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.
‘Cat’ Matlala asks to delay Parliament appearance amid corruption probe
Attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is seeking to postpone his much-anticipated appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption. In a letter seen by EWN, Matlala’s lawyers say he is “not prepared” to give evidence this week and needs additional time to consult. Matlala is scheduled to appear at…
Charlotte Maxeke patients go hungry as meal supply collapses
Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital have been left hungry after a sudden collapse in the hospital’s food supply with some receiving nothing more than a single slice of bread for lunch. The crisis emerged during a visit by DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC Dr Jack Bloom, who says he…
UNICEF: One in Five Children Still in Extreme Poverty
A new UNICEF report shows 20% of the world’s children remain trapped in extreme poverty most in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but even rich countries aren’t exempt. UNICEF warns that stalled progress, conflict and aid cuts could push millions more into deprivation. In low-income countries, 65% of children still…
SA to Launch G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub
South Africa is turning its G20 presidency into a long-term project. A new Legacy Knowledge Hub, launched in December by SustainaBridge and DIRCO will preserve research, policy ideas and partnerships from the first G20 held on African soil. UNISA Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula says it’s “a bridge between leadership and…
G20 Summit Boycotted by the US Closes in South Africa
Africa’s first-ever G20 wrapped in Johannesburg with a joint pledge on climate action and reducing inequality despite the US boycotting the meeting. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the declaration proved “shared goals” outweighed political rifts, after Donald Trump refused to attend over a debunked claim about attacks on white South Africans…
What to Watch: The Running Man, Sallywood & Sirat
This week on What to Watch, Leroy Marc dives into a fresh batch of screen gems from the high-octane thrills of The Running Man to the homegrown drama of Sallywood and the gripping storytelling of Sirat. Plus, his picks for what else deserves a spot on your watchlist right now.
Music Feature: Songs That Confront War
In this week’s music feature, Dr. Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a powerful journey through songs that have challenged, exposed and documented the tragedies of war. From Fela Kuti’s explosive Zombie to Brenda Fassie’s iconic Black President and John Legend’s call-to-action Wake Up Everybody, he explores how artists have…
Trump Snubs Joburg: Says SA “Shouldn’t Be in the G20”
US President Donald Trump has sparked a diplomatic storm after dismissing South Africa’s place in the G20 and vowing to boycott this month’s leaders’ summit in Johannesburg. Speaking at a business forum in Miami, Trump claimed South Africa is “going in the wrong direction” and argued it no longer deserves…
5. Legal Matters: Defamation and HIV-status privacy, Protected disclosures and workplace retaliation
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down some of the legal questions that hit closest to home: protected disclosures and workplace retaliation, defamation and HIV-status privacy, neighbour disputes, parking wars and how the spirit of ubuntu should guide them. She also answers listeners’ burning legal questions.
60,000 people still awaiting trial some for over a decade
South Africa’s remand prisons are overflowing, with 60,000 detainees still waiting for their day in court including people who have been behind bars for more than 10 years without sentencing. Parliament heard this week that while many detainees are recent arrivals, thousands have languished in custody for years: 5,000 for…
Steenhuisen under pressure as DA tension deepens
The DA’s internal storm is far from over. As questions swirl about the shock removal of Dion George as minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment, leader John Steenhuisen now faces scrutiny over his personal finances. Daily Maverick reporting shows Steenhuisen had a default judgment against him earlier this year…
ANC meets Gift of the Givers as party heavyweight steps aside
As South Africa scrambles to understand a wave of unexplained flights carrying Palestinians, the ANC says the country must not become an “easy target” for forced depopulation. ANC 1st Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane met with Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman to map out humanitarian cooperation following last…
Parliament shocked by statutory rape cases in schools
A parliamentary inquiry has laid bare disturbing gaps in protecting children in South Africa’s schools. Of the country’s more than 400,000 teachers, only 42,650 have been vetted a crisis the Basic Education Committee says leaves classrooms vulnerable to sexual predators. Chaired by Joy Maimela, the committee heard how reporting failures,…
Book Feature: Griffin Shea’s Top Reads
This week, we dive into the world of books with Griffin Shea, owner of Bridge Books, who shared five of his standout reads. First up is The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka, then there’s The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown and Sci-fi fans will recognise Andy…
Makhanda Education Summit: A New Chapter for a Rising Education Hub
Makhanda has spent more than a decade rebuilding its education system and this past weekend’s Education Summit at Rhodes University signalled just how far the city has come. Leaders from Early Childhood Development centres, primary schools and high schools gathered to celebrate major gains and push for solutions to the…
NCOP Delegates Head to Gauteng for Week-Long Oversight Drive
Gauteng’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will spend the week of 18–21 November assessing how well municipalities are delivering basic services and where they’re falling short. The oversight visits form part of the NCOP’s annual Provincial Week, this year themed “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery…
Why More Than 300 Joburg Vendors Will No Longer Be Trading
Johannesburg officials have confirmed that more than 300 informal traders will not be returning to their stalls in the inner city, mainly due to missing documents and unresolved immigration issues. After a two-week verification process ordered by the South Gauteng High Court, the city said only 161 traders from a…
Inside the mystery of planeloads of Palestinians arriving in South Africa
Two chartered flights carrying Palestinians fleeing Gaza have quietly landed at OR Tambo International Airport in the past three weeks triggering confusion and concern among local authorities. Rumours first surfaced around 6 November on civil-society WhatsApp groups: a plane of Palestinian families had arrived in Johannesburg with just seven days…
Nkabinde inquiry begins into Chauke’s fitness to serve as Gauteng DPP
A formal inquiry into the conduct of Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke kicked off on Monday, with National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi among the first expected to testify. Chauke, suspended with full pay since July, faces serious allegations including claims of bribe-taking, and recordings linking…
Ekurhuleni revives EMPD media unit, denies link to explosive commission testimony
The City of Ekurhuleni is reinstating the media and public relations division of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and with it, officer Kelebogile Thepa, who returns as head of the unit. The timing has raised eyebrows. Thepa testified before the Madlanga Commission last week, revealing she had received two…