Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Impeachment committee faces fresh criticism over evidence leader dispute

Loading player...
The Section 89 Impeachment Committee has voted to oppose the EFF’s court challenge over its decision to rescind the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader. The 19–9 vote has renewed concerns over political divisions within the committee, with the EFF accusing it of acting as an “extension of the Presidency”. Phemelo speaks to committee chairperson Makashule Gana, with legal expert Bophelo Seleke providing analysis.
9 Sep 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

R185m spent on unfinished Lilian Ngoyi Street project

The City of Johannesburg has paid R185-million to two contractors for the redevelopment of just 1.8km of Lilian Ngoyi Street, with the project facing repeated deadline delays. We look at where the money has gone, why the first contractor was terminated and the accountability questions surrounding the unfinished project. Phemelo…
9 Sep 3PM 8 min

Gauteng Education and police conduct school safety raids

Gauteng Education and police have conducted searches at about four schools, targeting drugs, gangsterism, substance abuse and dangerous weapons. At Rivoni Secondary School in Daveyton, officials recovered suspected drugs, vapes, condoms and knives, while MEC Lebogang Maile raised concerns about discipline and teaching at the school. Phemelo speaks to Gauteng…
9 Sep 3PM 18 min

SANDU calls for inquiry into alleged soldiers’ allowances in Cuba

SANDU is calling for an immediate independent inquiry into allegations that SANDF members training in Cuba were asked to contribute up to R15,000 each from their allowances to help needy Cuban citizens. The union is questioning who authorised the alleged collection, how the money was handled and whether soldiers felt…
8 Sep 3PM 7 min

ANC vs IEC: Party takes candidate list dispute to Electoral Court

The ANC is taking its dispute with the IEC over missing candidate names to the Electoral Court, blaming technical problems for entries that were not captured before the deadline. The party says it successfully registered 9,128 candidates but 130 proportional representation and 51 ward candidates were affected in the Eastern…
8 Sep 3PM 13 min

Impact on POV: Mvusuludzo

For the past five years, Mvusuludzo has been using sport, nutrition and education to create opportunities for young people in communities often overlooked by the system. This December, 50 young netball players will take part in their first Three Nations Tour across South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique. For many, it…
7 Sep 4PM 20 min
All episodes