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.
de Lille lashes out at ACSA after fuel glitch at OR Tambo
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, has lashed out at Airports Company South Africa following refuelling problems at OR Tambo International Airport that caused flight delays. Acsa has since confirmed that the system is now fully operational after the glitch. de Lille says she was also caught up in the…
POV Impact: Professor Divine Fuh
Divine Fuh, Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and Director of HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa at the University of Cape Town has been appointed Head of the Department of Social Anthropology. Phemelo speaks to Professor Fuh about his journey in anthropology, his background and much more.
Discussion: NHI Bill
Phemelo unpacks the NHI Bill with Founder of the Africa Medical Association and ActionSA member for health, Dr Kgosi Letlape.
Refueling problem creates delays at O.R. Tambo
Airports Company South Africa says it has managed to resolve the issue of aircraft refueling. Early on Monday, ACSA released a statement stating that airlines at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng were unable to refuel their aircraft resulting in many flight delays. This comes just two days after…
Story: Syria latest
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. But Syria’s rebels completed a speedy and stunning march to power on Sunday, starting an uncertain new era for the country. For half a century, the Assad family ruled over Syria with an iron fist, with…
What to Watch
In this weeks feature of What to Watch Leroy Marc reviews, Girl with the Needle, The End which are both in theatres and Carry-On which is streaming on Netflix and much more.
Masemola visits Sabie, Stilfontein as bodies of zama zamas pile up
More than 50 000 illegal miners have been arrested in different provinces since the establishment of Operation Vala Umgodi a year ago. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola led a delegation to the Sabie, Mpumalanga and Stillfontein Mine in the North West. Various police units and private security company personnel are…
Profile Feature: Thebe Ikalafeng
Phemelo is joined in studio by trailblazing figure in African branding, Thebe Ikalafeng. Thebe talks about his new book The Traveller, his upbringing, travelling Africa and we also enjoy some of his favourite songs.
About 150 illegal miners trapped inside abandoned mine in Sabie
About 150 illegal miners are trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie with six already resurfaced and three dead, police said on Wednesday. Two foreigners, aged 23 and 24, and four South Africans were rescued from the mine. Phemelo speaks to Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson Brigadier, Donald Mdhluli about the latest.
Sassa CEO suspended pending probe into her appointment
The CEO of the South African Social Security Agency, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula, has been placed on precautionary suspension while a probe into her appointment takes place. Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe said the precautionary suspension was "prompted by the need to conduct an investigation without hindrance or interference". She added that…
The extent of rot at the National Lotteries Commission
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it's making progress in tightening up its systems to make it less susceptible to the fraud and corruption witnessed for more than a decade. Over the last four years, the SIU has investigated over 40 non-government and non-profit organisations for defrauding the lotteries commission…
Ramaphosa axes Simelane as justice minister — but keeps her in the Cabinet
The President has moved Minister Thembi Simelane in a late-night Cabinet reshuffle, appointing her to the Human Settlements portfolio. This comes more than three months after he had requested a report from Simelane regarding her dubious dealings with VBS Mutual Bank. Simelane has increasingly come under fire after a Daily…
Talking Legal Matters
In this weeks feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses tv shows that ambush people, a ruling that was in favour of the Devi Show on eNCA. She also discusses a popular trend that has seen older women being scammed romantically
POV Ex-Files
In this weeks feature of POV ex-files, we discuss the unfinished business of the TRC with Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights, Yasmin Sooka. FHR advocates for justice and reparations by supporting survivors and families still awaiting justice for apartheid era political crimes, engaging in advocacy, litigation, raising…
SA Tourism: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year's theme is "Amplifying the leadership of Persons with disabilies for an inclusive and sustainable future". As we head to the festive season we look at the imprtance of universal access as a fundamental aspect that ensures all individuals, regardless of…
No money for election re-run, says Namibia's electoral commission, with Swapo ahead
There can't be a re-run of Namibia's general election because there is no money to do so, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said, even as opposition parties prepared a legal challenge demanding just that. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) informed the ECN it would challenge the way the…
Johannesburg to host the G20 Summit in 2025
In a significant announcement that echoes beyond the borders of South Africa, Johannesburg has been selected to host the prestigious G20 Summit in 2025. This global event promises to attract thousands of international delegates, placing the city firmly in the international spotlight. Johannesburg’s leading non-profit organisation, Jozi My Jozi (JMJ),…
Two bodies retrieved from Stilfontein mine
Two decomposed bodies were hauled out of Shaft 11 at Stilfontein mine in the North West on Tuesday afternoon. Insiders said the bodies were of several that were thought to be underground. Community volunteers who lowered food parcels into the shaft earlier on pulled out the bodies after they received…
Police monitoring Phumlamqashi water protest near Lenasia South
Police have been monitoring a situation in Lenasia South following ongoing protest action by residents of Phumlamqashi, south of Johannesburg.Residents closed roads with rocks, burning tyres and other debris over water cuts. Phemelo speaks to community leader, Thabo Mabekenyane.
Health Feature: Neck and Shoulder pain
In this week's Health Feature we discuss why people get neck and shoulder pain, what causes repetitive strain injuries and how to prevent pain from incorrect office/home work station setups with physio therapist, Kirsten Morse.