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.
What is digital migration and how will affect TV broadcasts in the future?
Following a mandate by President Cyril Ramaphosa, during his 2021 State of the Nation Address, South Africa is set to transition from analogue broadcasting to digital terrestrial TV. What does this mean for the future of TV access in the country? We speak to Duncan McLeod, editor at techcentral.co.za
Police Minister hosts imbizo in Tshwane to address crime in the area
Katleho Sekhoto, Kaya 959 News reporter gives us details about the police minister, Bheki Cele visiting the Tshwane area to touch base with community members about how to tackle crime. We learn about what issues were raised and how the meeting was handled.
Election Updates: SACDP Manifesto
We speak to ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe about their plans for the country, should they take power in the upcoming elections.
How do we deal with loss in relationships?
This year has shown us all some sense of loss and grief. How do we deal with that when loss happens with our loved ones? How do we support loved ones who are dealing with their own loss. We speak to Hlengiwe Zwane to work through these questions.
DA poster in Phoenix causes outrage over social media
We speak to author and political analyst, Rebone Tau about the controversial posters put up by the DA in Phoenix, Durban. The posters dismiss the racial attacks and calling the perpetrators “heroes”, after the violence that occurred in the area raised alarms about the community.
Crimes committed against paramedics call for action to be done
The National Operations Manager at the South African Paramedics Services, Warren Cupido talks to us about the rise of crimes and attacks committed against paramedic workers, the potential reasonings behind it and how to increase security to face the issue.
Election Updates: IFP Manifesto
We speak to the IFP’s Deputy Chairperson in Gauteng, Zandile Majozi about the IFP’s plans to tackle housing issues, gender-based violence and other issues in the country as part of their manifesto.
Chief Justice Appointment: The Eight Shortlisted Candidates
After the presidency announced that there will be eight individuals nominated for the post of Chief Justice, things started looking a little different this time around because the public will be involved in the nomination process. We speak to legal journalist, Karen Maughan to find out more.
NUMSA Workers go on strike and demanding wage increases
Workers of the steel and engineering industries have gone on strike over a long-standing salary increase dispute We speak to Kaya 959 News Reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to find out more.
UPL Oil Spill: Report finds that they had no environmental authorization to operate United Phosphorus Limited has been
United Phosphorus Limited has been under investigation after a chemical spill occurred in July, after the unrest in the country. A recent report has shown that the company had no authorization from the KZN government to operate their Cornubia chemical factory. We speak to Durban Community Environmental Alliance Coordinator, Desmond…
Africa’s rural universities aren’t delivering for the 21st Century
We speak to author and researcher at UNISA, Chinaza Uleanya about a paper he has written that explores whether rural African universities are adequately preparing people for the fourth industrial revolution.
ActionSA plans to take IEC to court over ballot paper mishap
Herman Mashaba’s party, ActionSA were left off of the IEC ballot paper after thye failed to register an abbreviated name or acronym to be used. This has sparked outrage in the party and are planning to take the IEC to court over the matter. We speak to Lerato Ngubeni, the…
Liquor Traders calls for alcohol restrictions to be removed
We speak to Lucky Ntimane, a member of the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa, about their continued call to remove all restrictions on the sale of alcohol. Ntimane talks us through the effects it has had on the liquor industry, and more.
Tshegofatso Pule’s murder trial is postponed to January
We speak to Katleho Sekhoto, a Kaya 959 news reporter, about the latest updates around the court trial of Ntuthuko Shoba, the man accused of being behind the of Tshegofatse Pule. We look at why the court decided to postpone the court, and more.
Election Updates: EFF Manifesto
We speak to Nonhlanhla Radebe, a member of EFF about the party’s plans should they take power in government. They discuss plans around poverty & housing, fighting corruption and getting rid of the tender system. Some callers also call into raise questions and voice their concerns.
Looking at: The Pandora Papers
Hennie van Vuuren, a researcher and anti-corruption activist and director of Open Secrets speaks to us about the extraordinary data leak that exposes banks, world leaders and public officials around the world who were involved in off-shore structures and trusts.
Pink Drive: Promoting Awareness around Breast Cancer
We talk to Nelius du Preez about the work he does with the Pink Drive – an initiative that promotes awareness and educates people around improving breast cancer.
Looking at: Wild Imperfections – An Anthology of Womanist Poems
We speak to writer and poet, Natalia Molebatsi about her latest project, “Wild Imperfections – An Anthology of Womanist Poems” and the many womxn voices she chose to spotlight
David Mabuza visits Mamelodi to address frustrated residents
Nnyakallo Tefu, a Kaya 959 news reporter speaks to us about the Deputy President’s visit to Mamelodi after residents had said they would not vote if Mamelodi’s Ward Councillor Sipho Motsweene is not added to voters roll.
Election Updates: DA Manifesto
We speak to the DA’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, Dr Mpho Phalatse to talk about the DA’s plans to elevate the city of Johannesburg, and the country at large by breaking down their manifesto campaign.