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.
CORONATIONVILLE RESIDENTS DEAL WITH WATER WOES
Coronationville residents say they’ve endured four weeks without running water, relying on dirty tanker supplies. Frustrated community members staged a protest, accusing Johannesburg Water of denying them a basic right. Schools and old-age homes have also been severely affected, with residents demanding urgent intervention.
PARENTS OF BRONKHORSTSPRUIT PRIMARY SCHOOL DEAL WITH RAPE CASE AT SCHOOL
Parents at Bronkhorstspruit Primary School are demanding transparency after a nine-year-old learner was allegedly raped on the premises. A teacher has been arrested, and police confirm the case is under investigation. Angry residents accuse the school of concealing the incident and want accountability.
GAUTENG EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COMMITS TO REBUILDING ALRAPARK
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has pledged to rebuild Alrapark Primary School within 18 months. This follows protests over the school’s crumbling 85-year-old infrastructure. Chiloane says the classrooms have become unsafe and the project has now been fast-tracked as a priority. POV speaks to the MEC
Informal traders in Marabastad push back against City of Tshwane
Informal traders in Marabastad are pushing back against the City of Tshwane after the closure of the Marabastad Retail Market. The City, led by Mayor Nasiphi Moya and MMC Sarah Mabotsa, shut down the market citing non-compliance with health, safety, and trading by-laws. Traders, however, argue the decision has devastated…
The DA and ACTIONSA holding differing views on the R270 000 mayor Nasiphi Moya needs to pay back
The DA says Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has confirmed she will repay around R270,000 she was overpaid while serving as an official in the municipality. The party claims Moya only acted after being publicly called out, noting this is not the first repayment she has had to make. At the…
WHAT TO WATCH with Leroy Marc
This week on What to Watch with Leroy Marc: Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead The Thursday Murder Club, a witty whodunit about retirees turned sleuths. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in The Roses, a fiery reimagining of The War of the Roses. Ron Howard’s Eden explores a utopian…
GP economic development along with partners hosts 3rd Gauteng Women in Business Conference
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, with the Hollywood Foundation and partners, hosts the 3rd Gauteng Women in Business Conference on 29 August in Braamfontein. Under the theme “Building Resilient Economies for All”, the event will focus on market access, financial inclusion, and gender inclusivity. It aims to connect women-owned…
PROFILE : Entreprenuer extrodinaire Sibu Mabena
This week on Point of View, we profile Sibu Mabena, entrepreneur and founder of Duma Collective, one of South Africa’s leading creative communications agencies. Mabena has shaped Africa’s creative landscape through brand strategy, influencer marketing, and major productions like Cassper Nyovest’s Fill Up concerts and the SAMAs. With work spanning…
Legendary actor dr John Kani invited to joins the OSCARS
Veteran actor Dr John Kani has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that votes for the Oscars. Globally celebrated for roles in Black Panther and Mufasa, Kani joins six other African creatives honoured this year, including filmmaker Akin Omotoso. He says it’s…
South Africa pays tribute to seasoned journalist Tshidi Madia
South Africa’s media fraternity is mourning the untimely passing of seasoned journalist and political editor, Tshidi Madia. Known for her fearless reporting and sharp political analysis, she carved a respected space as one of the country’s leading voices in political journalism. Madia also hosted the acclaimed podcast Politricking, where she…
Legal matters with Nthabiseng Dubazana
On Point of View with Nthabiseng Dubazana, we unpacked three major legal rulings shaping South Africa’s justice landscape. First, we looked at a case where a former advocate faced claims of unauthorised legal work but was cleared after the court found his services were legitimate commercial transactions. Then, we examined…
BOOK REVIEW: with Griffin Shea
Griffin Shea joined via Zoom to discuss a selection of notable books. Tanya Zack’s The Chaos Precinct explores the Ethiopian community around Jeppe in Johannesburg’s CBD. Homework by Geoff Dyer is a memoir reflecting on growing up in postwar England. How to Protect Bookstores and Why by Danny Caine profiles…
Taxing times with the Tshabalalas
Season One of Taxing Times with the Tshabalalas wraps up, helping families navigate real-life tax scenarios. CEO of Netvest, Busisiwe Mdletshe, joined via Zoom to explain who must file, key documents needed, and deadlines. She highlighted the differences between provisional and non-provisional taxpayers, and the importance of accurate claims. Listeners…
Marabastad informal traders threaten to resist closure of retail market
Informal traders in Marabastad have threatened to resist future City of Tshwane operations after the recent closure of the Marabastad Retail Market. Traders accuse the city of using by-law enforcement for political gain and say the shutdown threatens livelihoods and local food supply. The city cites non-compliance with health, fire,…
Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announces delays in Madlanga commission
The highly anticipated Madlanga Commission, investigating police corruption and political interference, has delayed the start of its public hearings. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirmed the delay was due to the Department of Justice failing to provide necessary ICT systems and infrastructure. The Minister has suspended the department’s director-general and deputy…
IEC prepares for 2026 local government elections
The Independent Electoral Commission has provided an update ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking on POV, Gauteng’s Provincial Electoral Officer, Thabo Masemula, highlights preparations to ensure a transparent and inclusive process. Women make up the majority of voters and election staff, but representation in local leadership remains a…
Gaza birds singing, music in the midst of war
Gaza Birds Singing is a project teaching children in Gaza to play music amid the ongoing conflict. Even in the middle of war, song and musical education give kids a sense of normalcy and hope. The initiative uses birdsong and melodies to help children cope with trauma and stress. It…
IMPACT ON POV : correct the map campaign
On Impact on POV, we speak with Africa No Filter about the Correct The Map campaign. The initiative challenges distorted world maps that shrink Africa’s true size and significance. Africa No Filter advocates for using the Equal Earth map projection to show Africa accurately. The campaign highlights how misleading maps…
Journalist Bongekile Macupe reflects on being a black woman in the sa newsroom
Bongekile Macupe decided to document and reflect on the challenges she’s faced as a Black African woman in South African newsrooms. Her project, What It Means to Be a Black African Woman Navigating South African Newsrooms, explores these lived realities. She shares her experiences in studio, highlighting the systemic challenges…
Bela act regulations gazetted – the public invited to participate
The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act could change how schools are run in South Africa. From admissions to attendance rules, what you need to know and how you can have your say. POV speaks to Equal Education’s Kimberley Khumalo about what the new regulations mean for learners and parents