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.
Political Parties & Civil Society call for vote to appoint new National Assembly Speaker
NPO, The New Nation Movement, have threatened to take the appointment of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to court if Parliament continues with the process of instating her. We find out more with Babalo Ndenze, an EWN reporter, Omphile Maotwe, EFF Treasurer General and Attorney for New Nation Movement, Eric…
Women Profiles: Lyn Croote
Lambano Sanctuary specialises in providing holistic care to children who suffer with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness, as well as support for their families. We speak to their executive director, Lyn Croote.
Vaccinations in Taxi Ranks
We speak to the Gauteng MEC, Jacob Mamabolo to discuss the processes of vaccinating taxi drivers at pop-up vaccination sites at taxi ranks in the past few days. He discusses the overall positive outcome of the day, and some encounters with people who were hesitant.
UJ and HSRC's latest Report on Vaccine Hesitancy
The latest survey conducted by UJ & HSRC around people’s interests and concerns around the vaccine shows “that acceptance of vaccines is increasing but challenges remain”. We speak to them to find out more. We speak to Prof Carin Runciman, Director of Centre for Social Change at the University of…
Women Profiles: Jackie May
Jackie May’s company, Twyg, aims to promote sustainable fashion amongst South African consumers. We speak to her to find out more about sustainable living, fashion and what it actually takes for us start.
Afghanistan Updates
Today, we speak to an academic who is currently based in Kabul, Afghanistan amidst the ongoing terror and fear in the country. After the Taliban reclaimed power of the capital, thousands have sought to leave the country for safety. Mohammed’s identity and occupation has been only partially revealed for protection…
Kaya News Exclusive: Fochville Teacher Accused of Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Content Warning: Sexual Assualt Learners at Fochville Secondary School 2 have spoken out against a teacher they accuse of sexual misconduct, bullying and intimidation. We speak to Kaya News reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to find out more.
SERI calls for Govt to pay for damages caused in Marikana Shootings
We look at Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI)’s proposal for the payment and compensation due to the damage caused to the affected families from the Marikana Shooting.
CUT Students Protest for Allowances, Adequate Quarantine Facilities and Deadline Extensions
It's been a month since the Central University of Technology in the Free State received a court interdict against the South African Student Congress (Sasco) due to recent unrest amongst students who have been calling for payment allowances, deadline extensions. We speak to spokesperson at Sasco, Athenkosi Mabona to find…
What is happening in Afghanistan?
To find out more about the recent Taliban seize of power in Afghanistan, Amercia’s role in the situation and more, we speak to Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick, Brooks Spencer & Na'eem Jeenah, the Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre.
Hopewell Chin'ono Interview: Nat Nakasa Awards, Whistleblowing and the Treatment of African Journalists
After being arrested three times in just the past six months for exposing truths about the Zimbabwean government, documentary filmmaker and journalist, Hopewell Chin'ono still managed to deliver his speech at the South African Editors' Forum Nat Nakasa Awards. We speak to him to find out more about the troubles…
Looking Back at Marikana - 9 Years Later
We speak to Mail & Guardian Environmental and Climate Change Reporter, Journalist and Author, Tunicia Jegels, as well as the wife of a widow who lost her husband in the Marikana shooting.
SAHPRA finds 29 investigated deaths were not related to vaccines
There have been stories circulating around deaths that have reportedly been linked to taking the vaccine. And this, in turn, has escalated vaccine hesitancy in people. But a recent study by SAHPRA has shown that at least 29 of these reported deaths were not linked to the vaccine. We speak…
President Ramaphosa’s Latest Appearance at the Zondo Commission
More has come out of today’s Zondo Commission appearance with President Ramaphosa. How do you feel he answered his questions? We speak to Eyewitness Reporter, Tshidi Madia, political analyst, Xolani Dube and and others to break it all down with us.
A new anti-GBV school ecosystem has been launched
Vodacom, and the Departments of Basic Education, and Social Development have launched an “ecosystem aimed at using public schools as platforms to tackle GBVF (Gender-Based Violence & Femicide) in society. We speak to Vodacom’s External Affairs Director, Takalani Netshitenzhe.
Celebrating Women in Music: Thandi Ntuli & Sibongile Khumalo
We speak about the impact many South African women have had in the music industry over the years, both old and new. Today we look at the work of Thandi Ntuli and Sibongile Khumalo with Percy Mabandu, Senior Art Specialist at Aspire Art Auctions.
Women Profiles: Gugu Mmoledi
Today, we are profiling a woman making waves in a male dominated space. Gugulethu Mmoledi is the MD of Afribiz Construction, responsible for business operation and for the business achieving its financial goals. We speak to her to find out more about her work.
Managing the Pressures of Life in Relationships
How do we deal with all that is going on? Between COVID, keeping your job or degree, the political turmoil, unemployment – there’s a lot. While we’re managing all these difficulties, how do we maintain our relationships and take care of ourselves? We speak to Entrepreneur, Author and Podcaster, Lebo…
Nurses Struggling To Work In Hospitals
We speak to Bongani Mazibuko about the news we are rarely hearing in the news – nurses working in hospitals who are required to attend to an overload of patients simultaneously, which is leading to horrific stories of people struggling to receive urgent medical treatment.
Should we be worried about the air quality in Johannesburg?
We speak to the Joburg’s air quality, climate change, environment and infrastructure director, Lebo Molefe to find out more about the quality of our air – after the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries investigated elevated levels of Sulphur Dioxide and hydrogen in Gauteng and Mpumalanga.