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.
Diepsloot crime fighters fearful after gruesome murders
The recent killing of a Diepsloot safety and security patroller has led community leaders in the area to believe that criminals were targeting crime fighters. These were sentiments from community leaders after the killing of Abel Sithole, who was shot while patrolling in his car with a colleague in Extension…
Gauteng MEC requests 3 days to resolve learner placement issues
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane has asked parents to give him at least three days to resolve learner placement problems in the province. Over 276 000 online applicants have been placed in various schools in Gauteng, however many parents are still dissatisfied with the schools their children have been placed…
Kaya Car Torque
Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane is back with us in studio to tackle some your car issues. This week he discusses careers in the motor industry.
Strong calls for action after over 1700 police firearms go missing in the past 3 years
There is a need for effective gun management to prevent theft and sale of guns to criminals, Gun Free SA (GFSA) says. And that, according to researcher Claire Taylor, would prevent gun violence plaguing communities. On Tuesday, Taylor launched the report, The State of the Central Firearms Registry in South…
Another DA leader dumps the party for Rise Mzansi
Khume Ramulifho has resigned from the DA to join Rise Mzansi. Ramulifho, who also served as a member of the Gauteng legislature and was DA spokesperson for education in the province, said he had resigned from the party and as an MPL effective from Thursday morning. He joined the DA…
Health officials on high alert for cholera outbreak
The Health Department is urging people to be vigilant after two cholera cases were detected in Limpopo. Both cases have been imported from Zimbabwe, the department says it's on high alert for any new imported cases. Phemelo speaks to the Health Department’s Foster Mohale for more details.
Profiling the African Transformation Movement (ATM)
As South Africans prepare to head to the polls in the upcoming national elections, POV will be sitting down every Monday evening from 9pm-10pm with different political party leaders profiling and unpacking their manifestos. This week Phemelo is joined by ATM leader, Vuyo Zungula.
New R3.8 billion fund for South Africa’s ‘missing middle’
The Department of Higher Education and Training has announced that it has created a R3.8 billion fund within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) aimed at assisting the country’s “missing middle” students. According to an announcement made by the department’s minister, Blade Nzimande, the new Comprehensive Student Funding Model…
Analysis: ANC January 8 statement
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa took a swipe at opposition parties during his January 8 birthday celebration speech, saying the ANC feared none and was ready to face off with any party ahead of the upcoming elections. The remarks by Ramaphosa come as the party battles to deal with his rebellious…
What to Watch
Leroy Marc is back in studio with us for the first entertainment feature of 2024. This week he reviews The Book of Clarence as well as You Can’t Stay Here which are both in theatres and much more.
Analysis: South Africa's UN court case against Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. In an 84-page court application, South Africa labels Israel’s attacks which started last year October as genocide. Associate Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, Cathy Powell breaks down the case and gives us…
Minister Zulu encourages teenage mothers to return to school
Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu concluded her outreach programme in Mpumalanga by visiting the SASSA local office where she interacted with teenage mothers. Phemelo speaks to the Minister about her visit and various other issues including child support for newly born babies and SASSA payment problems amongst other matters.
Kaya Car Torque
In this week’s car feature we are joined by Independent Motoring Journalist, Rebaneilwe Semakane and Automotive Reviewer and Freelancer, Mpho Mahlungu who sum up the 2023 motor industry and they also review new cars for South Africa in 2024.
More than 70 thousand SASSA beneficiaries not paid
About 70,000 social grants beneficiaries did not receive their January payments. The beneficiaries have been frustrated after their cards declined payment when trying to withdraw from ATMs. Phemelo speaks to the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi for more details.
NUM to challenge Gold One mine dismissals
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has indicated that it will appeal and challenge the dismissal of more than 400 mineworkers by the Gold One Mine in Springs in Ekurhuleni. The mine which was affected by two underground sit-ins in October and December last year, has decided to cut ties…
The Legacy of Dr Peter Magubane
Anti-Apartheid activist and photographer, Dr Peter Magubane has been remembered as a courageous photographer who chronicled South Africa’s struggle for freedom. Magubane passed away last week, he was 91. Phemelo pays tribute to Magubane and looks back at his legacy and life. She speaks to Veteran Photojournalist, Robert Magwaza, his…
NSFAS corruption: Recordings expose Minister, NSFAS chair & suppliers.
After a leaked recording by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) implicated Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) board chair Ernest Khosa in misusing funds, the Democratic Alliance (DA) accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa of being reluctant to take action, calling him a “coward’’. Phemelo…
Feature: 2023 top songs
DJ Keyez joins Phemelo in studio to review some of the country’s most streamed artists and songs. He also pays tribute to South African musician Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkuthukana who passed away at the age of 36.
What to Watch
Entertainment Contributor, Leroy Marc wraps up 2023 by giving us his top movies of the year. This week he reviews Origin, The zone of Interest which are both in theatres and The Amazing Maurice on Showmax and much more.
Police need support in Diepsloot – Mawela
Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela alongside the district commissioner Max Masha and Diepsloot Police Station Commander Koena Moichela briefed the Gauetng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety on policing plans it has to address the high levels of crime in the area. Mawela told the committee that crime in the…