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.
The People’s Pantry - A community swap shop initiative in Joburg where people can trade recyclables for food
In 2020, the Makers Valley Partnership(MVP) managed and incubated a community recycling and surplus-based swop shop. The initiative took root alongside 8 Community Kitchens with a collective objective to supplement the Johannesburg-based communities composed of Lorentzville, Bezuidenhout Valley and Troyeville with food-stuff throughout the South Africa’s Covid lockdowns and resulting…
How Murendeni Mafumo uses macadamia shells to purify water
Social entrepreneur, Murendeni Mafumo has created a water purification system to serve needy communities. Kusini Water is a locally designed water purification system that uses an activated carbon filter made from macadamia nut shells. He joins us on the line to discuss his story.
SA sees an upward trend in Covid numbers – What could be the cause?
South Africa has reported a notable increase in Covid cases, raising concerns that the country could be seeing the start of the fifth wave of infections. South Africa’s coronavirus test positivity rate climbed to the highest in more than three months this week, indicating that the number of undetected infections…
Profile: Legendary musician, Dr. Blondie Makhene
Dr Blondie Makhene is a legendary musician, an award-winning music producer, actor, music director, traditional healer of note among the many hats he wears. We catch up with him to discuss his journey in the music industry, intro becoming a healer, and more.
How is the tourism industry responding to the KZN floods?
We speak to Mandisa Magwaxaza, Founder at Molo Mhambi Relations about how the KZN Flooding affects domestic travel, the upcoming First World Travel Market Africa, and more.
Common Car Problems You Can Learn to Fix Yourself
Most of us have been driving cars since we were in our teens. For many, it’s almost impossible to imagine living without a car. But like many things, cars can fail us occasionally. Well, what if we told you that some of the most common reasons for car problems have…
Understanding Self-Harm, how to support those affected, and the reasons behind it
Self-harm is a term that has historically been used to cover a broad range of behaviours. It refers to deliberately causing pain or damage to your own body, in any effort to cope with strong emotional pain and distress. It is difficult for many people to understand why a person…
A look into the taxi industry and challenges within the sector
Since the late 1970s, the taxi industry has served our people by providing an accessible means of public transit in nearly every corner of the country, however the industry is not without its challenges. SANTACO National Spokesperson, Thabisho Molelekwa and NTA National spokesperson, Theo Malele join us on the line…
It will cost over R400m to repair KZN schools
The Department of Basic Education says it will cost R442 million to fix schools damaged by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes as Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga and KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu visited several schools in the province to assess the damage. Elijah Mhlanga – Basic Education Spokesperson…
How Do You Get A Refund From A Car Dealership?
You shouldn't get stuck with a car that is giving you problems from the start or one that you bought on impulse. Should you make the decision to reject a vehicle and return it to the seller, senior adjudicator at Motor Industry Ombud, Lucious Bodibe joins us on the line…
Profile: Mango Groove
For the next three decades, the enormous impact that Mango Groove has had on the South African music scene is unmatched. When they started, popular multiracial music groups were not common in South Africa and Mango Groove was seen as a symbol of unity in a country struggling to shake…
Supporting a family member who identifies as queer (Pt. 1)
For children exploring their gender identity and sexuality, the support that they get at home from their parents or guardians plays a huge role. The first place that everybody looks for acceptance and validation is at home. How then do you support a family member who has just come out?
Supporting a family member who identifies as queer (Pt. 2)
For children exploring their gender identity and sexuality, the support that they get at home from their parents or guardians plays a huge role. The first place that everybody looks for acceptance and validation is at home. How then do you support a family member who has just come out?
Executive Talk: Addressing the rape culture in religious structures.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today we look at the sexual assaults that occur and are usually covered up within religious structures. Over the past couple years we’ve witnessed countless hearings looking into church leaders who’ve abused their power and taken advantage of their saints, however years later…
Why does South Africa have an organ donation crisis?
The demand for organ transplantation has rapidly increased all over the world during the past decade due to the increased incidence of vital organ failure, the rising success and greater improvement in post-transplant outcome. However, the unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation to meet the existing demand has resulted in…
Maintenance Plans vs Service Plans: What’s the Difference?
Pogiso Dibakoane, Motoring Expert gives us the run down on the differences between a Car Maintenance Plan and Car Service Plans.
Profile: Simphiwe Dana
We speak to the iconic singer and songwriter, Simphiwe Dana about her career, life journey and her upcoming shows in Johannesburg.
Letting Your Inner Child Out To Play
As adults, many of us are hobbled by the experiences and pain of our childhood. When you undergo extreme upset or trauma in your youth, it leaves a mark that haunts you forever; not unlike a bookmark that leaves you forever looking backward at a page you couldn’t yet read…
End of state of disaster welcomed, but opposition parties cautious over new health regulations
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening in an address to the Nation announced the end of the National State of Disaster, effective midnight. The state of disaster began on 15 March 2020. The president stressed, however, that the pandemic is not over. To respond, we speak to Prof Mosa Moshabela,…
SA app that detects hearing loss is conquering the globe
Now hear this! SA app that detects hearing loss is conquering the globe A South African app that uses a smartphone to detect hearing loss is on the way to worldwide use. We speak to the founder, Nausheen Dawood.