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.
Mismanagement of SA’s groundwater
Executive Manager at the Water Research Commission, Dr Shafick Adams speaks to Phemelo about the mismanagement of groundwater in SA warning that it will leave the country high and dry.
I am still Deputy President, says COPE’s Madisha
COPE’s Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Tom Mofokeng speaks to Phemelo Motene about the expulsion of members. Deputy President Willie Madisha joined in on the conversation dismissing that he has been expelled along with members Mzwandile Nhleko and Dennis Bloem
Health Union protests against Limpopo Health
The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) Limpopo Deputy Chairperson, Lidzebe Phathutshedze speaks to Phemelo about their protest against the Limpopo Department of Health and its MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba. Limpopo Acting HOD Mutheiwana Dombo joins in on the conversation.
E-hailing drivers strike impacting services
Chairperson of the Soweto United e-hailing Association, Thato Ramaila speaks to Phemelo about an e-hailing drivers’ strike currently underway impacting services.
Discovering Abdullah Ibrahim the writer
In this week’s Music Feature we explore the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim and discover another side to him, the writer. Around 1968 while he was undergoing a personal spiritual transformation Abdullah Ibrahim wrote a newspaper column for a Cape Daily and the Cape Herald. The great jazz pianist also wrote some…
What to Watch
If you're trying to decide What to Watch this weekend Entertainment Reporter Leroy Marc has the latest on what will keep you entertained. This week he reviews Homewrecker on Netflix and Insidious which is in theatres and much more.
Unpacking Zuma jail time ruling, Mkhwebane suspension
Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala helps us unpack 2 major rulings by the Constitutional Court, the apex court has upheld the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling that Former President Jacob Zuma must go back to prison. The Concourt has also ruled that Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s suspension as Public Protector is justified.
2 nabbed in connected with truck attacks
National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe speaks to Phemelo following the arrest of 2 people in connection with the recent spate of truck attacks in the country. More than 20 trucks have been torched over the past several days with incidents reported in KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng.
Let’s Talk Relationships: Fatal Seduction, a Netflix Special Feature.
Netflix has partnered with Point of View with Phemelo Motene and Kaya FM and brings you ‘Fatal Seduction’, a new series which has got many tongues wagging. This week in our relationship feature we are joined by Relationship Coach Lebo Pule and we discuss Infidelity, what do you think drives…
NSFAS to investigate complaint over new banking system
NSFAS Spokesperson Slumezi Skosana speaks to Phemelo about their new direct banking system which has received a lot of backlash from students, sparking protests at institutions of higher learning such as the Tshwane University of Technology. We are also joined by TUT SRC President Keamogetswe Masike, he says their protest…
Gun Free South Africa calls for effective gun laws
Researcher at Gun Free SA, Claire Taylor speaks to Phemelo about their calls for an effective Central Firearms Registry which the organisation says is needed to reduce gun violence.
COPE denies claims it was deregistered as a party
COPE Spokesperson Dennis Bloem denies reports that the party has been deregistered as a political party, he says they were surprised to hear the party was registered as a company.
Tuesday Feature: Talking Cars
POV has introduced a brand new feature which focuses on all things cars with Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane. This week we discuss electric cars, the maintenance, tax rebates, infrastructure, job creation and much more.
Families of Boksburg gas leak can’t afford to transport bodies home
DA Gauteng Leader Solly Msimanga and Chairman of Zimbabwe Anti Sanctions Movement, Rutendo Matinyarare speak to Phemelo about efforts to assist families of the Boksburg gas leak who can’t afford to transport bodies of their loved ones home to Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
TUT students protest over NSFAS payment system
TUT SRC President Keamogetswe Masike speaks to Phemelo about their protest at the institution against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme payment system which students say has been giving them problems.
Torching of trucks continues unabated in several parts of the country
President of Truckers in South Africa, Mary Phadi and Transport Department Spokesperson Collen Msibi speak to Phemelo about the torching of trucks on SA roads over the past few weeks, attackers torched 3 trucks in Limpopo after 11 vehicles were set alight in KZN and Mpumalanga.
Caster Semenya wins appeal against testosterone rules
The UN Special rapporteur on the right to health and Medical Doctor, Tlaleng Mofokeng and Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission, Andre Gaum speak to Phemelo about Caster Semenya winning a potentially landmark legal decision for sports after the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against…
Unpacking 2 years since the July unrest
Phemelo is joined by Mbuso Xaba a victim of the Phoenix Massacre who recounts what happened to him 2 years ago, he says there’s been very little change in the community since that fateful day. Phemelo is also joined by the ANC KZN Spokesperson Mafika Mndebele, DA Verulum & Tongaat…
Homeless Shelters fill as snow, cold front hit
Project Manager at The Life Changing Projects NPO, Tebogo Mpufane speaks to Phemelo about the cold weather and how dangerous it is for the homeless. Mpufane says they have had an influx of homeless people looking for shelter.
Snow in Gauteng
Director at the Global Institute at Wits University, Professor Francois Engelbrecht speaks to Phemelo about the snow that hit Gauteng and possibly the coldest day in 12 years