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.
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. PART 2
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. Parts of the province have been experiencing water shortages and this has been a burning issue for many residents. Water has dominated headlines since the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, and now parts of Johannesburg are…
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country PART 1
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. Parts of the province have been experiencing water shortages and this has been a burning issue for many residents. Water has dominated headlines since the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, and now parts of Johannesburg are…
Music Feature: Miriam Makeba
In this week’s Music Feature we pay tribute to the legendary late South African singer, songwriter and actress Miriam Makeba with Musicologist, singer and songwriter, Sheldon Roch Leal.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc reviews some of the new releases on tv and theatres this week he reviews May December, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and much more.
Gift of the Givers head killed in Gaza
Global humanitarian non-profit organisation Gift of the Givers confirmed that its head in Gaza, Ahmed Abbasi, was killed while returning from a morning prayer with his brother. In a statement released on Thursday, Gift of the Givers said that Abbasi was directly targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza. Phemelo speaks…
Dr Mads Gilbert sits down with Phemelo Motene
Norwegian physician, Dr Mads Gilbert joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Gaza. Gilbert has a broad range of experience from international humanitarian work, especially in locations where medical and political issues merge. Since the 1970s, he has been actively involved with solidarity work concerning…
Talking Legal Matters
We explore what constitutes unfair dismissals with Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana.
Load shedding is an existential problem, Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises that load shedding is an existential problem, both in economic and social terms, which requires urgent intervention. Energy Expert Adil Nchabeleng helps us unpack what came out of Ramokgopa’s presentation.
SAJBD meets With ANC over Palestine-Gaza conflict
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the SA Zionist Federation, met with the ANC over the ongoing Palestine-Gaza conflict. Phemelo speaks to the National Chairperson of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, Professor Karen Milner who tells us more about the outcome of the meeting.
Kaya Car Torque
We discuss hail storm damage, insurance claims and penal beating with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane, Insurance Broker, Mojalefa Motlhamme and Panel beating Expert, Kervin Rabelani.
Gaza humanitarian crisis deepen
Gaza health ministry says a mass grave has been dug outside al-Shifa hospital as calls grow for Israel to exercise restraint. All but one of the hospitals in the north of Gaza have stopped functioning, according to the UN, as Israel’s war against Hamas deepens a humanitarian. Director of the…
12 Gold One miners arrested
Head of Legal at Gold One Mine, Ziyaad Hassam speaks to Phemelo about 12 miners arrested following clashes with police. Workers have been demonstrating calling for the mine to grant AMCU organising rights.
Soweto residents up in arms over no electricity
Large parts of Soweto have been left in the dark after Eskom disconnected several areas including Dobsonville, Zola and Mdeni as the utility targets defaulting customers. Phemelo speaks to Dobsonville resident, Warona Sekonyela who tells us more about their grievances and Eskom Gauteng Spokesperson Amanda Qithi expands on how the…
Food Safety at SA spaza shops
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.
Cope terminates Joburg Speaker membership
Colleen Makhubele is no longer a member of the Congress of the People. COPE announced that two prominent leaders had "terminated their own contracts" by joining the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA). Phemelo speaks to Cope National Chairperson, Teboho Loate about the latest developments.
Municipal services restored in Tshwane as SAMWU strike ends
Municipal services restored in Tshwane as SAMWU strike ends
Situation remains tense at Gold One Mine
The situation remains tense at Gold One mine in Springs, with police firing rubber bullets and teargas at protesting AMCU workers. Workers affiliated to AMCU have been gathering at the mine since Sunday night, demanding a date for their union to be officially recognised as the majority union. Phemelo speaks…
The inspiring story of Dr Nkuli Boikhutso
In this week’s Profile Feature Phemelo sits down with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital CEO, Dr Nkuli Boikhutso who shares her story of how she became the leader of South Africa’s most prominent children’s hospital and she also shares her remarkable childhood story which is bound to inspire many.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc joins Phemelo in studio to review the latest entertainment on tv and the big screens. This week he reviews movies, The Marvels, Priscilla and much more.
Operations halted at Gold One due to security threats
Gold One Mine Employee who asked to remain anonymous speaks to Phemelo about her suspension at the mine and allegations that some disgruntled workers wanted to stage yet another sit in at the mine. Head of Legal at Gold One Mine, Ziyaad Hassam gives us clarity on why the mine…