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.
Starting your own B&B – Things To Consider Before Setting it up
Bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments are one of the most rewarding ways to become a business owner within the tourism industry. Hospitality Coach, Samkeliso Nkwanyane joins us on the line help you with all you need to know about getting into the sector.
Morgan Freeman's Great Escapes
Morgan Freeman is stepping behind bars and bringing to life the most incredible real-life prison breaks in a brand new eight-part series. In an exclusive interview, he joins us to discuss the process of putting the show together, and more.
Why do men find it so difficult to open up emotionally?
The recent passing of superstar rapper, Ricky Rick has forced society and especially South African men to have a conversation that has long been avoided. Why do men find it hard to open up about what they’re going through? To join us in this discussion, we are joined by Thabang…
Police blame Zimbabwe's ruling party for deadly unrest
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police statement released earlier, suspected Zanu-PF youths intercepted people in CCC T-shirts who were walking to the rally, and threw stones at them which ended resulting in the skirmishes that led to death of a CCC member. Fadzayi Mahere, C.C.C Spokesperson and Zenzele Ndebele, a Zimbabwe-based…
Gauteng bid farewell to two long serving members of SAPS and JMPD
Wayne Minnaar, 63, put on his work uniform for the last time on Monday as he retired from the metro as JMPD Spokesperson, and The South African Police Service (SAPS) has also bid farewell to Captain Kay Makhubele who retired after 37 years of service. They both join us on…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Month – Debunking Infertility myths
Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. It implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how…
Slow adoption to electric cars could harm vehicle manufacturing in SA
South Africa’s major vehicle markets exports such as the UK and Europe will no longer allow importation of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030, which means there is an urgent need for added investment to shift to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in SA. Phuthi Mpyane, a Motoring Journalist joins us…
Profile: Judith Sephuma
Judith Sephuma is a South African multi award winning artist of international standard. She has been dubbed the queen of Afro Jazz. She is an acclaimed prolific and versatile singer with multiple platinum status selling albums. Her angelic, soft, sultry and melodic voice has continued to dominate airwaves for close…
Cultivating Love in Blended Families
There is a large percentage of couples that enter into new relationships and marriages already having children from past relationships. Hence blended families are on the rise in South Africa. No doubt there will be complications that arise when a family unit incorporates children from a previous marriage, however it’s…
The Ins and Outs Of Short-Term Insurance
As the world is witnessing the uncertainties brought in by the coronavirus pandemic, insurance leaders continue to face new challenges every day that pose a threat to their survival. ore often than not you’d hear about a complaint about an insurance company refusing to pay out a claim that’s exactly…
What You Need To Know about the Typhoid Outbreak in South Africa
Cases of typhoid fever have been confirmed in Gauteng, the Western Cape and the North West. At least seven cases of typhoid fever have been confirmed in Gauteng between December 2021 and February. Professor Mosa Moshabela, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at UKZN.
Mandatory Vaccinations: Companies to compensate who develop adverse side-effects
On the 22nd October 2021, the Compensation Fund commissioner Vuyo Mafata published a notice which would make companies that have made Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory to compensate their workers should they suffer any adverse side-effects from the jab. However, there are exceptions to this. We speak to Vuyo Mafata - Compensation…
Looking at the new theatre production, Bloke and His American Bantu
Written by prominent author, Dr Siphiwo Mahala, and directed by internationally acclaimed actor, Sello Maake kaNcube, this play deftly explores a simple friendship that led to international solidarity and cultural exchange between South Africa and Black America. We speak to Siphiwo Mahala on the line for more.
What does travel in South Africa look like now?
To discuss the future of travel, and efforts to revive the tourism industry in South Africa, we are joined by Soul Travellers Tour owner, Siphesihle Penny Ndlela.
Teen suicide Prevention – what can be done to bring teen suicide to a stop?
Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa. In fact, only car accidents and homicide kill more youth between the ages of 15 and 24. To discuss ways we can better support our children with mental illness, we are joined by Samukelisiwe Mthembu, Clinical Psychologist and Ayanda…
City of Tshwane cracks down on outstanding rates owed
The City of Tshwane has conceded that it has been too lenient on defaulting government departments and businesses, while focusing on debts accrued by residential customers. On Thursday, the City continued its crackdown on debts owed by government departments, state-owned entities, and businesses. Peter Sutton, City of Tshwane MMC of…
Meet the man who used R350 grant to kick-start a business
The founder of popular ice cream store Soweto Creamery, Thando Makhubu said he used his R350 Social Relief of Distress grant to start the small business. The store is based in Jabulani, Soweto, and Makhubu employs four people. The store attracts ice cream lovers from across the city. He joins…
Racism is still rife in South Africa’s schools. What can be done about it?
It’s 2022, almost 28 years into South Africa’s democratic dispensation, and racism is still playing out in the country’s schools. In light of the violent altercation between pupils at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein, this has brought these issues to light once again. To discuss what happened at the school,…
High prices leave 10 000 breast cancer patients without life-saving treatment
More than 10 000 breast cancer patients were unable to receive treatment because of excessive prices charged by health multinational Roche. This is according to the Competition Commission, which has filed a referral to prosecute the Swiss firm.
Understanding Vasectomies
After Jag Fakude tweeted in celebration that he had completed his vasectomy. A lot of people on Twitter had shared the moment, some to join in the celebration, and others being more confused and unaware that a vasectomy was even a thing. To help us unpack all the information you…