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.
Rebels say they have taken key DR Congo city
Rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, although this has been denied by the government. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma's main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday that saw tens of thousands…
Police officers probed for allegedly aiding escape of notorious zama zama kingpin
North West police have intensified their investigation into police officers suspected of assisting notorious Lesotho national and alleged Stilfontein zama zama kingpin, James Neo Tshoaeli popularly known as "Tiger", in his escape. During a media briefing at the provincial police headquarters in Potchefstroom, acting provincial commissioner Major-General Patrick Asaneng stated…
Nsfas to settle R44m debt: Outa calls for immediate action
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) found itself under fire yet again as unresolved issues in its student accommodation programmes threaten to spark nationwide unrest. Despite previous warnings from Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), Nsfas has not settled its debt to the Private Student Housing Association (PSHA). On Wednesday,…
Music Feature
Phemelo is in converstaion with singer , producer, musical director and vocal coach, RJ Benjamin about longivity in the music industry.
Mbenenge's advocate denies he sent secretary any nude pictures
Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been accused of sexual harassment by Andiswa Mengo, who works as a judge's secretary in his court. Last week, a JSC Judicial Conduct Tribunal began its gross misconduct investigation into Mengo's accusations, which she supported with WhatsApp messages sent to her…
What to Watch
In this weeks feaure of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews Flight Risk, The Performance which are both in theatres and The Six Triple Eight on Netflix and much more.
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters our legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses cyberbullying and a case involving two wives who were involved in a legal battle for recognition after their husband died.
BOSA's Maimane calls on DBE to raise pass mark to 50%
Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane is calling for the Department of Basic Education to improve the country's average pass mark for learners to be competent enough and be accepted into universities. Maimane said that the improvement of the average pass mark from 30% to 50% would enable…
Gauteng e-hailing mass strike
Gauteng e-hailing drivers will be embarking on a strike in Pretoria against the impounding of cars and issues around the issuing of permits. Drivers are expected to march to Tshwane House and the Union Buildings in the capital. Phemelo speaks to the Secretary General of E-hailing Partners Council, Melithemba Mnguni.
EFF opens case against Minister Macpherson over corruption claims
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has opened a case of corruption against Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. The party accuses Macpherson of meddling in a tender at the Independent Development Trust (IDT), one of the department’s entities. The IDT provides the development and implementation of social infrastructure. This…
Calls for Minister Ntshavheni to resign after explosive revelations
The minister in charge of state security will have to step down after News24 revealed that Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is being investigated for what a judge called a “repugnant and devastating” tender awarded during her tenure as municipal manager of the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, her job before being elevated to the powerful…
The Importance of Interpreting in ensuring justice in SA justice system
The Pan South African Language Board has raised concerns over the quality of interpreting services provided in courtrooms. The organisation says interpreting is crucial in ensuring Justice in the South African Justice System. Phemelo speaks to Executive Head of Languages at the Pan South African Language Board, Julius Dantile.
Vice-Chancellors: ‘Funding of public higher education institutions is in crisis mode’
As the 2025 academic year begins, students, parents and public higher education institutions are grappling with anxiety and uncertainty regarding the prospects of a smooth start. Historically, the start of the academic year has often been marred by instability and disruptions, which may appear to pit students against universities. However,…
DENOSA Gauteng Congress to discuss chronic nurse shortages, safety and security
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng will be holding its three- day 9th Provincial Congress between 22 and 24 January 2025 at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni. This is where the state of readiness of the province’s health facilities for the implementation of…
City Power appeals for law and order to intervene underground
Power utility, City Power has appealed to law enforcement agencies in the city of Joburg and the province to assist with ridding the city of illegal Zama-Zamas who are being accused of stripping and stealing valuable underground infrastructure, including copper cables. On Monday, City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena revealed that…
Book Review with Sewela Langeni
This week we are joined in studio by author and owner of Book Circle Capital, Sewela Langeni. She reviews books including How Did We Get Here? by Mpoomy Ledwaba, The Traveller, by Thebe Ikalafeng, The Creation of Half Broken People by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu and Alexandra a Back Story, by…
IMPACT ON POV: Andy Du Plessis
Phemelo is in conversation with FoodForward SA Managing Director, Andy Du Plessis about the organisation. FoodForward SA which was established in 2009 to address widespread hunger in South Africa. FoodForward SA connects a world of excess to a world of need by recovering quality edible surplus food from the consumer…
Stilfontein mine tragedy highlights the need for a much clearer SAPS Code of Conduct
With 87 bodies having been removed from the Stilfontein mine (whether there are others remains unclear) and with the scale of the tragedy beginning to fully sink in, there will be many different and necessary reckonings. There have been calls for a commission of inquiry but the first and most…
Inauguration: Trump Takes Oath as 47th President
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, returning to the White House after overcoming four criminal indictments and two assassination attempts in one of the most remarkable political comebacks in U.S. history. The 78-year-old Trump raised his right hand and took the oath…
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the first day of a ceasefire suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East. The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief…