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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.
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Research Fellowship Opportunities at HUMA UCT

HUMA announces 30 current research fellowships tenable at Huma Africa for doctoral, postdoctoral & visiting fellowships. Divine Fuh is associate professor of social anthropology at the University of Cape Town and Director of HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa joins Phemelo on the line.
11 Apr 4PM 9 min

FORMATION OF THE MAYORAL COUNCIL

Ekurhuleni has a new mayor, -the third in three years. This metro has been suffering from instbility since the local municpality elections in 2021. Dirk Kotzé , Professor in Political Sciences at the University of South Africa gives us his analysis on the appointment and the formation of municipal councils.
11 Apr 4PM 9 min

New Mayor for Ekurhuleni Council

After a period of instability, the City of Ekurhuleni metro municipality has a new leader after the ANC's Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was elected as mayor on Thursday, April 11, 2023. Phemelo gets reactions and analysis from various politicians.
11 Apr 4PM 24 min

MADIBENG MUNICIPALITY CRISIS CONTINUE

Service delivery in Madibeng Municipality in the North West is so poor that some of its residents want out – and they are prepared to fight for the right to do so. Phemelo speaks to both Cllr Douglas Maimane ,Madibeng Municipality Mayor and Koekie Mashego, Hartbeespoort Inhabitants Forum Secretary.
10 Apr 4PM 28 min

Hammanskraal residents still demand clean water

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Hammanskraal says that it does not want government promises and reports on the dire water situation but demands clean water for the residents. This follows an oversight visit earlier by Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with the City of Tshwane…
10 Apr 4PM 12 min

Mayor and Minister visit Hammanskraal to seek solution for their water crisis

Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says plans to upgrade the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works are on track, as they prioritise security. Brink and Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu were at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works for an oversight project inspection. Deputy Director General, Water and Sanitation Services Management Risisati…
10 Apr 4PM 12 min

Is SA overspending on VIP Protection?

The ANC-EFF coalition with minor parties in the City of Johannesburg is spending more on VIP bodyguards than any other city in South Africa, even as its finances are in trouble. The coalition government has adjusted its budget from R83-billion to R76-billion as declining revenue harms services — but the…
9 Apr 4PM 9 min

Car feature

Understanding Vehicle Podium and Motorbike road safety awareness.
9 Apr 4PM 56 min

ZUMA WINS APPEAL AGAINST IEC DISQUALIFICATION

Former president Jacob Zuma can contest the elections as an uMkhonto weSizwe Party candidate, the Electoral Court has ruled. The court dismissed the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) decision to prevent Zuma from contesting a seat in Parliament. The IEC said he could not be a candidate because he…
9 Apr 4PM 9 min
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