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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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National Arts Festival Opens 2026 Submissions

The National Arts Festival has officially opened applications for its prestigious 2026 Curated Programme, happening in Makhanda from 25 June to 5 July 2026. Artists, producers, and creatives are invited to submit their most innovative, daring, and relevant work for a chance to be featured in the heart of South…
7 Aug 5PM 5 min

What to Watch: From Creepy Wednesdays to Classic Comedy

This week’s What to Watch Leroy Marc dives into the spooky brilliance of Wednesday on Netflix, checks out the psychological thriller Weapons in cinemas now, and revisits the hilariously absurd world of The Naked Gun. From edge-of-your-seat suspense to belly laughs, this week’s picks will keep your screen time entertaining.
7 Aug 4PM 14 min

Music Feature: Songs They Rejected - And Someone Else Made Famous

In this week’s Music Feature, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal digs into iconic tracks that were written for one artist… but ended up in someone else’s hands. Think of it as music’s great "what could’ve been" and how one artist's “no thanks” became another’s chart-topping moment.
7 Aug 4PM 24 min

Legal Matters: Banks, Police, and Your Rights

This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubuzana breaks down three eye-opening legal stories: · Duties of Banks to Clients: What happens to accounts of deceased customers? · Attorney Arrested While Recording Police: A lawyer faces arrest after using a cellphone to document police activity. Plus, Nthabiseng answers legal questions from…
6 Aug 4PM 51 min

Sudan: Al Fashir Residents Turn to Animal Feed as Siege Continues

Life in Al Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, has become a daily struggle for its 900,000 residents. For 14 months, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have imposed a siege, blocking food and fuel from entering the city. With the RSF attempting to capture the last state capital in…
6 Aug 4PM 19 min

Sheba Mine cuts off underground food supply to illegal miners

Management at Sheba Mine near Barberton has confirmed it has blocked off underground food and water supply routes in a renewed effort to force illegal miners to the surface. The move comes as security sweeps continue in the historic gold mining area, where hundreds of suspected illegal miners have been…
5 Aug 5PM 26 min

Taxing Times with the Tshabalalas – Episode 8: Beware the Frozen Account

Think ignoring your SARS payment arrangement isn’t a big deal? Think again. In this week’s Taxing Times, Mbusisiwe Mdletshe, CEO at Netvest, explains how SARS can swoop in and drain your bank account or freeze it altogether if you default. Don’t miss these critical insights for staying on the right…
5 Aug 5PM 21 min

Apartheid-Era Justice Delayed? Calata Group of Families Face New Court Obstacle

Just days after a court victory against former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-minister Brigitte Mabandla, families seeking R167 million in damages for apartheid-era crimes are back in court. A new legal challenge threatens to delay justice once again. Phemelo speaks to the Foundation for Human Rights Executive Director, Zaid Kimmie,…
5 Aug 5PM 4 min

Gaza Update: Israel Eyes Wider Military Campaign as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Hopes for a Gaza ceasefire deal is fading fast. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now leaning toward expanding the military campaign, saying the only way to free remaining hostages is by defeating Hamas. But Hamas is holding firm, demanding urgent humanitarian aid before returning to talks. Israeli officials say…
4 Aug 5PM 10 min

POV Impact: UJ’s Resolution Circle Gives Grads a Real-World Edge

Ever graduate with a degree and still feel totally unprepared for the real world? The University of Johannesburg’s Resolution Circle is stepping up. The innovation and tech hub, fully owned by UJ is helping engineering graduates get hands-on experience so they can hit the ground running. CEO Prof Willem Clarke…
4 Aug 5PM 21 min

Illegal Mining Crackdown: Over 500 Arrests and Counting in Barberton

The clampdown on illegal mining in Barberton, Mpumalanga, is gaining serious momentum after hundreds of zama zamas were brought up from underground while, another 24 suspects have been arrested, pushing the total to over 500. Most of those arrested face charges including the contravention of the Immigration Act of South…
4 Aug 5PM 23 min

Sophie Mokoena: Bidding Farewell After 31 Years at the SABC

On the very day she wrapped up a remarkable 31-year career at the SABC, Sophie Mokoena sat down with Phemelo Motene for an intimate and inspiring conversation. From covering South Africa’s first democratic elections to interviewing global leaders, Mokoena has been at the heart of some of the country’s most…
31 Jul 5PM 37 min

Makate vs Vodacom: ConCourt Resets the Billion-Rand Battle

It’s been almost 20 years since Nkosana Makate began his legal fight with Vodacom over the “Please Call Me” invention and the battle continues. In a scathing judgement, the Constitutional Court overturned a February SCA ruling that had awarded Makate billions, citing errors in law and judgment. The matter now…
31 Jul 5PM 7 min

Joburg’s G20 Countdown: DA Says City in No Shape to Host Global Event

As the clock ticks down to the G20 Summit, concerns are mounting over Johannesburg’s readiness to host the global event. The DA’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, says the city is in a state of collapse, with broken infrastructure, hijacked buildings, raw sewage leaks, and unsafe streets. With just under three…
31 Jul 5PM 20 min

What to Watch: Action, Emotion, and a Blast from the Past

Looking for your next movie? Entertainment contributor Leroy Marc reviews this week’s hottest releases from the much-anticipated Fantastic Four reboot, to the moving coming-of-age drama First Steps, the psychological thriller The Home, and the surprise sequel Happy Gilmore 2.
31 Jul 5PM 5 min

Hammanskraal’s Water Crisis: City of Tshwane Gives Update on Water Supply

Residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, are once again facing frustration over inconsistent water supply despite the much-anticipated Phase 2 of the Klipdrift Water Treatment project. The R300-million module, designed to deliver 12.5 megalitres of clean water daily, is still undergoing testing and cleaning. In the meantime, affected areas like…
31 Jul 5PM 24 min
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