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.
Book Feature: Journey Kwantu By Vusumzi Ngxande
Is it possible to be both a Christian and honour your Ancestors? That’s just one of the burning questions Vusumzi Ngxande tackles in his thought-provoking new book Journey Kwantu: Exploring African Spirituality and Identity. Based on personal experiences and deep historical research, the book explores the often uneasy intersection between…
Tembisa Hospital Scandal: R2 Billion Siphoned as Babita Deokaran's Heroism Honoured
South Africans are responding with a mix of anger and vindication after the SIU’s interim report exposed the scale of corruption at Tembisa Hospital. The probe sparked by slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran, revealed R2 billion lost to dodgy tenders and procurement fraud. With 116 disciplinary actions and several criminal cases…
Trump and Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Deal, But Will Hamas Play Ball?
In a bold diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have thrown their weight behind a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza - but there’s a catch, Hamas hasn't signed on. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared they were “beyond very close” to ending…
President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Nathi Mthethwa After Tragic Death
South Africa is reeling after the sudden death of its ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris shortly after being reported missing. The 58-year-old former Cabinet Minister had only taken up the post in December 2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Mthethwa’s death as a "tragic…
Impact on POV: SA Fires Up a World Record Braai Attempt
Thousands of South Africans gathered at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria to celebrate Heritage Day and witness the country's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest braai. The event brought together 2,500 braai enthusiasts who simultaneously grilled half a ton of meat across 420 custom-built braai stands…
Impact on POV: Southern African Freelancers' Association (SAFREA)
With formal jobs hard to come by, freelancing has become a lifeline for many South Africans and a lifestyle choice for others who crave flexibility and independence. The Southern African Freelancers' Association (SAFREA) is stepping up to support this growing community, offering mentoring, networking, and advocacy including a recent submission…
Power at Last: 218 De Wagendrift Homes Electrified After 21 Years
After more than two decades in the dark, 218 households in De Wagendrift Informal Settlement finally have electricity, a momentous milestone for a community established after farm evictions in 2004. Thanks to a long-awaited project between Eskom, the Department of Energy and Electricity, and the City of Tshwane, the electrification…
“Occupy the Factories!” – WASP and Youth Movement Respond to Job Cuts
As waves of retrenchments hit South African industries, the Workers and Socialist Party (WASP) and its youth wing, the Socialist Youth Movement, are urging workers to take radical action by occupying factories and mines facing shutdowns. Calling it a “jobs bloodbath”, the organisations say what we’re seeing isn’t just economic…
1.SIU Exposes R2-Billion Web of Corruption at Tembisa Hospital
A bombshell interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has laid bare the jaw-dropping scale of corruption at Tembisa Hospital, with over R2-billion looted through three major syndicates embedded in the system. SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi revealed how public funds were siphoned off through collusion between hospital officials…
What to Watch: Him, London Calling
Leroy Marc takes us through the week’s cinematic gems, including the hauntingly beautiful “Him,” the electric “London Calling,” and the drama-packed “One Battle After Another” and much more.
Profile Feature: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Academic, podcaster, activist, and father, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh wears many hats. Phemelo sat down with him for an in-depth conversation on politics, parenting, and how his SMWX platform is shaking up how young South Africans engage with power.
Soweto Pride: Power, Protest & Pride
Now in its 21st year, Soweto Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a political march reclaiming space for Black lesbian identity and justice. Under the theme “Key to Empowerment”, this weekend’s event will centre visibility, healing, and resistance. Activist and filmmaker Dr Bev Ditsie joined the show to reflect…
7 Days or We Walk? PA Draws a Line Over Kunene’s Comeback
The Patriotic Alliance is turning up the heat in Joburg's coalition politics - giving the ANC just seven days to reinstate Kenny Kunene to the City of Johannesburg mayoral committee. This comes after Kunene was cleared of any wrongdoing following an internal investigation into his controversial presence at the Sandton…
Parliament Under Fire at Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Judicial Commission heard damning testimony from SAPS legal head Petronella van Rooyen, who slammed Parliament for failing to act on explosive allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He had accused high-ranking officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, of ties to crime syndicates. Van Rooyen says oversight…
Humanitarian Flotilla Attacked En Route to Gaza
Over 500 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, including South Africans, came under attack while sailing to Gaza to challenge Israel’s ongoing siege. Explosions rocked several boats, communications were jammed, and drones buzzed ominously overhead just days after Israel warned the flotilla would be intercepted. The mission, backed by peace…
Music Feature: Celebrating Heritage Through Song
This Heritage Day, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a soulful journey through the songs that echo our history and identity. From Jonas Gwangwa’s “Dikgomo” to Letta Mbulu’s “There’s Music in the Air” and Ami Faku’s “Inde Lendlela,” this feature is a moving reminder of the power of…
Ramaphosa’s Rallying Cry at the UN: “The World Can’t Afford to Wait”
At the UN General Assembly in New York, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a powerful plea for urgent global action to tackle the crises threatening peace and progress across the globe. From climate change to crushing debt in the Global South, Ramaphosa warned that time is running out and called on…
Madlanga Commission Bombshell: Ramaphosa OK’d Disbanding of Political Killings Task Team, Says Masemola
In a stunning twist at the Madlanga Commission, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola revealed that Minister Senzo Mchunu claimed President Cyril Ramaphosa supported the immediate disbanding of the elite unit probing political assassinations. Masemola said he was shocked by the claim – especially since it was Ramaphosa himself who initially…
Joburg Mayor Morero Under Fire Over Water Crisis Promises
It’s not just the taps that are dry – so is public trust. Joburg Mayor Dada Morero faced tough questions in Parliament after failing to deliver on his seven-day promise to restore water in communities like Westbury and Coronationville. MP Malebo Kobe didn't mince her words, warning that Johannesburg is…
SANDF Quietly Pulls Troops Out of DRC as Unpaid Soldiers Threaten Legal Action
As tensions rise in the DRC, the SANDF has started pulling back its troops and gear from Lubumbashi – months after deploying them in a failed bid to support peace efforts in the conflict-ridden North Kivu region. Despite being flown in at great cost, sources say the troops never saw…