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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.
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Joburg Mayor Gwamanda visits Diepsloot

Diepsloot Community Leader Loyiso Toyiya speaks to Phemelo following a visit by Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The Mayor joins in on the conversation and elaborates on some of the interventions the city has put in place to assist the people of Diepsloot. The township has been battling high levels of…
18 Sep 2023 5PM 20 min

Tshwane announces Energy Master Plan

Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink speaks to Phemelo about the city’s energy master plan which seeks to reduce the city’s dependence on Eskom and to alleviate the burden of load shedding.
18 Sep 2023 5PM 13 min

Jagersfontein victims lament slow progress

POV brings you an in-depth discussion about the Jagersfontein mudslide disaster, it’s been a year since the dam collapse and communities say there’s been little to no change and they believe they have been forgotten. Phemelo speaks to Jagersfontein Development Mine Spokesperson, Billy Bilankulu; Lawyer representing 50 Jagersfontein families, Andries…
13 Sep 2023 5PM 1 hr 03 min

Pensioners still struggling to access grants

Human Rights Organisation BlackSash's Western Cape Regional Manager, Thandi Henkeman speaks to Phemelo about pensioners who are still struggling to access grants a week after Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency told the public of a "system glitch'' affecting people who receive their grants via SASSA and Postbank…
13 Sep 2023 4PM 10 min

Marshalltown Building fire Inquiry to begin in October

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks to Phemelo about the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry into the Marshalltown building fire. Lesufi has announced that the inquiry will begin in October and will be chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice, Sisi Khampepe. The panel is set to investigate the…
13 Sep 2023 4PM 6 min

Part 2: The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi

We continue with our discussion with Author and Historian, Steve Lebelo about the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi. His death has begun a debate about his legacy, for some it also brought back memories of the black on black violence that left over 20 thousand people dead in KwaZulu-Natal…
12 Sep 2023 5PM 40 min

De Ruyter may face legal action over Eskom probe

Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala gives us analysis following the SIU’s presentation in Parliament where the investigating unit told MP’s that legal action could not be ruled out against De Ruyter over the Eskom probe.
12 Sep 2023 5PM 15 min

Tshwane says it’s in no position to pay salary hikes

SAWMU Deputy General Secretary, Nkhetheni Muthavhi speaks to Phemelo about their call for the City of Tshwane to implement the SA Local Government Bargaining Council’s decision to compel the city to pay a 5.5% salary increase that was promised to SAMWU workers in 2021. City of Tshwane Finance MMC, Peter…
12 Sep 2023 5PM 48 min

Health Feature: Burnout

What is burnout? What's the difference vs stress? We discuss this and more with Author, Health couch & Speaker, Nicky Rowbothman.
11 Sep 2023 5PM 26 min

The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Author and Historian Steve Lebelo helps us unpack the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. His legacy has been described as controversial and complicated by some and Lebelo unpacks the history of the man who led the Inkatha Freedom Paty…
11 Sep 2023 5PM 44 min

Morero responds to ‘captured’ allegations

Joburg Finance MMC, Dada Morero joins Phemelo in studio to address allegations levelled against him by Joburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene. Kunene has accused Morero of being captured by commercial interests and refusing to release funds to entities under Kunene’s department. Morero speaks to Phemelo about this and other matters…
11 Sep 2023 5PM 29 min

Feature Profile: Dr Mpho Phalatse

In this week week’s Feature, we profile former Joburg Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse recently announced her resignation as a DA Councillor after deciding to return to her medical career. Phemelo sits down with her to find out who she is outside politics and her plans for the future
7 Sep 2023 4PM 28 min

What to Watch

Entertainment Reporter, Leroy Marc reviews the lastest in the box office and tv screens. This week he explores The Good Mother in theatres, Outlaws and Unfollowed which are both on Showmax and much more.
7 Sep 2023 4PM 15 min

Kunene makes damning allegations against Morero

Joburg Roads and Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene speaks to Phemelo following a media briefing by his department where he accused Finance MMC Dada Morero of attempting to fail his department. Kunene claims Morero is blocking funds allocated to transport companies in the city such as Metrobus, the JRA and MTC…
7 Sep 2023 4PM 38 min

Talking Relationships

The Zwanes explore what makes a marriage enjoyable and work in this week’s Relationship Feature.
6 Sep 2023 5PM 51 min

Pensioners’ Sassa cards declines at till points

South Africa Social Security Agency Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi and Postbank Spokesperson Dr Bongani Diako speak to Phemelo about grant payment problems which has left thousands of social grant beneficiaries who bank with Postbank without money. Diako says Postbank has fully restored ATM Sassa grant transactions access adding that full transaction…
6 Sep 2023 5PM 13 min

E-hailing yellow Bajaj vehicles attacked

Spokesperson for the South African E-hailing Association, Vhuatuka Mbelengwa joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the continued attacks on e-hailing vehicles. The newly introduced Bolt-backed Bajaj cars appears to have heightened tensions once again between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers. A video has gone viral across social media sites showing…
6 Sep 2023 5PM 29 min

5 people injured in Braamfontein gas explosion

GUEST - Dr Mgcini Tshwaku - MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg Johannesburg emergency services have confirmed that five people have been injured in the gas explosion in Braamfontein. Officials said that Egoli Gas employees were carrying out maintenance work on a pipeline on Bertha and De…
5 Sep 2023 5PM 24 min

Kaya Car Torque: The Car Wash

In this week’s Car Feature we discuss all you need to know about leaving your vehicle at the car wash and letting the staff drive it around. Will your insurance cover you should your car be involved in an accident? We talk about this and much more with Motoring Expert,…
5 Sep 2023 4PM 51 min

Analysis: Why SA is back on Stage 6 load shedding

Energy expert Adil Nchabeleng helps us unpack Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s recent update on the power grid. Ramokgopa has attributed the current round of Stage 6 load shedding to ramped up planned maintenance overlapping with unplanned breakdowns at several power plants.
5 Sep 2023 4PM 12 min
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