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.
Vaccine Denialism
We look at the many sides of arguments that have come up during the vaccination rollout around the world. There are the outright conspiracy theorists, the people who are just unsure, and those that really don’t see a problem with taking it. But what makes those who don’t want to…
Looking at The Nathaniel Julies Case
It has been a year since the death of Nathaniel Julies that occurred at the hands of police officers who wrongly accused him of selling and transporting drugs – which was not true. Tunicia Phillips, a journalist and author at Mail and Guardian, has been following the case since it…
Motlapule Rosho is sworn in as acting premier of the North West
Following the resignation of Job Mokgoro as Premier of the North West, a space opened up for the position, many thought it would fall into the hands of the Bushy Maape. However, in a quick turn of events, Finance MEC, Motlapula Pule was sworn in as acting premier. To find…
Looking at the Afghanistan Airport Bombings
As the Taliban’s 31 August, 2021 deadline for Afghans and foreign nationals to evacuate the country – there were terror alerts for potential airport bombings for the people looking to leave, which eventually took the lives over 170 people. We speak to Martin Ewi from the Institute for Security Studies…
Looking at: Gender-Based Violence
On the two year mark of losing Uyinene Mrwetyana, in what sparked a nationwide fight against Gender-Based Violence in SA, we ask: Why we are still having these conversations? How far we have come in our fight, and where we are going? We look at this and more with Lebogang…
South Africa has the highest number of COVID-19 Orphans
A recent study published in The Lancet shows that over 94 000 children in South Africa have lost their parents or guardians to COVID-19 between March 2020 and April 2021. We speak to contributing researcher to the study, Prof. Lucie Cluver to find out more, to understand the effects this…
Africa Updates: Afghanistan Refugees Moving to Uganda, Kenya Deputy President ‘dared’ to resign
Political Analyst, Nixon Katembo talks us through the latest news in Africa. Today, we look at the latest developments in Afghanistan – in which a few refugees a seeking space in Uganda. We look at the Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta has dared the deputy president, William Ruto to step down…
Ace Magashule: Getting To Know The Man (Pt. 2)
Our conversation with secretary general of the ANC, Ace Magashule who has been temporarily suspended from his position since facing fraud and corruption charges earlier this year. We continue to speak about the charges around him, he answers caller's questions and more.
Ace Magashule: Getting To Know The Man (Pt. 1)
Today, we sit down with a man who needs no explanation. He is the secretary general of the ANC, who has been temporarily suspended - since facing fraud and corruption charges earlier this year. We speak about the charges around him, his history, his hopes for the country's future, and…
Two weeks with Mayor Jolidee Matongo at the helm
It’s been almost 2 weeks since Johannesburg Mayor, Jolidee Matongo has been in charge, and he already has had his work cut out for him. He has already said he we will be focusing on financial stability for the city - but what else is he targeting during his tenure?…
Joburg’s informal traders Call for Police to Stop Confiscating Their Goods
Informal traders are asking the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) to be included in the country’s post Covid-19 recovery plan. This is part of a new campaign by the South African Informal Traders Alliance (SAITA), calling for better treatment of informal traders. We speak to Rosheda Muller, President…
What will life be like Post-COVID? And how has it affected us now?
Have you wondered what the world will look like post Covid? More and more companies are making the Covid19 vaccine mandatory and it seems there are more trends that we are seeing in the world as we know it. We have a chat with Dion Chang, innovator and trend analyst.
OUTA Calls for Re-extension of license renewal deadline
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called on transport minister, Fikile Mbalula to extend the deadline for renewing expired driving licenses between March and December 2020. The deadline of August 31 is fast approaching. OUTA has received numerous complaints from motorists, highlighting the frustration encountered when attempting to renew…
Women Profiles: Buhle Madlala
Today, we are speaking to Buhle Madlala. She is a founding member at the National Cycling Academy Forum (NCAF) – a non-profit company driving transformation and development within cycling in South Africa, a runner-up on Survivor SA, occasional footballer and cyclist, and lots more. We speak to her about all…
Looking at the Haiti Earthquake
In the wake of the earthquake in Haiti, the death toll has increased to 1500 and that number is expected to rise. But someone has asked an important question during this difficult time: How do the recent crises in stability of the Haitian government affect the nation’s ability to respond…
Afghanistan Updates
We speak to an academic based in Afghanistan to get first-hand updates of the tense situation in the country. There are reports the Taliban are arresting journalists and intellectuals, which has risen the tensions even further.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is the new National Assembly Speaker
We speak to The New Nation Movement’s Lukhona Mnguni and political researcher, Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke to discuss and react to the new appointment of the new National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
South Africa to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to 18-35 year olds from Friday
Government has announced that South Africa will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to those aged between 18 and 35 years old from Friday, as it tries to ramp up its vaccination drive. We have recorded the most coronavirus infections and deaths on the African continent but have only fully vaccinated less…
The Arts Corner: Women in Art Exhibition
Azael Langa and Khehla Chepape Makgato celebrate women in art with a powerfully curated art exhibition in Johannesburg. The main objective is to create a platform that will help to identify new female talent, provide mentorship and opening access for female artists by connecting them to their collector’s database that…
Women Profiles: Dr Lwazi Manzi
We knew her as spokesperson of former health minister, Zweli Mkhize. She is now Head of Secretariat, AU Commission on Africa’s Covid 19 Response. She also does work on Gender equality at the AU. We celebrate her, speak about her work and more.