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.
A look at the illegal culture of dog fighting and the keeping of dangerous dogs.
A group of youngsters, some as young as seven, were videoed in Parkwood goading four-month-old pit bull puppies to fight each other. One puppy tried to get away, but was held on a leash and forced to defend itself from attacks. The video was handed to the Society for the…
Zuma parole court hearing in the supreme court of appeals.
Advocate Dali Mpofu on Monday told the Supreme Court of Appeal that former correctional services commissioner Arthur Fraser took his decision to grant parole within the law. The lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma said the medical advisory board's recommendation that he did not qualify for medical parole has been…
Protesting Roodepoort Residents Accuse JOSHCO Of Reneging On 2008 Agreement
Some residents in Roodepoort, Johannesburg have taken to the streets on Thursday morning to demonstrate against planned evictions from a social housing project owned by the city. Mabine Seabe, Johannesburg Mayoral Spokesperson and Voneen Trompeter, Protest Organizer join us to discuss.
Celebrating Women: In conversation with Kgothatso Montjane
Limpopo-born Kgothatso Montjane is a wheelchair tennis player currently ranked number eight in the world in the women’s division. We celebrate her life and work.
5 Songs Loaded: McCoy Mrubata
McCoy Mrubata was born in 1959 in the township of Langa, Cape Town, South Africa. He was surrounded in childhood by many African hymns, from the sounds of Zion churches to the brassy music of the Merry Macs band who rehearsed opposite his home. With the difficulty of living under…
Nomusa Dube-Ncube sworn in as new KZN premier
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature has officially voted Nomusa Dube-Ncube in as premier. We look at what led to her appointment, her strengths and weaknesses as Premier, and more.
ActionSA Dissolves KZN PEC With Immediate Effect
ActionSA on Tuesday said it has become clear that a group of individuals have been allowed to infiltrate its provincial executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal with the intention of creating instability within the party.
Kagiso residents see signs of retaliation by illegal miners
After a mob raided Soul City informal settlement in search for zama zamas, illegal miners are back at it and retaliating against protests against them.
Dealbreakers In a Relationship: Are They Worth It?
Dealbreakers can often turn people away from pursuing a relationship but setting boundaries can also be a healthy way of maintaining one. How do we navigate and balance the two?
Kenya Elections: An Update
We look into the latest developments with the Kenyan Elections, where millions have turned up to elect a new president.
Women's Day: Is it still a day to 'celebrate'?
When we celebrate Women's Day in a country where crimes against women are still so rife - what meaning does a day like this still hold?
Donald Trump says FBI raided his California residence
In a statement on Donald Trump claims a "large group" of FBI agents were at his residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach and had broken open a safe. We find out more.
The Healing Hour: Dealing With Collective Trauma
As a country, it is fair to say that we have collectively dealt with a lot of trauma from our histories. We look at methods of processing and dealing with this, individually and as a collective of people.
Tembisa residents have mixed emotions over the Mayor’s promises
We speak to community leaders, Tembisa residents and the Acting Mayor of Ekurhuleni about the Mayor's visit to Tembisa to address the countless issues being faced in the area.
Zama Zamas: The True Worth of Abandoned Mines
We look at the true worth of the materials that are being mined out of the abandoned mines that illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, have been working out of. We look at who benefits from this, where the money is being sent, and lots more.
Tensions in Kagiso lead to the death of on protester
A protest against illegal miners in Kagiso, Krugersdorp took an unexpected turn early on Thursday when residents found suspected zama zamas near mine dumps and allegedly stripped them of their clothing before they whipped them. Tyrone Gray - Executive Mayor - Mogale City and Sindile Nsibande, Community Member join us…
Opposition parties adamant Ramaphosa must be held accountable
South Africa's opposition parties, represented in Parliament, agree on one thing: "Ramaphosa must account for the Phala Phala farm scandal". This is according to a joint statement issued by opposition parties who agreed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable following a meeting held in Johannesburg this week.
Bain banned from UK govt contracts over role in SARS capture
Global consultancy Bain & Company has been banned from UK government contracts for three years over the role it played in facilitating the capture of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Zen Mathe, Open Secrets Investigator joins us to speak about this ban.
4 Songs Loaded: Nomfundo Xaluva
Nomfundo is a multi-award winning Jazz vocalist, composer and educator. She has released 2 albums under the Universal Music Group. She holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from UCT, graduated Cum Laude with a dissertation is titled The Analysis of the Musical Style of Miriam Makeba (2009).
China – Taiwan tensions: what does it all mean?
At the heart of the divide is that the Chinese government sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will, eventually, be part of the country. But many Taiwanese people consider their self-ruled island to be a separate nation - whether independence is ever officially declared. Professor Chris Landsberg, Professor and…