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.
What You Need To Know about the Typhoid Outbreak in South Africa
Cases of typhoid fever have been confirmed in Gauteng, the Western Cape and the North West. At least seven cases of typhoid fever have been confirmed in Gauteng between December 2021 and February. Professor Mosa Moshabela, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at UKZN.
Mandatory Vaccinations: Companies to compensate who develop adverse side-effects
On the 22nd October 2021, the Compensation Fund commissioner Vuyo Mafata published a notice which would make companies that have made Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory to compensate their workers should they suffer any adverse side-effects from the jab. However, there are exceptions to this. We speak to Vuyo Mafata - Compensation…
Looking at the new theatre production, Bloke and His American Bantu
Written by prominent author, Dr Siphiwo Mahala, and directed by internationally acclaimed actor, Sello Maake kaNcube, this play deftly explores a simple friendship that led to international solidarity and cultural exchange between South Africa and Black America. We speak to Siphiwo Mahala on the line for more.
What does travel in South Africa look like now?
To discuss the future of travel, and efforts to revive the tourism industry in South Africa, we are joined by Soul Travellers Tour owner, Siphesihle Penny Ndlela.
Teen suicide Prevention – what can be done to bring teen suicide to a stop?
Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa. In fact, only car accidents and homicide kill more youth between the ages of 15 and 24. To discuss ways we can better support our children with mental illness, we are joined by Samukelisiwe Mthembu, Clinical Psychologist and Ayanda…
City of Tshwane cracks down on outstanding rates owed
The City of Tshwane has conceded that it has been too lenient on defaulting government departments and businesses, while focusing on debts accrued by residential customers. On Thursday, the City continued its crackdown on debts owed by government departments, state-owned entities, and businesses. Peter Sutton, City of Tshwane MMC of…
Meet the man who used R350 grant to kick-start a business
The founder of popular ice cream store Soweto Creamery, Thando Makhubu said he used his R350 Social Relief of Distress grant to start the small business. The store is based in Jabulani, Soweto, and Makhubu employs four people. The store attracts ice cream lovers from across the city. He joins…
Racism is still rife in South Africa’s schools. What can be done about it?
It’s 2022, almost 28 years into South Africa’s democratic dispensation, and racism is still playing out in the country’s schools. In light of the violent altercation between pupils at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein, this has brought these issues to light once again. To discuss what happened at the school,…
High prices leave 10 000 breast cancer patients without life-saving treatment
More than 10 000 breast cancer patients were unable to receive treatment because of excessive prices charged by health multinational Roche. This is according to the Competition Commission, which has filed a referral to prosecute the Swiss firm.
Understanding Vasectomies
After Jag Fakude tweeted in celebration that he had completed his vasectomy. A lot of people on Twitter had shared the moment, some to join in the celebration, and others being more confused and unaware that a vasectomy was even a thing. To help us unpack all the information you…
Gauteng Health to start annual HPV vaccination for girls
The Gauteng Department of Health campaign to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer will get underway on Monday. The Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV), that was first launched by government in 2014, also protects against other cancers including mouth, throat, anal and genital cancers. The campaign targets girls aged nine and older…
Breaking Down the 2022 State of The Nation Address
To analyse and discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa's latest State of the Nation Address, we are joined by a panel of politcal analysts, members of political parties, and members of the public.
Shooting at Tembisa Hospital causes the hospital to close its doors for the day.
Tembisa Hospital was shut down temporarily after a police officer allegedly murdered his nursing assistant partner in the parking lot and turned the gun on himself. Buhle Mbhele, a Kaya 959 news reporter, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, Gauteng MEC of Health and Denosa's Gauteng chairperson Simphiwe Gada give us further details…
Understanding the process of healing
Self-healing is basically an effort to heal inner wounds. Although various efforts have been made, sometimes not all inner wounds are healed. But why do we need to heal as individuals? And how does healing change or transform our lives and relationships? To guide us through this discussion, Lebo Pule…
Rudzani David Mafhege publishes a maths study guide in Tshivenda
A well-known writer, Rudzani David “Muonyolosi” Mafhege of Vondwe-Lwavune village, has just published a new book, Tshiphiri Tsha Mbalo (the secret of mastering mathematics) aimed at helping Grade 7 pupils to understand mathematics better. We speak to him to find out more.
Inside Tshwane’s Housing Crisis
Thousands of people have been left homeless in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, after devastating rains swept away their shacks and left one person dead. The tragedy highlights a housing crisis in Gauteng, which has seen thousands setting up homes on dangerous flood lines and dry river beds. Thousands of people…
July Unrest Report: Plotters Dribbled The Intelligence Service
The plotters of the July unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal outwitted the country's intelligence services which could not cope and deal with the violent protests. This is contained in a damning Experts Panel Report published by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday. Themba Masuku, Programme Manager at African Policing Civilian Oversight…
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing City of Joburg hard drives
A woman who was arrested in 2020 for breaking into the City of Johannesburg offices was again apprehended on Monday morning after being found in the Metropolitan Centre building while in possession of council equipment. To give us more information on this case, Kaya 959 news reporter Nosipho Radebe joins…
Mamelodi flood victims housed at community centers
Residents of Eerstefabriek in Mamelodi, Pretoria were left homeless after heavy rains which resulted in over flooding of Moretele River swept away their homes last Friday. Kaya 959 news reporter Katleho Sekhoto was at the Nellmapius community centre where some residents have been accommodated and joins us to talk about…
The City of Tshwane’s plans for the flood victims
Residents in Eerste Fabrieke informal settlement in Mamelodi shook their heads in disbelief on Saturday morning after raging floods swept away many of their houses built near the riverbank. The affected community was left displaced and frustrated after almost all their belongings were destroyed during the disaster. Cllr. Peggy de…