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.
South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane - and no one knows how much
South Africa’s coal mines could be leaking up to 14 times more methane than official figures show - and no one seems to have a full picture of just how bad it is. Even though the country has a carbon tax and environmental laws in place, there’s no clear policy…
Deadly Water (Part 2): How Corruption Poisoned North West
On paper, CMS Water Engineering looked like a success story: a black-owned company winning multimillion-rand contracts to fix water and wastewater systems. In reality, insiders say it was rotten at the core. The company’s director, Rudolf Schoeman Jnr, allegedly diverted projects to his own white-owned firm while staff grew suspicious…
The Albanese Blunder How a Rogue Official Sparked a Diplomatic Drama
During her Nelson Mandela Lecture in Sandton, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese - known for her outspoken stance on Palestine - was confronted by a sheriff attempting to serve her with court papers from the US. The bizarre move, reportedly orchestrated by a rogue official in South Africa’s Department of…
ActionSA MPs Visit Mpumalanga Borders Amid Immigration Concerns
Illegal crossings, cross-border crime, and overwhelmed local services, those are just some of the challenges ActionSA MPs witnessed during their oversight visit to Mpumalanga’s Mananga and Lebombo Border Posts. Joined by Border Management Authority Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato, the visit was part of ActionSA’s ongoing push to assess how South…
SA Makes History with First African Approval of Anti-HIV Jab
A world first for Africa, and a potential gamechanger in the fight against HIV. South Africa has become the first African country to register lenacapavir (LEN), a groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection that offers almost full-proof protection against infection. Approved by Sahpra in record time, just 65 days the jab has…
DA’s Billboard War: Taking Aim at the ANC’s BEE Policy
Tensions between the DA and its coalition partner, the ANC, have flared up again, this time on the N1 highway. The DA unveiled a bold new billboard declaring, “BEE made ANC elites rich, and left SA poor. Choose real opportunities for all! Vote DA.” The move comes hot on the…
City of Joburg Promises Turnaround Amid Water Woes
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says help is on the way for residents battling dry taps. Unveiling the city’s new turnaround strategy, Morero revealed that Joburg Water has cut off illegal connections in three informal settlements and is now taking back control of its billing and revenue functions. The mayor said…
Venezuela Slams ‘Military Provocation’ as US Warship Docks in Trinidad
Venezuela has accused the United States and Trinidad and Tobago of “military provocation” after a US guided-missile destroyer, the USS Gravely, docked in Port of Spain. The visit forms part of US President Donald Trump’s broader effort to pressure President Nicolás Maduro, whom he accuses - without evidence - of…
UN Pleads for Safe Passage as Sudan’s El-Fasher Falls Deeper into Chaos
The United Nations is calling for immediate safe passage for civilians trapped in Sudan’s war-ravaged city of El-Fasher, where paramilitary forces claim to have captured the army’s main base. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the situation as a “terrible escalation,” with residents facing unbearable suffering. Communication lines have been cut,…
Tshwane’s R777 Million Tanker Spend ‘Doesn’t Hold Water,’ says Expert
The City of Tshwane’s explanation for its ballooning water tanker bill has sprung a leak, according to a water rights watchdog. Mayor Nasiphi Moya has dismissed reports of a R777 million overspend as “false” - announcing a forensic probe to clear the air. But WaterCAN’s Dr. Ferrial Adam isn’t convinced…
Soweto Matric Rewrite Centre Fails Pupils - and Their Dreams
Heartbreak and anger in Soweto after nearly 200 matric rewrite students discovered days before exams, that they weren’t registered to write. The Kavod Institute of Excellence, also known as Black Tutoring Services, had allegedly taken monthly fees from parents since February, promising learners a chance to upgrade their marks. Instead,…
Students Bet on Luck - and Lose - Using NSFAS Allowances
For some university students, government study grants meant to pay for food and books are instead funding a dangerous habit, online gambling. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is meant to support low-income students, but a growing number are using their allowances to place bets on digital platforms. The…
Music Feature: Family Managers
This week, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal unpacks the fascinating world of parents who’ve managed their superstar children. From Usher’s early guidance to Kanye West’s late mother Donda, and the family affairs behind Ashanti, Brandy, and the Jackson dynasty.
What to Watch: The Perfect Neighbour, Bad Influencer
From chilling thrillers to juicy social-media scandals, Leroy Marc’s “What to Watch” has your weekend lineup sorted. He dives into The Perfect Neighbour on Netflix, Bad Influencer on Showmax, and the spine-tingling Black Phone 2, now in theatres. Don’t press play before hearing his verdict.
‘I Did Not Plan or Kill the Cradock Four’ - Craig Williamson Tells Court
Former apartheid spy Craig Williamson has taken the stand and he’s denying everything. “I wish to emphatically deny that I had any involvement in the planning or killing of the Cradock Four,” he told the Gqeberha High Court this week, dismissing the allegations as “nonsense.” Williamson, once a double agent…
Public Protector Finds Lesufi’s Crime Wardens “Irregular and Unlawful”
The Public Protector has dropped a bombshell report finding Gauteng’s much-talked-about Crime Prevention Wardens, the Amapanyaza were created and deployed unlawfully. Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka says the entire operation breached the Constitution, from recruitment to deployment, with no legal framework to support it. The findings landed just hours after Premier Panyaza…
Westbury Teen Suspects Hunted as Gang Crisis Grows
With Westbury reeling from the shooting of seven teenagers, Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is urging communities to break the silence on gang violence. Speaking at Sophiatown police station, Masemola confirmed fourteen suspects are being hunted in connection with the deaths of two youths, victims of a brutal shooting outside a…
CSOS Indaba 2025: Building Better Communities, One Scheme at a Time
The future of South Africa’s community schemes is under the spotlight as the 3rd Annual CSOS Indaba kicks off on 23 October at The Canvas Riversands, Fourways. This two-day summit is where governance, regulation, and innovation collide- bringing together government, legal experts, and residents under one roof. With government officials…
Tshwane Cracks Down: Mayoral Committee to Face Off with Illegal Township Developers
The City of Tshwane is stepping up its response to the rise of illegal townships with a high-stake round of meetings kicking off 23 October. The Mayoral Sub-committee on Illegal Townships, led by MMC Aaron Maluleka, will confront legal landowners tied to 17 unlawful developments mushrooming across council, state-, and…
Legal Matters: Forfeiting benefits during divorce, Copyright implications
In this week’s edition of Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana tackles the burning legal issues making headlines. From false allegations against schoolteachers to why you should record your interactions with police, plus the copyright implications of who owns your photo and the complex matter of forfeiting benefits during divorce.