Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Joburg Art Gallery renovation drama paints a murky picture

Loading player...
The shoulders of scores of municipal workers hired by the City of Johannesburg to clean up its art gallery visibly dropped as they were turned away from the gates on Monday morning. This after the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) shut its doors when it heard of a second Section 79 oversite visit that morning. In November, the Section 79 community development committee, under which the gallery falls, visited the gallery but was prohibited from conducting a full inspection. They were told it had to have permission to perform an oversite before showing up. Phemelo speaks to DA Shadow MMC for Community Development, Lyrics Mazibuko and Chairman of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, David Fleminger.
27 Jan 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

Music Feature: Hip-Hop’s global impact

Hip-Hop isn’t just music, it’s a global language. In this week’s Music Feature, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal traces how Hip-Hop reshaped sound, culture, and influence across borders. From DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince’s Summertime to Daddy Yankee’s Despacito, and Nasty C’s Particula, this conversation unpacks how Hip-Hop…
22 Jan 3PM 19 min

1. Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash: driver abandons bail bid

The 22-year-old driver accused in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren has abandoned his bail application as the state tightens its case. What began as culpable homicide charges have now escalated to 14 counts of murder, after prosecutors say the evidence points to far…
22 Jan 3PM 12 min

What to Watch: RIP, Mercy and more

In this week’s What to Watch, Leroy Marc breaks down what’s worth your time, from Netflix’s The RIP to big-screen releases like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Mercy. Whether you’re into edge-of-your-seat thrillers or thoughtful cinema, this review helps you decide what to stream, skip, or rush to…
22 Jan 3PM 14 min

Legal Matters: Marriages, Absenteeism & Insubordination

This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana explains why civil marriages don’t erase existing customary marriages, what counts as absenteeism or gross insubordination, and she answers your tricky legal questions.
21 Jan 3PM 39 min

Macpherson on Public Works plans, IDT & Construction Mafias

Phemelo sits in conversation with Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson to unpack the department’s plans for the year. We also discuss the IDT CEO and spokesperson stepping down amid corruption claims, and the George Building collapse plus a look at the shady world of construction mafias.
21 Jan 3PM 24 min
All episodes