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.
Seven arrested, including alleged ‘mastermind’, for AKA murder
Seven people have been arrested and detained in connection with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known professionally as AKA, and his former manager and friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, Police Minister Bheki Cele said late on Tuesday night that six people were arrested. On Wednesday, a seventh…
Phone lines cut to Gauteng hospitals, clinics due to non-payment
Several hospitals and clinics in Gauteng have activated alternative numbers after Telkom cut phone lines due to unpaid bills. Gauteng Health says the delayed payments were due to several discrepancies where Telkom would send invoices with descriptions of facilities that do not belong to the department. The telecommunications provider disconnected…
Phemelo Motene in conversation with Julius Malema
EFF President, Julius Malema joins Phemelo in studio to unpack the party’s manifesto and plans of governing the country, should his party win the May elections.
Road to 2024 Elections: Xiluva
In this week’s political feature, Phemelo is joined by Xiluva Leader, Bongani Baloyi. Xiluva (from the Tsonga word meaning "flower") is a South African political party launched in March 2023 by Baloyi who is the former ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson, and former Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality for…
Pretoria high court judge questions all-white legal team
A judge in the Pretoria High Court has demanded that an all-white group of lawyers explain why there is not a single black lawyer among them. Last Friday, out of the blue, Judge Mandlenkosi Motha sent an email to all four advocates in a case which deals with black economic…
Phone lines down at major Gauteng hospitals
The DA says telephone lines at some Gauteng hospitals are down because the provincial health department hasn't paid its bills. According to the DA the situation is a "communication crisis". According to the party patients and their relatives could not get through to hospitals for appointments, enquiries or updates. Charlotte…
What to Watch
Entertainment contributor Leroy Marc is back in studio to review the latest tv shows and movies. This week he reviews Driveway Dolls , Thabo and the Rhino Case which are both in theatres, A Soweto Love Story on Netflix and much more.
Parliament impeaches 2 high court judges
In a historical first for Parliament, it resolved to impeach, not one, but two high court judges. After losing an urgent legal bid to stop the vote against him, Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe was first on the chopping block. Three hours later, retired Gauteng High Court…
Talking Legal Matters
Legal Expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana is back in studio with us this week she continues her discussion around marital contracts and proposals. Dubazana also discusses an interesting case where a mother has been deprived parental care after she kept her children away from school for about a year.
Panyaza Lesufi in conversation with Phemelo
Following his state of the province address, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks to Phemelo on various issues including crime, e-tolls and the provinces economy.
Kaya Car Torque
Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane is back in studio, this week he discusses Gauteng’s new high tech number plates which are set to launch in April, Hydrogen vehicles and tackles some of your car issues.
Education bodies react to Primrose Principal shooting
The Germiston pupil who shot and wounded a principal at a Gauteng school last week, had also planned to kill the deputy principal and his class teacher, Education MEC Matome Chiloane has alleged. According to the plan had apparently been outlined in a WhatsApp group created by pupils at Primrose…
What to Watch
Entertainment Contributor Leroy Marc Joins Phemelo in studio every Thursday to review some of the latest on the small and big screens. This week he reviews Youngins ,Red Ink which are both on showmax, Madame Webb in theatres and much more.
Under DA-led government Gauteng will be cleaner, safer, and well-governed - Msimanga
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said it would introduce wide-ranging lifestyle audits for politicians and officials if it gets into provincial office. They party’s Gauteng leader and Premier candidate, Solly Msimanga, delivered what he termed the ‘true state of the province address’. Phemelo speaks to Msimanga about his address.
Talking Legal Matters
Legal Expert Nthabiseng is back in studio, this week she unpacks marriage contracts and marriage proposals which can be challenged in court if breached and she also answers some of your legal questions.
Presidency request ICJ to stop Israeli attacks on Rafah
The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, requires that the court uses its power to prevent…
Salga concerned about “unintended consequences” of Aarto on municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has voiced its concerns about “unintended consequences” on municipalities from the implementation of the controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act. It says this includes removing the adjudication function of traffic fines to national government. Phemelo speaks to Spokesperson of the…
ActionSA Ekurhuleni submits motion of no confidence against Mayor
ActionSA has submitted a Motion of No Confidence against Mayor Ngodwana and his team of MMCs in a bid to save Ekurhuleni from the brink of collapse. Since his election, with the help of the ANC, EFF & the Super 7 Minority parties such as the ATM, ICM, PAC, COPE,…
Areas of Primrose declared high risk following shooting
The Primrose CPF has issued an advisory calling in residents to avoid certain areas of the community following a shooting in the early hours of Valentines Day. The CPF says it wants to caution residents due to a high risk of further incidents while law enforcement authorities monitor the situation…
South Africans warned not to fall victim to bogus colleges
Quality assurance bodies in the country have voiced concerns over the “rapid increase” in bogus institutions sprouting up in major economic centres across the country. In a joint briefing held in Pretoria, Umalusi, alongside the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) raised…