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.
Executive Talk: Addressing the rape culture in religious structures.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today we look at the sexual assaults that occur and are usually covered up within religious structures. Over the past couple years we’ve witnessed countless hearings looking into church leaders who’ve abused their power and taken advantage of their saints, however years later…
Why does South Africa have an organ donation crisis?
The demand for organ transplantation has rapidly increased all over the world during the past decade due to the increased incidence of vital organ failure, the rising success and greater improvement in post-transplant outcome. However, the unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation to meet the existing demand has resulted in…
Maintenance Plans vs Service Plans: What’s the Difference?
Pogiso Dibakoane, Motoring Expert gives us the run down on the differences between a Car Maintenance Plan and Car Service Plans.
Profile: Simphiwe Dana
We speak to the iconic singer and songwriter, Simphiwe Dana about her career, life journey and her upcoming shows in Johannesburg.
Letting Your Inner Child Out To Play
As adults, many of us are hobbled by the experiences and pain of our childhood. When you undergo extreme upset or trauma in your youth, it leaves a mark that haunts you forever; not unlike a bookmark that leaves you forever looking backward at a page you couldn’t yet read…
End of state of disaster welcomed, but opposition parties cautious over new health regulations
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening in an address to the Nation announced the end of the National State of Disaster, effective midnight. The state of disaster began on 15 March 2020. The president stressed, however, that the pandemic is not over. To respond, we speak to Prof Mosa Moshabela,…
SA app that detects hearing loss is conquering the globe
Now hear this! SA app that detects hearing loss is conquering the globe A South African app that uses a smartphone to detect hearing loss is on the way to worldwide use. We speak to the founder, Nausheen Dawood.
Understanding the realities of raising a child living with Autism
2 April 2022 is globally known as World Autism Awareness Day, a day that celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly acknowledged and embraced in community events around the globe. This evening, we will have a conversation…
Holiday Home Rental vs Hotel Stays - What is Better?
Airbnb, the largest peer-to-peer exchange service for hospitality around the world, and many other 'vacation rental' platforms have totally disrupted the hotel industry. Does it fare against staying in a hotel on holiday? Our travel expert, Mandisa Magwaxaza, Travel Marketing Expert from Molo Mhambi Relations discusses with us.
Ringo Madlingozi discuses his career, his move to politics, and more
Ringo Madlingozi is a South African singer, songwriter, record producer and a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa. Madlingozi rose to fame when he and his band Peto won the Shell Road to Fame contest in 1986 and has rose to critical aclaim since. We discuss his career,…
Is it Black Tax or Black Thanks?
Every black person knows how it goes: there’s the normal tax every South African citizen has to pay then there’s black tax – the burden of having to share your salary with every family member until you have nothing left to save or invest. Frankly, you’re lucky if you have…
New policy for informal traders
Economic development MMC says 'mushrooming' pavement stalls make the city dysfunctional. A new informal trading policy is being drafted which will affect informal traders like Wispo on Kerk Street in Johannesburg. One of the biggest challenges Johannesburg faces is the informal trading that has mushroomed in almost every corner of…
Tech innovator Noluvuyo Gqadu on why she teaches three-year-olds to code
Noluvuyo Gqadu is the founder of Codengwana, which teaches kids aged 3-12 coding. She knows what it's like to not have access to computers and the internet. Noluvuyo Gqadu grew up in the Eastern Cape and like most children from the rural areas, she didn’t have access to technology but…
Gauteng municipality owes Eskom R732m, urges residents to pay municipal bills
The Rand West City municipality has given non-compliant residents some leeway after Eskom warned about blackouts. The municipality owes Eskom R732 million, which has been accumulated over the past 12 years. The mayor, Gladys Khoza, said the municipality was failing to collect revenue in townships. Gladys Khoza, Executive Mayor at…
Medical Experts say they are owed R150m by Road Accident Fund and they need them to pay up.
More than 100 medical experts have joined a media campaign against the Road Accident Fund (RAF), saying they are owed about R150m. Dr Percy Miller, a Neurosurgoen who is one of the medico-legal experts who is affected by the non-payment from the RAF and he’s going to talk for the…
Learning All About Alopecia
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. In most cases, hair falls out in small patches around the size of a quarter. For most people, the hair loss is nothing more than a few patches, though in some cases it can be more…
Will Smith and Chris Rock debacle – What Is The Fine Line Between Telling A Joke And Insult?
Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine. David Kau, Comedian gives us his take.
Driving Licenses are Extended again - But, What's The Catch?
The national Department of Transport has announced another 3 months license extension grace period for motorists who apply to renew their driving license cards before 31 March 2022. The department says that it is working to clear the backlog and hope backlog to have cleared it off by September 2022…
What You Should Consider When Buying Your First Car For Your Child
It may feel good to sit in a new car or perhaps buy one for your child, but make sure your budget is good enough to deal with all the expenses that come with vehicle ownership. There are many aspects to consider when purchasing a vehicle, and finding a car…
Miriam Makeba is celebrated in Somi's new reimagination of her work
Musician and singer, Somi's Reimagination of Miriam Makeba comes to The State Theatre later this month. On the heels of a triumphant premiere at the iconic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, Somi has brought the project home to South Africa. She joins us on the line to talk about her new…