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.
Cele says state should not have paid apartheid officers legal fees
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has told the Khampempe Commission that the democratic state should never have paid the legal fees of former apartheid-era Security Branch officers accused of torture, kidnapping and murder. Cele says those accused of crimes committed under apartheid should have funded their own legal defence, arguing…
Ramaphosa seeks court order to stop impeachment inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa is asking the Western Cape High Court to stop Parliament's impeachment process from moving forward until the court decides whether the Section 89 Independent Panel report was lawful. The President argues that allowing the inquiry to continue before his review application is heard would cause him "severe"…
Trump's Strait of Hormuz plan raises global tensions
US President Donald Trump says the United States will reinstate a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage through the vital waterway. The announcement has heightened tensions with Iran and sparked concerns over global trade, energy supplies and freedom of navigation. Phemelo unpacks…
AARTO demerit system: What you need to know
South Africa's AARTO system is in full implementation, bringing major changes for motorists. The demerit points system has been introduced; repeat traffic offenders could have their licences suspended or cancelled and may be required to redo their driving tests. We unpack how the system works after taking effect on the…
The battle for Joburg mayor heats up
Could Johannesburg's mayoral race become Helen Zille vs Frank Chikane? New reporting suggests the ANC is weighing up three potential candidates to lead the party into the city's local government elections: Frank Chikane, former Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Johannesburg Deputy Mayor Loyiso Masuku. Phemelo unpacks the political calculations, the…
Matlala plea deal collapses and Anele Tembe inquest delayed
We unpack two major legal developments with legal expert Mpumelelo Zikalala. The NPA has been forced to rethink its strategy after Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala withdrew his plea agreement in the R228 million SAPS Medicare24 fraud case, meaning prosecutors can no longer rely on his admissions in court. We also discuss…
MUSIC FEATURE: The Rise Of The African Music Revolution
This week's music feature explores the rise of the African music revolution. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal traces the continent's growing global influence through artists including Uncle Waffles, Sauti Sol, Youssou N'Dour, Neneh Cherry, Mi Casa and Cassper Nyovest.
What To Watch: The Four of Us on e.tv , Mona, The News is a Joke
Leroy Marc shares his top picks this week, including the new local e.tv series The Four of Us, Moana, The Croatoan: The Town That Takes and Dan Corder's live show The News is a Joke at the Market Theatre.
Celebrating South Africa's ACMO100 Honourees
South Africa leads the inaugural ACMO100 rankings, with 31 marketing leaders recognised among Africa's 100 most influential marketers. Phemelo Motene speaks to Founder of Brand Africa & Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University, Thebe Ikalafeng, Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Absa Sydney Mbhele and Chief Marketing Officer at…
Trump says Iran wants a deal after fresh US strikes
Fresh US airstrikes on Iran have raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump claims Tehran wants to return to the negotiating table. Phemelo Motene speaks to Dr Oscar van Heerden about the latest developments, what's driving the renewed tensions and whether diplomacy…
Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission heard explosive closed-door testimony from Witness M, a businessman who claims to have information linking heads of state, drug syndicates, politically connected individuals and law enforcement officials to organised crime. Citing serious safety concerns, the witness was granted permission to testify in camera. Phemelo Motene speaks to…
Legal Matters: workplace harassment, PAIA and listener questions
This week's Legal Matters Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks key legal issues affecting South Africans, including compensation for workplace sexual harassment, access to information under PAIA, and disciplinary processes in voluntary associations. Nthabiseng also answers listeners' pressing legal questions and offers practical guidance.
Over 200 arrested in Gauteng illegal mining crackdown
More than 200 people have been arrested during a major illegal mining operation at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria. The multi-agency raid targeted illegal mining networks and led to the seizure of ammunition and other contraband, with many of those arrested identified as undocumented foreign nationals. Mining expert David van…
Health Ombud finds no link between healthcare worker deaths and workplace bullying
The Health Ombud has found no evidence that workplace bullying, victimisation or poor working conditions directly caused the deaths of six healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal. However, the investigation uncovered serious systemic problems in the province's public health sector, including staff shortages, excessive workloads, ageing infrastructure and inadequate employee support. Health…
Morero says Joburg services will continue despite financial strain
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has assured residents that the city's financial challenges will not lead to a full-scale collapse in service delivery. His comments come after National Treasury withheld nearly R4 billion in the city's equitable share grant, raising concerns over its ability to meet financial obligations. Phemelo spoke to…
Major taxi association benches foreign national drivers until further notice
The Faraday Taxi Association has suspended foreign national taxi drivers and operators from working until further notice, citing safety concerns following recent protests linked to immigration. The decision comes as the association continues to grapple with taxi-related violence and operational challenges. Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela joined Phemelo to discuss…
Public Protector finds Cape Town failed residents on basic services
The Public Protector has found that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing problems including deteriorating sewer infrastructure, poor refuse collection and delays in repairing roads and water leaks. The findings, following a four-year investigation, direct…
SAHRC report exposes widespread sexual violence in schools
A new South African Human Rights Commission report has found that sexual violence in schools is a widespread and systemic crisis, with thousands of child abuse and sexual offence cases reported each year. The Commission says learners' rights to safety and education continue to be undermined, calling for stronger measures…
ActionSA seeks access to Phala Phala police records
ActionSA has turned to the Information Regulator after the SAPS refused to release documents linked to the Phala Phala farm theft. The party wants access to President Cyril Ramaphosa's affidavit and other records, arguing they could help clarify discrepancies over the amount of money allegedly stolen from the farm. Phemelo…
DA challenges Modise salary sanction over Tshwane conflict of interest
The DA has gone to court to challenge a Tshwane council decision to dock Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise just two months' salary after a forensic report found he breached the councillors' code of conduct by benefiting from a company doing business with the city. The party argues the sanction is…