Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Botswana's new President Duma Boko

Loading player...
Botswana's new president Duma Boko used his inauguration to tell the world that he and his government were ushering in a "new political dawn". Taking to the podium, hand in hand with his wife, First Lady Kaone Boko, and their daughter, Boko, received a resounding applause. As he was sworn in as the sixth president of Botswana, Boko swore to "faithfully and diligently" discharge his duties and perform his functions in high office, maintain the constitution of Botswana, and uphold the country's laws. Phemelo speaks to reseacher and human rights activist, Advocate Sipho Mantula.
11 Nov 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

Phala Phala showdown and ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni back in court

Phemelo unpacks two high-profile legal battles with legal expert Mpumelelo Zikalala. Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni returns to court over allegations of extorting more than R2 million from a mining businessman, while President Cyril Ramaphosa moves to challenge the Phala Phala Section 89 report in court, warning he may…
27 May 4PM 21 min

Pressure mounts for tougher alcohol tax measures

The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance South Africa is urging civil society groups, health experts and community organisations to weigh in on National Treasury’s alcohol tax review. Proposed changes include higher taxes linked to alcohol strength and possible minimum pricing measures aimed at reducing alcohol harm. Phemelo speaks to SAAPA…
27 May 4PM 12 min

IEC kicks off 2026 local elections campaign

South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway after the IEC launched its nationwide voter awareness campaign ahead of the 4 November polls. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says the campaign aims to mobilise voters, especially young people under the banner “Get Up, Show Up, Vote.” Phemelo speaks to Co-operative…
27 May 4PM 13 min

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says government efforts to reform hospital procurement systems were already underway before the Public Protector’s findings into the delayed repairs at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Following a joint oversight visit with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Phemelo speaks to Motsoaledi about the hospital’s future, accountability and…
26 May 4PM 13 min
All episodes