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.
‘Made in Emirates’… Or made in SA? Whistleblower Exposes Armoured Vehicle Scandal
A major whistleblower leak has revealed that armoured vehicles sold across Africa under a flashy “Made in Emirates” badge were in fact designed in South Africa and built by South African staff. According to documents obtained by Open Secrets, the UAE-based factory relied on expertise and exported parts from Cape…
BOSA Fails in Bid to Raise Matric Pass Mark to 50%
A heated education debate ended in disappointment for Build One SA, as Parliament voted down its proposal to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to a more ambitious 50%. 119 MPs, including the ANC, DA and FF Plus, opposed the motion, while 87, led by the MK Party, EFF,…
Morero Holds On: No-Confidence Bid Withdrawn in Joburg Council Drama
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived yet another political storm this time thanks to the very councillor who moved to oust him. Former mayor and Al Jama-ah councillor Kabelo Gwamanda dramatically withdrew his own no-confidence motion, saying behind-the-scenes talks with the ANC-led coalition had produced “a collective decision.” Minority parties…
DWS to Release Explosive Report on Jagersfontein Dam Collapse
A long-awaited report into the deadly 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse has revealed that the mine’s owners may have known years in advance that the facility was unstable. The investigation commissioned by the Department of Water and Sanitation and conducted by experts from the Universities of Pretoria and Witwatersrand found…
OUTA Blasts New Solar Requirements as ‘Legally Flawed’
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has taken aim at a new position paper by the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU), warning it could mislead municipalities into imposing unlawful requirements on households with small-scale solar systems. OUTA says the AMEU is overstating municipal powers and misinterpreting national legislation, risking…
Endangered Wildlife Trust
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), one of Africa’s most influential conservation organisations, is driving bold efforts to protect threatened species, restore ecosystems and strengthen climate and water resilience across East and Southern Africa. With its “Future Fit Strategy,” the EWT also partners with indigenous communities to champion sustainable stewardship of…
SAHRC Pushes DWS to Fix ‘Historical Exclusion’ at Hartbeespoort Dam
The South African Human Rights Commission has delivered a scathing finding against the Department of Water and Sanitation, ruling that it failed to correct decades-old racial and gender discrimination in land lease allocations around Hartbeespoort Dam. A complaint lodged by the Hartbeespoort Dam Development Initiative revealed that only two black…
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is putting accountability under the spotlight on Point of View
We spotlight the work of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in strengthening democracy and improving service delivery. Phemelo Motene is joined by Chairpersons from the Social Transformation Cluster for an in-depth Roundtable Discussion on how Committees drive oversight, accountability and meaningful public engagement across the province.
THEBE IKALAFENG BOOK LAUNCH – ROOTED AND RISING: Reclaiming Our Culture and Redefining our Global Influence
Guest: Founder of Brand Africa & Award-winning pan-African marketer
Ex-RAF CEO Letsoalo risks criminal charges after dodging Parliament
Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo could face criminal charges if he again fails to appear before Parliament, after repeatedly avoiding summonses linked to a probe into his multimillion-rand spending while in office. Scopa chairperson Songezo Zibi says sheriffs found Letsoalo’s listed properties vacant several times, prompting Parliament to…
‘Cat’ Matlala asks to delay Parliament appearance amid corruption probe
Attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is seeking to postpone his much-anticipated appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption. In a letter seen by EWN, Matlala’s lawyers say he is “not prepared” to give evidence this week and needs additional time to consult. Matlala is scheduled to appear at…
Charlotte Maxeke patients go hungry as meal supply collapses
Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital have been left hungry after a sudden collapse in the hospital’s food supply with some receiving nothing more than a single slice of bread for lunch. The crisis emerged during a visit by DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC Dr Jack Bloom, who says he…
UNICEF: One in Five Children Still in Extreme Poverty
A new UNICEF report shows 20% of the world’s children remain trapped in extreme poverty most in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but even rich countries aren’t exempt. UNICEF warns that stalled progress, conflict and aid cuts could push millions more into deprivation. In low-income countries, 65% of children still…
SA to Launch G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub
South Africa is turning its G20 presidency into a long-term project. A new Legacy Knowledge Hub, launched in December by SustainaBridge and DIRCO will preserve research, policy ideas and partnerships from the first G20 held on African soil. UNISA Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula says it’s “a bridge between leadership and…
G20 Summit Boycotted by the US Closes in South Africa
Africa’s first-ever G20 wrapped in Johannesburg with a joint pledge on climate action and reducing inequality despite the US boycotting the meeting. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the declaration proved “shared goals” outweighed political rifts, after Donald Trump refused to attend over a debunked claim about attacks on white South Africans…
What to Watch: The Running Man, Sallywood & Sirat
This week on What to Watch, Leroy Marc dives into a fresh batch of screen gems from the high-octane thrills of The Running Man to the homegrown drama of Sallywood and the gripping storytelling of Sirat. Plus, his picks for what else deserves a spot on your watchlist right now.
Music Feature: Songs That Confront War
In this week’s music feature, Dr. Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a powerful journey through songs that have challenged, exposed and documented the tragedies of war. From Fela Kuti’s explosive Zombie to Brenda Fassie’s iconic Black President and John Legend’s call-to-action Wake Up Everybody, he explores how artists have…
Trump Snubs Joburg: Says SA “Shouldn’t Be in the G20”
US President Donald Trump has sparked a diplomatic storm after dismissing South Africa’s place in the G20 and vowing to boycott this month’s leaders’ summit in Johannesburg. Speaking at a business forum in Miami, Trump claimed South Africa is “going in the wrong direction” and argued it no longer deserves…
5. Legal Matters: Defamation and HIV-status privacy, Protected disclosures and workplace retaliation
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down some of the legal questions that hit closest to home: protected disclosures and workplace retaliation, defamation and HIV-status privacy, neighbour disputes, parking wars and how the spirit of ubuntu should guide them. She also answers listeners’ burning legal questions.
60,000 people still awaiting trial some for over a decade
South Africa’s remand prisons are overflowing, with 60,000 detainees still waiting for their day in court including people who have been behind bars for more than 10 years without sentencing. Parliament heard this week that while many detainees are recent arrivals, thousands have languished in custody for years: 5,000 for…