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.
US Elections
With just days to go until the November 5th US elections, the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remains tight as ever. Both candidates and their running mates have been campaigning. Phemelo speaks to Kaya Biz presenter Gugulethu Mfuphi who is 1 of 10 people globally to…
What to Watch
In this week's feature of What to Watch Leroy Marc reviews Juror number 2, Venom which are both in theatres and Fight Night : Million Dollar Heist on Showmax & much more.
Phemelo in conversation with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
Phemelo is in a wide-ranging interview with Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu on a number of issues including mass shootings, extortion syndicates, cooperation agreements & his visits around the country.
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses a new case allowing men to take women’s surnames after marriage and social media and its impact on one’s prospects of finding and retaining a job.
Tshwane Mayor on the city’s 100-Day Action Plan
Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has revealed six priorities that will anchor her executive's first 100 days in office, a plan she says will enable a "decisive turnaround" for the capital city. She believes a focus on areas of concern will assist in propelling the city towards a path of…
Families of the Life Esidimeni victims call on NPA for speedy prosecution
The families of the Life Esidimeni victims have called on the National Prosecuting Authority to prioritise the prosecution of two former government officials believed to have caused the death of some mental health patients. More than 140 people died in 2016 during a botched transfer project that moved psychiatric patients…
4 people dead as storms wreak havoc in Mpumalanga
Heavy storms which hit parts of Mpumalanga has left a trail of destruction with four people dead and more than 30 schools damaged around Bushbuckridge. More than 40 other people were injured following the extensive storms. Officials say the inclement weather has also threatened the administration of the National Senior…
SA and Ukraine still concluding visa-free access agreement
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says an agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa is yet to be signed. But he said it’s only a matter of time before it's concluded. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber got The Presidency’s back up on Sunday when he announced he…
Analysis: Israel genocide case, Brics 2024, US Elections
Phemelo speaks to former diplomat and Director at RiskRecon, Dr Kingsley Makhubela about news that have been dominating international headlines including South Africa delivering evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ, GNU relations after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks at the 2024 Brics Summit and the upcoming US elections.
Health Feature: Food poisoning
Forensic tests have revealed that the six children who died as a result of food poisoning were killed by a highly toxic organophosphate called terbufos. Monica Sebetwana (6), Ida Maama (7), Isago Mabote (8), Karabo Rampou (9), Njabulo Msimanga (7) and Katlego Olifant (7) had eaten snacks from a local…
Impact on POV: Cynthia Dinalane
Cynthia Dinalane is the founder of a shelter for abused women and children in Ekurhuleni called Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare and Community Organisation. Dinalane has been recognized for her extraordinary ability and notability in community building within Gauteng, South Africa. Her work at a shelter for abused women and children showcases…
Music Feature
In this weeks Music Feature Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal commemorates United Nations Day with music. U.N Day is celebrated annually on October 24, it marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. This day is a global celebration of the UN's mission…
What to Watch
In this weeks feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews Rumours in theatres, Brothers on Prime Video, The Penguin on Showmax and much more.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
Phemelo is in conversation with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and discusses a wide range of issues inlcuding Gauteng's economy, crime and spaza shops.
Students who exposed SASSA payment system weakness brief parliament
Two students who exposed weaknesses in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) payment system have called on government to restart the entire grant system. The two first-year IT students, Joel Cedras and Veer Gosai, briefed the Social Development Committee on how easy it is to defraud the system when…
Police release identity of man allegedly behind the murder of Soweto girl
Gauteng police are hunting a man who allegedly raped and murdered a six-year-old girl in Soweto. According to police the young girl was playing with other children when the man called her to his rented shack at one of the houses in Orlando. "[He] allegedly raped and killed the girl…
Putin is your ally, Mr President not SA’s- DA
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the 16th Brics summit in Kazan in Russia, to call for global solidarity, UN Security Council reform and to condemn Israel's escalating violence in Gaza. Speaking during the open plenary session alongside Brics leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ramaphosa emphasised the importance…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters, our legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses opposed divorces, and she answers some of your legal questions.
Gwamanda placed on special leave
Former Johannesburg Mayor turned member of the mayoral committee in charge of community safety, Kabelo Gwamanda has been placed on special leave. Gwamanda confirmed through a statement that he would take special leave in the interest of "transparency". Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero also confirmed that he had put Gwamanda on…
Eastern Cape flooding: 3 people confirmed dead
Three people have been confirmed dead as heavy and disruptive rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of the Eastern Cape leaving thousands of people destitute. Nelson Mandela Bay has been hardest hit by the latest bout of severe weather as houses, roads and bridges have been submerged in water…