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.
Eswatini Updates: What have neighbouring countries done to help?
With little news coming out after the SADC envoy was deployed in Eswatini, it raises questions around what support the neighbouring countries are offering to those who need it most. This has sparked a civilian protest to the Eswatini Embassy, headed by organisation, Not In My Name. We speak to…
Ramaphosa informs parliament that 10 000 soldiers will be deployed during local elections
We speak to African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum’s Programem Manager, Themba Masuku, about whether this deployment is a good and welcome idea, or whether other measures should have been put in place in order to maintain voters’ safety.
Independent Media’s Tembisa Ten Press Briefing reveals shocking information
We speak to Thabo Masebe, Gauteng government spokesperson, about the recent press briefing by independent media to address the reports around the sensational Tembisa Ten story – where a woman had allegedly given birth to ten babies at once - in which a number of shocking facts have been revealed.
Preparing for Matriculant Exams
We speak to Ramodungoane Tabane, an educational psychologist, and lecturer at the Department of Psychology at UNISA, and Basil Manuel, NAPTOSA Executive Director about the preparation and challenges faced ahead of the upcoming matric exams.
Human Trafficking in South Africa
In light of the shocking allegations by Independent Media that the Tembisa Ten babies were involved in a human trafficking syndicate. This raises questions around the state of human trafficking – a grave and massive operation in the country – and how we can tackle the issues moving forward. We…
South African Human Rights recommends that government takes over water management in Tshwane
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has recommended that national government take over the Water and Sanitation Department of the City of Tshwane. We speak to Advocate Jonas Ben Sibanyoni, Part-Time Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission to gain more insight.
Disgruntled truck drivers block the N3 to protest the employment of foreign nationals
To get a sense of what sparked the protests that truck drivers are partaking in – which addresses the foreign nationals who have been getting employed. We speak to Mary Phadi, the President of the Truckers Association of South Africa.
Election Updates: ActionSA Campaign Trail; IEC launches Results Operation Centre
We speak to Katleho Sekhoto, a Kaya 959 News reporter, who has been following the campaign trail of ActionSA in Alex and Soweto. And then we move to Nyakallo Tefu, a Kaya 959 News reporter about the happenings when IEC launches their main Results Operation Centre.
Election Updates: EFF's plans for the future
We speak to Omphile Maotwe, the EFF Secretary General, about the upcoming elections, their campaign trails and their plans to assist communities around the country, should they take power.
Court rules against Zuma’s plea for Billy downer to be removed
We speak to criminal law expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana about the court’s decision to rule against former president, Zuma’s special plea to remove advocate Billy Downer from the arms deal case against him.
City of Johannesburg threatens to take Eskom to court
After loadshedding has returned in the past few days, the city of Joburg aired out their frustrations when it was revealed that Eskom ignored an agreement with the city to alieviate the situation, which further worsened their loadshedding issues. We speak to Tshepo Gadima, an energy expert, to find out…
The Dire State of Public Hospitals in South Africa
We are looking at the recent staff shortages, poor infrastructure and other issues that were revealed as part of a report given by the Public Protector with the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) president, Simon Hlungwani. How have these working conditions affected their work? We answer that question,…
Election Updates: Ramaphosa begins Johannesburg campaign trail to encourage residents to vote ANC
We speak to Katleho Sekhoto, a Kaya 959 news reporter, about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Johannesburg campaign trail for the ANC to encourage residents of Orange Farm, Meadowlands and Alexandra to vote for the party. It was also a space for residents to air their grievances.
City of Johannesburg launches new #JovaJozi vaccination drive
In efforts to curb the impact of COVID-19 has had on our lives, The city of Johannesburg Mayor has decided to rollout a vaccine rollout programme from mid-October. We speak to Nonceba Molwele, Joburg City speaker to find out more about whether the vaccine drive has been successful, what they…
Understanding the long term effects of COVID -19
We speak to Dr. Marlin McKay, a health expert and doctor, on the long-term effects of COVID-19 and what the factors are that could lead to it.
Zuma lays criminal charges against prosecutor, advocate Billy Downer
Mzwanele Manyi, a Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson, and Nthabiseng Dubazana, a criminal law expert updates us on former president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to file a criminal complaint with the SAPS against the lead prosecutor in his case, advocate Billy Downer. He accuses Downer of allegedly leaking a “confidential” medical report…
Thabo Mbeki holds briefing for businesses ahead of the elections
We speak to Pitso Molemane, a Kaya 959 news editor, about former president, Thabo Mbeki’s appeal and urge to businesses to support the ANC campaign trail ahead of the local government elections, and why.
Eswatini Updates: Envoy attempts to assist with resolving unrest in the country
At least 28 people have died in the recent uprisings against Eswatini’s King and their plea for a multi-party democracy. In light of these events, SA had sent an envoy in order to assist with resolving the unrest. We speak to Thokozani Kunene, member of Communist Party of Swaziland and…
World renowned opera soprano, Pumeza Matshikiza returns to South Africa for special concert
In our art feature today, we speak to Pumeza Matshikiza, a world-renowned lyric soprano and one of today’s rising opera singers. She returns home from her base in Berlin to perform just two concerts at the Roodeport Theatre. We discuss her introduction into music, her reasons for coming back to…
Are you okay with your child vaccinating without your consent?
We speak to callers to ask the question: are you okay with your child vaccination without your consent? Are there lines that need to be drawn, or is this a step in the right direction?