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.
Schools’ Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Competition
In a move to foster sustainability and elevate environmental consciousness among the youth, the City of Johannesburg's energy utility, City Power, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Schools competition for 2025. This initiative targets public non-fee-paying high schools across Johannesburg, galvanising pupils to engage actively in the dynamic world of…
SA’s civil servants missing skills in technology – report
A new study has looked at how South Africa is faring in developing skills for the future of work in the public sector. The study found that most South African government officials were familiar with the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But they were not familiar with how these technologies could…
What do the US politicians gunning for SA have in common?
On Wednesday, 2 April 2025, the latest attempt to punish the South African government was introduced in the US House of Representatives. The proposed bill asks for a “full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa”, as well as the identification of “South African government…
Book Feature: Brave Like Me
Phemelo is in conversation with author and activist Zulaikha Patel about her book, Brave Like Me. In her incredible journey that began at just 13 years old set against the backdrop of Pretoria High School for Girls, Zulaikha courageously took a stand against discriminatory hair policies, igniting a nationwide movement…
ANC NWC resolves to ‘reset’ relationship with DA & other partners
The ANC has accused its government of national unity partner, the DA, of ‘acting as an opposition force’ and says it will engage parties on the Budget over the next five days. A week after smaller political parties came to the rescue of the ANC, helping it to pass the…
Impact On POV: Bet on Better
Bet on Better is a charity organisation based in Randbug, Johannesburg committed to alleviating hunger, providing educational opportunities, and fostering dignity in impoverished communities. Phemelo speaks to director at the NPO, Nanine Levitz.
Social Development on Africa Children’s Summit 2025
The Africa Children’s Summit 2025, a child-led event hosted by the South African Government, led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, concluded in Johannesburg today. Since its opening on 4 April, the Summit has brought together some of the brightest and courageous…
Vaal river overflows affecting water supply in Ngwathe Local Municipality
Residents living near the Vaal Dam in Parys are anxious about more rainfall, amid heightened water levels. Authorities have now opened 5 sluice gates to relieve the pressure, increasing flow on the Vaal River. There are now concerns of flooding from communities living along the banks, who are worried that…
ANC’s fallout with DA escalates as Ramaphosa pushes back on business pressure
Cracks deepen in the coalition government as the ANC lashes out at the DA over recent missteps. With the ANC’s chief whip calling for consequences and President Ramaphosa rejecting external interference, the pact’s future hangs in the balance. The ANC and the DA are expected to meet after the ANC’s…
EFF slams ANC for 'procedural hijacking' in fiscal framework adoption
Parliament approved the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposal, the foundation of Budget 2025, but the vote was far from smooth. The drama around passing the budget shook South Africa’s fiscal stability and investor confidence and put the government of national unity (GNU) on thin ice. In a dramatic twist, the…
Analysis: GNU at risk after parliament backs budget
South Africa’s parliament approved a key piece of budget legislation despite objections from the second-biggest party in the coalition government, raising the risk of the alliance unravelling. DA leader John Steenhuisen said his party will file a legal challenge against the passing of the budget in the High Court because…
What to Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews In the Friend, The Luckiest Man in America and Nice Indian Boy which are all in theatres and much more.
Music Feature: Backing vocalists
In this week’s music feature, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal discusses backing vocalists that became famous musicians, the artists include Luther Vandross who began his career as a backing vocalist in the 1970s, contributing to albums by Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway.
Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses a case where a woman was dismissed after she falsely accused a colleague of being the father of her child and she also answers some of your burning legal questions.
National Assembly passes 2025 Budget
The National Assembly has voted to adopt the 2025 Budget framework with a narrow majority. The final tally of the vote was 194 for and 182 against, with zero abstentions. The ANC voted with most of the Government of National Unity (GNU) members in tow, except the Democratic Alliance and…
DA and ANC hit brick wall in budget discussions
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen were reportedly meeting on Tuesday to rescue the Budget and the GNU after talks collapsed. Negotiations between the ANC and DA over the national budget stretched into the early hours of Tuesday morning but ended without an agreement as the long-standing…
Book Feature: Franschhoek Literary Festival announces 2025 line-up
The 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival features a stellar line-up of local and international authors including Kate Mosse, John Boyne, Deon Meyer, and Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu. The festival is expected to run from the 16th to the 18th of May 2025 with general tickets already on sale. Phemelo speaks to festival…
R1.4bn relief fund: 'I want transparency' says Hlabisa
Co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is pushing for stricter accountability and transparency to ensure disaster relief funds are used effectively by municipalities. Announcing the allocation of R1.4bn in disaster relief funds for flood-hit provinces, he emphasised that municipalities would be required to provide detailed monthly and quarterly…
Impact on POV: Lefika la Phodiso Community Art Counselling and Training Institute
Lefika La Phodiso is an NGO that offers community art counselling and training, as well as a variety of arts-based programmes for children. Lefika La Phodiso means the rock of holding and healing. Through therapeutic, creative counselling, in a safe environment, healing can begin. Phemelo speaks to Executive Director, Rozanne…
Rolling out of IDP Programs
The first IDP session was held on the 29th March 2025, and drew significant community engagement at the Roodepoort City Hall. The session marks the beginning of an important process aimed at aligning the City's development plans with the needs and priorities of residents. Phemelo speaks to MMC of finance…