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.
Relationship Feature: How do we manage our tone in conflict?
We speak to Tholinhlanhla Dlamini-Ngcoya, a counselling psychologist and Nthabiseng Lebina, a counselling social worker about how to manage our tone and emotions in moments of conflict.
What is happening in Eswatini?
Protesters have been shot at and wounded in protests around eSwatini after citizens were attacked by police for demanding a multi-party democracy. This is an attempt for the current king to maintain his rule over the country. We speak to Vusi Shongwe, spokesperson of the Swazi People liberation movement and…
City Power campaigns to disconnect illegal connections
We speak to Nyakallo Tefu, a Kaya 959 News Reporter about the recent news where the Johannesburg Mayor made a call to City Power to disconnect illegal connections in Alexandra.
National Taxi Alliance and Gauteng MEC pledge to tackle taxi violence
We speak to Theo Malele, the National Taxi Alliance Spokespoerson about theirs and the Gauteng MEC, Jacob Mamabolo’s visit to Johannesburg CBD in order to show solidarity with taxi owners affected the taxi violence, and pledge to find the perpetrators.
Election Updates: Is the IEC ready for the local elections?
We speak to Masego Mashiri, a Deputy CEO of Electoral Operations at the IEC to discuss the pressures that they have faced in order to prepare for the upcoming elections. They’re approach to voter education, and voter apathy.
Elections Updates: Voter Apathy
We look at the reasons behind why some people may feel like they do not want to vote. We speak to Themba Kodi, the leader of the APC; Jabu Mahlangu, member of the Economic Cluster of Negotiations and Mandla Skosana.
Informal Traders protest against JMPD and city bylaws
We speak to Buhle Mbele, a Kaya 959 news reporter, about the second protest this month by informal traders who are being negatively affected by corruption, and bylaws being enforced by the JMPD.
Johannesburg Mayor, Mpho Moerane’s plans for the future of the city
After the untimely and shocking death of Jolidee Matongo, the seat of Johannseburg Mayor needed to be filled quickly. Enter: Mpho Moerane - former MMC for environment and infrastructure – who has 30 days to fill while the search continues. We speak to him about what his plans are for…
Are Mandatory Vaccinations ethical?
How do you feel about company’s requiring mandatory vaccinations in order for them to continue working? What are the laws and logistics around this? We speak to Dr. Angelique Coetzee, the Chairperson of the South African Medical Association to discuss & Professor Ames Dhai, Visiting Specialist Ethicist at the Office…
Gauteng MEC for Transport, Jacob Mamabolo condemns taxi violence
We speak to the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Jacob Mamabolo – who has condemned the recent violence happening against taxi drivers – about the causes behind the violence, and their plans to tackle the situation.
Election Updates: Coalition Governments
We are focusing on the concept of Coalition governments and whether they are functional for us – we speak to Wayne Sussman, election analyst, Lulu White, CEO of Election Management Consulting Agency of Africa.
Premier David Makhura and MEC Lebogang Maile hand over land for housing in Palm Ridge
Katleho Sekhoto, Kaya 959 news reporter, updates us on the situation where title deeds were delivered as part of the Rapid Land Release Programme, which aims to provide housing to the residents of Palm Ridge.
Profiling Dr. John Kani
In an exclusive interview with iconic South African actor, playwright and activist, John Kani – we celebrate his honorary PhD from the Da Vinci Institute, his long and indelible contribution to the world of theatre, and more.
Animation in South Africa
We look at the growing and exciting industries of animation in South Africa. We speak to Tumelo Selamolela, a Co-Founder of Digital Canvas Academy to find out the work that goes into animation, how to promote your work, and more.
The SAHRC assesses the water issue in Bronkhorstspruit
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has assessed the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant after they shut down last week due to poor quality of water processing. The SAHRC will monitor the City of Tshwane and the Department of Water and Sanitation regularly to make sure they test the quality of…
What always leads us to protesting?
Every few weeks, months, and years, we ask: how do we always end up protesting, and what leads us there? Does there need to be a shift in power in order to see actual change? We speak to local government experts to discuss.
Gender Roles in Relationships
We speak to a panel of people who are involved in marriage counselling, relationship and parenting experts, and callers to discuss how we address and explore the preconceived ideas of gender roles in our romantic relationships.
Addressing the Water & Housing Issues in Zandspruit and Hammanskraal
Zandspruit residents have had issues with the badly built and delayed building of RDP houses for as long as 15 years, having negatively affected the community since. Similarly, in Hammanskraal, there are days where the community has no access to water which affects their work, too. Why? We speak to…
Election Updates: Forum for Service Delivery and Abantu Batho Congress Manifesto
We turn our focus to two smaller parties running in the upcoming elections - we speak to the President of the Forum for Service Delivery, Mbahare Johannes Kekana and Abantu Batho Congress’ Philani Mavundla about their plans for the country’s future.
Psychic Readings with Cindy Kruger (Pt. 2)
Cindy Kruger returns to connect some of our listeners with their lost loved ones.