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.
Do we still need the national state of disaster to be in place?
Prof Mosa Moshabela, Deputy vice-chancellor of research and innovation at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; and Dr Jeremy Nel, Head of Department, Infectious Diseases, University of the Witwatersrand speak about whether the country can move on from being in a national state of disaster
Gauteng Township Economy Development Bill
Mpapa Kanyane , Acting Chairperson: Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development joins us to talk about how his committee will convene public hearings in all 5 regions of Gauteng for members of public to make input and submission on the Gauteng Township Economic Development…
Political Desk: Ramaphosa acknowledges ANC faults; WC Premier Alan Winde suspends Community MEC & more
In our look at political stories that made news today and over the weekend, political analyst, Bishop Clyde Ramalaine discusses Ramaphosa publicly acknowledging the problems facing the ANC, Former DA Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi joining ActionSA, and other stories.
Celebrating International Education Day
While we celebrate education, teachers and learners going through the school system, it requires us to also analyse where we are. When analysing the school system in South Africa it became clear that the education system was flawed everything from poorly performing teachers, poor work ethics, to lack of community…
Department of Basic Education announces the Matric results
The 2021 NSC overall pass rate, with the progressed learners included, stands at 76.4% – an improvement of 0.2% from the pass rate achieved by the Class of 2020. To analyse the results, we speak to Basil Manuel, Executive Director at NAPTOSA; Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi; and Mathanzima…
Kaya Reporters: EFF stage picket to get govt to allow supporters back in sports
EFF leader Julius Malema has accused Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa of being a failed factional appointment by ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa whose shortcomings were now being exposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Kaya 959 reporter, Katleho Sekhotho was at the picket to report on the story,…
Rights Group, Equal Education Calls For Govt To Stop Rotational Learning
Rights group, Equal Education, said the matric class of 2021 has been seriously hurt by rotational schooling due to COVID-19. The pass rate will be announced on Thursday night while matrics get their results on Friday. Equal Education has applauded the hard work and time invested by pupils, teachers, parents…
Profile: Mbuso Khoza
Mbuso Khoza is an award-winning vocalist and songwriter with a rich, authentic sound. A rare musical talent that rose from the rolling hills of Eshowe in Kwa-Zulu Natal and made sure to take the World Music circuit by storm. We speak to him in studio to find out more about…
Roundtable: Substance Addiction– A Never Ending Pandemic
Content Warning: drug use, addiction To tackle the difficult problem of Drug and substance dependency, we sit with Tebogo Mpufane, Chairperson of the Regional Drug Action Committee (RDAC); Neo Moyedi Paballo – who runs the Moyedi Foundation; Thembekile, an SANCA Spokesperson; and Mme Busi, Social worker who works with drug…
Kaya Reporters: EFF visits restaurants to see gap between how many foreigners, South Africans hired
The restaurant industry has caused divisions between South Africans and foreigners by hiring foreign nationals and excluding locals who are not susceptible to exploitation. Kaya 959 news reporter, Katleho Sekhoto tells us what transpired at Menlyn Mall.
Does the EFF have the right to do oversight visits at restaurants?
The owner of Midrand restaurant "Kream" said security was stepped up ahead of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema's controversial visit because his foreign staff members were scared. We speak to Vuyani Pambo, EFF National Spokesperson about the party’s visit to the restaurant.
DA To Approach High Court Over DBE’S Rotational Timetable
The DA is compiling papers to bring an urgent interdict to direct schools to open fully. Government’s 1m distance policy for schools means that most schools are forced to operate on a rotational basis whereby each schoolchild only attends school 50% of the time. Baxolile Nodada, DA Spokesperson for Education…
Department of Labour’s response to EFF’s visit to restaurants
Thembinkosi Mkhalipi, Chief Director of Labour Relations at the Dep of Employment and Labour, and political analyst, Xolani Dube join us to discuss their stance on the controversial restaurant visits.
Life Esidimeni Hearings Resumed Yesterday
A former Gauteng senior health official has told the court that the closure of Life Esidimeni facilities came as a surprise to them. On Monday, Hannah Jacobus, who is now retired, appeared before the inquiry into the tragedy where 144 mentally ill patients lost their lives in 2016. She was…
Court orders Zandile Mafe’s release from psychiatric evaluation
The court declared Zandile Mafe's referral to Valkenberg Hospital unlawful. It ordered that he be released by Wednesday morning. He will be taken to Pollsmoor Prison, and his urgent bail application will be heard on Saturday. Nthabiseng Dubazana, Business Owner at Dubaznana Attorneys joins us to discuss the court’s decision.
The Pretoria High Courts rules that Matric results will be published in newspapers and across other media platforms
We get reactions from the Executive Director at South African National Editors' Forum, Reggie Moalusi & NAPTOSA’s Basil Manuel, to the high court’s ruling that matric results will be published in newspapers and via other media. Is this fair on students?
Kaya Reporters: Umalusi Briefing
Quality assurance body Umalusi is investigating incidents of pupils having early access to matric exam papers ahead of writing them. At a briefing on Tuesday, Umalusi council chairperson Dr John Volmink revealed that there had been incidents of this nature in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during the 2021 matric exams. He…
Kaya Reporters: Back to School
Kaya 959 News Reporter, Katleho Sekhoto talks to us about community members in Orange Farm who are protesting for Duzenendlela School to be turned into a mainstream school rather than catering for special needs learners.
Remembering the icon, DJ 1D
Street culture icon and veteran DJ, DJ 1D is remembered today on Kaya 959 today a year after his passing from Covid related complications This week, Kaya 959 has been celebrating and commemorating the life of the great life of legendary DJ and cultural icon Mzwandile “DJ 1D” Nzimande. He…
Profile: Selaelo Selota
Selaelo Selota is a South African singer, guitarist, producer and songwriter. He first found work on the gold mines, where he was exposed to the traditional songs and dances. He joins us on the line to discuss his life, and work.