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In this week’s car feature with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane we look at Volvo Cars energy solution, the car manufacturer launched a new business unit that will offer energy storage and charging-related technology and services. Volvo Car MD, Greg Maruszewski tells us more about the new offering. We also discuss…
Parties in the Multi-Party charter for South Africa say their parties are led by leaders who are all capable of providing the leadership needed for a new multi-party coalition to start the work of turning South Africa around. ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe tells Phemelo, DA leader John Steenhuisen did…
South Africa’s drinking water quality has experienced severe regression since 2014, with nearly half the country’s water not microbiologically safe to drink. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister, David Mahlobo to unpack some of the findings of the report.
Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours in Israeli strikes. Over fifteen thousand Palestinians, 70% of them women or under 18s, have now been killed in Israeli bombardments of the Hamas-ruled enclave in eight weeks of warfare. Thousands more are missing and feared to be buried…
Independent candidates contesting the 2024 national and provincial elections have failed in their bid to convince the Constitutional Court that the Electoral Amendment Act, signed into law in April, violated their rights. Phemelo speaks to Build One South Africa Leader, Mmusi Maimane and Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala.
1st December marks World Aids Day. Over seven million people continue to live with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. This week we look at Aids Anthems with Musicologist, singer and songwriter, Sheldon Rocha Leal
Manager of all Clinics in Soweto, Maria Mazibuko speaks to Phemelo about the shortage of some chronic medication at some Soweto clinics. It’s understood clinics including Tladi Provincial, Zola & Tladi TB clinic issues with suppliers. The issue was brought to light by a Soweto resident who spoke to Point…
As we mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, we unpack the domestic violence act and various aspects of criminal law with Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana.
Clinics around Soweto have run out of chronic medication due to issues with suppliers, namely Tladi Provincial, Zola & Tladi TB clinic. We speak to a Soweto Resident whose mother hasn't been able to get her diabetic medication and DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom helps us unpack the…
City Power CEO, Tshifularo Mashava clarifies the load-shedding timetables bungle and plans by the power utility to cut off electricity to some non-paying government entities.
The Joburg City Library has been closed since May 2021 due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations. In a written council response to the Democratic Alliance (DA), MMC for Community Development Lubabalo Magwentshu said due to budget limitations, it’s going to take at least three financial years to complete the…
Phemelo speaks to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) President Joseph Mathunjwa after he visited Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg where at least 11 miners were killed in a serious safety incident. Mining Expert, David van Wyk gives us analysis on mine safety in South Africa
The State of the South African Child Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing issues faced by children in South Africa. The report further sheds light on the alarming rates of violence, poverty, inequality, and inadequate access to essential services that continue to hinder the survival, growth, and development…
Phemelo speaks to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku after The City of Johannesburg's application to appeal the finding that its City Manager Floyd Brink was hired illegally was denied. City of Johannesburg Mayoral Advisor, Mlimandlela Ndamase confirms that the city will now petition the Supreme Court of Appeal…
Artist and writer, Percy Mabandu discusses Dr John Kani’s acceptance of the honorary Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama. The OBE is a highly esteemed British honour that is granted exclusively by the king to exceptional citizens and non-citizens in various fields, including business,…
Rise Mzansi National Organiser, Makashule Gana is advocating for single mothers to receive tax breaks from government, he speaks to Phemelo about why he’s lobbying for this.
The Primrose Community Policing Forum has warned community members to be very vigilant when attending church services due to a rise in criminals targeting places of worship in the province. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Primrose CPF Executive Committee, Tracy Enslin.
Gauteng has seen a decrease in rape cases between June and September, which have dropped by more than 160 compared to the same period last year. Gauteng police commissioner Lt-Gen Elias Mawela presented the crime statistics for the second quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year before the Gauteng legislature. Phemelo…
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