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.
Legal Matters: Sibanyoni extortion case and Stalingrad tactics under the spotlight
In this week’s Legal Matters, legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks the controversial Sibanyoni extortion case after it was struck off the roll, takes a closer look at litigation delays linked to so-called “Stalingrad” legal tactics, and answers listeners’ pressing legal questions.
Opposition parties slam Dada Morero’s State of the City Address
Dada Morero has unveiled Johannesburg’s 2026 State of the City Address, outlining plans to turn around the city’s finances and service delivery failures. But some opposition parties have dismissed the speech as “empty promises”, arguing that residents are still battling collapsing infrastructure, power outages and deepening financial strain. Phemelo speaks…
DA submits petition against Gauteng school budget cuts
More than 16,000 Gauteng residents have signed a DA-led petition calling for the immediate reversal of controversial budget cuts affecting Quintile 5 public schools. The party says the 64% cuts are pushing schools deeper into crisis, with many struggling to pay for electricity, maintain infrastructure and support learner programmes. The…
MK Party suspends Nhlamulo Ndlela, appoints Sifiso Mahlangu as new spokesperson
The MK Party has suspended former national spokesperson and MP Nhlamulo Ndlela over allegations of misconduct, sowing divisions within the party and bringing it into disrepute. The party says Ndlela has been barred from representing MK in any capacity and ordered to return all party property, including laptops, documents and…
SA Listed Property: Stability Amid Uncertainty
Listed property is barely positive for 2026 — up just 0.1% after a volatile March. Analyst Keillen Ndlovu breaks down the impact of the Middle East conflict, rising municipal charges, sector consolidation, Iberian deal‑making, and the surge in Joburg’s residential developments. Plus: what to watch in the second half of…
Marble Towers demolition halted after court steps in
The City of Johannesburg’s planned demolition of illegal structures at the hijacked Marble Towers building in the CBD has been stopped in its tracks after the owners secured an urgent court interdict. The operation formed part of the city’s broader crackdown on illegal buildings, traders and bylaw violations in the…
Eskom threatens Joburg with power cuts over R5.2bn debt
Eskom has warned that parts of Johannesburg could face electricity interruptions from 8 July if the city and City Power fail to settle a ballooning debt now sitting at more than R5.2 billion. The utility says Johannesburg has defaulted on a court-backed repayment agreement covering both historical debt and current…
Gauteng’s finances under pressure as municipal debt hits R173bn
Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga has painted a worrying picture of the province’s finances, revealing that municipalities owe a staggering R173 billion. Speaking to Phemelo, Dunga reflected on his first weeks in office since taking over on 1 April, saying engagements with Treasury officials, municipalities and stakeholders have exposed serious…
Taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni walks free - for now - as prosecutor faces arrest
A dramatic twist unfolded in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates’ Court after taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused had extortion charges struck off the roll when state prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba failed to appear in court. Ntaba now faces contempt of court charges, and a warrant has been issued for his…
WHO raises concern over Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported. Officials say the rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Meanwhile, health authorities are also monitoring a hantavirus outbreak…
Pressure grows for SIU probe into Ekurhuleni billing scandal
Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise an SIU probe into Ekurhuleni’s alleged R2 billion billing scandal. Parliament heard claims that cybercriminals infiltrated the metro’s billing system, illegally writing off debt and manipulating accounts while billions disappeared. The Hawks are already investigating several municipal officials. Phemelo speaks to…
DA warns Joburg water crisis is fuelling corruption
The DA says Johannesburg’s ongoing water outages and reliance on emergency tanker services are creating opportunities for politically connected contractors to benefit while residents suffer. The party blames years of infrastructure neglect and financial mismanagement, warning that even tanker services are now collapsing because contractors have reportedly not been paid…
Gauteng gambling and liquor boards rocked by explosive probe findings
Gauteng Economic Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has fired Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Karabo Mbele and suspended CFO Oscar Maripane after a forensic report uncovered procurement irregularities and governance failures. Another inquiry into the Gauteng Liquor Board also exposed alleged corruption, weak enforcement and what investigators called “deregulation by stealth”. Ramokgopa…
Music Feature: Celebrating the timeless legacy of Bob Marley
This week’s music feature shines the spotlight on reggae legend Bob Marley, as musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal revisits the life, music and enduring influence of the global icon. From anthems like Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, Buffalo Soldier and Is This Love, the feature explores how Marley’s music transcended borders…
What To Watch: Thrillers, theatre and powerful storytelling take centre stage
This week on What to Watch, Leroy Marc rounds up the hottest releases and must-see productions. From the tense big-screen thrillers In the Grey and Obsession, currently showing in cinemas, to the moving documentary Dr Mbongeni Ngema by filmmaker Lindani Mbense, screening at the Market Theatre from 30 May -…
Joburg mourns cultural powerhouse Maria McCloy
The South African entertainment and fashion industry is mourning the loss of trailblazing media personality Maria McCloy, who has died at the age of 50 following heart failure. McCloy passed away at a Johannesburg hospital on Tuesday evening, with her family confirming the heartbreaking news on Wednesday. Born in the…
Trump gets the red-carpet treatment in China - but tensions simmer beneath the smiles
Donald Trump received a lavish welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit that could reshape relations between the world’s two biggest powers. From military honours and cheering schoolchildren waving US and Chinese flags, to glowing compliments exchanged between the leaders, the symbolism was impossible to miss. Trump…
Ramaphosa finally axes embattled Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe
After months of mounting pressure, President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development. The Presidency confirmed the shake-up on Thursday, appointing Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting minister while a permanent replacement is considered. Tolashe’s tenure had been overshadowed by allegations of corruption, controversial appointments and questions over…
Legal Matters: From disputed wills to dismissals over driver’s tests
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down major legal cases making headlines - from disciplinary procedures involving the Legal Practice Council, to disputes over the validity of wills and witness signatures. The discussion also explores access to court records during review proceedings, and a shocking case where a…
State slams MP Fadiel Adams in explosive bail hearing
The state has come out strongly against granting bail to NCC leader and MP Fadiel Adams, accusing him of undermining the justice system. During a tense hearing in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court, prosecutors argued that “an MP and lawmaker gave the court a middle finger” as they detailed allegations linked…