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.
Presidency request ICJ to stop Israeli attacks on Rafah
The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, requires that the court uses its power to prevent…
Salga concerned about “unintended consequences” of Aarto on municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has voiced its concerns about “unintended consequences” on municipalities from the implementation of the controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act. It says this includes removing the adjudication function of traffic fines to national government. Phemelo speaks to Spokesperson of the…
ActionSA Ekurhuleni submits motion of no confidence against Mayor
ActionSA has submitted a Motion of No Confidence against Mayor Ngodwana and his team of MMCs in a bid to save Ekurhuleni from the brink of collapse. Since his election, with the help of the ANC, EFF & the Super 7 Minority parties such as the ATM, ICM, PAC, COPE,…
Areas of Primrose declared high risk following shooting
The Primrose CPF has issued an advisory calling in residents to avoid certain areas of the community following a shooting in the early hours of Valentines Day. The CPF says it wants to caution residents due to a high risk of further incidents while law enforcement authorities monitor the situation…
South Africans warned not to fall victim to bogus colleges
Quality assurance bodies in the country have voiced concerns over the “rapid increase” in bogus institutions sprouting up in major economic centres across the country. In a joint briefing held in Pretoria, Umalusi, alongside the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) raised…
Zuma’s MK party could grab half of ANC support in KZN, poll finds
A shock poll released by the Social Research Foundation (SRF) has revealed that the ANC could lose close to half of its support in KwaZulu-Natal to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which is led by former president Jacob Zuma. The poll found that ANC support in the province had plummeted…
Convicted kidnapper, rapist escapes from custody
An inmate Clatta Gumbo escaped from custody during a hospital visit in Pretoria. The inmate appears to have attacked an official, enabling him to escape. He is serving a life sentence for kidnapping and rape. Phemelo speaks to Correctional Services Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo.
Road to 2024 Elections
Every Monday from 9pm -10pm POV sits down with leaders from various political parties and unpacks their manifestos this as we head to the 2024 general elections. This week Phemelo is joined in studio by newly formed political party, The Transformation Alliance(TTA) leader, Abel Tau.
Mapopane and Hammanskraal bus depots shutdown
Drivers from the Northwest Transport Investment company (NTI) are on an alleged strike at the Mabopane and Hammanskraal depots. Drivers and support staff apparently prevented busses from operating over outstanding salaries. It’s understood the impass has been going on for months. Phemelo speaks to SATAWU Deputy General Secretary Anele Kiet,…
Tshwane mayor vows to rescue city finances
Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink has announced a bold financial rescue mission to improve the city’s ailing financial performance. Brink has his sights set on increasing revenue and reducing expenditure in the range of R1bn a month for the next six months. During a media briefing, Brink said that there is…
DA lays criminal charges against Paul Mashatile
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally laid criminal charges against Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, following severe allegations of corruption levelled against him which span almost two decades. These include an intricate web of nepotism and family patronage of which Mashatile is allegedly the ultimate beneficiary, with the most recent scandal…
SONA 2024 POST AND ANALYSIS
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.
SONA 2024 PRE THE SPEECH
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.
Talking Legal Matters
Phemelo is joined in studio by Legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana and she continues to unpack Insolvency and Rescission, we are also joined by Conveyancing Attorney, Metse Kekana.
SONA build up special broadcast
Phemelo Motene and Gugulethu Mfuphi bring you a special one hour broadcast ahead of the State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. They are joined in studio by Dr Nthabiseng Moleko, Development Economist at the Stellenbosch Business School and Research Associate at the Social Policy Initiative , Duma…
Kaya Car Torque
Motoring Expert Pogiso Dibakoane is back in studio, this week he discusses the top 10 hijacking hotspots in SA and the struggle of the South African automotive industry. Pogiso also tackles some of your car issues.
Rise Mzansi Premier Candidate
Rise Mzansi national chair Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, a leading business person and founding member of the political start-up, has been unveiled as the party’s Gauteng premier candidate at Joubert Park in Johannesburg. Ramokgopa speaks to Phemelo about her plans for the province.
Pupil dies after "eating biscuits from spaza shop"
A grade 1 pupil from Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan, has died, allegedly after eating biscuits bought from a spaza shop. The Gauteng department of education said the learner died on school premises. Phemelo speaks to Gauteng Education MEC Spokesperson, Xolani Mkhwemte about the incident and we also get…
POV: Road to 2024 Elections
As South Africans prepare to head to the polls for the 2024 general elections, every Monday POV profiles political parties and unpacks their manifestos. This week Phemelo is joined in studio by South African Rainbow Alliance Leader, Colleen Makhubele.
Health Minister blames unemployment of doctors on fiscal constraints
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says his department’s finances are heavily burdened, adding that this contributes significantly to the alarming unemployment rate in the sector. Recently, there has been public outcry over doctors who have completed their community service programmes but remain without jobs. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Health Minister, Sibongiseni…