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.
Profile Feature: Thebe Ikalafeng
Phemelo is joined in studio by trailblazing figure in African branding, Thebe Ikalafeng. Thebe talks about his new book The Traveller, his upbringing, travelling Africa and we also enjoy some of his favourite songs.
About 150 illegal miners trapped inside abandoned mine in Sabie
About 150 illegal miners are trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie with six already resurfaced and three dead, police said on Wednesday. Two foreigners, aged 23 and 24, and four South Africans were rescued from the mine. Phemelo speaks to Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson Brigadier, Donald Mdhluli about the latest.
Sassa CEO suspended pending probe into her appointment
The CEO of the South African Social Security Agency, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula, has been placed on precautionary suspension while a probe into her appointment takes place. Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe said the precautionary suspension was "prompted by the need to conduct an investigation without hindrance or interference". She added that…
The extent of rot at the National Lotteries Commission
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it's making progress in tightening up its systems to make it less susceptible to the fraud and corruption witnessed for more than a decade. Over the last four years, the SIU has investigated over 40 non-government and non-profit organisations for defrauding the lotteries commission…
Ramaphosa axes Simelane as justice minister — but keeps her in the Cabinet
The President has moved Minister Thembi Simelane in a late-night Cabinet reshuffle, appointing her to the Human Settlements portfolio. This comes more than three months after he had requested a report from Simelane regarding her dubious dealings with VBS Mutual Bank. Simelane has increasingly come under fire after a Daily…
Talking Legal Matters
In this weeks feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses tv shows that ambush people, a ruling that was in favour of the Devi Show on eNCA. She also discusses a popular trend that has seen older women being scammed romantically
POV Ex-Files
In this weeks feature of POV ex-files, we discuss the unfinished business of the TRC with Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights, Yasmin Sooka. FHR advocates for justice and reparations by supporting survivors and families still awaiting justice for apartheid era political crimes, engaging in advocacy, litigation, raising…
SA Tourism: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year's theme is "Amplifying the leadership of Persons with disabilies for an inclusive and sustainable future". As we head to the festive season we look at the imprtance of universal access as a fundamental aspect that ensures all individuals, regardless of…
No money for election re-run, says Namibia's electoral commission, with Swapo ahead
There can't be a re-run of Namibia's general election because there is no money to do so, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said, even as opposition parties prepared a legal challenge demanding just that. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) informed the ECN it would challenge the way the…
Johannesburg to host the G20 Summit in 2025
In a significant announcement that echoes beyond the borders of South Africa, Johannesburg has been selected to host the prestigious G20 Summit in 2025. This global event promises to attract thousands of international delegates, placing the city firmly in the international spotlight. Johannesburg’s leading non-profit organisation, Jozi My Jozi (JMJ),…
Two bodies retrieved from Stilfontein mine
Two decomposed bodies were hauled out of Shaft 11 at Stilfontein mine in the North West on Tuesday afternoon. Insiders said the bodies were of several that were thought to be underground. Community volunteers who lowered food parcels into the shaft earlier on pulled out the bodies after they received…
Police monitoring Phumlamqashi water protest near Lenasia South
Police have been monitoring a situation in Lenasia South following ongoing protest action by residents of Phumlamqashi, south of Johannesburg.Residents closed roads with rocks, burning tyres and other debris over water cuts. Phemelo speaks to community leader, Thabo Mabekenyane.
Health Feature: Neck and Shoulder pain
In this week's Health Feature we discuss why people get neck and shoulder pain, what causes repetitive strain injuries and how to prevent pain from incorrect office/home work station setups with physio therapist, Kirsten Morse.
Impact on POV
Phemelo is in coversation with Christine Muhigana who is the UNICEF Representative in South Africa, bringing over thirty years of experience in leading, planning, and monitoring United Nations development programs. She has an extensive understanding of UN principles and procedures, with a strong focus on gender and development concepts, and…
Status of SA’s Education System
Phemelo is in discussion with Equal Education General Secretary, Noncedo Madubedube about the status of the country's education system. They discuss amongst others school infrastructure problems, overcrowding and teacher job cuts.
BMA ramps up efforts to trace and deport illegal citizens
The Border Management Authority is ramping up its efforts to trace and deport people who entered South Africa illegally, before its establishment last year. Briefing the media on its festive season cross-border readiness, the authority admitted that many improperly documented individuals had slipped through the cracks before its formation.Established in…
What to Watch
In this week's feature of Watch to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews the much anticipated Season 2 of Unfollowed currently streaming on Showmax, Moana in theatres and Joy on Netflix and much more
Music Feature: WORLD AIDS DAY: The 1st of December marks World AIDS Day, this year the day will be commemorated
Under the theme “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, The World Health Organisation is calling on global leaders and citizens to champion the right to health by addressing the inequalities that hinder progress in ending AIDS. We commemorate World Aids Day in song in this week's Music Feature…
Leveraging technology to revolutionise HIV prevention in SA
The 1st of December marks World Aids Day, an intiative called #ForeverWena is using technology to unlock a new era of HIV prevention in South Africa. ForeverWena harnesses the power of mobile technology to deliver personalised sexual health information. At its core, the ForeverWena WhatsApp chatbot, a digital companion available…
SASSA plans to roll out facial recognition to curb SRD fraud
The South African Social Security Agency wants to reintroduce its controversial facial recognition tool to combat SRD (social relief and distress) fraud. Sassa has underscored recent discoveries made by two first year computer science students at Stellenbosch University in October as the key motivation behind the agency’s decision to forge…