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.
School safety operation uncovers weapons and vapes at troubled Gauteng school
A school safety operation at Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong uncovered knives, a fork, scissors and vapes in learners' possession, raising fresh concerns about violence in Gauteng schools. Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the school has become a hotspot for bullying, gangsterism and intimidation of teachers, with regular stop-and-search operations…
Sassa beneficiaries urged to switch Postbank cards before deadline
Around 280,000 Sassa beneficiaries still need to replace their Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards ahead of the 31 August deadline. Postbank warns that those who fail to make the switch could face disruptions to their grant payments, as concerns grow over long queues and a last-minute rush…
Ceuta migrant crisis puts pressure on Spain
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is grappling with a humanitarian crisis after a mass migrant crossing left thousands stranded and overwhelmed local resources. While tens of thousands have already been returned to Morocco, thousands more remain in the enclave, with reception centres stretched beyond capacity and concerns growing over…
Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly attacks
Fighting between Russia and Ukraine has intensified, with more than 17 people killed in the latest wave of cross-border attacks. Russia says drone strikes killed civilians in several regions, while Ukraine reports deadly missile attacks that claimed the lives of an emergency worker and his young son. As civilian casualties…
Court overturns Tshwane city manager's suspension
The DA is claiming victory after the Gauteng High Court overturned the suspension of Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler, ruling that the council speaker acted unlawfully by discarding 13 votes before declaring the outcome. The judgment allows Mettler to return to work while the court considers whether the council's decision…
Expropriation Act under legal scrutiny
The battle over the Expropriation Act is now before the courts, with the Western Cape High Court hearing a constitutional challenge brought by the DA, AfriForum, the Institute of Race Relations and the Vaderland Foundation. The applicants argue the law threatens property rights, creates an unworkable compensation process and was…
Legal Matters unpacks wills, fraud and small claims
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks a case involving animal charities challenging a new will over allegations of undue influence and fraud, as well as the Small Claims Court Act. She also answers some of your legal questions.
Johannesburg Water left stranded after R3.4bn City sweep
Johannesburg Water was left with zero in its account after the City of Johannesburg withdrew R3.4 billion at the end of June, leaving the utility unable to settle R1.8 billion in debts and forcing several projects and contracts to stall. Although funds were returned from 9 July, concerns remain over…
SA and Nigeria seek to reset strained relations
South Africa and Nigeria are working to repair diplomatic ties after tensions over migration, organised crime and the installation of an unrecognised “Igbo King” in the Eastern Cape. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola recently held talks in Abuja, delivering a message from President Cyril Ramaphosa to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu…
Beitbridge truck backlog eases after BMA intervention
The truck backlog at the Beitbridge border post has eased from about 20 kilometres to eight, following engagements between South African and Zimbabwean border officials. The Border Management Authority has also suspended the movement of abnormal-load trucks to help ease congestion. What caused the delays, and what is being done…
Civil society calls for rethink of AU convention on violence against women
African feminists, women’s rights organisations and civil society groups are calling for a pause in the adoption of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. While supporting stronger protections for women, they warn that the current draft could weaken existing frameworks, including the Maputo Protocol. Protestors…
Illegal guns linked to 99% of firearm murders in South Africa
New parliamentary figures are raising fresh concerns about the role of illegal firearms in South Africa’s murder crisis. DA MP and Police Portfolio Committee chairperson Ian Cameron says around 99% of firearm murders recorded over the past four financial years involved unlicensed guns. He says the weapons come from several…
Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 applications open in August
Parents across Gauteng have less than two weeks to prepare for the opening of the 2027 online admissions system for Grade 1 and Grade 8. Applications open at 8am on 5 August 2026 and close at midnight on 4 September. Parents are urged to get their documents ready and remember…
EFF challenges court interdict blocking Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry
The fight over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala impeachment inquiry is heading to the Constitutional Court. The EFF is challenging a Western Cape High Court interdict that halted the inquiry pending Ramaphosa’s review of the independent panel report. The African Transformation Movement has also approached the apex court, while the…
Treasury to release remaining municipal funding
National Treasury is set to release the remaining municipal funds withheld over concerns about financial compliance. The move follows ongoing monitoring of 69 municipalities, with 42 already cleared to receive their allocations. But Treasury warns that the release does not mean their financial problems are solved. Municipalities must still comply…
Benjamin Leshoro breaks down Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON shock defeat
Phemelo Motene speaks to sports broadcaster Benjamin Leshoro about Banyana Banyana’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their opening WAFCON Group B match. They unpack the late winner that stunned Desiree Ellis’ side, Banyana’s performance and what the result means for their chances of reaching the quarterfinals.
Zainah El-Haroun unpacks rising violence in the West Bank
Phemelo Motene speaks to Al-Haq Organisation’s Media and Strategic Communications Officer, Zainah El-Haroun, about the latest violence in the occupied West Bank. They unpack reports of Israeli settlers setting fire to mosques, cars and farmland, the growing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, and the wider impact on communities in…
JSE’s SheInvests: Dr Judey Pretorius on women, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment
Phemelo Motene speaks to biomedical scientist, entrepreneur and Biomedical Emporium founder and MD Dr Judey Pretorius about the JSE’s SheInvests initiative and why financial empowerment matters for women. They unpack how health, entrepreneurship and financial knowledge can help women build wealth, make informed decisions and create brighter futures.
Dr Joan Swart unpacks the latest developments in the US-Iran conflict
Phemelo speaks to Defence and Strategic Analyst Dr Joan Swart about the latest developments in the US-Iran conflict, as Washington pauses its strikes to give peace talks room to progress. They also unpack the wider regional tensions, the impact on global markets and Cuba’s accusation that the US is pursuing…
Joburg nightlife battles the water crisis
Phemelo speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Naledi Mashishi about what happens when Johannesburg’s water crisis follows you onto the dance floor. From dry taps and backed-up toilets to venues relying on boreholes, tanks and buckets, they unpack how persistent water outages are disrupting Joburg’s nightlife and putting added pressure on…