as well as Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto, who are also known as the Cradock Four. To find out more about how far the…
Taxi Violence in Cape Town affects communties
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and law enforcement agencies were out in full force in parts of Cape Town to prevent any potential violence related to the closure of a taxi route and some ranks. An ongoing feud between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Congress…
Looking at the week ahead: The R350 grant – Is It Enough?
We are looking at what stories we may need to be focused on this week. Is the government’s R350 grant even enough to survive with? Why can’t people get more relief support from government? We look at these questions and more in this segment.
Social Cohesion
How do we tackle the difficult and necessary conversations around biases in race, sexuality and gender when discussing politics? We talk about the issues that arise and how to best manage and talk about our lived experiences in a productive way.
UCT Announces Online High School
The University of Cape Town has just announced that they will have an online high school available from 2022. Would this be something you'd consider enrolling your child for? We find out more about how it works.
How has COVID affected medical treatment for HIV/AIDS and other illnesses?
The pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives, and, in turn, a lot of our medical attention was put on to COVID-19. But how has this affected our attention to the other illnesses that people are living with?
The Editor's Forum: The Week That Was
After the past week, not much has settled down in the country - we look at what different media house editor's have been focusing on in their stories, maintaining mental and physical wellbeing with journalists and more.
How Much Time Have Learners Lost At School?
The past 18 months have greatly affected the education system and the time learners have actually had to progress their education. This can have serious ripple effects in the future - we look at the impact COVID has had on schools, learners and ways to move forward.
DA to introduce legislation to investigate high-level corruption
We speak to Glynnis Breytenbach about the DA's call to establish an institution to investigate high-level and large-scale corruption. They seek to to work independent of the government.
The Jersualema Saga: How Do Royalties Work for Artists?
The recent saga of songwriter, Nomcebo Zikode not being paid due royalties for her contributions to the global hit, Jerusalema, has raised questions around the world of music rights, and how they actually work. We find out more in this discussion.
The Zulu Kingdom Succession
The passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini and the Queen Mother left a vacuum of leadership in the Zulu nation. After the announcement, that King MisiZulu would be taking over, a flare up ensued that saw him having to leave the kingdom for a little while for his safety. We look…
Are Schools Ready To Reopen?
Against the backdrop of the violent eruptions in the country in the last week, that not only saw damage to malls and other public spaces, but also to schools, especially in KZN, we ask if school's are ready to reopen with the spokesperson for the Department of Education, Elijah Mhlangu.
Ekurhuleni Waste Management Results in R1.2 Billion Wasted
An Ekurhuleni Waste Management project to upgrade small community operators into viable businesses has ended in acrimony. The city laid out R1.2 billion for the project but community operators complain that they were short changed by companies appointed to mentor them. We speak to AmaBhungane Investigative reporter, Tabelo Timse, on…
Healing in Light of South Africa's Traumatic Past
In light of last week’s unrests, calls have been made by various sectors of the South African population for the need for the country to undergo a healing of sorts. We are joined by Nhlanhla Lux (Soweto Parliament), Oscar Siwale (SA Development & Reconstruction Agency) and Nomfundo Mokgapi (Centre for…
Life Esidemeni Tragedy Inquest Underway
We speak to the Head of Communications at Section 27, Ntsiki Mpulo about the inquest to find out more about the tragedy and getting justice for the lives lost.
What Will It Take To Rebuild South Africa?
Inspired by Songezi Zibi's Sunday Times on the tough road ahead for South Africa's future, we speak to the author, and a few caller's to map out ways in which we, as ordinary people can rebuild our country.