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.
Death toll from Lusikisiki mass shooting rises to 18
Police in the Eastern Cape have confirmed that an eighteenth person has died from the Ngobozana village shooting, in Lusikisiki. Family members were wiped out by unidentified gunmen who opened fire at a homestead. A two-month-old baby was one of the people who miraculously survived the mass shooting, among those…
Health Feature: Prostate Cancer
Everything you need to know about prostate cancer. Phemelo is joined by Head of the Urology Department at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Professor Shingai Mutambirwa to discuss symptoms, treatment and causes.
Gauteng govt pays R3.8 bn instalment for e-toll debt
Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile says the province will not go bankrupt. Maile has outlined the debt repayment structure of the failed e-toll revenue collection project. The first payment of R3.8 billion has been made and is the first of a five-year plan to cover the…
Reflection on repatriation of remains of fallen struggle heroes.
The South African government has received the remains of 49 liberation fighters who died in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The remains were received at the Waterkloof Airforce Base on an emotional Wednesday evening (25 September 2024) for families of the fallen freedom fighters. Phemelo speaks to Ministry of Defence…
Brink removed as Tshwane mayor
The council sitting on Thursday in the City of Tshwane saw the DA’s Cilliers Brink voted out by 120 councillors while 87 voted against the motion of no confidence against him, while one member abstained. The ANC, EFF and ActionSA occupy 117 seats in the council and were further supported…
Music Feature with Tim Modise
Phemelo is joined in studio by veteran journalist and broadcaster, Tim Modise. Modise reflects on his career behind and the mic and shares some of his most favourite songs.
What to Watch
In this week’s Feature of What to Watch Entertainment Contributor, Leroy Marc reviews Monsters - The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix, Lee in theatres and much more.
Eskom's proposed 36% electricity tariff hike open for public comment
Eskom's proposed electricity tariff increases for the next three financial years, have gone out for public comment. The power utility wants to hike up tariffs for direct customers by around 36% next year and then by 12% and 9% in the 2027 and 2028 financial years respectively. Phemelo speaks to…
Gwarube on education budget cuts
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube briefed the media about overall budget shortfalls in education for the first time since controversy erupted over planned teacher cuts a few weeks ago. Gwarube has requested an urgent meeting with the finance minister on a way forward regarding budget cuts in education. She pointed…
Gauteng govt faces potential bankruptcy by 2025, warns Maile
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has warned if the provincial government is not vigilant with its finances, particularly in relation to its Health Department, it could be bankrupt by 2025. The department was identified as placing the heaviest strain on the province with a whopping R18 billion…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters legal expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana discuses self defence and laws around owning a firearm.
Ramaphosa addresses 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
President Cyril Ramaphosa was the first African leader to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he spoke on several issues, including the country’s ongoing case against Israel’s military operation in Gaza at the International Court of Justice
Decolonising the curriculum at SA universities
All institutions of Higher Learning made an undertaking to forge ahead with curriculum transformation. It has continued to be a topic of discussion in many institutions of higher learning, but many have very few plans of action if any owing to the decreased pressure from students to plan, implement and…
POV IMBIZO: Bela Act (part 2)
Phemelo continues her discussion on the Bela Act with Equal Education Secretary General, Noncedo Madubedube. In part 2 of the conversation Madubedube looks at grade R and disability amongst other amendments.
Music Feature: Heritage Day (continued)
Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal continues with the theme of Heritage Day as he looks at South African musicians who have contributed to the country’s rich heritage including, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Lucky Dube and Black Coffee to name a few.
Profile Feature: Elinor Sisulu
In this week’s profile feature, Phemelo speaks to human rights activist, writer and Executive Director of Puku Children's Literature Foundation. She is the author of the award-winning children's book The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1997). Her biography on her parents-in-law, Walter and Albertina Sisulu: In Our Lifetime secured her…
Music Feature: SA Heritage
In this week’s music feature, Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal brings us songs inspired by this month’s heritage day celebrations in South Africa.
Flood alert warning as snow melts in KZN
The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs has warned KwaZulu-Natal Midlands residents to be aware of potential flooding as the snow melts. At least one death was reported. Nozibele Nzonzo, 39, died on Saturday after being exposed to extreme cold while stuck in a taxi caught in the snowstorm…
Land identified to relocate Cemetery View residents after fire
Cemetery View informal settlement in Tshwane suffered a devastating blaze which destroyed at least 2 000 shacks. One resident died in the fire. The fire was allegedly started by a man who accused his partner of cheating on him. Phemelo speaks to acting MEC of Human Settlements, Lebogang Maile.
What to Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch Leroy reviews Laugh Africa Comedy Festival on Showmax, The Killers Game and The Substance which are both in theatres.