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.
Updates on the Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu Case
We speak to Naledi Shange, Kaya 959 News Reporter about the latest updates in the Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu case. In today’s events, she appeared to have broken down after recalling evidence for her previous murders, which raises questions about her current mental state and how this could impact the trial.
Government sidelined scientific advice of full return to alcohol sales, industry says
Since the ease of lockdown restrictions to Level 2 have begun, it has seemed on the surface that the liquor and restaurant industries have been opened again. However, beneath the surface, news has come out that the decision to continue restricting alcohol sales went against the advice given to them…
Man in Tshwane faces charges for growing vegetables outside his home
In the middle of a pandemic, and at a time of even worsened food insecurity in our country - the Municipality of Tshwane has decided to lay charges and remove the vegetable garden of a man, Joe Nkuna, who was growing vegetables for his community. We speak to Jordan Griffiths,…
South Africa’s matric exam timetable is shifted to accommodate elections
The Department of Basic Education has shifted the end-of-year exam timetable for matrics to accommodate the local government elections on 1 November. We speak to Elijah Mhlangu, spokesperson of the Basic Education department to find out what factors lead to their decision.
World Health Organisation releases stats on s*icide rates per country
Content Warning: S*icide, Depression The recent report and study conducted by the World Health Organisation on the suicide rates in each country are staggering – to say the least. South Africa ranks second in the world, and in this hour-long conversation, we break down the different factors to why, potential…
Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu back in court for allegedly ordering a hit on her family, and previous murders
The chilling case of Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu – a woman who has allegedly been organizing murders on family members and previous partners to claim insurance payouts – continues as the former police officer returns to court to testify. We look at the first day’s proceedings and how the rest of…
Are you keen for your children to get the vaccine?
After the announcement on Sunday by the South African Health Products Authority (Sahpra, that approved the use of the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine “in terms of section 21 of the Medicines Act to include individuals aged 12 years and older.” Will you be jump at the opportunity? We speak to Professor…
Another Stabbing is reported at Pholosho Secondary school in Alex
Just a week after a Grade 10 boy was killed in a stabbing at school by a fellow pupil at Pholosho Secondary School in Alex, another stabbing has been reported – this time a Grade 7 girl stabbed a Grade 9 boy, just outside the school premises. This raises further…
Babita Deokaran murder case: Defence of suspects asks for more time to prepare bail application
Kaya 959 news reporter, Katleho Sekhotho has been at the magistrate’s court to find out more about the six suspects accused of being involved in the murder of journalist and whistle-blower, Babita Deokaran. Their defence has asked for more time to prepare their case, which has raised questions for both…
Is it time we give up on our politicians?
In a slightly-tongue-in-cheek look at the upcoming elections and the readiness of the various political parties in the build-up - political analyst, Tinyiko Maluleke proposes that we need to find alternative ways of giving power back to the people.
In conversation with Ofentse Pitse – One of South Africa’s leading conductors
At just 29 years of age, Ofentse Pitse has already made her mark in South African music. She conducts and runs an orchestra, Anchored Sound – which prioritises and spotlights black classical musicians. She’s worked with the likes of Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza and more. We speak to her…
High Teen Pregnancy Numbers in SA are something to worry about
Content Warning: S*xual Assault, R*pe & Violence We look at the reports that show the staggering number of pregnancies in young teenagers in South Africa during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises even more alarms around the increase in gender-based violence cases, sexual assault that is going…
News Updates: Arthur Fraser putting Jacob Zuma on medical parole; State Capture and more
We speak to political analyst, Sanusha Naidoo, to wrap up the news in South Africa this week – we look at the situation where Arthur Fraser admitted that the medical parole advisory board “did not approve medical parole” because Zuma was “in a stable condition”. We also look at how…
High Teen Pregnancy Numbers in SA are something to worry about
Content Warning: S*xual Assault, R*pe & Violence We look at the reports that show the staggering number of pregnancies in young teenagers in South Africa during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises even more alarms around the increase in gender-based violence cases, sexual assault that is going…
What Matters To You for these upcoming elections?
We put the spotlight on you for this segment by looking at the upcoming elections on the 1st of November 2021. What would you like to see in your political party’s candidates? Are you even confident in voting again? What will it take to change your mind?
JMPD Officer who murdered two boys in car accident is under investigation
Buhle Mbele, a Kaya 959 News Reporter has been following the case where two boys in Protea Glen were killed after an alleged JMPD officer drove into them. He gives us updates on the investigation, and why the JMPD may be distancing themselves from the case; through to the details…
Following Up on Afghanistan
We speak to Daily Maverick writer, Brooks Spencer to talk about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. We look at the past week since the Taliban has gained power; the $31m in emergency aid offer they received from China; the protests for the safety of women in the country; and more…
The body of the boy who fell into a manhole Orange Farm has been found
The body of the 6-year-old boy, Khomanani Mhawa, who fell into a manhole on Sunday has been found in Evaton. Kaya 959 reporter, Katleho Sekhoto was on the scene to witness the discovery and report on the story and we speak to her to give us more about the situation.
How can we boost credibility in the agriculture sector?
We are looking at the strides government is making to boost the agricultural sector, the effects of COVID-19 and what more can be done to continue boost it. To guide us through the conversation, we speak to Wandile Sihlobo, an Agricultural Economist.
Looking at the state of Literacy in South Africa
On this day, we look at literacy in the South African context. For children to spend their formative years speaking a home language, and then being sent to a school where English is the main language can have a big effect on the literacy of a young individual, for example…