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.
Impact on POV: Southern African Freelancers' Association (SAFREA)
With formal jobs hard to come by, freelancing has become a lifeline for many South Africans and a lifestyle choice for others who crave flexibility and independence. The Southern African Freelancers' Association (SAFREA) is stepping up to support this growing community, offering mentoring, networking, and advocacy including a recent submission…
Power at Last: 218 De Wagendrift Homes Electrified After 21 Years
After more than two decades in the dark, 218 households in De Wagendrift Informal Settlement finally have electricity, a momentous milestone for a community established after farm evictions in 2004. Thanks to a long-awaited project between Eskom, the Department of Energy and Electricity, and the City of Tshwane, the electrification…
“Occupy the Factories!” – WASP and Youth Movement Respond to Job Cuts
As waves of retrenchments hit South African industries, the Workers and Socialist Party (WASP) and its youth wing, the Socialist Youth Movement, are urging workers to take radical action by occupying factories and mines facing shutdowns. Calling it a “jobs bloodbath”, the organisations say what we’re seeing isn’t just economic…
1.SIU Exposes R2-Billion Web of Corruption at Tembisa Hospital
A bombshell interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has laid bare the jaw-dropping scale of corruption at Tembisa Hospital, with over R2-billion looted through three major syndicates embedded in the system. SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi revealed how public funds were siphoned off through collusion between hospital officials…
What to Watch: Him, London Calling
Leroy Marc takes us through the week’s cinematic gems, including the hauntingly beautiful “Him,” the electric “London Calling,” and the drama-packed “One Battle After Another” and much more.
Profile Feature: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Academic, podcaster, activist, and father, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh wears many hats. Phemelo sat down with him for an in-depth conversation on politics, parenting, and how his SMWX platform is shaking up how young South Africans engage with power.
Soweto Pride: Power, Protest & Pride
Now in its 21st year, Soweto Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a political march reclaiming space for Black lesbian identity and justice. Under the theme “Key to Empowerment”, this weekend’s event will centre visibility, healing, and resistance. Activist and filmmaker Dr Bev Ditsie joined the show to reflect…
7 Days or We Walk? PA Draws a Line Over Kunene’s Comeback
The Patriotic Alliance is turning up the heat in Joburg's coalition politics - giving the ANC just seven days to reinstate Kenny Kunene to the City of Johannesburg mayoral committee. This comes after Kunene was cleared of any wrongdoing following an internal investigation into his controversial presence at the Sandton…
Parliament Under Fire at Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Judicial Commission heard damning testimony from SAPS legal head Petronella van Rooyen, who slammed Parliament for failing to act on explosive allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He had accused high-ranking officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, of ties to crime syndicates. Van Rooyen says oversight…
Humanitarian Flotilla Attacked En Route to Gaza
Over 500 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, including South Africans, came under attack while sailing to Gaza to challenge Israel’s ongoing siege. Explosions rocked several boats, communications were jammed, and drones buzzed ominously overhead just days after Israel warned the flotilla would be intercepted. The mission, backed by peace…
Music Feature: Celebrating Heritage Through Song
This Heritage Day, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a soulful journey through the songs that echo our history and identity. From Jonas Gwangwa’s “Dikgomo” to Letta Mbulu’s “There’s Music in the Air” and Ami Faku’s “Inde Lendlela,” this feature is a moving reminder of the power of…
Ramaphosa’s Rallying Cry at the UN: “The World Can’t Afford to Wait”
At the UN General Assembly in New York, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a powerful plea for urgent global action to tackle the crises threatening peace and progress across the globe. From climate change to crushing debt in the Global South, Ramaphosa warned that time is running out and called on…
Madlanga Commission Bombshell: Ramaphosa OK’d Disbanding of Political Killings Task Team, Says Masemola
In a stunning twist at the Madlanga Commission, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola revealed that Minister Senzo Mchunu claimed President Cyril Ramaphosa supported the immediate disbanding of the elite unit probing political assassinations. Masemola said he was shocked by the claim – especially since it was Ramaphosa himself who initially…
Joburg Mayor Morero Under Fire Over Water Crisis Promises
It’s not just the taps that are dry – so is public trust. Joburg Mayor Dada Morero faced tough questions in Parliament after failing to deliver on his seven-day promise to restore water in communities like Westbury and Coronationville. MP Malebo Kobe didn't mince her words, warning that Johannesburg is…
SANDF Quietly Pulls Troops Out of DRC as Unpaid Soldiers Threaten Legal Action
As tensions rise in the DRC, the SANDF has started pulling back its troops and gear from Lubumbashi – months after deploying them in a failed bid to support peace efforts in the conflict-ridden North Kivu region. Despite being flown in at great cost, sources say the troops never saw…
Book Feature: Love, Power, and Identity in SA’s Literary Landscape
This week, Journalist and book reviewer Karabo Kgoleng joins Govan Whittles to take us through a compelling lineup of local reads. From Mpho Boshego’s diplomatic memoir to Grace Khunou’s heartfelt Love in Jozi, and Matshilo Motsei’s soulful call for national healing – there’s something for every curious mind. Also on…
Young, Bold and Business-Savvy: Junior Achievement Empowers SA Youth
On this week’s Impact on POV, we shine the spotlight on Junior Achievement South Africa, a powerhouse in youth development. Backed by the Department of Basic Education, JA is equipping the next generation with real-world skills - entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness - inside and outside the classroom. Their…
Samwu Says ‘Unfair Play’ Over Councillors’ Pay Hike
While Tshwane councillors quietly secured a 5% salary bump, municipal workers are still fighting for wage increases dating back to 2021. Now the South African Municipal Workers Unions says it’s had enough. Regional chair Lehlogonolo Maphatsoe speaks to Govan Whittles about why the union views the council’s move as a…
Schools Are For All – GDE Pushes Back on Operation Dudula
The Gauteng Department of Education has slammed Operation Dudula’s campaign targeting undocumented pupils as “misplaced” and out of step with the law. In Soweto, members of the group delivered warnings to schools - telling them not to admit foreign learners in 2026. But GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona is clear: school…
Helen Zille Eyes Joburg’s Top Job
Helen Zille is back - this time trading her conservative Twitter takes for campaign kicks in Johannesburg. The DA has unveiled the 74-year-old political veteran as its mayoral candidate, with a slick Soweto launch promising to take Joburg “from Dada to Gogo” - a swipe at struggling ANC incumbent Dada…