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.
Joburg on the brink: Treasury warning sparks fears of financial collapse
South Africa’s economic powerhouse is teetering on the edge, with the National Treasury warning it may freeze billions in funding to the City of Johannesburg. A damning letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of a city deep in crisis - owing over R25 billion but holding just…
Legal Matters: From construction falls to police bail rulings
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks a trio of key cases shaping the legal landscape - from a construction site injury and questions of contributory negligence to a defective truck dispute testing consumer protection laws. She also breaks down a significant Supreme Court of Appeal ruling on police…
Nigeria raises alarm over attacks on its citizens in South Africa
Tensions are simmering after Nigeria condemned attacks on its nationals in South Africa and announced plans to repatriate citizens who wish to return home. At least 130 people have already registered. Abuja has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner, warning that rising xenophobic rhetoric and violence could strain diplomatic ties…
Book feature: ‘Thando Goes to the Sea’ sparks imagination
A new children’s book is capturing young imaginations with a journey of wonder and discovery. Thando Goes to the Sea by author Thandi Xaba follows a curious young boy whose magical window transforms everyday scenes into extraordinary adventures - from oceans to forests and beyond. With rich illustrations and a…
Green solution takes root to clean polluted Jukskei River
A new eco-innovation is offering hope for the heavily polluted Jukskei River. An EcoFilter system using indigenous plants has been installed near Victoria Yards to naturally clean contaminated water flowing from sewage leaks and urban runoff. The modular units act like a wetland, filtering toxins and improving water quality for…
Fadiel Adams arrested over alleged Magaqa probe interference
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has been arrested by the Political Killings Task Team in connection with alleged interference in the investigation into ANC councillor Sindiso Magaqa’s murder. Police say Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice, with a J50 warrant issued after he failed…
Outcry as Joburg Metro Centre closure locks away critical building archives
Civil society groups are demanding urgent action after the closure of Johannesburg’s Metro Centre left a vital archive of building plans inaccessible. The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Johannesburg Crisis Alliance warn the records - some dating back to the city’s earliest days - are essential for property development, renovations and…
Health Feature: Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves three dead
Health authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that has left three people dead and several others ill. The vessel remains off the coast of Cape Verde, with some passengers and crew requiring urgent medical care. At least one…
Venice Biennale jury quits days before opening amid awards controversy
Just days before the Venice Biennale opens, the event has been thrown into turmoil after its prize jury resigned over a controversial decision to exclude artists from certain countries from receiving awards. The move, linked to nations whose leaders face International Criminal Court investigations, sparked backlash - particularly from Israel,…
US moves to escort stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
The United States is preparing to launch a major operation to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. President Donald Trump says the initiative - dubbed “Project Freedom” - will deploy military assets…
Soweto residents take on Eskom over soaring electricity costs
Frustration boiled over in Soweto as hundreds of residents marched to Eskom’s Megawatt Park headquarters, demanding urgent relief from rising electricity costs and ongoing power cuts. Protesters are calling for a flat monthly rate of R350, an end to load reduction, and sweeping leadership changes at Eskom in the area…
Landmark B-BBEE court battle puts legal sector transformation under spotlight
A high-stakes legal showdown over transformation in South Africa’s legal profession is underway in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, with some of the country’s top law firms challenging the BEE Legal Sector Code. Although arguments are only set to begin, the courtroom was already packed with legal heavyweights as…
Fair Pay Bill opens for public comment in push to tackle wage inequality
South Africans are being called on to weigh in on the newly gazetted Fair Pay Bill - a proposal aimed at shaking up hiring practices and tackling wage inequality. Championed by Build One South Africa (BOSA) alongside PayMeFairly, the bill seeks to ban the use of salary history in recruitment,…
Kidnapped Vosloorus businessman resurfaces alive as probe widens
Relief and renewed urgency are shaping the investigation into the kidnapping of Vosloorus businessman Mazwi Kubheka, who has been found alive a month after his abduction. Kubheka, a tuck shop owner, walked into the Vosloorus Police Station on Saturday night following community protests demanding his safe return. Authorities say the…
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NSFAS Leadership crisis in focus
Tebogo Letsie, Chair of Parliament's Higher Education Portfolio Committee, joins us to discuss the leadership crisis unfolding inside one of South Africa’s most important public institutions — the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
Batohi Withdraws & Complaint Against IDAC Head
Two major legal stories dominate this week. First, former NDPP Shamila Batohi refuses to return to the Nkabinde Inquiry, citing procedural unfairness. Then, Public Interest SA files a corruption complaint against IDAC head Andrea Johnson. Legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala breaks down the implications for the NPA and the justice system.
Makhudu Sefara Responds to SIU Claims
Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara is pushing back against SIU allegations that funds from a 2018 community media training project were misappropriated. SANEF’s Hopewell Radebe joins us to unpack the SIU’s findings.
Acting Police Commissioner Grilled in Parliament
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane appeared before the Police Portfolio Committee today. Committee member Dereleen James joins us to discuss the key issues raised, policing challenges, and the accountability questions facing SAPS leadership.