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.
Looking at ‘ukuthwala’, the South African ‘bride abduction’ custom
We speak to Nyasha Karimakwenda, a postdoctoral researcher at UCT, offers a new perspective on the history and customary practices of ukuthwala – where young women are forced into marriages with older men – to show that, without disregarding certain bad elements of the practives, it is not rooted in…
Patient allegedly stabs two doctors and a patient at a Kimberley hospital
The Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital in Kimberley was shocked after a patient allegedly attacked two doctors and a patient. Their patient is expected to appear in court this week, facing charges of attempted murder, we speak to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa to find out more.
Zuma Trial: Advocate Dali Mpofu wants Billy Downer removed as state prosecutor
Former president Jacob Zuma’s trial continued today, and one of the big outcomes of today is that Advocate, Dali Mpofu, argued that prosecutor, Billy Downer lacks "title" to prosecute him and should be removed as state prosectuor. To give us more updates, we speak to Karen Maughan, Legal journalist, Analyst…
Tension rises between Alexandra residents and JHB City Power
Tensions have risen between the residents of Alexandra and Joburg City Power after illegal power connections were being removed by the municipal. To find out more about the situation in Alex, we speak to Kaya 959 News Reporter, Nyakallo Tefu.
Africa News Updates: Coup in Guinea; Mali and France tensions and more
We speak to Channel Africa’s Nixon Katembo to catch up on the latest news happening in Africa. Today, we look at the coup in Guinea – where Mamady Doumbouya has appointeds himself as the leader of Guinea after overthrowing the president, Alpha Condé; France’s defence minister warning against hiring Russian…
Psychic Readings with Cindy Kruger
In this special segment, we spend time with psychic medium, Cindy Kruger to connect some of our listeners with their lost loved ones.
Looting Updates: Jabulani Mall & Diepkloof Square
Two months after the looting affected hundreds of stores and suppliers around the country, Kaya 959 Reporter, Katleho Sekhoto visited both Jabulani Mall and Diepklook Square to see how some businesses have picked themselves since their stores had been damaged. We speak to her in this segment to reflect on…
Looking At: Childhood Cancer
September marks Childood Cancer Awareness month, and in this segment we look into everything about the disease, the warning signs to look out for in children, and more with Janet Poole – Paediatric Oncologist at Charlotte Maxeke and Wits University.
News Updates: Parties campaigning ahead of Municipal Elections
We speak to Kaya 959 News Reporter, Nosipho Radebe to look at what happened over the weekend’s campaign trails conducted by the various political parties in preparation for the upcoming elections. For further clarity on the parties’ plans for the country’s future, we speak to Veronica Mente - Chairperson of…
SA remains on UK's travel "red list"
What will it take for our vaccination programme to be recognized? The UK government’s decision to keep us on the “red list” of restricted countries to travel to the country, despite our steadily growing vaccination rollout raises questions. We speak to Prof. Mosa Moshabela, Associate Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor…
Most South Africans think corruption has worsened under the Ramaphosa tenure
A recent survey has shown that South Africans see corruption as worsening during President Ramaphosa’s tenure so far. To find out more about the report, we speak to Jaynisha Patel, one of the key researchers of the study; and Mashudu Masutha, Legal Researcher at Corruption Watch.
Concourt to hand down Zuma rescission judgment on Friday (Oliver Dickson Stand-In)
The Con Court is set to make a judgement on the recission on Zuma – in conversation with writer, and broadcaster, Eusebius McKaiser to ask the question, Why Does This Judgement matter?
Looking at Local Elections (Oliver Dickson Stand-In)
We are looking at the coalition governments that exist around a few metropolitans in Gauteng and ask whether they have been effective in their work. To help us in the conversation, we speak to author and political journalist, Jan-Jan Joubert.
Looking at: Serial Killers (Oliver Dickson Stand-In)
Considering the case of Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, the question about what makes a serial murderer do what they do will stay engrained in our heads. To guide us through the conversation, we speak to Investigative Forensic psychologist and author of The Profiler Diaries, Gérard Labuschagne.
Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu Case: Her mother, Maria Mushwana testifies (Oliver Dickson Stand-In)
We speak to Kaya 959 News reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to follow up on the chilling case of Rosemary Ndlovu’s latest standing in court for planning the killings of some of her family members and romantic partners. Her mother, who was almost murdered in her daughter’s previous attempts, stood today to…
Athletics Foundation Trust launches Stellenbosch Athletics Bursary programme
We speak to Elana Van Zyl Meyer, the CEO of Endurocad – a company working in partnership with Stellenbosch High School to identify 15 talented athletes from underdeveloped areas to develop their athletic and academics.
Updates on the Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu Case
We speak to Naledi Shange, Kaya 959 News Reporter about the latest updates in the Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu case. In today’s events, she appeared to have broken down after recalling evidence for her previous murders, which raises questions about her current mental state and how this could impact the trial.
Government sidelined scientific advice of full return to alcohol sales, industry says
Since the ease of lockdown restrictions to Level 2 have begun, it has seemed on the surface that the liquor and restaurant industries have been opened again. However, beneath the surface, news has come out that the decision to continue restricting alcohol sales went against the advice given to them…
Man in Tshwane faces charges for growing vegetables outside his home
In the middle of a pandemic, and at a time of even worsened food insecurity in our country - the Municipality of Tshwane has decided to lay charges and remove the vegetable garden of a man, Joe Nkuna, who was growing vegetables for his community. We speak to Jordan Griffiths,…
South Africa’s matric exam timetable is shifted to accommodate elections
The Department of Basic Education has shifted the end-of-year exam timetable for matrics to accommodate the local government elections on 1 November. We speak to Elijah Mhlangu, spokesperson of the Basic Education department to find out what factors lead to their decision.