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.
Music Feature: Remembering D’Angelo
The music world is mourning the loss of soul icon D’Angelo, who passed away this week at the age of 51 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. In this week’s music feature, Dr Sheldon Rocha celebrates D’Angelo’s timeless influence from the smooth grooves of Cruisin and Lady to the sultry…
Madagascar’s Ousted President Confirms He Fled Amid Military Takeover
Madagascar’s political crisis deepened this week as ousted president Andry Rajoelina confirmed he fled the country over the weekend. Speaking for the first time since his removal, Rajoelina cited “serious threats” to his life as the reason for his sudden departure. Reports suggest the 51-year-old was evacuated aboard a French…
What to Watch: Tron Ares, Bugonia, Urich & Chicago the Musical
In this week’s edition of What to Watch, entertainment contributor Leroy Marc breaks down what’s worth seeing at the cinema and on stage. Sci-fi fans can catch Tron Ares, Bugonia, and Urich - each offering a different cinematic thrill. Meanwhile, Chicago the Musical returns to the Teatro stage from 3…
One Year In: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya Reflects on Progress and Challenges
Marking a year since taking office, Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya spoke with Phemelo about her administration’s milestones - particularly in stabilising the metro’s finances. “We’re not just talking about plans, we’re seeing results,” Moya said, highlighting that Tshwane has, for the first time in years, tabled a fully funded…
R150 Million Unused While Learners Go Hungry
South Africa’s schooling crisis just got worse. Seven provincial education departments left R150 million unspent money meant to feed children, build classrooms and improve maths and science education. The Department of Basic Education’s latest annual report paints a bleak picture, with Limpopo topping the list, failing to use nearly R70…
Legal Matters: Divorce Drama, Wild Encounters & More
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana dives into some high-profile headlines. From Enhle Mbali’s now-finalised divorce from DJ Black Coffee, where the court granted her spousal maintenance - to a shocking case involving a child attacked by a leopard, she breaks down the legal angles behind the headlines.
One Year In: DA’s Brink Says Tshwane Deserves Better
It’s been a year since the ANC-led coalition took the reins in Tshwane - but not everyone’s celebrating. DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink is sounding the alarm, saying little has improved under Mayor Nasiphi Moya's multiparty government. Brink has criticised the lack of progress in key service delivery issues, particularly…
Court Dismisses Migrant Healthcare Protection Bid as Operation Dudula Expands
A legal blow for the South African Human Rights Commission after losing its court bid to shield migrants from being denied healthcare. This, as Operation Dudula's anti-migrant campaign intensifies – now targeting access to education too. The Durban High Court ruled against the SAHRC’s attempt to interdict Dudula and its…
Book Feature: Tumelo Moleleki – A Journey Through Imagination
This week on our Book Feature, Phemelo is joined by Tumelo Moleleki, a passionate self-published author who’s taking young readers on powerful journeys. Her titles Chulumanco Lehaeng La Dimaka and Chulumanco at the Museum of Illusion explore imagination, heritage, and self-discovery. Moleleki shares what drives her storytelling and how she’s…
“Students Have a Right to Protest” – Fort Hare Tensions Boil Over
Fort Hare is once again in the spotlight – this time for fiery student protests that led to the shutdown of the university and several buildings going up in flames. As students demand the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sakhela Buhlungu, Parliament’s Higher Education Committee Chair Steve Letsie has weighed in,…
Gauteng Health Boss Suspended Over Tembisa Corruption Scandal
Pressure is mounting over the multi-million-rand rot at Tembisa Hospital –Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the province’s top health official, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect. This comes as investigations by the SIU and others dig deeper into allegations of ghost suppliers and dodgy tenders. Lesufi says the move…
Hostages Freed as Ceasefire Offers Gaza a Glimmer of Hope
Hope flickers in the Middle East as a fragile ceasefire leads to the release of 20 Israeli hostages and over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Families on both sides rejoiced - tears, singing, and long-awaited embraces marking a rare moment of relief after two years of bloodshed. Hamas also confirmed it will…
Impact on POV: Children Take Centre Stage in Parliament
Young voices echoed through the halls of Parliament at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, spotlighting the continued struggles facing South Africa’s youth from poverty to unequal access to services. House Chairperson Cedric Frolick acknowledged the uneven progress since democracy, even as he outlined key policies: no-fee schools, nutrition programmes, primary…
Tragedy in Ekurhuleni: More Than 180 Homes Reduced to Ashes
Heartbreak in Kempton Park - a devastating fire ripped through Pomona Informal Settlement, destroying more than 180 homes in a matter of minutes. Winds fanned the flames, leaving families with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Thankfully, there were no casualties, but the destruction is widespread, and the community…
Joburg Water’s Turnaround Strategy Taps into Urgency
Joburg’s water woes take centre stage and this time, Parliament is watching closely. Executive Mayor Dada Morero hosted a high-level visit from the national Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation to track the City’s bold turnaround plan in action. From the bustling construction at Crosby Reservoir to upgrades at Brixton…
Music Feature: Exploring Family Ties in Iconic Hits
Is musical genius something you’re born with or nurtured into? This week, musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal joins us for a fascinating dive into Family Ties, uncovering the lesser-known connections between some of the world’s most iconic voices. Did you know Tracy Chapman shares roots with the legendary Jackson family? Or…
“I Won’t Resign” – Sibiya Speaks Out After Raid, Mchunu’s Office Cries Foul
In a dramatic turn of events, Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya says he feels betrayed and blindsided after his home was raided by law enforcement this week. Speaking outside his Centurion home, Sibiya declared he would not step down, despite growing pressure and allegations that he's shielding criminal networks…
What To Watch with Leroy Marc: Monster, Bonelake and More
Looking for something gripping to watch this weekend? Film critic Leroy Marc joins Kaya News to unpack the latest on the big screen. This week’s spotlight is on Monster, a haunting psychological thriller that’s already stirring buzz for awards season. He also dives into Bonelake, a chilling supernatural tale that…
‘We Were Abducted in International Waters’: SA Flotilla Activists on Israeli Detention Ordeal
Six South Africans detained by Israeli forces while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home to a hero’s welcome. The activists were among more than 500 peace campaigners from 45 countries attempting to break the blockade on Gaza, when their vessels were intercepted in international waters by Israeli…
Legal Matters: Equal Parental Leave & A Candidate Attorney’s Arrest Drama
In this week’s edition of Legal Matters, legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling on parental leave a decision that could see all parents, regardless of gender, enjoy equal time off to bond with their new-borns. Also on the radar: a young candidate attorney unlawfully arrested,…