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.
Gwarube on education budget cuts
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube briefed the media about overall budget shortfalls in education for the first time since controversy erupted over planned teacher cuts a few weeks ago. Gwarube has requested an urgent meeting with the finance minister on a way forward regarding budget cuts in education. She pointed…
Gauteng govt faces potential bankruptcy by 2025, warns Maile
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has warned if the provincial government is not vigilant with its finances, particularly in relation to its Health Department, it could be bankrupt by 2025. The department was identified as placing the heaviest strain on the province with a whopping R18 billion…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s feature of Talking Legal Matters legal expert, Nthabiseng Dubazana discuses self defence and laws around owning a firearm.
Ramaphosa addresses 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
President Cyril Ramaphosa was the first African leader to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he spoke on several issues, including the country’s ongoing case against Israel’s military operation in Gaza at the International Court of Justice
Decolonising the curriculum at SA universities
All institutions of Higher Learning made an undertaking to forge ahead with curriculum transformation. It has continued to be a topic of discussion in many institutions of higher learning, but many have very few plans of action if any owing to the decreased pressure from students to plan, implement and…
POV IMBIZO: Bela Act (part 2)
Phemelo continues her discussion on the Bela Act with Equal Education Secretary General, Noncedo Madubedube. In part 2 of the conversation Madubedube looks at grade R and disability amongst other amendments.
Music Feature: Heritage Day (continued)
Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal continues with the theme of Heritage Day as he looks at South African musicians who have contributed to the country’s rich heritage including, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Lucky Dube and Black Coffee to name a few.
Profile Feature: Elinor Sisulu
In this week’s profile feature, Phemelo speaks to human rights activist, writer and Executive Director of Puku Children's Literature Foundation. She is the author of the award-winning children's book The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1997). Her biography on her parents-in-law, Walter and Albertina Sisulu: In Our Lifetime secured her…
Music Feature: SA Heritage
In this week’s music feature, Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal brings us songs inspired by this month’s heritage day celebrations in South Africa.
Flood alert warning as snow melts in KZN
The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs has warned KwaZulu-Natal Midlands residents to be aware of potential flooding as the snow melts. At least one death was reported. Nozibele Nzonzo, 39, died on Saturday after being exposed to extreme cold while stuck in a taxi caught in the snowstorm…
Land identified to relocate Cemetery View residents after fire
Cemetery View informal settlement in Tshwane suffered a devastating blaze which destroyed at least 2 000 shacks. One resident died in the fire. The fire was allegedly started by a man who accused his partner of cheating on him. Phemelo speaks to acting MEC of Human Settlements, Lebogang Maile.
What to Watch
In this week’s feature of What to Watch Leroy reviews Laugh Africa Comedy Festival on Showmax, The Killers Game and The Substance which are both in theatres.
Music Feature with JJ Tabane
In this week’s Music Feature, Phemelo is joined in studio by Prof JJ Tabane. He talks about his career in government and in broadcasting, life lessons and plans for the future.
Tshwane gives update on service delivery & coalition political matters
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink has accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of political backstabbing and incompetence. ActionSA decided to exit the coalition agreement with the DA and others, and reached out to the ANC. Current members of the Tshwane coalition government have given an update on the service delivery gains and…
NCOP visits Gauteng
Gauteng’s Permanent Delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) held a briefing meeting at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on the province’s provincial and municipal infrastructure. Today the delegation conducted a successful oversight visit to unfinished and abandoned human settlements, health, education, and road projects in the West Rand and…
Electricity meter fraud in South Africa
New data suggests that roughly 40% of the prepaid electricity meters controlled by Eskom, the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini are "non-vending", which may indicate the scale of the meter fraud problem for the authorities. Several authorities may have uncovered the vast scale of prepaid electricity meter fraud in their…
Talking Legal Matters
In this week’s Legal Matters, Legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses Wills. Members of the public are being urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have their wills drafted for free during National Wills Week. Civilians will be able to get a basic will drawn up free of charge during…
Labour inspectors raid restaurants
The Department of Employment and Labour has unleashed an intensive four-day multi-departmental blitz inspections of restaurants across South Africa, following reports of endemic exploitation in the sector. “A multi-disciplinary team of Department of Employment and Labour inspectors will from today, (Tuesday) September 17, 2024 lead an integrated national blitz of…
POV FEATURE: IMBIZO – BELA ACT
Everything you need to know about the BELA Bill. The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill is in the spotlight once again after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed it into law – officially. The BELA Bill proposes significant amendments to the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 and the Educators…
NSFAS 2025 applications postponed to ensure a glitch-free rollout
The Department of Higher Education and Training is working on fixing the National Student Funding Scheme's systems. Minister Nobuhle Nkabane said extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including student formations, was conducted on how to improve the systems. Applications will now open on 20 September 2024. Phemelo speaks to the South…