Point of View with Phemelo Motene — 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.
07
DEC
2am
Challenges faced by blended families pt. 2
LETS TALK RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ZWANES: Challenges faced by blended families.
Blended families, or stepfamilies, are now common in the United States. Nearly half of marriages in the United States end in divorce. At least half of children in the U.S. live with a biological parent and a stepparent. This person might also be called a "bonus" parent.
Bringing two parents and their children together can be challenging. Children may be used to different parenting styles and family routines. Visitation or conflict between separating parents can cause stress. Conflict between stepparents and parents that live outside the new family can also increase stress. Another point of potential conflict is any new stepsiblings. It can take time for children to adapt to the new family structure. It may help to speak with a therapist about the transition before it begins.
Blended families, or stepfamilies, are now common in the United States. Nearly half of marriages in the United States end in divorce. At least half of children in the U.S. live with a biological parent and a stepparent. This person might also be called a "bonus" parent.
Bringing two parents and their children together can be challenging. Children may be used to different parenting styles and family routines. Visitation or conflict between separating parents can cause stress. Conflict between stepparents and parents that live outside the new family can also increase stress. Another point of potential conflict is any new stepsiblings. It can take time for children to adapt to the new family structure. It may help to speak with a therapist about the transition before it begins.
07
DEC
2am
PRASA says no more trading and praise singing on their new trains.
No more gospel on the tracks, as new Prasa rules raise the ire of train traders and preachers
While the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Department of Transport forge ahead with efforts to recover train corridors following the collapse of the rail network, Prasa has instituted new train rules — which have not met with universal approval.
The most contested of Prasa’s new rules are the prohibition of trading and preaching aboard the new trains. Trading and preaching on trains have been a part of commuters’ lives for decades. Many informal traders who had hoped that the return of train services would revive their businesses were left disappointed by the new rules.
While the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Department of Transport forge ahead with efforts to recover train corridors following the collapse of the rail network, Prasa has instituted new train rules — which have not met with universal approval.
The most contested of Prasa’s new rules are the prohibition of trading and preaching aboard the new trains. Trading and preaching on trains have been a part of commuters’ lives for decades. Many informal traders who had hoped that the return of train services would revive their businesses were left disappointed by the new rules.
07
DEC
2am
SA hits stage 6 again. Expert suggests it’s time for some imported help.
Today, the ailing power utility announced more plans to thrust the country into the darkness by implementing Stage 6 load shedding indefinitely.
Energy expert - Lungile Mashele has recommended that Eskom should import skills from countries such as China and the United States (US) to assist in addressing the country's energy crisis.
On Wednesday, the ailing power utility announced more plans to thrust the country into darkness by implementing Stage 6 load shedding, indefinitely.
Energy expert - Lungile Mashele has recommended that Eskom should import skills from countries such as China and the United States (US) to assist in addressing the country's energy crisis.
On Wednesday, the ailing power utility announced more plans to thrust the country into darkness by implementing Stage 6 load shedding, indefinitely.
07
DEC
2am
In conversation with Dr Zikalala on where the ANC is going.
ANC Veterans League, released a statement on where the ANC is going. Dr Zikalala will be taking us through the positioning the ANC will be taking before we get to the ANC conference.
06
DEC
4am
HEALING HOUR: Surviving GBV and finding ways to inspire other.
Lerato Senoko Dube, Founder of Lerato Inpires & she is a GBV survivor, joins us and takes us through her journey and how she started Lerato Inspires.
06
DEC
4am
Final report by the WC Police Ombud on the alleged links between gangs & SAPS
Alan Winde receives a final report by the Western Cape Police Ombud on the alleged links between gangsters and SAPS in the Western Cape.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has expressed his disappointment at confirmation that some top police management were colluding with gangs, essentially assisting them in running their cartels unhampered by SAPS investigations.
Winde said in a statement on Monday, following the release of a final report by the Western Cape Police Ombud on the alleged links between gangsters and SAPS in the Western Cape.
According to Winde, the report which, was investigated by Police Ombud Retired Major General Oswald Reddy, found evidence that gang members had infiltrated the top management structures of the police service in the province, and were accessing key documents and strategies on crime fighting.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has expressed his disappointment at confirmation that some top police management were colluding with gangs, essentially assisting them in running their cartels unhampered by SAPS investigations.
Winde said in a statement on Monday, following the release of a final report by the Western Cape Police Ombud on the alleged links between gangsters and SAPS in the Western Cape.
According to Winde, the report which, was investigated by Police Ombud Retired Major General Oswald Reddy, found evidence that gang members had infiltrated the top management structures of the police service in the province, and were accessing key documents and strategies on crime fighting.
06
DEC
4am
ATM to challenge Ramaphosa's application for a review of Sec. 89 report.
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) said it would be challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa's application for a review of the Section 89 committee report that found he may have violated the Constitution.
The president approached the apex court for it to set aside the panel's report on the theft of millions in foreign currency from his Phala Phala farm.
The panel found that the president may have violated anti-corruption laws, saying there was prima facie evidence of a deliberate intention not to investigate the crime committed on the farm openly.
The president approached the apex court for it to set aside the panel's report on the theft of millions in foreign currency from his Phala Phala farm.
The panel found that the president may have violated anti-corruption laws, saying there was prima facie evidence of a deliberate intention not to investigate the crime committed on the farm openly.
05
DEC
4am
Unpacking Phala Phala.
ANC national executive committee member Nkenke Kekana said the committee could not recall President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Kekana, who is a key Paul Mashatile lobbyist, said Ramaphosa must explain himself on the Phala Phala saga during a parliamentary process.
ANC presidential candidate Zweli Mkhize is expected not to agitate for Ramaphosa's removal from office.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's main political rivals, Paul Mashatile and Zweli Mkhize, are expected to push back against calls for his removal during an ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Monday.
A key Mashatile ally and lobbyist, Nkenke Kekana, said the NEC could not seek to remove Ramaphosa and that the president's fate should be decided at the party's conference.
Kekana, who is a key Paul Mashatile lobbyist, said Ramaphosa must explain himself on the Phala Phala saga during a parliamentary process.
ANC presidential candidate Zweli Mkhize is expected not to agitate for Ramaphosa's removal from office.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's main political rivals, Paul Mashatile and Zweli Mkhize, are expected to push back against calls for his removal during an ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Monday.
A key Mashatile ally and lobbyist, Nkenke Kekana, said the NEC could not seek to remove Ramaphosa and that the president's fate should be decided at the party's conference.
05
DEC
4am
South Africa’s health regulator approves ‘innovative’ HIV-prevention injection.
South Africa’s health regulator approves ‘innovative’ HIV-prevention injection
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has authorised an injection containing the antiretroviral cabotegravir to prevent HIV infection.
A duo of large clinical trials found that people who were given an injection of the antiretroviral cabotegravir every other month were about 80% less likely to contract HIV than those on the HIV-prevention pill.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has authorised an injection containing the antiretroviral cabotegravir for use to prevent HIV infection, according to drugmaker ViiV Healthcare.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has authorised an injection containing the antiretroviral cabotegravir to prevent HIV infection.
A duo of large clinical trials found that people who were given an injection of the antiretroviral cabotegravir every other month were about 80% less likely to contract HIV than those on the HIV-prevention pill.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has authorised an injection containing the antiretroviral cabotegravir for use to prevent HIV infection, according to drugmaker ViiV Healthcare.
05
DEC
4am
Remembering Nelson Mandela 9 years after his passing.
Remembering an icon: Today marks 9 years since Madiba’s passing
Today marks nine years since the passing of South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.
9th anniversary of Madiba’s passing
It was on this day – on 5 December 2013 – when Madiba, as he was affectionately known, died at the age of 95 after a prolonged respiratory infection.
Today marks nine years since the passing of South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.
9th anniversary of Madiba’s passing
It was on this day – on 5 December 2013 – when Madiba, as he was affectionately known, died at the age of 95 after a prolonged respiratory infection.
05
DEC
4am
An update on Jukskei drownings.
Search and rescue crews have recovered 14 bodies from the Jukskei River after a group of people were swept away during a baptism ceremony in the river on Saturday evening.
Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said they were searching for a group of people after they were swept away in Alexandra.
Two bodies were recovered on Saturday, with another 12 recovered on Sunday
Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said they were searching for a group of people after they were swept away in Alexandra.
Two bodies were recovered on Saturday, with another 12 recovered on Sunday
05
DEC
4am
ANC NEC says it will support Ramaphosa by rejecting the section 89 report.
ANC NEC says it will support Ramaphosa by rejecting the section 89 independent panel’s report.
The Nasrec conference centre south of Johannesburg was a hive of activity on Monday as the party’s highest decision-making body between conferences met.
At the national executive committee meeting the centre of discussion was the section 89 parliamentary panel report on Phala Phala, which found that party president Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer in relation to the theft of dollars at his farm in Limpopo.
Ramaphosa delivered his political overview before being asked to recuse himself barely an hour into the meeting to allow members to express themselves freely in his absence.
The Nasrec conference centre south of Johannesburg was a hive of activity on Monday as the party’s highest decision-making body between conferences met.
At the national executive committee meeting the centre of discussion was the section 89 parliamentary panel report on Phala Phala, which found that party president Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer in relation to the theft of dollars at his farm in Limpopo.
Ramaphosa delivered his political overview before being asked to recuse himself barely an hour into the meeting to allow members to express themselves freely in his absence.
