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.
Mixed reactions to the signing of the NHI Bill
President Cyril Ramaphosa has made good on his promise to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law before the 2024 national election, bringing the contentious healthcare system into South Africa’s reality. The president signed the NHI into law at a ceremony on Wednesday (15 May). What does this…
ELECTIONS 2024: Importance of the woman voice
Dr. Makhosi Busisiwe Khoza, a former Member of Parliament and served in the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development discussed women's political participation and how it's essential for a healthy democracy.
Re-opening of inquests into death of Chief Albert Luthuli
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, acting on the recommendation of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has decided to reopen inquests into the apartheid-era deaths of Chief Albert Luthuli, Griffiths Mxenge and Booi Mantyi. Chief Albert Luthuli's grandson talks about this.
Road to elections: BOSA leader, Mmusi Maimane
BOSA leader, Mmusi Maimane on a campaign trail joins PhemeloMotene instudio to unpack his party manifesto and his views on what South Africans need from the elections.
ELECTIONS 2024: Will the ANC retain power ?
Guest: Nomvula Mokonyane, South African politician who is currently the First Deputy Secretary-General of the the ANC
ANC cadres within the SABC ban DA’s advertisement criticising the ruling party
In today's big stories, the SABC has refused to flight a controversial election television advertisement produced by the Democratic Alliance, a move the official opposition in parliament has vowed to fight in the courts. The SABC on Thursday wrote to communications regulator Icasa to inform it that it will not…
DA wants to take the SABC to court
With The SABC refusing to broadcast the DA's contentious burning flag advert, unless the party amends it., DA's National spokesperson Solly Malatsi confirms that the party is seeking legal advice and might take the SABC to court.
MUSIC FEATURE: Musicologist
Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal celebrates SA dance queens music.
Independent Candidate for Gauteng Community Transformation unpacks his manifesto
In pursuit of a dynamic and prosperous Gauteng,Tshepo Mogano Jr, Former Military Soldier and Independent Candidate for Gauteng Community Transformation presents his visionary manifesto. According to Mogano, drawing on my military background, he brings a strategic and disciplined approach to governance, with a focus on key areas of concern at…
Dr. Motsuenyane profound impact on South Africa’s business landscape
Point of View mourns the passing and celebrates the enduring legacy of Dr. Sam Mokgethi Motsuenyane at age 97, a stalwart in entrepreneurship and ethical business practices. Dr. Motsuenyane peacefully departed recently, leaving behind a profound impact on South Africa’s business landscape. Will Modise from the Motsuenyane Foundations joins us…
Action SA plans for the Gauteng Province
ActionSA explained that the manifesto plans to prioritize improving the state of infrastructure in the country, especially in Gauteng, as the province is considered an economic hub. This will be referred to as the infrastructure road map. The party leader is in studio to unpack the Gauteng plans further.
Is DA the answer for SA citizens ?
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Gauteng Premier Candidate, Solly Msimanga MPL, unveiled the 2024 Gauteng Provincial Election posters last month. According to Msimanga, the unveiling marks their readiness to change the political landscape of Gauteng, come the 29th of May. He joins Phemelo Motene on Point of View.
Basics to get right in Gauteng
Former acting mayor of Tshwane, Abel Tau, is contesting to be the premier of Gauteng as a candidate of the Forum for Service Delivery, a coalition of various parties about sharing power after the electons via Coalitions.
How elections results affect business
As the leadership of organised business, labour, community and government, the National Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has called on all employers to support and allow their employees to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections on May 29.Do the people elected to leadership positions understand the challenges of…
MUSIC FEATURE: Emancipation, Freedom and Strength
As we are still commemorating workers Day, Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us through some music that speaks of emancipation, freedom and the strength of SA workers at large.
Unpacking ANC's election manifesto 2024
Not so long ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the party's manifesto which lists its promises to voters should they vote for the ANC for another five years. Former president Kgalema Montlante is in studio to unpack the manifesto.
State of SA governance, corruption and politics in SA
Corruption has been a persistent problem for South Africa since the end of apartheid. Although the country has made significant strides in eradicating systemic racial discrimination, corruption remains a major obstacle to good governance and development. Former member of Parliament, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi joins us instudioto to tackle all these…
History and significance of the national orders
In a ceremony held at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa awarded National Orders to thirty-two recipients. Professor Musa Xulu, a cultural expert, reminds us of the importance and background of the national orders.
Commemorating May Day on the 30th anniversary of democracy amid worseding unemployment, inequality and poverty
The 2024 Workers Day is convened under the theme: “Commemorating May Day on the 30th anniversary of democracy amid worsening unemployment, inequality, and poverty.” In 1994, the first democratic elections ushered a liberal democratic dispensation. For many workers who committed their lives to abolishing the apartheid regime, 1994 was to…
Attachment of pension fund to satisfy a maintenance order
The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 provides that a child’s parents (biological or adoptive) have a duty to financially maintain and support their children. Unfortunately, it often happens that one parent does not do their part and the other parent must then obtain a maintenance order from court under the…