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.
Situation remains tense at Gold One Mine
The situation remains tense at Gold One mine in Springs, with police firing rubber bullets and teargas at protesting AMCU workers. Workers affiliated to AMCU have been gathering at the mine since Sunday night, demanding a date for their union to be officially recognised as the majority union. Phemelo speaks…
The inspiring story of Dr Nkuli Boikhutso
In this week’s Profile Feature Phemelo sits down with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital CEO, Dr Nkuli Boikhutso who shares her story of how she became the leader of South Africa’s most prominent children’s hospital and she also shares her remarkable childhood story which is bound to inspire many.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc joins Phemelo in studio to review the latest entertainment on tv and the big screens. This week he reviews movies, The Marvels, Priscilla and much more.
Operations halted at Gold One due to security threats
Gold One Mine Employee who asked to remain anonymous speaks to Phemelo about her suspension at the mine and allegations that some disgruntled workers wanted to stage yet another sit in at the mine. Head of Legal at Gold One Mine, Ziyaad Hassam gives us clarity on why the mine…
Talking Legal Matters
In this weeks feature of Talking Legal Matters, Legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana tackles debt review in South Africa.
Public Safety MMC to launch JMPD Tactical Reaction Unit in Soweto
MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku speaks to Phemelo about the launch of a new tactical reaction unit within the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to address the ongoing high levels of crimes and emerging crimes in the municipality.
Investigation shows Bank of Lisbon fire could have been prevented
Gauteng DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom speaks to Phemelo about a report compiled by Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office which has revealed that the fire that ripped through the Bank of Lisbon 5 years ago could have been averted if provincial government officials had adhered to safety legislation to…
COJ appeals ruling reversing Brink’s appointment
Joburg Mayoral Advisor, Mlimandlela Ndamase speaks to Phemelo about the City of Joburg’s application for leave to appeal the decision of the High Court reversing the appointment of City Manager, Floyd Brink. ActionSA Caucus Leader, Nobuhle Mthembu weighs in on the party’s reaction to the court’s decision.
R82M Tembisa school still not open nearly 7 years later
Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Infrastructure and Property Management in the Gauteng Legislature, Bones Modise about their oversight inspection at schools in Ekurhuleni that have been experiencing problems such as completion of projects.
Springboks trophy tour causes tension between ANCWL, KZN ANC
Political Analyst, Professor Bheki Mngomezulu gives us analysis on the KZN ANC infighting which was exposed during the Springbok trophy tour in Durban.
Court rules COJ Manager’s appointment unlawful
The high court has ruled that the appointment of City of Joburg’s Municipal Manager Floyd Brink was unlawful. The Johannesburg high court judgement comes after the DA, one of the political parties in the city’s council, challenged the validity of Brink’s appointment. The high court’s order has, however, been suspended…
More than 10,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Director of the Centre for African Studies at UCT, Professor Suren Pillay gives us a global perspective of the Israeli attacks on the Gaza strip which have claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people with no signs of a ceasefire.
Big changes for load shedding schedules in Joburg
Eskom has handed over load shedding operations for the City of Joburg to the region’s utility, City Power. This means there will be changes to the load shedding blocks in the city which will affect the schedule in areas load shed by City Power. Phemelo speaks to the MMC for…
NSFAS fails to pay students November allowances
Phemelo speaks to the South African Union of Students Spokesperson, Asive Dlanjwa about almost 100, 000 students across five institutions that have been left stranded for at least two months with no allowances with NSFAS blaming universities for failing to submit updated student information on time.
Music Feature
Musicologist, singer and songwriter Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal discusses South African Grammy winners, which include artists such as Black Coffee, Doja Cat and Zakes Bantwini.
What to Watch
Leroy Marc is back in studio reviewing the latest entertainment on our screens, this week he reviews Devil’s Peak on Mnet, Rustin & Touch the Water which are both in theatres.
Public Safety MMC concerned over postponement of Usindiso Inquiry
City of Joburg Public Safety MMC, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku speaks to Phemelo about the Usindiso Commission of Inquiry which announced the postponement of proceedings after it was served with a notice by Joburg EMS that the venue was not in compliance with the city's fire safety regulations.
Unisa wins interdict against Nzimande
Director Legal Support Office of the Principal and Vice Chancellor at Unisa, Dr Oupa Mabusela speaks to Phemelo after a court ruling against Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande preventing him from placing the university under administration.
Talking Legal Matters
Our legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana tackles all your legal matters this week she discusses parental leave for fathers and debt issues.
34 workers suspended at Gold One
Head of Legal at Gold One Mine, Ziyaad Hassam speaks to Phemelo about the decision by the mine to suspend 34 mine workers who took part in an illegal strike.