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.
Parliament’s defence committees warn defence force risks being in permanent 'state of crisis'
Parliament’s defence committees have warned that the country’s defence force risks being in a permanent “state of crisis” unless it’s turned around urgently. National Assembly defence portfolio committee chairperson, Dakota legoete, and his jointed fence committee counterpart, Malusi Gigaba, say that if the defence budget isn’t increased, it will jeopardise…
Religious institutions lack proper oversight – commission
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) says the Christian religious sector has been fraught with problematic behaviour and suffers from a lack of proper oversight. The commission has since released a report exposing widespread abuse in SA’s…
Sinkhole dangers force Khutsong West Clinic to close indefinitely
Sinkhole safety concerns have forced the indefinite closure of the Khutsong West Clinic, with nearby facilities offering alternative healthcare services. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) said the closure is to prioritise the safety of the Khutsong community and staff, with patients and staff set to be relocated to nearby…
Mcebisi Jonas appointed SA’s special envoy to the United States
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the United States (US). Ramaphosa announced Jonas’ appointment as his special envoy to America in a statement on Monday morning, 14 April 2025. Jonas’ appointment comes as Pretoria continues to consider its options of…
Discussion: Public Roundtable on Gender Apartheid
Malala Fund, in partnership with the End Gender Apartheid Campaign, the Civic Engagement Project and Lawyers for Human Rights, will host a public roundtable at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The event brings together leading South African thinkers and members of Malala Fund’s Afghan Women’s Delegation for…
Parliamentary budget office unpacks VAT hike
Phemelo is in conversation with Director of the Parliamentary Budget Office, Dr Dumisani Jantjies who unpacks the parliamentary processes when it comes to VAT and how it is passed considering the current negotiations underway by the ANC and other parties.
African Foodways Event
Phemelo speaks to author, chef and food anthropologist, Dr Anna Trapido about a new African food and wine pairing menu that celebrates South African ingredients, cooking techniques, flavours and recipes and hospitality. The menu is in collaboration Johannesburg’s Saxon Hotel and African Foodways Production and Franschoek’s Leeu Paassant Wines.
Music Feature
In this week’s Music Feature, Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal explores the art of the cover version.
What To Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews The Amateur Movie, Sinners which are both in theatres and, Meet the Khumalos on Netflix and much more.
Home Affairs to secure borders with these new BMA advancements
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will get a technological boost just before the Easter weekend. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber and BMA officials unveiled a new range of surveillance technology to enhance security on Thursday. The new additions will enhance an already tech-friendly agency as it prepares for a…
Malatsi confident new regulations empower govt to procure IT services outside SITA
The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, is confident that new regulations will empower departments to have the freedom to procure IT services outside of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Malatsi has dismissed concerns by portfolio committee chairperson, Khusela Diko, that the regulations are not in line with…
Tshwane Mayor delivers her State of the Capital Address
Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, announced her administration's commitment to revitalising state-owned assets that have long been labelled as 'white elephants.' During her State of the Capital Address (SOCA) at Tshwane House on Thursday, Moya highlighted several key facilities, including the loss-making Wonderboom National Airport, the Fresh Produce Market, the…
SA Deaf Federation seeks financial assistance to participate in the 2025 DeafOlympics in Japan
The South African Deaf Sport Federation is seeking financial assistance with sending 30 hearing-impaired athletes to represent the country at this year’s DeafOlympics in Japan. The Federation says it lacks the funding to give all qualifying athletes the opportunity to take part in the event. DeafOlymics takes place in November…
Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses sexual harassment cases as well as religion and work.
Water Ministers visit Vaal Dam as water levels continue to rise
Residents living near riverbanks along the Vaal Dam have been evacuated as the dam's waters continue to rise. On Wednesday, the Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, visited the Vaal Dam to assess the water resource infrastructure amid heavy inflows into the dam due to heavy rainfall. Recently, torrential rains…
Schools’ Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Competition
In a move to foster sustainability and elevate environmental consciousness among the youth, the City of Johannesburg's energy utility, City Power, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Schools competition for 2025. This initiative targets public non-fee-paying high schools across Johannesburg, galvanising pupils to engage actively in the dynamic world of…
SA’s civil servants missing skills in technology – report
A new study has looked at how South Africa is faring in developing skills for the future of work in the public sector. The study found that most South African government officials were familiar with the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But they were not familiar with how these technologies could…
What do the US politicians gunning for SA have in common?
On Wednesday, 2 April 2025, the latest attempt to punish the South African government was introduced in the US House of Representatives. The proposed bill asks for a “full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa”, as well as the identification of “South African government…
Book Feature: Brave Like Me
Phemelo is in conversation with author and activist Zulaikha Patel about her book, Brave Like Me. In her incredible journey that began at just 13 years old set against the backdrop of Pretoria High School for Girls, Zulaikha courageously took a stand against discriminatory hair policies, igniting a nationwide movement…
ANC NWC resolves to ‘reset’ relationship with DA & other partners
The ANC has accused its government of national unity partner, the DA, of ‘acting as an opposition force’ and says it will engage parties on the Budget over the next five days. A week after smaller political parties came to the rescue of the ANC, helping it to pass the…