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.
Rise Mzansi ready to host ‘festival of solutions’.
Rise Mzansi Leader, Songezo Zibi speaks to Phemelo about his party’s preparations to host 800 delegates next month at it’s policy conference to set out it’s offering to the electorate after its recent nationwide engagements.
EFF march over dismissed Tshwane municipal workers
Tshwane EFF Regional Election Task Force Convener, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku speaks to Phemelo about the party’s march in the capital to put pressure on the city to reinstate municipal workers dismissed for strike action.
Joburg residents feel abandoned in endless water crisis
Phemelo speaks to South Hills Ward Councillor, Faeeza Chame about the water crisis in her community. South Hills residents and business owners are forced to rely one jojo tank, located at the South Hills Clinic.
Minister Mchunu concludes visit to Gauteng amid water crisis
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu speaks to Phemelo following his visit to various parts of Gauteng affected by water challenges. Residents and business owners in many parts of the province are frustrated as the ongoing water crisis continues with some communities experiencing little to no water for weeks now.
Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s Car Feature we explore careers in the motoring industry with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane. We are also joined in studio by Motorbike Instructor, Kabelo Mofoke and BMW Motorbike Master Technician, Lucky Khoza
Joburg officially welcomes Winnie Mandela Drive
Johannesburg’s William Nicol Drive has officially been renamed to Winnie Mandela Drive. The event coincided with what would have been Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s 87th birthday. It also came the day after the death of her granddaughter, author and activist Zoleka Mandela who died after a long battle with cancer. We speak…
Profile Interview: Gregory Maqoma
Phemelo speaks to internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, Gregory Maqoma. Maqoma who turns 50 years next month announced he’s retiring from the dancefloor earlier this year.
The life and times of Steve Biko
POV brings you a special show to celebrate our heritage. We celebrate the legacy of Steve Biko and we remember his life with Historian and Author Steve Lebelo.
South Africa’s Heritage Songs
In this week’s Music Feature we explore South Africa’s heritage music with Musicologist and Musician, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal.
What to Watch
Entertainment Reporter Leroy Marc joins Phemelo in studio to review some of the latest movies and series’. This week he looks at Miseducation on Netflix, A haunting in Venice and Invisible Beauty which are both in theatres and much more.
7 suspects arrested for Wits student kidnapping
Police haave rescued a Wits University student who was lured and kidnapped via gay dating site ‘’Grindr’’ it understood the suspects demanded a ransom from his family. 7 men linked to the crime have been arrested and charged with kidnapping and extortion. Phemelo speaks to National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe…
Talking Relationships
We discuss Sex and desire in romantic relationships. Is sex ever good enough? How do you keep up with desiring each other in a relationship, particularly those in long term relationships? We discuss this and more with Clinical Psychologist & Spiritual Healer, Anele Siswana.
NSFAS funding uproar
Higher Education Department Spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi speaks to Phemelo about the Nsfas funding uproar. During a media briefing Nzimande lashed out at ANC ‘detractors’ who said that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme was in crisis. The South African Union of Students Spokesperson, Asive Dlanjwa & Tshwane University of Technology…
Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s Car Feature we discuss fuel-efficient driving techniques and how to keep your battery in good condition for longer with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane
DA turns to the Human Rights Commission to act on disastrous Sassa saga
DA’s Shadow MEC for Social Development Refiloe N’tsekhe speaks to Phemelo after the party laid a formal complaint at the South African Human Rights Commission against the Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, her department (Sassa) and the Postbank for their part in the ongoing social grants payment failures. Postbank Spokesperson…
ActionSA assists Kwa-Thema & Tsakane residents amid service delivery protest
ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader, Siyanda Makhubo speak to Phemelo about the party assisting residents in Kwa-Thema and Tsakane in Ekurhuleni where residents have been struggling with intermittent water and electricity supply for weeks with some areas still without water.
City Power cuts lights to non-paying Naturena residents
City Power Spokesperson Isaac Mangena speaks to Phemelo following the utility’s operation to cut electricity to non-paying residents. The Naturena community owes the City of Joburg a collective R309 million in unpaid electricity bills, while over R10 billion is owed by non-paying residents and businesses around the whole municipality.
Gauteng police deployed to Eldorado Park & Wesbury following shootings
Gauteng Police have ramped up resources to gang-related areas after a spate of killings in Eldorado Park and Westbury. Phemelo speaks to Eldorado Park Community Activist, Dereleen James and Westbury Residents Camry Jacobs.
E-hailing march in Joburg
E-hailing Partners Council Spokesperson, Kenny Moretsele speaks to Phemelo about their planned march this week to the offices of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and to Uber and Bolt offices. The drivers are protesting against government’s partnership with Uber Eats and Bolt Bajaj and high commission and unsustainable prices amongst other…
Human Trafficking
POV discusses Human Trafficking which disturbingly on the rise in the country with founder of NPO, The Olive Grove & Psychologist Olivia Nagan.