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.
The impact of the Construction Mafia – understanding who the key players are
Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, Senior Analyst at the Global initiative Against Transnational Crime and Newton Baloyi, Vice-President of The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) discuss The involvement of local business forums in violence and extortion in the construction sector.
Protesters turn on suspected foreigners from hospital
For the past three weeks, patients and employees who are foreign nationals and those suspected to be foreign nationals have been barred from entering Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Members of Operation Dudula in Greater Tshwane have been protesting outside the provincial tertiary facility since August 4, demanding…
Dirty Sprite: The DIY high that keeps SA pupils numb
A study of 31 countries found that South Africa made up a third of all over-the-counter codeine sales between 2013 and 2019. Codeine is found in mild painkillers and cough syrups, and is sometimes mixed with Sprite or alcohol to make a drink called “lean”. Samkele Mkumbuzi, Public Health Pharmacist…
4 Songs Loaded: Tutu Puoane
Tutu Puoane is a South African Jazz singer. She grew up in the township of Mamelodi, Pretoria. By 1997 she had already been performing in Johannesburg downtown.
A Wrap Up Of The Week With Political Analyst Sandile Swana
We look at the EFF’s "Dubula iBhunu" or "Kill the Boer" song court victory; MEC Phophi Ramathuba’s comments towards Zimbabwean national; and an analysis on #NationalShutdown
Getting to know our Kaya 959 Talent As We Celebrate 25 ON THE AIR: Tbose
More than 20 years on, veteran broadcaster Thabo "T-bose" Mokwele still regards himself as the same boy from Tembisa who was afforded an opportunity to work in the entertainment industry. We discuss his journey on radio and with Kaya 959 over the years.
Limpopo MEC’s Controversial Comments on Undocumented Citizens Spark Outrage
Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has sparked a storm of controversy after the emergence of a video showing her telling a woman that migrants from Zimbabwe were a "huge strain" on the provincial healthcare system.
Secrets Within a Relationship
We look at the dangers behind keeping secrets in a relationship, and the reasons why some may choose to keep them .
COSATU embarks on a national shutdown
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is issuing a call to all workers and South Africans to join a National Strike on Wednesday (24 August 2022). The intention of the strike is to demand urgent action from policymakers and decision makers to take drastic steps to avoid an economic…
The power of your inner dialogue
We do not usually pay much attention to our inner dialogue, but the way we refer to ourselves determines our ability to face problems, conditions our decisions and ultimately influences how we feel. Nomfundo Mogapi, Clinical psychologist & Founder at the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership (CMWL)
Joburg MMC of Human Settlements discusses his plans for informal settlements
Human settlements MMC for Johannesburg, Mlungisi Mabaso, believes that upgrading informal settlements and redeveloping hostels will help solve the city's housing problems. Mabaso says that the city had a backlog of 480,000 people on the housing waiting list but they had identified even more people in need of housing.
Continued attacks on Abahlali baseMjondolo activists raises large concern
Lindokuhle Mnguni was a brilliant young man with a great future in leadership. He was a fearless leader who stood for his community, was always humble yet strong. He always dedicated his time to the people, according to Abahlali baseMjondolo. The 28-year-old chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo, Cato Manor branch, Lindokuhle…
In conversation with Zawadi Yamungu
Zawadi Yamungu is a South African indigenous musician born in Mandeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal. The International artist Zawadi started her career at a local church group. She later got exposed to Acting, Dance, Music writing and Composing music which contributed on the enhancement of her career as a professional artist.
Getting to know our Kaya 959 Talent As We Celebrate 25 ON THE AIR: DJ Keyez
We speak to DJ Keyez, host of the Kaya 959 Ultimate Top 30 about his journey in radio, and his time at Kaya 959.
What we can expect to see take place at the Coronation of Prince MisiZulu
The Tentering of the kraal ceremony, known as ukungena esibayeni, as one of the most sacred royal customs and likened it to a traditional prayer. The cattle kraal is a place of prayer in any Zulu family because that is where they communicate with their ancestors, that is where they…
Explaining the succession of the Zulu Royal family
Since the sudden passing of AmaZulu much-revered monarch King Zwelithini kaBhekuZulu in March, the AmaZulu royal house has seen no peace with the emergence of different factions among the royal siblings all jostling to be awarded the kingship which comes with lucrative perks from the state. Prof. Sikhumbuzo Mngadi, Associate…
Opposition cancels the DA’s R26bn proposal for private power in Tshwane
The DA's desperate attempt to move away from Eskom and its power outage issues will be put on hold after Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams was accused of flouting municipal legislation.
Calls for Enoch Godongwana
The Not In My Name movement wants Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to vacate his office. We speak to the movement leader to discuss.
Operation Dudula to march in Pretoria CBD to ask SANDF to assist the SAPS
The march is hosted by Operation Dudula, and the organisation will be asking the SANDF to assist the SAPS and other law-enforcement agencies in combating crime in the country.
Bottling Things Up in a Relationship
There are so many scenarios in which we feel compelled to suppress our feelings. For example, we may just want to get through the day, we tell ourselves we’ll deal with the emotion later, we think the feeling isn’t worth exploring, or we try to conceal our feelings in order…