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.
900,000 Matrics Set to Write - DBE Declares “We’re Ready”
With just days to go, South Africa’s biggest exam season is about to begin. Over 900,000 candidates, including more than 766,000 full-time learners are set to sit for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams starting Tuesday. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says all nine provinces are prepped and ready,…
Fired Over Leak: Lumka Oliphant Dismissed from Social Development
Lumka Oliphant, the outspoken spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, has been fired. Her dismissal follows allegations that she leaked details of Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s R3 million trip to New York. A letter from the Director-General confirmed Oliphant was let go after failing to respond to the misconduct charge…
Sudan Crisis Deepens: North Darfur Fighting Triples Displacement
A worsening war in Sudan is pushing the humanitarian crisis into overdrive. Renewed clashes in el-Fasher, capital of North Darfur, have tripled displacement in nearby Tawila this year, while 62% of el-Fasher’s population has fled, according to the International Organization for Migration. With over 12 million people displaced and 24…
Mandela Annual Lecture to Spotlight Gaza, Despite Global Tensions
The 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is set to spark global dialogue this Saturday. Taking centre stage is Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, an invitation that’s raised eyebrows internationally. Despite US sanctions against her and fierce criticism from Israel, the Nelson…
Impact on POV: ProBono.Org
In a legal system that often feels out of reach, ProBono.org is making sure vulnerable families don’t fall through the cracks. From parenting plans to mediation in complex family law cases, the non-profit connects people with free legal support. Mediator Thérèsa Luyt works with parents to resolve conflict in ways…
Music Feature: Remembering D’Angelo
The music world is mourning the loss of soul icon D’Angelo, who passed away this week at the age of 51 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. In this week’s music feature, Dr Sheldon Rocha celebrates D’Angelo’s timeless influence from the smooth grooves of Cruisin and Lady to the sultry…
Madagascar’s Ousted President Confirms He Fled Amid Military Takeover
Madagascar’s political crisis deepened this week as ousted president Andry Rajoelina confirmed he fled the country over the weekend. Speaking for the first time since his removal, Rajoelina cited “serious threats” to his life as the reason for his sudden departure. Reports suggest the 51-year-old was evacuated aboard a French…
What to Watch: Tron Ares, Bugonia, Urich & Chicago the Musical
In this week’s edition of What to Watch, entertainment contributor Leroy Marc breaks down what’s worth seeing at the cinema and on stage. Sci-fi fans can catch Tron Ares, Bugonia, and Urich - each offering a different cinematic thrill. Meanwhile, Chicago the Musical returns to the Teatro stage from 3…
One Year In: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya Reflects on Progress and Challenges
Marking a year since taking office, Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya spoke with Phemelo about her administration’s milestones - particularly in stabilising the metro’s finances. “We’re not just talking about plans, we’re seeing results,” Moya said, highlighting that Tshwane has, for the first time in years, tabled a fully funded…
R150 Million Unused While Learners Go Hungry
South Africa’s schooling crisis just got worse. Seven provincial education departments left R150 million unspent money meant to feed children, build classrooms and improve maths and science education. The Department of Basic Education’s latest annual report paints a bleak picture, with Limpopo topping the list, failing to use nearly R70…
Legal Matters: Divorce Drama, Wild Encounters & More
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana dives into some high-profile headlines. From Enhle Mbali’s now-finalised divorce from DJ Black Coffee, where the court granted her spousal maintenance - to a shocking case involving a child attacked by a leopard, she breaks down the legal angles behind the headlines.
One Year In: DA’s Brink Says Tshwane Deserves Better
It’s been a year since the ANC-led coalition took the reins in Tshwane - but not everyone’s celebrating. DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink is sounding the alarm, saying little has improved under Mayor Nasiphi Moya's multiparty government. Brink has criticised the lack of progress in key service delivery issues, particularly…
Court Dismisses Migrant Healthcare Protection Bid as Operation Dudula Expands
A legal blow for the South African Human Rights Commission after losing its court bid to shield migrants from being denied healthcare. This, as Operation Dudula's anti-migrant campaign intensifies – now targeting access to education too. The Durban High Court ruled against the SAHRC’s attempt to interdict Dudula and its…
Book Feature: Tumelo Moleleki – A Journey Through Imagination
This week on our Book Feature, Phemelo is joined by Tumelo Moleleki, a passionate self-published author who’s taking young readers on powerful journeys. Her titles Chulumanco Lehaeng La Dimaka and Chulumanco at the Museum of Illusion explore imagination, heritage, and self-discovery. Moleleki shares what drives her storytelling and how she’s…
“Students Have a Right to Protest” – Fort Hare Tensions Boil Over
Fort Hare is once again in the spotlight – this time for fiery student protests that led to the shutdown of the university and several buildings going up in flames. As students demand the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sakhela Buhlungu, Parliament’s Higher Education Committee Chair Steve Letsie has weighed in,…
Gauteng Health Boss Suspended Over Tembisa Corruption Scandal
Pressure is mounting over the multi-million-rand rot at Tembisa Hospital –Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the province’s top health official, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect. This comes as investigations by the SIU and others dig deeper into allegations of ghost suppliers and dodgy tenders. Lesufi says the move…
Hostages Freed as Ceasefire Offers Gaza a Glimmer of Hope
Hope flickers in the Middle East as a fragile ceasefire leads to the release of 20 Israeli hostages and over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Families on both sides rejoiced - tears, singing, and long-awaited embraces marking a rare moment of relief after two years of bloodshed. Hamas also confirmed it will…
Impact on POV: Children Take Centre Stage in Parliament
Young voices echoed through the halls of Parliament at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, spotlighting the continued struggles facing South Africa’s youth from poverty to unequal access to services. House Chairperson Cedric Frolick acknowledged the uneven progress since democracy, even as he outlined key policies: no-fee schools, nutrition programmes, primary…
Tragedy in Ekurhuleni: More Than 180 Homes Reduced to Ashes
Heartbreak in Kempton Park - a devastating fire ripped through Pomona Informal Settlement, destroying more than 180 homes in a matter of minutes. Winds fanned the flames, leaving families with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Thankfully, there were no casualties, but the destruction is widespread, and the community…
Joburg Water’s Turnaround Strategy Taps into Urgency
Joburg’s water woes take centre stage and this time, Parliament is watching closely. Executive Mayor Dada Morero hosted a high-level visit from the national Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation to track the City’s bold turnaround plan in action. From the bustling construction at Crosby Reservoir to upgrades at Brixton…