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: celebrating South Africa’s Afro-soul divas
This week’s music feature with musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal shines a spotlight on South Africa’s Afro-soul divas, exploring the sound and influence of artists such as Judith Sephuma, Simphiwe Dana and Thandiswa Mazwai. The segment revisits standout tracks including A Cry, A Smile, A Dance, Masibambaneni and Emini, among others,…
What to Watch: new films and stage highlights
In this week’s entertainment roundup, Leroy Marc reviews You, Me and Tuscany and Exit 8, both currently screening in cinemas. He also previews Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance, which runs at Theatre on the Square from 5 to 24 May, along with other picks to keep an eye…
HRDC Summit 2026 focuses on skills for a changing economy
Government has unveiled a renewed push to align education and training with the demands of a rapidly evolving, technology-driven economy through the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC). Chaired by the Deputy President and overseen by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, the council says its mission is to unlock…
Tshwane CFO suspended as Madlanga Commission fallout deepens
The City of Tshwane has suspended its chief financial officer, Gareth Mnisi, placing him on precautionary suspension pending an investigation linked to allegations emerging from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mayor Nasiphi Moya confirmed the decision followed a council meeting where representations were considered in line with disciplinary regulations for…
Malema claims “hidden hand” after sentencing outside East London court
EFF leader Julius Malema has alleged political interference in his prosecution, telling supporters outside the East London Magistrate’s Court that a “hidden hand” is driving efforts to derail his political career and weaken the party ahead of the 2026 local elections. This comes after he was sentenced to five years’…
Opposition parties delay “Unite for Change” election plan
BOSA, Rise Mzansi and the Good Party have shelved plans to contest the 2026 municipal elections under a single “Unite for Change” banner. Party leaders say merging structures has proven more complex than expected, opting instead for a phased cooperation approach - meaning voters won’t see a unified front on…
Legal Matters: workplace disputes and property law in focus
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks key cases - from alleged racism in the workplace to property disputes involving the voetstoots clause, while also tackling unlawful business practices and a Constitutional Court ruling on judicial recusal, plus listener questions.
Malema sentencing hearing: defence cites lack of precedent
The court has heard there is no clear precedent for jailing Julius Malema over celebratory gunfire, as sentencing proceedings continue in his firearm case. The EFF leader faces up to 15 years behind bars, with supporters gathering outside the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court as both sides deliver closing arguments. Phemelo…
Tshwane given 60 days to fix failing sewage system
The Department of Water and Sanitation has given the City of Tshwane 60 days to outline how it will fix collapsing sewage treatment plants, following a damning 2025 Green Drop Report. The metro’s score has dropped from 82% in 2013 to below 34%, placing it under regulatory surveillance and signalling…
ActionSA calls for Ramokgopa’s removal over SUV claims
ActionSA is ramping up pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Minister Maropene Ramokgopa, following explosive allegations that she received luxury vehicles worth R1.5 million. According to reports, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister allegedly accepted three Chinese-made SUVs and then registered them under her son and close associates, in…
Trump hints at renewed US–Iran talks amid ongoing tensions
Donald Trump says US–Iran talks could resume within days, as officials explore a second meeting ahead of a ceasefire deadline. Tensions remain high, with a US blockade limiting activity at Iranian ports. Key sticking points include Iran’s uranium enrichment and US demands to dismantle nuclear facilities and reopen the Strait…
Ledwaba’s judge president bid under scrutiny amid ‘dark cloud’ warning
Gauteng Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba’s bid to become Judge President is under scrutiny after allegations raised at the Madlanga Commission resurfaced during his interview. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya warned the claims cast a “dark cloud” over his candidacy and may affect the Judicial Service Commission’s decision. Ledwaba denies wrongdoing…
Ramaphosa launches TRC housing reparations initiative
As South Africa marks 30 years since the first Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings and prepares to commemorate Freedom Day - questions around justice, redress and unfinished business remain. This month, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the TRC Housing Assistance Reparations Initiative in Ndwedwe, aimed at providing housing support to victims…
NPA moves to prosecute over Life Esidimeni tragedy
More than a decade after the deaths of at least 141 psychiatric patients, there may finally be accountability in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed it will pursue charges, including culpable homicide, following a 2024 inquest that found former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and mental…
ActionSA secures explosive IPID report on Phala Phala
After a year-long battle, ActionSA has finally obtained a crucial IPID report into the conduct of the Presidential Protection Unit following the Phala Phala scandal and the findings are damning. The report, completed in October 2023, reportedly implicates members of the unit, including its head, Wally Rhoode. Despite this, Rhoode…
DA’s youthful leadership eyes 2029 breakthrough
The Democratic Alliance is betting on youth to reshape its political future. At its 2026 Federal Congress on Sunday, the party unveiled one of the youngest leadership teams in the country - signalling a clear generational shift. With leaders largely in their thirties, the DA says it’s building momentum to…
What To Watch: From Winnie Mandela to the Joburg Theatre
If you’re looking for something to stream, watch, or experience live - this week’s picks have you covered. Entertainment commentator Leroy Marc shines the spotlight on gripping political drama The Trials of Winnie Mandela, now streaming on Netflix. On the big screen, The Blue Trail is making waves in cinemas,…
ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala within a month
South Africa’s apex court is edging closer to a highly anticipated ruling on the controversial Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Constitutional Court of South Africa has confirmed that judgment is at an advanced stage and is expected within the next month. The case centres on whether Parliament…
Music Feature: The sound and soul of Maskandi
This week’s music feature dives into the rich storytelling tradition of Maskandi. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal explores the genre’s cultural roots and modern evolution, spotlighting standout tracks like Paris by Mthandeni SK and Lwah Ndlunkulu, Ma-Afrika by Ihhashi Elimhlophe, and Kuye by Sjava and Jesse Clegg.
US-Iran ceasefire holds - but tensions remain
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused weeks of escalating conflict that threatened a wider regional war. Brokered by Pakistan, the truce has eased pressure on global shipping routes, with Iran allowing movement through the Strait of Hormuz again. But despite the breakthrough, tensions remain…