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.
NEDLAC calls for mandatory vaccinations in the workplaces
The Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi confirmed this morning that the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has recommended the implementation of mandatory vaccinations in workplaces while also adding that access to certain venues should be allowed only to those who are vaccinated. Zwelinzima Vavi General Secretary…
Eskom cuts off electricity in Soweto: Residents state they are willing to pay for electricity
Residents of some parts of Soweto including Diepkloof have vowed to intensify their protest action if power is not restored to their areas this after Eskom implemented around 700 customers were disconnected and issued with a reconnection fee of R6052.52 for non-payment of electricity. Ward Councillor Dammie says none of…
Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 years in jail
A Myanmar court on Monday jailed ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years for inciting dissent against the military and breaching Covid-19 rules. Faith Mabera, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue gives us more information.
Tributes pour in for Liberation movement stalwart Ebrahim Ebrahim
Tributes are pouring in for former Deputy International Relations Minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim. The 84-year-old’s death was announced on Monday. Ebrahim took part in the Congress of the People in Kliptown, which led to the adoption of the Freedom Charter. South African politician, Ronald Kasrils joins us for more.
Is the National Prosecuting Authority collapsing?
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi this morning hosted a media briefing to address what the directorate termed “pertinent NPA matters”. The briefing follows the growing public discontent over the lack of arrests across high-profiled cases and corruption investigations, as well the recent resignation of the head…
The Public Health Department response as the world grapples with the new Omicron variant
As South Africa extends its Covid-19 vaccination programmes to all those who are eligible, it seems there’s still an obstacle that hinders access to the many undocumented South Africans and immigrants alike. Although pilot programmes to vaccinate undocumented people are underway, but the details of these drives are vague. We…
GBV Roundtable with stakeholders of the #itsnotokafrica
As the country commemorates 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children – a government campaign aims to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence and abuse have on women and children and to rid society of abuse permanently. Various stakeholders have partnered to give life…
Profile: Kyle Shepherd
Kyle Shepherd is a South African Jazz musician (Piano, Saxophone, Xaru, singing, composition) and poet. Musically, Shepherd is based on the roots of Township-Jazz and Goema-Beat. Off the back of his latest album, he joins us in studio to discuss his work.
Backlog in DNA contributes to GBV cases not being solved
SA's DNA backlog won't be cleared before 2023, at the current processing rate. This number indicates how this greatly hinders the cases of many GBV victims every day. The South African Police Service's forensics division is buckling under the weight of a DNA backlog which is delaying justice for victims…
Gauteng Command Council gives update on GP numbers and government intervention
Kaya News reporter, Nyakallo Tefu and Professor Bruce Mellado, reports to us on Omicron now the dominant variant in Gauteng as new Covid-19 cases spike. Gauteng is experiencing a rapid resurgence in new Covid-19 cases that is being driven by the discovery of the new Omicron variant. However, the rate…
Shocking Unemployment Figures paint a dire picture for SA’s workforce
Over 660 000 jobs have been lost in just the third quarter of this year. This shocking stat has called for us to truly investigate the situation, and how we can tackle it moving forward. We speak to Nedbank’s Isaac Matshego, and COSATU’s Sizwe Pamla for their reactions.
Educating Future Leaders on Service Delivery
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) will on has unveiled its newly revamped councillor induction programme and a virtual e-learning digital toolkit. We speak to SALGA’s Rio Nolutshung – the association’s Chief Officer of Municipal Capabilities & Governance to find out more about the programme and digital toolkits.
Suicide Rates in Gauteng are on a worrying rise
Suicides have been on a dramatic rise in Gauteng, and are said to be much higher than the 90% increase that has been reported. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) are saying they are receiving over 2 500 calls a day, with 1 in every 5 calls being…
What Role Do Men Play in the Fight Against Gender Based Violence?
Stats show that the rise of violence and murder against women never drops in South Africa. We speak to Patrick Shai to discuss the role that men play in the ifht against gender-based violence, and ways of moving forward from this point.
SA travelers banned due to Omicron discovery
With the news of the Omicron variant being detected in South Africa, many countries soon decided to red flag SA and place us on their travel ban lists. Some say this was a premature decision, having not considered all the facts. Clayson Monyela, DIRCO Spokesperson and Dr. Angelique Coetzee join…
What Does The Law Say About Mandatory Vaccinations?
First, the President said no-one would be forced to vaccinate and now it seems that a mandatory vaccine will be put into place in SA after all, but what does this mean? Can we be forced to vaccinate according to the law? Does this infringe or trample on our constitutional…
GBV – The effects of witnessing and experiencing physical abuse as a child
We tackle the topic of the effects that witnessing GBV can have on a child, how long does this trauma stay with them and what can be done by parents or family members to help these children overcome this experience and live a life without fear and trauma thereafter? Social…
16 Days of activism against GBV launched today
According to UN WOMEN, Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters. Today marks the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign and we will…
Reflecting on Kyle Shepherd’s piano work ahead of his conversation with Percy Mabandu
Percy Mabandu will be in Conversation with award-winning pianist and composer, Kyle Shepherd for Dashiki Dialogues - a series of conversations and performances that celebrate virtuosity and luxury craftsmanship. We speak to Percy Mabandu, and listen to Kyle’s work.
New covid-19 variant detected in South Africa
Following genomic sequencing, the variant - B.1.1.529 - was detected in 22 positive cases in the country. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that a new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa. Dr. Jo Barnes, Senior Lecture in the Department of Global Health at the…