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.
Music Feature
Artist and writer, Percy Mabandu discusses Dr John Kani’s acceptance of the honorary Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama. The OBE is a highly esteemed British honour that is granted exclusively by the king to exceptional citizens and non-citizens in various fields, including business,…
Rise Mzansi calls for tax relief for single mothers
Rise Mzansi National Organiser, Makashule Gana is advocating for single mothers to receive tax breaks from government, he speaks to Phemelo about why he’s lobbying for this.
Our churches are being targeted, Primrose CPF
The Primrose Community Policing Forum has warned community members to be very vigilant when attending church services due to a rise in criminals targeting places of worship in the province. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Primrose CPF Executive Committee, Tracy Enslin.
Rape, murder of women & children decrease in GP
Gauteng has seen a decrease in rape cases between June and September, which have dropped by more than 160 compared to the same period last year. Gauteng police commissioner Lt-Gen Elias Mawela presented the crime statistics for the second quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year before the Gauteng legislature. Phemelo…
Talking Legal Matters
Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana continues to unpack what the law says about unfair dismissals
DA conducts oversight inspections to police stations in Ekurhuleni
Phemelo speaks to DA Gauteng Leader, Solly Msimanga after the party conducted an oversight inspection at various police stations in Ekurhuleni.
Parliament recommends Hlophe, Motata be removed
Parliament’s justice committee has resolved to recommend to the National Assembly that it impeaches retired Gauteng judge, Nkola Motata, and Western Cape High Court Judge president, John Hlophe. Only the Economic Freedom Fighters has objected, arguing the decision is heartless and not in the public interest. It will be the…
National Assembly adopts EFF motion calling for cutting diplomatic ties with Israel.
The National Assembly passed a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy. Phemelo speaks to visiting professor at Wits Law School specialising in human rights, international relations and international law, Mia Swart about the latest in the Palestine-Israel conflict.
Woman’s body recovered in Klip River
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) personnel have recovered the body of an “unidentified female” in the Klip River five days after two young people drowned during a cleansing ritual at the stream. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News Reporter, Tsholofelo Tsoku and Joburg EMS Spokesperson, Xolile Khumalo.
Kaya Car Torque
n this week’s car feature with Motoring Expert Pogiso Dibakoane we look at high performance motorbike racing with high performance female motorbike racer, Morongoa Mahope, high performance motorbike racer, Siphiwe Tom and Rider Coach Themba Khumalo.
Disciplinary hearings against 6 EFF MPs to continue without them
Parliament's disciplinary hearings against six Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members of Parliament (MPs), including leader Julius Malema, will continue in their absence after the group walked out of the hearings. Phemelo speaks to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala about the parliamentary process and events that have unfolded.
Former Eskom boss case struck off roll
The Middelburg specialised commercial crimes court struck former Eskom boss Matshela Koko’s fraud, corruption and money-laundering case off the roll due to unreasonable delays. Phemelo speaks to the Head of Investigations at Open Secrets, Michael Marchant about the case.
AIC’s Margaret Arnolds new Joburg Speaker
Phemelo speaks to Margaret Arnolds from the African Independent Congress (AIC) who has been elected unopposed as Speaker in the City of Johannesburg.
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. PART 2
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. Parts of the province have been experiencing water shortages and this has been a burning issue for many residents. Water has dominated headlines since the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, and now parts of Johannesburg are…
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country PART 1
POV hosted its first town hall focusing on the current water crisis facing the country. Parts of the province have been experiencing water shortages and this has been a burning issue for many residents. Water has dominated headlines since the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, and now parts of Johannesburg are…
Music Feature: Miriam Makeba
In this week’s Music Feature we pay tribute to the legendary late South African singer, songwriter and actress Miriam Makeba with Musicologist, singer and songwriter, Sheldon Roch Leal.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc reviews some of the new releases on tv and theatres this week he reviews May December, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and much more.
Gift of the Givers head killed in Gaza
Global humanitarian non-profit organisation Gift of the Givers confirmed that its head in Gaza, Ahmed Abbasi, was killed while returning from a morning prayer with his brother. In a statement released on Thursday, Gift of the Givers said that Abbasi was directly targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza. Phemelo speaks…
Dr Mads Gilbert sits down with Phemelo Motene
Norwegian physician, Dr Mads Gilbert joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Gaza. Gilbert has a broad range of experience from international humanitarian work, especially in locations where medical and political issues merge. Since the 1970s, he has been actively involved with solidarity work concerning…
Talking Legal Matters
We explore what constitutes unfair dismissals with Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana.