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.
Mpofu disciplinary hearing, Judge Parker's misconduct allegations
Phemelo gets analysis from legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala on Advocate Dali Mpofu’s disciplinary hearing and Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker’s misconduct allegations.
Ramaphosa to establish Judicial Commission to probe unresolved apartheid-era crime
To address past injustices, President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether attempts were made to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. These cases, referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), have…
Parliamentary Committee Considers Legal Action Against University of Limpopo
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education is taking steps to force the University of Limpopo (UL) to answer questions and comply with a summons issued to its management. Committee chairman Tebogo Letsie has reached out to the speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, for advice on how to…
SASSA gold cards to remain active beyond 31 May: Postbank
Postbank has confirmed that the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold cards will remain active and functional beyond the 31st of next month. It says the aim is to ensure that beneficiaries who have not transitioned from the gold to black cards have uninterrupted access to social grants. This…
Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses Exemption clause and latent defect in home and a case where a motor vehicle dealership was sued for breach of contract.
Africa2Moon: Pioneering Africa’s Role in Space Exploration
The World's first lunar radio astronomy array is scheduled to land on the Moon, and it has been designed and built by Africans. The Foundation for Space Development Africa has been selected as a payload on the Chang’e-8 mission to the Moon’s south pole. The announcement was made by the…
Three missing SAPS officers confirmed dead in Hennops River
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has confirmed that the three police officers who went missing last week are among the five bodies recovered from the Hennops River. Speaking during a media briefing at the river on Tuesday night, Masemola said the bodies of Constable Keamogetswe Buys, Constable Boipelo Senoge,…
Eleven classrooms destroyed after fire guts Riverlea High School
Gauteng police are investigating a case of arson after a fire broke out at Riverlea High School in Johannesburg. It’s understood the fire started in an unused classroom and spread, destroying an entire block of classrooms. Four of the destroyed classrooms were being used by Grade 8 learners and the…
Parliament confirms VAT increase suspended, new budget to be tabled by Finance Minister
Parliament has confirmed that the planned Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, announced earlier this month, will no longer proceed. This follows an out-of-court settlement reached on Sunday, April 27, 2025, which was made an order of the Western Cape High Court. The agreement suspends the VAT increase and sets aside…
Easter 2025 sees a 45% decline in road deaths
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced in Pretoria on Tuesday that South Africa has recorded its lowest Easter Road fatalities in three years, with a 45.6% decrease in deaths and a 32.5% drop in crashes. Speaking at the release of the 2025 Easter Road Safety Report, Creecy praised the coordinated efforts…
Why Teachers Need Trauma-Informed Training
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) has implemented a trauma-informed approach to education, which has shown significant positive impact on learners' academic and emotional well-being. Phemelo speaks to Head of Academics at OWLAG, Dumisani Tshabalala who highlights the critical need for teachers to receive trauma-informed training to effectively…
VAT increase suspended by high court
The Western Cape High Court handed down a court order on Sunday that suspends the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase announced by finance minister Enoch Godongwana, pending the passing of legislation regulating the VAT rate by parliament or the final determination of whether the VAT Act is constitutional or not…
New Mantsopa-Inspired Play with Music Celebrates the Resilience of African Women
Written and directed by Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha, the play tells the story of the prophetess, seer and rainmaker Mantsopa, whose legacy is rooted in Basotho history. Born in 1793, she overcame famine and turmoil to become a revered adviser to King Moshoeshoe I, known for her spiritual gifts…
Impact on POV: Alexandra Water Warriors
Founded in 2021 the Alexandra Water Warriors has emerged as a formidable force in environmental conservation and community development in the Alexandra community. The organization's establishment was catalyzed by the visionary initiative of the Greater Alexandra Tourism & Heritage Association, driven by the aspiration to revitalize the Jukskei River and…
South Africa And Ukraine Woo Each Other - As Relationships With Trump Turn Sour
Guest" Risk Analyst and former Diplomat, Dr Kingsley Makhubela
VAT hike reversed, spending cuts now on the cards
Guests: DA Spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau EFF Treasurer General Omphile Maotwe ActionSA Leader, Herman Mashaba
MUSIC FEATURE
Guest: Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal
FEATURE: What to watch
Guest: Leroy Marc
Legal Matters
In this week’s Legal Matters our legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses lawyers accused of stealing more than R1.4 billion of their client’s money and a judgment that found that a woman acquitted of 6 rape charges does not mean that she is innocent.
Sadtu March Against Austerity Measures in Education
Teachers belonging to the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) protested against education budget cuts at the National Treasury, Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training in Pretoria on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The march was part of a global campaign led by Education International under…