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.
SA travelers banned due to Omicron discovery
With the news of the Omicron variant being detected in South Africa, many countries soon decided to red flag SA and place us on their travel ban lists. Some say this was a premature decision, having not considered all the facts. Clayson Monyela, DIRCO Spokesperson and Dr. Angelique Coetzee join…
What Does The Law Say About Mandatory Vaccinations?
First, the President said no-one would be forced to vaccinate and now it seems that a mandatory vaccine will be put into place in SA after all, but what does this mean? Can we be forced to vaccinate according to the law? Does this infringe or trample on our constitutional…
GBV – The effects of witnessing and experiencing physical abuse as a child
We tackle the topic of the effects that witnessing GBV can have on a child, how long does this trauma stay with them and what can be done by parents or family members to help these children overcome this experience and live a life without fear and trauma thereafter? Social…
16 Days of activism against GBV launched today
According to UN WOMEN, Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters. Today marks the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign and we will…
Reflecting on Kyle Shepherd’s piano work ahead of his conversation with Percy Mabandu
Percy Mabandu will be in Conversation with award-winning pianist and composer, Kyle Shepherd for Dashiki Dialogues - a series of conversations and performances that celebrate virtuosity and luxury craftsmanship. We speak to Percy Mabandu, and listen to Kyle’s work.
New covid-19 variant detected in South Africa
Following genomic sequencing, the variant - B.1.1.529 - was detected in 22 positive cases in the country. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that a new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa. Dr. Jo Barnes, Senior Lecture in the Department of Global Health at the…
Gauteng Launches Scholarship Fund, Celebrates Top Teachers At Annual Mathew Goniwe Memorial Lecture
In celebrating teachers across the province, the Gauteng Department of Education will, on the 26th November 2021, host the 21st National Teachers Awards. The awards recognize the impact of teachers in delivering quality education under very challenging COVID-19 pandemic conditions. The event will also see the Department host the annual…
Political Analysis on the EFF and ANC media briefings
Today was a rather busy day in the world of politics, with both the EFF and the ANC having media briefings to address coalition outcomes. Both pressers were dramatic to say the least. Sandile Swana, Political Analyst joins us on the line to speak to us about these media briefings…
Does SA indeed have room for legal foreign nationals?
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, a member of the “Soweto Parliament” who helped guard the Maponya Mall during looting and vandalism in July, will lead a march to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) offices in Johannesburg on Wednesday. We speak to him to find out what his mandate is, what they’d…
Case dropped by the state against the Djo BaNkuna, the ‘cabbage bandit’
The Tshwane Metro Police Department, by late yesterday, had yet to confirm the withdrawal of the case against the “cabbage bandit”. Djo BaNkuna, who infamously created a vegetable garden outside his home, was expected to appear at the Wonderboom Municipal Court yesterday. We speak to Djo BaNkuna and JB Sibanyoni,…
Environmental Activists Protest Over Shell’s Planned Offshore Search For Oil
On Sunday morning, the oil giant docked their new seismic survey ship at the Cape Town Harbour in preparation for oil exploration off the Garden Route coastline. Protesting environmental activists have raised the alarm over Shell's planned offshore searches for oil. Strategic lead for the Green Connection organisation, Liz McDaid…
Liquor Industry Says No To Further Restrictions On The Sale Of Alcohol During The Festive Season
Can the alcohol industry survive further restrictions on the sale of alcohol? The Liquor Industry has warned that the industry cannot afford another immediate ban on alcohol. Rumours are swirling that the increase in new Covid cases in South Africa, coupled with the projection of the fourth wave in December,…
Kaya News: Bathabile Dlamini’s perjury trial
Day one of former Bathabile Dlamini's perjury trial hit a snag on Wednesday when the state prosecutor announced its failure to consult two witnesses in time. Dlamini pleaded not guilty to lying under oath at a 2017 inquiry into the 2016 social grants scandal. The case relates to her testimony…
ANC claims victory in eThekwini
We speak to Professor Tinyiko Maluleke about how the jubilant ANC takes eThekwini metro as Mxolisi Kaunda is elected mayor. After last-minute negotiations with smaller parties in the eThekwini municipality, the ANC was able to hold on to eThekwini when Mxolisi Kaunda won the tight mayoral race.
Africa Affairs: Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Izaq Khomo, African Affairs Analyst and Commentator gives us updates on the latest news in Africa. Earlier this month, tens of thousands turned out in Addis Ababa to back the government in the war against the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
The increase in bullying at schools
Bullying was brought back into the spotlight last month, following the suicide of Limpopo pupil Lufuno Mavhunga. The student who was said to have been bullied for months, took her own life after a video of her assault circulated on social media. To address this serious issue, Matakanye Matakanya. General…
In conversation with the DA’s Helen Zille
The DA’s clean sweep of Gauteng is a first for the province. And it may indicate a shift in the future of the country. The DA’s Federal Council Chair, Helen Zille, discusses the party’s plans, their coalition plans, and more.
Tshwane Council Sitting
The DA now governs three of Gauteng's metros after the party's mayoral candidate, Randall Williams, was re-elected in Tshwane. In a surprise move, the ANC announced during Tuesday’s council that it would not participate in the election of the council’s office bearers, effectively handing over the keys to the city…
Political analysis on the DA’s victorious streak
The first sitting of council in the hung Gauteng metros got off to a dramatic start on Monday with a surprise turn of events regarding the election of mayors. Smaller parties have been making it clear to their dominant counterparts that this time it must be about more than just…
What are the pressures faced by police officers?
The South African Policing Union condemns the ongoing and arising attacks on police stations across the country. Such unbearable incidents occurred previously during the month of August where a police station was attacked and robbed of firearms and ammunition in the Northern Cape, followed by one in October where the…