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.
FIRE AT MAKAUSE INFORMAL SETTLEMENT LEAVES MANY HOMELESS
A devastating fire at the Makause informal settlement in Germiston has left 50 shacks destroyed and dozens homeless. Community leaders are calling for urgent aid, as authorities confirm a suspect has been arrested. POV speaks to General Moyo, resident and community leader.
121 SAPS DOCKETS DESTINATION UNKNOWN
121 dockets. Explosive allegations. A Judicial Commission of Inquiry looms over the SAPS as questions swirl around the Political Killings Task Team. Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, warns against premature moves before the Commission’s probe. POV speaks to Professor Alex van den Heever on the implications for accountability and public…
Book Feature: Canary by Dr Onke Mazibuko
Maks Ntaka uncovers deep corruption at Arms-Tech Industries and risks everything to expose it. In this gripping whistleblower thriller, loyalty, betrayal, and danger collide as Maks navigates a system determined to silence him. POV speaks to the author Mazibuko
IMPACT ON POV : NOT IN MY NAME
Not In My Name is a South African civil rights and social justice organization founded in 2017 to fight gender-based violence and advocate for vulnerable communities. The group has joined parents outside Prinshof School for the Blind in Pretoria, demanding accountability after the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old learner…
Hopewell Chin’ono on journalism and safety
Speaking at the M20 Summit, Hopewell Chin’ono reflected on the dangers of reporting in Zimbabwe. Now living in Johannesburg under a SA “retirement visa,” he shared experiences of police raids, threats, and the challenges young journalists face when reporting sensitive stories. He speaks to POV
Experts declare Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has declared that Israel’s conduct in Gaza meets the UN definition of genocide, citing widespread attacks on civilians, destruction of infrastructure, forced displacement, and the killing and injury of tens of thousands, including children. Prof Timothy Williams discusses the findings and the global…
Open Secrets investigates SA’s inequality
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…
SASSA CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES
The case involving 11 suspects linked to a R260 million SASSA card fraud has been postponed to 28 October. Investigators are extracting data from the suspects’ cellphones, including call logs, messages, and locations—to trace fraudulent transactions. The State aims to recover deleted information to strengthen its evidence. POV speaks to…
Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa tables 2024/25 Annual Report
MEC Ramokgopa highlighted the department’s achievements despite structural changes, including support for nearly 10,000 subsistence farmers, establishment of township abattoirs, 130,000 trees planted, and over 5,000 EPWP work opportunities. Key challenges included climate change, municipal capacity, and food insecurity. The department spent 95% of its R1 billion budget and is…
WISDOM MUDAU RUNS FROM JHB TO POLOKWANE
Over the course of eight relentless days, Wisdom Mudau, a determined runner from Limpopo, took on a grueling 327 km journey, running from OR Tambo International Airport to Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to raise awareness and funds for mental health, chronic illness, and the devastating impact of gender-based violence…
ESCALATING ATTACKS IN SUDAN
Fighting in Sudan’s el-Fasher has intensified as the Rapid Support Forces tighten their siege on the city. Airstrikes over the weekend killed at least 19 people, while the UN warns of starvation, with thousands of children suffering severe malnutrition. UN chief António Guterres has called for an urgent ceasefire to…
TWO YEARS SINCE THE USINDISO FIRE WHICH CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 76 LIVES
Two years after the Usindiso building fire claimed 76 lives, survivors and families marked the anniversary with calls for justice. Social activists say the City of Johannesburg’s failure to manage hijacked buildings risks a repeat tragedy, while the Khampepe Commission has already found the city liable. POV speaks to Mmametlwe…
CORONATIONVILLE RESIDENTS DEAL WITH WATER WOES
Coronationville residents say they’ve endured four weeks without running water, relying on dirty tanker supplies. Frustrated community members staged a protest, accusing Johannesburg Water of denying them a basic right. Schools and old-age homes have also been severely affected, with residents demanding urgent intervention.
PARENTS OF BRONKHORSTSPRUIT PRIMARY SCHOOL DEAL WITH RAPE CASE AT SCHOOL
Parents at Bronkhorstspruit Primary School are demanding transparency after a nine-year-old learner was allegedly raped on the premises. A teacher has been arrested, and police confirm the case is under investigation. Angry residents accuse the school of concealing the incident and want accountability.
GAUTENG EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COMMITS TO REBUILDING ALRAPARK
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has pledged to rebuild Alrapark Primary School within 18 months. This follows protests over the school’s crumbling 85-year-old infrastructure. Chiloane says the classrooms have become unsafe and the project has now been fast-tracked as a priority. POV speaks to the MEC
Informal traders in Marabastad push back against City of Tshwane
Informal traders in Marabastad are pushing back against the City of Tshwane after the closure of the Marabastad Retail Market. The City, led by Mayor Nasiphi Moya and MMC Sarah Mabotsa, shut down the market citing non-compliance with health, safety, and trading by-laws. Traders, however, argue the decision has devastated…
The DA and ACTIONSA holding differing views on the R270 000 mayor Nasiphi Moya needs to pay back
The DA says Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has confirmed she will repay around R270,000 she was overpaid while serving as an official in the municipality. The party claims Moya only acted after being publicly called out, noting this is not the first repayment she has had to make. At the…
WHAT TO WATCH with Leroy Marc
This week on What to Watch with Leroy Marc: Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead The Thursday Murder Club, a witty whodunit about retirees turned sleuths. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in The Roses, a fiery reimagining of The War of the Roses. Ron Howard’s Eden explores a utopian…
GP economic development along with partners hosts 3rd Gauteng Women in Business Conference
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, with the Hollywood Foundation and partners, hosts the 3rd Gauteng Women in Business Conference on 29 August in Braamfontein. Under the theme “Building Resilient Economies for All”, the event will focus on market access, financial inclusion, and gender inclusivity. It aims to connect women-owned…
PROFILE : Entreprenuer extrodinaire Sibu Mabena
This week on Point of View, we profile Sibu Mabena, entrepreneur and founder of Duma Collective, one of South Africa’s leading creative communications agencies. Mabena has shaped Africa’s creative landscape through brand strategy, influencer marketing, and major productions like Cassper Nyovest’s Fill Up concerts and the SAMAs. With work spanning…