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.
ANALYSIS: Will Zuma go back to jail?
Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale is expected to announce on whether former president Jacob Zuma must return to prison to complete his sentence. Many in KwaZulu-Natal fear a repeat of the July 2021 unrest, we speak to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala for analysis.
Outa asks SIU to investigate NSFAS tenders
Outa’s Portfolio Manager, Rudie Heyneke speaks to Phemelo about alleged shoddy work of third-party operators that were awarded the responsibility of issuing student allowances, starting in June last year. Outa believes the awarding of tenders for the new direct payment system implemented by the scheme was irregular and has asked…
Netflix Special Relationships Feature: Girl/Bro Code
In this week’s Netflix Special Relationships Feature we discuss the girl/bro code, what happens when you break the trust of a friend or family member by dating their ex? We discuss this more with the Zwanes.
Desperate EC mom kills starving children and hangs hersel
Desperate EC mom kills starving children and hangs hersel
Kagiso mining protests
Mogale City Local Municipality Speaker, Lucky Sele speaks to Phemelo about their interventions to assist the people of Kagiso following protests over a lack of mining jobs, despite Pan African Resources mining in the area and unmet promises of job creation for locals.
Feature: Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s Car Feature we discuss women in the motoring industry with Motoring Expert Pogiso Dibakoane, Technical Director at BMW, Phumzile Phiri, Head of Marketing & Communications at MAN Automotive SA, Busisiwe Mkwanazi, Award-winning Motoring Journalist and TV Presenter, Ziphorah Masethe and Motor Content Creator, Tumi Mmope.
HEALTH FEATURE: Stigma in mental health
In this week’s Health Feature, we discuss, stigma in mental health with Medical Doctor and mental health activist, Dr Samke Ngcobo
Kagiso residents protest against Pan African Resources
Community Leader in Kagiso, David Serojane speaks to Phemelo about their protest over mining company, Pan African Resources. Operations Manager at Pan African Resources, Oriel Shikwambana tells us about the mining company and responds to allegations that they never employed locals after reopening the mine near Kagiso.
Cape Town taxi violence
City of Cape Town MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith speaks to Phemelo about taxi violence which has hit the mother city claiming the lives of at least 2 people and there have been 35 arrests.
Learner dies dues to alleged bullying
Kaya News Reporter, Juliet Joseph speaks to Phemelo about an alleged bullying incident at Queens High School that resulted in the death of a learner. His mother, Mildred Ndlovu opens up about the ordeal which is now a subject of a Gauteng Department of Education and police investigation.
Netflix Special Relationships Feature: Catfishing
In this week’s Special Feature of Let’s Talk Relationship we discuss Catfishing and how to avoid becoming a victim of stalking with the Zwanes
Methane caused Joburg explosion
City of Joburg Spokesperson, Nthatisi Madingoane speaks to Phemelo about investigations into the cause of an explosion in the Joburg CBD. According to the city, the gas which caused the blast on Lilian Ngoyi Street was methane.
Police crackdown on zama zamas in Riverlea
PR Councilor, Theo Doyle speaks to Phemelo about illegal mining in the area that has resulted in protests by angry residents of Riverlea. Police have since been deployed to the area to help stabilize the situation
Students protest over NSFAS
TUT SRC President, Keamogetswe Masike speaks to Phemelo about their protest to the Higher Education Department offices in Tshwane over NSFAS. Thousands of students are in limbo after the National Student Financial Aid Scheme withdrew funding for some, resulting in billions being owed to universities across the country.
CAR FEATURE: Vehicle Purchasing
Motoring Expert Pogiso Dibakoane and Vehicle Finance Specialist, Jean Suze join Phemelo to talk about all you need to know about vehicle purchasing.
Kagiso, Slovo Park & Riverlea Protests
Phemelo Motene speaks to various community leaders , David Serojane from Kagiso about their protest over an international mining company they allege is using zama zamas instead of employing locals. Lerato Marole from Slovo Informal Settlement speaks Phemelo about their protest over poor service delivery, we also touch base with…
ANALYSIS: ‘Kill the Boer’ chant and Meyiwa trial
Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala speaks to Phemelo about the DA’s plans to take the EFF to the United Nations Human Rights Council over Juluis Malema’s chanting of the controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ at the party’s 10th anniversary celebrations. We also unpack the Senzo Meyiwa trial where it was revealed that…
Sassa taken to court over R350 grants
Senior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, Dr Kelle Howson speaks to Phemelo about a joint lawsuit that they have launched together with the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), against the South African Social Security Agency. Tens of thousands of people struggling to receive the R350 Social Relief of…
Riverlea community protest over illegal mining
Riverlea Community Leader, Njabulo Sikota speaks to Phemelo about their protest in Riverlea which erupted a day after the discovery of 5 bodies of illegal miners. Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Community on Community Safety, Dr Bandile Masuku and MMC for Public Safety Mgcini Tshwaku weigh in.
Music Feature: South African Popular Music Masterpieces
Musicologist and musician Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a musical journey of the country’s most popular music masterpieces.