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.
Trump, Zelenskyy, and Europe Seek Unity on Russia-Ukraine War
A warmer tone and hopeful smiles marked Monday’s White House meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Just days after Trump’s closed-door talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy was back in Washington, this time joined by a group of European leaders who felt snubbed by the Alaska meeting…
DA Wants Brink Back in the Mayor’s Seat in Tshwane
The DA has announced that former Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink will be their mayoral candidate in the 2026 elections. Brink held the job for 18 months before being ousted in a no-confidence vote last year, after ActionSA switched sides to back an ANC-EFF coalition. Now, the DA says it wants…
Songezo Zibi Calls for GNU Reset: ‘This Can’t Be Business as Usual’
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi says South Africa’s Government of National Unity is stumbling from one crisis to the next and it’s the people who are paying the price. At a media briefing in Johannesburg, Zibi called for a full reset of the GNU, saying the current setup lacks leadership,…
Gauteng Cracks Down on Taxi vs. E-Hailing Violence in Soweto
After the tragic killing of 27-year-old e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase last week in Soweto, Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has announced the formation of a new task team to prevent more violence between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers. The team includes everyone from law enforcement to mall management,…
Women’s Month Profile: Khabonina Qubeka on Power, Performance & Queen Ntombazi
In celebration of Women’s Month, Phemelo is joined by award-winning actress, dancer and businesswoman Khabonina Qubeka. Known for her fierce role as Queen Ntombazi in Shaka iLembe, Khabonina plays a character fans love and love to hate. She opens up about her journey, her passions, and what it means to…
What to Watch This Week: ‘Nobody 2’, ‘Relay’, and Local Theatre Pick
This week, Leroy Marc dives into the must-sees on screen and stage. Nobody 2 and Relay bring big action and edge-of-your-seat moments to cinemas. Prefer something more heartfelt? Father and I takes the stage at the Market Theatre from 20 to 31 August a moving blend of drama and emotion…
Pimville Residents Shut Down Maponya Mall After Taxi Violence Turns Deadly
Tensions are high in Pimville as angry residents demand justice following deadly taxi violence near Maponya Mall. On Wednesday, a shocking attack saw two e-hailing vehicles set alight one driver was shot and burned inside his car, while two others were injured. In response, community members shut down the mall…
ActionSA Bids Farewell to Nobuhle Mthembu, Stands by Its Values
ActionSA has officially acknowledged the resignation of Nobuhle Mthembu, noting her departure without fanfare, and a clear shift toward another political home. The party wished her well but subtly questioned the timing of her "sudden" values misalignment, which surfaced only after her removal as Speaker of Johannesburg. In a pointed…
National Dialogue: Can It Deliver Real Change Amid Concerns and Withdrawals?
As South Africa gears up for the National Dialogue Convention on August 15–16, questions are mounting about its credibility and purpose. With legacy institutions like the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and the Steve Biko Foundation pulling out citing government interference, lack of funding clarity, and a rushed process scepticism is growing…
SA Government Hits Back at US Human Rights Report: “Distorted and Discredited”
South Africa has slammed a recent US State Department human rights report, calling it “inaccurate, misleading, and out of touch with reality.” The report accused the country of targeting Afrikaners through land expropriation and mistreating racial minorities, claims the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says are simply untrue…
Red Ants Resume Evictions in Germiston’s Pharoe Park – Tensions Boil Over
The City of Ekurhuleni has resumed evictions at Pharoe Park in the Germiston CBD, with the controversial Red Ants moving in for a second day. On Tuesday, more than 400 residents were forcefully removed for defaulting on rent and illegally occupying the flats, a move that sparked violent protests, including…
Germiston Unrest: Ekurhuleni Mayor Defends Evictions After Home Affairs Fire
Tensions are high in Germiston after the local Home Affairs office was set alight during violent protests linked to evictions at Pharoe Park flats. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says the city won’t back down on removing tenants who haven’t paid rent, insisting the evictions are legally sound. The city’s housing…
Taxing Times with the Tshabalalas – Why Your Tax Bill Keeps Growing
In Episode 9 of Taxing Times with the Tshabalalas, we unpack a silent but costly problem, those rising tax balances. CEO of Netvest, Busisiwe Mdletshe, explains how penalties and interest quietly stack up behind the scenes, leaving taxpayers wondering why their bills just won’t go down.
SA Government Launches ‘You(th)’ Newsletter to Connect with Young People
There’s a new platform aimed at empowering young South Africans. It’s called You(th) a digital newsletter launched by Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike. This bi-weekly publication is all about giving young people direct access to useful info, from government opportunities…
SA's Small Businesses on the Brink – Over Half May Shut Down Within a Year
South Africa’s small businesses are under serious pressure, and many might not make it. A new survey shows that more than half (55.3%) of small and medium-sized businesses say they can only survive for one more year - or less - under current rising cost conditions, unless they get outside…
Book Feature: No Last Place to Rest - Coal Mining and Dispossession in South Africa
This week’s book feature is a powerful one. No Last Place to Rest by Dineo Skosana is a heartbreaking look at how coal mining continues to uproot and dispossess communities in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. But this isn’t just about land, it’s about homes, graves, spiritual ties, and dignity. Skosana challenges…
ActionSA Takes Minister Gayton McKenzie to SAHRC Over Alleged Racist Comments
ActionSA is taking a stand against racism and taking action against Patriotic Alliance leader and Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. The party has officially reported Minister Gayton McKenzie to the Human Rights Commission over a series of deeply offensive and racially charged posts on social media. ActionSA leader…
Army’s R34 million Cuba trip sparks outrage over ‘luxury’ travel
Why did the Defence Force spend R34 million on a charter flight to Cuba, complete with business class seats, gourmet meals, and soft cushions? That’s what the DA wants to know. Over 200 SANDF members, including senior generals and students, flew to Havana for a graduation that the DA says…
Contractor pays for IDT boss’s R16m house while workers go unpaid
A Daily Maverick investigation has uncovered explosive links between suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and a contractor who helped pay for her fancy new R16 million home. At the same time, workers in a government job programme are still waiting for their wages. Reporter Pieter-Louis Myburgh tells Phemelo how businessman…
Operation Dudula vows to continue ID checks after clinic arrests
Three women linked to Operation Dudula were released on warning after being arrested for allegedly storming a Soweto clinic and demanding patient ID documents. They’re facing charges including public violence and trespassing. Outside court, Dudula supporters gathered in protest. Operation Dudula President Zandile Dabula says the arrests were meant to…