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.
Relief at Last: Payments Finally Released for Education Assistants
After weeks of frustration and uncertainty, the government has confirmed that delayed stipends for thousands of Education and General School Assistants have finally landed in their accounts. Speaking at a press briefing in Pretoria, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Employment Minister Jomo Sibiya apologised for the delay, saying…
Book Feature: The Fragile Mental Health of Strong Women by Michelle Kekana
"Babies cry, I rationalise. They are impatient because they have no sense of time." – A quiet, tender moment in Michelle Kekana’s powerful debut novel, The Fragile Mental Health of Strong Women, captures the emotional push-and-pull of motherhood, trauma, and identity. The novel tells the stories of three South African…
City Power Pushes Back After Court Orders Rebuilding of Demolished Alex Homes
City Power is pushing back after the Johannesburg High Court ruled it must rebuild several homes in Alexandra township, homes the utility insists it didn’t demolish. The court’s decision came after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) took up the case on behalf of 27 community members, alleging the…
South African Gaza Flotilla Activists Released, Now En Route Home
Six South African activists who were detained in Israel after joining the Global Sumud Flotilla have safely arrived in Jordan and are on their way home. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed the group is expected to land at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning. Among…
Joburg Water and Wits Team Up to Bring Borehole Water to Informal Settlements
In a groundbreaking move to address water access challenges in Johannesburg’s informal settlements, Joburg Water has partnered with Wits University on a pilot project that could bring clean, free water to thousands. The first borehole is being drilled just outside the Waterworks informal settlement near Lenasia, one of nine areas…
Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: Breakthrough or Bargaining Chip?
For the first time in two years, indirect talks between Israel and Hamas are happening, and at the centre is Donald Trump’s surprise 20-point peace plan. While Israel has signed on and Hamas has partially agreed, the devil is in the details. At stake? The lives of remaining hostages, the…
Historic Tribunal to Hear Afghan Women’s Stories of Resistance
In a powerful move for international justice, the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan kicks off this week in Madrid and the lineup of judges is as groundbreaking as the hearings themselves. From gender persecution under the Taliban to calls for accountability, this forum amplifies Afghan women’s voices like never…
NEHAWU Puts Pressure on Gauteng Health Department
Frustrated and fed up, NEHAWU members marched through Johannesburg to demand urgent action from the Gauteng Health Department. From unsafe hospitals to unfair dismissals, workers say they’ve had enough. Their message? Fix broken facilities and reinstate the 34 fired cleaners at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, or face more resistance. Phemelo speaks…
World Teachers' Day: The Case for Collaboration in Classrooms
As the world honours educators this World Teachers’ Day, the spotlight is on collaboration between teachers, governments, and communities. Despite being at the heart of learning and innovation, many teachers still work without support or recognition. UNICEF and UNESCO are calling for global action to change that. Phemelo speaks to…
United They Stand: What the Good-Bosa-Rise Mzansi Merger Means for 2026
In a bold move ahead of the 2026 local elections, political parties Rise Mzansi, Build One South Africa and The Good Party have joined forces under a new banner: Unite for Change. With the ANC’s vote share slipping and coalition politics becoming the new norm, this merger could shake up…
Xolani Khumalo for Mayor? Herman Mashaba’s Ekurhuleni Power Play
ActionSA is gunning for the heart of Ekurhuleni, and crime-fighting activist Xolani Khumalo is leading the charge. Party leader Herman Mashaba made the dramatic announcement in Tembisa, where he called out corruption and poor service delivery while unveiling Khumalo as a community-rooted candidate ready to clean up the metro. Could…
TALKING LEGAL MATTERS
Guest: Legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana
Who Really Owns Private Healthcare in SA? A Deep Dive into Profits, Power & Inequality
South Africa’s two-tier health system is under the microscope again – and in the latest instalment of Who Owns South Africa, Open Secrets peels back the curtain on private medical aids and hospital groups. From lucrative investments to monopolised care, this investigation exposes who’s cashing in on our country’s sick…
Flotilla Intercepted, SA Reacts – And Questions Swirl Around Ambassador’s Mthethwa’s Death
A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza - and global voices like Greta Thunberg and Susan Sarandon was intercepted by Israeli forces 75 miles off the coast, sparking diplomatic concern. The flotilla defied warnings as it attempted to break the Gaza blockade, drawing widespread attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis…
Malema Faces Prison Over Gun Charges – Vows to Fight On
EFF leader Julius Malema is facing a possible 15-year prison sentence after being convicted on multiple firearm-related charges, but he’s not going down without a fight. Malema says he’ll appeal the East London Magistrate’s Court ruling, which found him guilty on five counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm and…
Book Feature: Journey Kwantu By Vusumzi Ngxande
Is it possible to be both a Christian and honour your Ancestors? That’s just one of the burning questions Vusumzi Ngxande tackles in his thought-provoking new book Journey Kwantu: Exploring African Spirituality and Identity. Based on personal experiences and deep historical research, the book explores the often uneasy intersection between…
Tembisa Hospital Scandal: R2 Billion Siphoned as Babita Deokaran's Heroism Honoured
South Africans are responding with a mix of anger and vindication after the SIU’s interim report exposed the scale of corruption at Tembisa Hospital. The probe sparked by slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran, revealed R2 billion lost to dodgy tenders and procurement fraud. With 116 disciplinary actions and several criminal cases…
Trump and Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Deal, But Will Hamas Play Ball?
In a bold diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have thrown their weight behind a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza - but there’s a catch, Hamas hasn't signed on. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared they were “beyond very close” to ending…
President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Nathi Mthethwa After Tragic Death
South Africa is reeling after the sudden death of its ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris shortly after being reported missing. The 58-year-old former Cabinet Minister had only taken up the post in December 2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Mthethwa’s death as a "tragic…
Impact on POV: SA Fires Up a World Record Braai Attempt
Thousands of South Africans gathered at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria to celebrate Heritage Day and witness the country's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest braai. The event brought together 2,500 braai enthusiasts who simultaneously grilled half a ton of meat across 420 custom-built braai stands…