Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Open Secrets investigates SA’s inequality

Loading player...
In the first episode of Who Owns South Africa, Michael Marchant explores the structural divide between the powerful corporate “top” and the struggling “bottom.” The investigation, The System: Money, Power and Politics, examines how concentrated wealth and corporate dominance continue to shape South Africa’s economy and democracy. POV speaks to Head of investigations Unity at Open Secrets Michael Marchant
2 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

Other recent episodes

Music feature: Songs of rebirth this Easter

In this week’s music feature, musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal explores powerful songs of renewal and rebirth as Christians mark Easter. The spotlight falls on inspiring tracks like More Than What I Wanted by CeCe Winans, Umoya Wam by Rebecca Malope, and Avuleka Amazulu by Vuyo Mokoena, all capturing the spirit…
2 Apr 5PM 23 min

#IAmWinnieMandela campaign honours her legacy

A new film and campaign are shining a spotlight on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy, with a focus on her mental health struggles during solitary confinement. The #IAmWinnieMandela event marks the anniversary of her passing with a screening and critical conversation on trauma and resilience. Phemelo is in conversation with the Producer…
2 Apr 5PM 16 min
All episodes