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.
Pass rates for school leavers in South Africa are failing students and universities
South Africa’s current basic education system and the grading standard produce poor academic outcomes. Because of this, students exiting high school don’t qualify to study further at university level. Hema Harriram, Executive Officer at NAPTOSA in charge of curriculum and Chris Maseko, a member of SGB joins us to discuss.
App-based NGO makes sure cleaners get 100% payment for their services
The Cleaning Fix is a cleaning services online booking platform that aims to empower mothers freelancing in domestic work. According to its founder, Joshua Cox, The Cleaning Fix allows its cleaners to earn the full rate of their services booked online, with Cox saying the platform provides a “sufficient stipend”…
Men’s Health Month
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular…
What is the delay in paying our the R350 social relief grant due to unemployed South African?
Last week civil society groups, the Black Sash, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the Women and Democracy Initiative (WDI) issued a joint statement criticising “a national scandal” by the department. The groups said they were shocked to discover that beneficiaries were not paid their R350 social relief grants…
Profile: Thandi Ntuli
We speak to Johannesburg-based musician, Thandi Ntuli about the influences in her work, her new album, and more.
Remembering photojournalist Mike Mzileni
We pay tribute to the legendary photographer behind iconic images of the country's sociopolitical and musical history, Mike Mzileni - who was laid to rest this past week.
Celebrating International Pride Month
Though the month June in South Africa is dedicated to amplifying Youth rights, this month is internationally recognised as International Pride Month. We discuss the significance and importance behind the holiday.
Are you thinking of giving up on your marriage?
No marriage is without its set of challenges. Fights happen, you don't feel as close to your partner as you once did — but how do you know when common relationship issues cross over into the territory of marriage ending? Magauta and Nhlanhla Zwane – Marriage counsellors join us to…
A deep look into the Senzo Meyiwa case – where are we now?
The State’s first witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial is still on the stand and is being crucified by the two Defence Lawyers for the accused in the case. His qualifications have been questioned as the defence has put his competence under scrutiny. This evening, we unpack all that has…
COVID left South African pupils far behind in maths and language skills
In 2020 and 2021, learners across South Africa missed at least a quarter of a school year due to COVID-related lockdowns and rotational timetabling. A group of researchers from both Stellenbosch and UCT conducted a study that looked at the gaps in development that were picked up on due to…
Psychic Readings with Zena John
Zena John is a conscious and trance channeller, a spiritual coach and psychic medium. She joins us to give callers unique intimate readings, live on air.
SA's murder rate is on the rise
The county's murder rate increased by 8.9% in the last three months of 2021 according to the latest crime statistics, presented to parliament’s police committee on Friday. We discuss with a panel what could be the factors adding to this.
An overview of the South African Healthcare System
A fierce debate about the future of public and private healthcare in South Africa has been ignited by the recent publishing of the final Health Market Inquiry (HMI) report and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, which is under consideration by Parliament. Dr Bhengu, Health Specialist joins us to discuss…
Ramaphosa’s stolen millions: the Namibian connection
Tileni Mongudhi, a Freelance Investigative Journalist at TSM Tank Media - the group who covered the investigation with amaBhungane into a break-in at Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm joins us to discuss the scandal.
Almost half of pregnant women and 1 in 5 children went to bed hungry in lockdown
The Grow Great Campaign, in partnership with other civil society organisations and the Western Cape government, has conducted a study and released a report titled Investigating Hunger and Mental Health Among Pregnant Women in the Cape Metro Area during the 2020/21 Covid-19 Pandemic. We discuss the report, that showed that…
Profile: TRESOR
TRESOR is an African Pop Maverick. Renowned for his distinct sound, which has won him Best Pop Album of the year award for debut album VII; sophomore album The Beautiful Madness; and more recently for his album Nostalgia; at The South African Music Awards
The National Arts Festival makes a comeback
The National Arts Festival is going live in its hometown of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) yet again. After two years of devastation in the arts sector due to shut theatres, cancelled shows and frozen livelihoods, the artistic community will reunite. The National Arts Festival will continue its 48 year old tradition…
Dealing with a Breakup or Divorce: What Not To Do Immediately After a Break Up
A breakup or divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life. Whatever the reason for the split—and whether you wanted it or not—the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down and trigger all sorts of painful and unsettling emotions. We discuss…
Why independent healthcare inside prisons is vital
Our country’s healthcare system is a cumbersome double-decker bus: The great majority rely on public healthcare. But, within public healthcare, there is a further divide, an overlooked layer at the very lowermost – the healthcare afforded to people in prison. To paint a picture, we speak to Judge Edwin Cameron,…
Inclusive education is still unrealised after 21 years
The education needs of children with impairments are neglected, despite an existing framework to remedy this. This lack of attention to children with additional needs worries many parents desperate for more inclusive schools. Prof Mirna Nel, Deputy Dean for research in the Faculty of Humanities, North-West University and Segomotsi Makhutle,…