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.
Government settles land claims worth over R200 million since start of 2024/25 financial year
The South African government has spent more R217 164 192 on land claims in the 2024/2025 financial year. This land was privately owned by individuals and private companies; the claims were largely submitted by black people. This information was recently revealed in a parliamentary reply to questions directed to the…
Eskom says power system remains constrained
Eskom says while there’s been a slight improvement in unplanned outages, the power system remains under pressure. Stage 2 load shedding will continue during evening peak hours from 4 pm to 10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Phemelo speaks to Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena.
International Stories wrap
Phemelo speaks to Director at RiskRecon and former diplomat, Dr Kingsley Makhubela about several stories making international headlines including Ramaphosa’s plans to meet with Trump next week, China/US tariff agreement, Afrikaner immigration to the US and US Canada border towns hit by Trump’s trade war.
AG concerned about NLC's handling of grant funding
The auditor-general says it remains concerned about the way in which the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) handles grant funding, despite slight improvements in its audit outcome over 2024. On Tuesday, the office told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) that grant beneficiaries had also been found wanting and unable…
DISCUSSION: Paying Tax and living abroad
In this week’s episode of Taxing Times with the Tshabalala’s, tax practitioner and CEO of Netvest Busisiwe Mdletshe discusses tax obligations while living and working abroad.
Court rules that Omotoso can stay in SA for now
Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso is once again a free man. He was released after appearing in the East London Magistrates Court on Tuesday afternoon. Omotoso was arrested on immigration-related charges over the weekend. It's alleged that he contravened provisions of the Immigration Act. This came to light after a Department…
Grant Cameron-Smith and his son, Julian, complete cycling journey across Europe
15-year-old Julian Cameron-Smith and his dad Grant Cameron-Smith have completed an extraordinary cycling journey across Europe - riding over 2,500km from Warsaw to Milan and raising R350,000 in support of Logwood Village, a warm and safe haven for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Phemelo speaks to both Julian and Grant about…
Changes to overtime pay causes Gauteng state doctors to gear up for health department fight
Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors’ take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile, the National Minister of Health has convened a committee to review the future of overtime for state doctors. Dysfunction in…
Blame game as Eastern Cape schools fail to feed thousands of pupils after funding runs dry
Thousands of children across Eastern Cape schools are going hungry after schools reportedly ran out of surplus funds to purchase food, sparking widespread concern about the sustainability of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). According to governing bodies and educational unions, including FEDSAS and NAPTOSA, the programme plays a vital…
NSFAS board seeks legal advice to force former administrator to submit report
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is battling to repair its information and communication technology (ICT) system. It was allocated R100-million for the repairs, and only R30-million is left, according to NSFAS. The scheme’s four solution partners responsible for managing student accommodation have delayed payments, resulting in financial complications for…
Gauteng returns unspent R1bn to National Treasury
Gauteng had to return just over R1bn to the National Treasury because the province’s health and education departments had failed to spend the allocated funds in the 2024/25 financial year. Provincial Treasury department head, Ncumisa Mnyani, revealed this during a media briefing on the state of Gauteng's finances. She said…
MUSIC FEATURE
Guest: Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal
What to Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews Havoc on Netflix, Salvable and Thunderbolt which are both in theatre and much more.
Music Feature: Worker’s Day
In this week’s music feature, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal explores songs that resonate with Workers Day which is commemorated on the 1st of May.
Limpopo University responds to allegations it ignored parliament
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education is exploring legal avenues to compel the University of Limpopo (UL) to respond to questions to the institution’s management and to abide by summons served on it. The summons was issued to Vice-Chancellor Professor Mahlo Mokgalong, chairperson of council, Pandelani Nefolovhodwe and chairperson…
Mchunu meets with Provincial Safety heads in Limpopo
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu held a MinMec session in Bela-Bela Limpopo to discuss policing matters, he speaks to Phemelo about his meeting.
Mpofu disciplinary hearing, Judge Parker's misconduct allegations
Phemelo gets analysis from legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala on Advocate Dali Mpofu’s disciplinary hearing and Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker’s misconduct allegations.
Ramaphosa to establish Judicial Commission to probe unresolved apartheid-era crime
To address past injustices, President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether attempts were made to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. These cases, referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), have…
Parliamentary Committee Considers Legal Action Against University of Limpopo
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education is taking steps to force the University of Limpopo (UL) to answer questions and comply with a summons issued to its management. Committee chairman Tebogo Letsie has reached out to the speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, for advice on how to…
SASSA gold cards to remain active beyond 31 May: Postbank
Postbank has confirmed that the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold cards will remain active and functional beyond the 31st of next month. It says the aim is to ensure that beneficiaries who have not transitioned from the gold to black cards have uninterrupted access to social grants. This…