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.
How have you been coping with COVID-19?
Nolwazi Tusini Sit-in In light of World Mental Health Day, we look at the mental health crisis in South Africa that has been heightened since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people in the country are unable to access mental health care, which calls for great concern. We speak to Dr. Lerato…
The ANC’s David Mabuza returns to Tshwane to resolve dispute over councillor selections
Nolwazi Tusini Sit-in Some ANC members in Tshwane are unhappy with the people that have been shortlisted as councillors in the capital, which has prompted two visits from David Mabuza in order to resolve the dispute. We speak to Katleho Sekhoto, our Kaya 959 news reporter, Katleho Sekhoto
WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
The World Health Organisation has just approved the first-ever vaccine against malaria – and although it is a great breakthrough in science there are still issues to consider. We speak to Mosa Mashsabela, a public health expert and doctor at UKZN to find out more.
Facebook under pressure after whistleblower exposes its faults
Facebook is facing immense pressure after a whistleblower, Frances Haugen, exposed that their platforms are harmful to children, that the platform undermines democracy in pursuit of profits, and more. We speak to Kate Thompson Davey, a freelance journalist and technology columnist at Business Day to find out more.
News Updates: IEC and ActionSA dispute; DA removes posters in Phoenix
We’re rounding the week up with author and lecturer, Rekgotsofetse Chikane about the latest news stories. We look at the dispute between the IEC and ActionSA, the controversial poster that were put up in Phoenix by the DA, and more stories.
Election Updates: Patriotic Alliance Manifesto
We speak to Ashley Sauls, the Chief Whip and Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the Patriotic Alliance about the party’s plan to elevate the country that will be laid out in their manifesto.
COSATU Workers demonstrate against unfair treatment
COSATU workers embarked on a nationwide demonstration to address their concerns with budget cuts, retrenchments and other issues that are negatively affecting them. We speak to Kaya 959 News Reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to find out more.
Art Updates: Black Photo Libraries and Liminal Identities in the Global South
We highlight two upcoming exhibitions for you to check out – the ‘Liminal Identities in the Global South’ exhibition at the Johannesburg Contemporary Art Foundation, and the Black Photo Libraries exhibiting at the Market Photo Workshops.
What is digital migration and how will affect TV broadcasts in the future?
Following a mandate by President Cyril Ramaphosa, during his 2021 State of the Nation Address, South Africa is set to transition from analogue broadcasting to digital terrestrial TV. What does this mean for the future of TV access in the country? We speak to Duncan McLeod, editor at techcentral.co.za
Police Minister hosts imbizo in Tshwane to address crime in the area
Katleho Sekhoto, Kaya 959 News reporter gives us details about the police minister, Bheki Cele visiting the Tshwane area to touch base with community members about how to tackle crime. We learn about what issues were raised and how the meeting was handled.
Election Updates: SACDP Manifesto
We speak to ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe about their plans for the country, should they take power in the upcoming elections.
How do we deal with loss in relationships?
This year has shown us all some sense of loss and grief. How do we deal with that when loss happens with our loved ones? How do we support loved ones who are dealing with their own loss. We speak to Hlengiwe Zwane to work through these questions.
DA poster in Phoenix causes outrage over social media
We speak to author and political analyst, Rebone Tau about the controversial posters put up by the DA in Phoenix, Durban. The posters dismiss the racial attacks and calling the perpetrators “heroes”, after the violence that occurred in the area raised alarms about the community.
Crimes committed against paramedics call for action to be done
The National Operations Manager at the South African Paramedics Services, Warren Cupido talks to us about the rise of crimes and attacks committed against paramedic workers, the potential reasonings behind it and how to increase security to face the issue.
Election Updates: IFP Manifesto
We speak to the IFP’s Deputy Chairperson in Gauteng, Zandile Majozi about the IFP’s plans to tackle housing issues, gender-based violence and other issues in the country as part of their manifesto.
Chief Justice Appointment: The Eight Shortlisted Candidates
After the presidency announced that there will be eight individuals nominated for the post of Chief Justice, things started looking a little different this time around because the public will be involved in the nomination process. We speak to legal journalist, Karen Maughan to find out more.
NUMSA Workers go on strike and demanding wage increases
Workers of the steel and engineering industries have gone on strike over a long-standing salary increase dispute We speak to Kaya 959 News Reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to find out more.
UPL Oil Spill: Report finds that they had no environmental authorization to operate United Phosphorus Limited has been
United Phosphorus Limited has been under investigation after a chemical spill occurred in July, after the unrest in the country. A recent report has shown that the company had no authorization from the KZN government to operate their Cornubia chemical factory. We speak to Durban Community Environmental Alliance Coordinator, Desmond…
Africa’s rural universities aren’t delivering for the 21st Century
We speak to author and researcher at UNISA, Chinaza Uleanya about a paper he has written that explores whether rural African universities are adequately preparing people for the fourth industrial revolution.
ActionSA plans to take IEC to court over ballot paper mishap
Herman Mashaba’s party, ActionSA were left off of the IEC ballot paper after thye failed to register an abbreviated name or acronym to be used. This has sparked outrage in the party and are planning to take the IEC to court over the matter. We speak to Lerato Ngubeni, the…