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.
Music Feature
In this week’s Music Feature, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal explores songs that represent owning ones truth. The songs include , Alicia Keys’ Superwoman and Raye’s Oscar Winning Tears.
What to Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews, Apple Cider Vinegar, Zero Day which are both on Netflix, Captain America: Brave New World in theatres and much more.
Wits University briefs Portfolio Committee on readiness for 2025 academic year
Several senior representatives of management, labour, and students from Wits University, presented before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in Cape Town yesterday. This follows an invitation from the Portfolio Committee requesting the University to present on governance, finance, administration, and the state of readiness for the 2025 academic…
Legal Matters
In this week's Legal Matters Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses car disputes and the collection of arrear levies within sectionl title schemes.
Godongwana postpones Budget 2025 amid GNU disagreements
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says that a new or revised budget will be tabled on 12 March 2025. This follows the cancellation of the budget speech on Wednesday (19 February) so that further deliberations could take place within the Government of National Unity (GNU). The Minister said that the budget…
Book Feature
In this week’s book feature we are joined by Published Author, Fiona Snyckers. She reviews books including Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel, White Chalk by Terry-Ann Adams, Spud: The Reunion by John van der Ruit &The Comrade's Wife by Barbara Boswell.
Ramokgopa says load reduction an impact of illegal connections
Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the main reason why load reduction is more prominent in areas around townships and informal settlements, is directly attributed to the high number of illegal connections, which is putting severe strain on the electricity grid. Ramokgopa was speaking at the South…
Health Department Calls for Calm amid HFMD Outbreak
The Department of Health calls for calm following an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal province, mostly around Durban. The Department, working with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is closely monitoring the situation while providing necessary support to the province to contain the spread of…
Police search for Zanzou nightclub bouncers
The police are calling on victims depicted in disturbing viral videos from Pretoria’s Zanzou nightclub, where individuals were forced to perform explicit acts on themselves to step forward. Authorities are investigating the incident and are urging anyone involved or with information to assist in the ongoing probe. The highly graphic…
Impact on POV : The Grateful Hearts Foundation
The Grateful Hearts Foundation is a public benefit organization dedicated to supporting pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons and other cardiac specialists. Phemelo is joined by its founder Nhlamulo Tlakula who started this journey after her daughter was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart defect(CHD) when she was 23 weeks pregnant. Her daughter…
Hammanskaal water safe to drink
The City of Tshwane has declared tap water in Hammanskraal safe to drink after residents were warned last week not to drink it due to contamination resulting from problems at the Klipdrift Magalies Water Package Plant. An urgent meeting was convened by the deputy minister of water and sanitation, David…
Netanyahu praises Trump's bold vision for Gaza at Rubio meeting
Israel's prime minister has said he is working to make US President Donald Trump's plan to remove and resettle Gaza's population "a reality". Benjamin Netanyahu said he was co-operating with the US on a "common strategy" for the Palestinian territory after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Wits SRC on hunger strike over student admissions
Wits University's management says it is working with students to make sure that all those who qualify to continue their studies are registered. The institution was responding to the ongoing student hunger strike that started several days ago. Many of the protesting students are facing financial exclusion due to historical…
Illegal digging causes water and soil to seep into section of Gautrain tunnel
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) says it will assess the remedial work after illegal digging caused water and soil to seep into a section of a Gautrain tunnel. According to the Gautrain Management Agency, investigations have established that illegal drilling for a borehole was being conducted on a private property…
Tshwane Mayor on first 100 days in office
Nasiphi Moya, the Mayor of Tshwane, says her first 100 days in office were both rewarding and challenging. She assumed office last year after a motion of no-confidence against Cilliers Brink. In October, shortly after her swearing-in, her administration launched a 100-day action plan. The document outlined six priorities: financial…
Missing toddler’s mom received R75k after reporting his kidnapping
A shocking revelation surfaced during the continuation of Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail application. The Investigating Officer probing the multiple charges the 33-year-old is facing including the kidnapping of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba, revealed that she allegedly received R75 000 moments after reporting her son had been kidnapped. Keneilwe is facing charges of…
Legal Matters
In this week's Legal Matters, Nthabisneg Dubazana disccuses the protection afforded to consumers under the National Credit Act and she also upacks a gender based violence court case.
Mchunu addresses Police Health & Wellness workshop
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to improving the working conditions of police officers in order to prioritize their mental well being. The Minister delivered the keynote address at the three day workshop aimed at strengthening programs to enhance the psychological state of officers. Hundreds of women and men in…
Parliament discusses Thabo Bester escape
The Department of Correctional Services has briefed parliament on its action plan to comply with the remedial actions of the Public Protector on its report on the escape of Thabo Bester from Mangaung Correction Centre. In March 2023, the Public Protector launched an investigation into Bester’s escape. Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka…
Gauteng Legislature visits Police Stations
Corruption and lack of community co-operation were some of the issues identified when a Gauteng provincial legislature committee visited Kempton Park and Roodepoort police stations. Both ranked among the 40 worst-performing police stations in the province, according to SAPS provincial crime statistics. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Gauteng…