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.
Dali Mpofu quits EFF and joins MK party
Former EFF chairperson advocate Dali Mpofu says he was among those who orchestrated the birth of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in 2023. And for some time, Mpofu and former president Jacob Zuma were the only two people who knew about the plan to establish a new political party -…
Trump wins US 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has won victory in the race for the presidency of the United States, gaining a historic second term. He passed the critical threshold of 270 electoral college votes with a projected win in the state of Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Republicans are also set to take control of the…
Lebombo border temporarily closed amid violent protests
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has temporarily closed the Lebombo port of entry following violent protests in Mozambique. The protests started at the end of last month in Maputo after Mozambique's election results were announced. Phemelo speaks to Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato about the situation.
Talking Legal Matters
In this week's legal matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses new regualtions of customary marriages up until 2026 and new case law on forfeiture of assets.
US elections: Latest polls show Harris, Trump tied as voting under way
US election 2024 polls are open in more than 40 states, including the seven battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Millions of voters are registered to cast their ballots across the country. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are going head-to-head in a…
Food poisonings, Acting Premier visits Katlehong
In the wake of three children’s deaths from suspected food poisoning in Katlehong, Gauteng’s Acting Premier Kedibone Diale -Tlabela placed responsibility squarely on the shoulders of South Africans who have “outsourced their facilities, their homes and garages, to people who run spaza shops. Diale -Tlabela and Member of the Executive…
Hundreds of illegal miners arrested after underground food and water supplies cut
At least 565 illegal gold miners, zama zamas have been arrested in the North West town of Orkney after the police choked off their food and water supplies, forcing them to the surface. The arrests were the latest made under Operation Vala Umgodi, which seeks to disrupt illegal mining at…
STATE OF CHILD POVERTY REPORT
The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has launched the state of the Child Report and announced the study findings. The study investigated the economic impact of growing up in poverty. It underlined the critical need for action to avert future economic deterioration and change the narrative for South Africa's disadvantaged children…
POV e-files: 53rd Anniversary: AHMED TIMOL
Ahmed Timol, died on 27 October 1971, four days after being arrested at a police roadblock. In Timol’s case, as with the others, inquests were held to rubber-stamp the police version of the death. According to police, Timol committed suicide by jumping out of a 10th floor window at John…
POV INSIGHTS: The Suit by Can Themba
Phemelo is joined in studio by actor and producer, Sello Maake kaNcube, Can Themba's biographer Dr Siphiwo Mahala, Writer and publisher Zukiswa Wanner and Director Jefferson Tshabalala to discuss the timeless SA classic The Suit, adapted from the short story by acclaimed South African Writer Can Themba.
Phemelo in conversation with Joburg Mayor
Phemelo is in coversaion with Joburg Mayor, Dada Morero on a number of issues affecting residents of Johannesburg including water problems, road infrastructure & spaza shops.
Music Feature: Halloween
Sheldon joins Phemelo in studio, this week's music feature them is Halloween which is celebrated each year on October 31. The traditon originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
US Elections
With just days to go until the November 5th US elections, the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remains tight as ever. Both candidates and their running mates have been campaigning. Phemelo speaks to Kaya Biz presenter Gugulethu Mfuphi who is 1 of 10 people globally to…
What to Watch
In this week's feature of What to Watch Leroy Marc reviews Juror number 2, Venom which are both in theatres and Fight Night : Million Dollar Heist on Showmax & much more.
Phemelo in conversation with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
Phemelo is in a wide-ranging interview with Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu on a number of issues including mass shootings, extortion syndicates, cooperation agreements & his visits around the country.
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses a new case allowing men to take women’s surnames after marriage and social media and its impact on one’s prospects of finding and retaining a job.
Tshwane Mayor on the city’s 100-Day Action Plan
Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has revealed six priorities that will anchor her executive's first 100 days in office, a plan she says will enable a "decisive turnaround" for the capital city. She believes a focus on areas of concern will assist in propelling the city towards a path of…
Families of the Life Esidimeni victims call on NPA for speedy prosecution
The families of the Life Esidimeni victims have called on the National Prosecuting Authority to prioritise the prosecution of two former government officials believed to have caused the death of some mental health patients. More than 140 people died in 2016 during a botched transfer project that moved psychiatric patients…
4 people dead as storms wreak havoc in Mpumalanga
Heavy storms which hit parts of Mpumalanga has left a trail of destruction with four people dead and more than 30 schools damaged around Bushbuckridge. More than 40 other people were injured following the extensive storms. Officials say the inclement weather has also threatened the administration of the National Senior…
SA and Ukraine still concluding visa-free access agreement
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says an agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa is yet to be signed. But he said it’s only a matter of time before it's concluded. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber got The Presidency’s back up on Sunday when he announced he…