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.
Uganda Capital Hit by Deadly Bombings
We speak to Ugandan Journalist, Leon Ssenyange to get updates on the deadly suicide bombings that have occurred in Uganda’s capital Kampala, injuring and killing a number of people in the area.
StatsSA reveals that about 34 000 babies were born to girls under 17 and younger
The issue of teen pregnancy has, unfortunately, been a pressing topic for quite a while now. And the latest stats provided by StatsSA further proves that point. Beyond 34 000 babies being born to girls under 17 and younger, just over 600 of those were born to girls aged 9…
Life Esidemeni Inquest reveals how ill-equipped the project was
The harrowing testimonies that are being revealed at the continued inquest into the Life Esidemeni show that other institutions such as SADAG and SECTION27 should have intervened at a much earlier stage than they were. We speak to legal researcher at SECTION27, Mbali Mbaduza to discuss further developments and learnings…
Man shot in head by cop during argument at Gauteng hotel
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has confirmed it’s investigating a case of attempted murder after a shooting at Misty Hills Country Hotel in Muldersdrift. The incident, which was caught on camera, saw Len Cloete shot in the head, allegedly by a police officer, during an argument at the hotel,…
Coalition talks – where does the future of hung municipalities lie?
Some in the ANC’s senior ranks have resigned themselves to a possible future on the opposition benches ahead of this week’s down-to-the-wire talks to form coalition governments in dozens of municipal councils. With the deadline looming, Political parties are in the final leg of their negotiation talks. We speak to…
Malaria Outbreak in Limpopo
The Limpopo Health Department is worried about a spike in malaria infections in the province. The department has called upon residents to remain alert following a surge in new cases as 406 infections have been recorded in recent weeks and two people have died. Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo Health MEC…
Water Infrastructure Maintenance In Gauteng
The Johannesburg Water reservoirs supplied by the Rand Water Eikenhof pump system that are affected by the water supply reduction are currently at a stable state. We however anticipate that the Brixton/Hursthill/Crosby reservoirs will be affected by the reduced supply, and subsequently placed stationary water tanks in areas supplied by…
EFF Media Briefing On Coalition Talks
EFF leader Julius Malema on Tuesday announced that the red berets' highest decision-making body, its war council, had decided to terminate talks with the ANC and closed the door on any possible coalition between the two parties in the more than 60 hung municipalities. We speak to Kaya 959 news…
Reflecting on the mid-term budget of ‘unmet expectations’ for healthcare workers
On the back of the mid-term budget given by finance minister, Enoch Godongwana – it’s clear to see that SA’s health system is still on its knees. and the propsected budget unfortunately shows no sign of relief for the healthcare industry. We speak to Russel Rensburg, Director of the Rural…
International Diabetes Federation shows over 4 million South Africans have diabetes, and just under half the population
14 November marks the International Diabetes Day, and with that, the International Diabetes Federation has released new stats to show that just over four million South Africans are dealing with diabetes, but an even more staggering number shows that just under 50% of the population is undiagnosed. We speak to…
Disgruntled ANC staff picket over unpaid salaries, and unfair municipal representatives
Buhle Mbele, a Kaya News reporter was out at Luthuli House to attend a picket being held by a number of disgruntled ANC workers over unpaid salaries, as well as the unfair appointment of representatives who hold seats in parliament after the recent local government elections
Minisiter Of Water Provides Media Briefing To Address Concerns Over Water Shortages
Senzo Mchunu, the Minister of Water and Sanitiation, alongside an executive team from Rand Water gave a briefing to the press to address and outline the detaisl around the water restricitons happening throughout Gauteng, their reasons for why it is happening, and how it will affect us. We speak to…
Government withdraws from supporting Miss SA to compete in Miss Universe being held in Israel
The Department of Sports, Arts & Culture have announced their withdrawal of support in Miss SA’s travel to Miss Universes, which is being held in Israel. While this is a clear sign of solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people, the decision has sparked great debate about boycotting, who…
Sizwe Hosmed promises exciting new medical aid plans ahead of upcoming 'window period'
The months of November 2021 through to January 2022 are the period where members of medical aid schemes swopping memberships, or for existing members to adjust their memberships with their medical aid funds. This time is called the ‘window period’ in which members can review their medical aid benefits and…
Rebecca Malope is set to receive the Order of Ikhamanga alongside the late Joseph Shabalala
To call her a legend is an understatement. Rebecca Malope, South African gospel singer, has just been announced, alongside the late Joseph Shabalala, by the South African presidency with the Order of Ikhamanga. We catch up with her on the phone to find out more.
Reacting to the passing of FW De Klerk
Former Cabinet minister Mac Maharaj, who served with former president FW de Klerk in Nelson Mandela's Cabinet, said De Klerk's decision to leave the government of national unity in 1996 eroded reconciliation in South Africa. De Klerk died on Thursday aged 85 after a long battle against lung cancer. We…
South Africa’s 2021 medium-term budget in a nutshell
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana tabled his maiden medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) on Thursday (11 November), reporting better than expected finances for South Africa – but against the bleak reality that the country has little room to manoeuvre in the budget. We speak to Hugo Pienaar, Chief Economist at Bureau…
COP26 – What is in it for South Africa and the rest of the continent?
There are three days left of COP26 and the talks are entering their final stretch. Everyone is tired and a bit fed up, but the negotiators are still pushing each other – and up in space, satellites are helping track our greenhouse gas emissions. To help us make sense of…
Should the Department of Basic Education relook the rotating system and lessen lockdown restrictions at schools?
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has expressed concern that many primary schools around South Africa still plan to have rotational timetables next year. The arrangement means that children will be going to school every second day or every second week. To help us determine whether or not this…
The City of Johannesburg’s R280-million real estate deal ‘crime scene’
In 2008, the city had awarded three hectares of prime land above the Sandton Gautrain station to the well-connected Regiments Kgoro consortium. In its bid, Regiments had promised that a 5% stake would be given to an “Alexandra Local Community Trust” along with a share of the R1.8-billion in profit…