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: Love, Power, and Identity in SA’s Literary Landscape
This week, Journalist and book reviewer Karabo Kgoleng joins Govan Whittles to take us through a compelling lineup of local reads. From Mpho Boshego’s diplomatic memoir to Grace Khunou’s heartfelt Love in Jozi, and Matshilo Motsei’s soulful call for national healing – there’s something for every curious mind. Also on…
Young, Bold and Business-Savvy: Junior Achievement Empowers SA Youth
On this week’s Impact on POV, we shine the spotlight on Junior Achievement South Africa, a powerhouse in youth development. Backed by the Department of Basic Education, JA is equipping the next generation with real-world skills - entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness - inside and outside the classroom. Their…
Samwu Says ‘Unfair Play’ Over Councillors’ Pay Hike
While Tshwane councillors quietly secured a 5% salary bump, municipal workers are still fighting for wage increases dating back to 2021. Now the South African Municipal Workers Unions says it’s had enough. Regional chair Lehlogonolo Maphatsoe speaks to Govan Whittles about why the union views the council’s move as a…
Schools Are For All – GDE Pushes Back on Operation Dudula
The Gauteng Department of Education has slammed Operation Dudula’s campaign targeting undocumented pupils as “misplaced” and out of step with the law. In Soweto, members of the group delivered warnings to schools - telling them not to admit foreign learners in 2026. But GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona is clear: school…
Helen Zille Eyes Joburg’s Top Job
Helen Zille is back - this time trading her conservative Twitter takes for campaign kicks in Johannesburg. The DA has unveiled the 74-year-old political veteran as its mayoral candidate, with a slick Soweto launch promising to take Joburg “from Dada to Gogo” - a swipe at struggling ANC incumbent Dada…
What To Watch: Spinal Tap Rocks, Rabbit Trap Twists, and The Long Walk Movie
This week’s What to Warch feature is packed with everything from nostalgia to nail-biters. Our Entertainment Contributor, Leroy Marc joins Phemelo to break down the new releases: The Long Walk Movie brings depth, Rabbit Trap delivers psychological thrills, and Spinal Tap returns to the big screen for fans of cult…
Music Feature: Rain Songs for World Water Monitoring Day
It’s World Water Monitoring Day, and we’re tuning into the rhythm of rain. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal joins Phemelo for a lyrical deep dive into songs that celebrate, water. From TLC’s Water Falls to Juluka’s December African Rain.
After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Is America Headed for Even Darker Days?
The killing of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has rocked an already divided America. This isn’t just another political flashpoint - it could be a turning point, and not a hopeful one. With the U.S. caught in a cycle of violence, vengeance, and vitriol, many wonder if the country can step…
A Step Forward- But Not Far Enough: AU’s Convention on Ending Violence Against Women Under Scrutiny
The African Union’s new convention on ending violence against women and girls is being hailed as a landmark moment - but experts are urging caution. While the adoption of the AUCEVAWG this February is historic, legal experts warn that loopholes and weak enforcement mechanisms could undermine the fight against gender-based…
Mkhwanazi Drops Bombshell: Political Killings Task Team Dismantled Just as It Closed in on Syndicates
Was a high-level police task team shut down to protect political killers? That’s the explosive claim from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who testified this week at the Madlanga Commission. Mkhwanazi revealed that after the team made breakthrough arrests in Gauteng, tying the murder of whistleblower Arman Swart to a…
Legal Matters: Arrested Without Cause & Breaking Surname Norms
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana tackled real-life legal scenarios that got listeners talking. From the troubling case of a candidate attorney unlawfully arrested, to a landmark South African court ruling affirming that husbands can legally adopt their wives' surnames, Dubazana breaks down what it all means - in…
Joburg Mayor Promises Action as Water Protests Erupt in City’s Western Suburbs
For days, communities across Coronationville, Westbury, Sophiatown, and Newclare have been grappling with crippling water shortages - unable to cook, clean, bathe, or wash. By early September, their frustration boiled over. Protests on the 10th and 11th saw roads blocked, tyres burnt, and clashes with police, a stark reflection of…
“Collapse is Imminent” - KZN Top Cop Warns of Justice System Crisis at Madlanga Inquiry
A chilling warning from one of the country’s top police officials: South Africa’s justice system is at risk of total collapse. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, testifying on the first day of the Madlanga Commission, pulled no punches. He told the commission that unless deep-seated issues like political interference, corruption,…
Tshwane Ya Tima Switches Off Properties Owing Millions
The City of Tshwane is cracking down on serial defaulters. Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya led the Ya Tima team through the CBD, disconnecting power at a student residence owing R6-million, a Sunnyside block bypassing its meter, and even a shopping mall that had already been cut off earlier this year…
First-Year Placements Limited, but Higher Education Minister Says System Ready for 2026
South Africa’s universities and colleges are bracing for another influx of hopefuls in 2026 - but space is limited. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says about 235,000 spots will be available at universities, 170,000 at TVET colleges, and 130,000 at community colleges. That’s still only enough for half of the…
Book Feature: Untangling Love, City Life and History in Johannesburg
This week’s book feature Journalist, Karabo Kgoleng dives into stories that make Johannesburg come alive. Kgoleng reviews Braids & Migraines by Andile Cele, Grace Khunou’s Love in Jozi: The Black Middle Class, Love and Intimacy in Johannesburg and Tanya Zack’s Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a Port City.
UN Inquiry Declares Israel’s War on Gaza Genocide
A UN Commission of Inquiry has declared Israel’s war on Gaza a genocide – directly naming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as responsible. Chairwoman Navi Pillay says their statements and orders showed genocidal intent. “It is the State of Israel that has…
Ramaphosa: DA Governs the Best Municipalities
In a rare admission, President Cyril Ramaphosa told ANC councillors that South Africa’s best-run municipalities are led by the DA. Speaking at the ANC’s “roll call” gathering in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa said there’s nothing wrong with learning from the opposition urging ANC councillors to ask what Cape Town and Stellenbosch are…
Millions Lost to Incomplete Water Projects – Minister Points to ‘Water Tanker Mafia’
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has admitted that millions in public funds have been wasted on unfinished water projects while millions of South Africans continue to go without clean running water. She laid part of the blame on a so-called “water tanker mafia” and on widespread municipal mismanagement. One…
Gaza Flotilla Sets Sail from Tunisia Despite Attacks
Defying drone strikes earlier this week, the Global Sumud Flotilla has finally set sail from Tunisia in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. The convoy carries activists from over 40 countries, including Greta Thunberg, Irish actor Liam Cunningham, and Barcelona’s former mayor Ada Colau…