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.
City Power cuts lights to non-paying Naturena residents
City Power Spokesperson Isaac Mangena speaks to Phemelo following the utility’s operation to cut electricity to non-paying residents. The Naturena community owes the City of Joburg a collective R309 million in unpaid electricity bills, while over R10 billion is owed by non-paying residents and businesses around the whole municipality.
Gauteng police deployed to Eldorado Park & Wesbury following shootings
Gauteng Police have ramped up resources to gang-related areas after a spate of killings in Eldorado Park and Westbury. Phemelo speaks to Eldorado Park Community Activist, Dereleen James and Westbury Residents Camry Jacobs.
E-hailing march in Joburg
E-hailing Partners Council Spokesperson, Kenny Moretsele speaks to Phemelo about their planned march this week to the offices of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and to Uber and Bolt offices. The drivers are protesting against government’s partnership with Uber Eats and Bolt Bajaj and high commission and unsustainable prices amongst other…
Human Trafficking
POV discusses Human Trafficking which disturbingly on the rise in the country with founder of NPO, The Olive Grove & Psychologist Olivia Nagan.
Joburg Mayor Gwamanda visits Diepsloot
Diepsloot Community Leader Loyiso Toyiya speaks to Phemelo following a visit by Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The Mayor joins in on the conversation and elaborates on some of the interventions the city has put in place to assist the people of Diepsloot. The township has been battling high levels of…
Tshwane announces Energy Master Plan
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink speaks to Phemelo about the city’s energy master plan which seeks to reduce the city’s dependence on Eskom and to alleviate the burden of load shedding.
Jagersfontein victims lament slow progress
POV brings you an in-depth discussion about the Jagersfontein mudslide disaster, it’s been a year since the dam collapse and communities say there’s been little to no change and they believe they have been forgotten. Phemelo speaks to Jagersfontein Development Mine Spokesperson, Billy Bilankulu; Lawyer representing 50 Jagersfontein families, Andries…
Pensioners still struggling to access grants
Human Rights Organisation BlackSash's Western Cape Regional Manager, Thandi Henkeman speaks to Phemelo about pensioners who are still struggling to access grants a week after Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency told the public of a "system glitch'' affecting people who receive their grants via SASSA and Postbank…
Marshalltown Building fire Inquiry to begin in October
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks to Phemelo about the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry into the Marshalltown building fire. Lesufi has announced that the inquiry will begin in October and will be chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice, Sisi Khampepe. The panel is set to investigate the…
Part 2: The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi
We continue with our discussion with Author and Historian, Steve Lebelo about the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi. His death has begun a debate about his legacy, for some it also brought back memories of the black on black violence that left over 20 thousand people dead in KwaZulu-Natal…
De Ruyter may face legal action over Eskom probe
Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala gives us analysis following the SIU’s presentation in Parliament where the investigating unit told MP’s that legal action could not be ruled out against De Ruyter over the Eskom probe.
Tshwane says it’s in no position to pay salary hikes
SAWMU Deputy General Secretary, Nkhetheni Muthavhi speaks to Phemelo about their call for the City of Tshwane to implement the SA Local Government Bargaining Council’s decision to compel the city to pay a 5.5% salary increase that was promised to SAMWU workers in 2021. City of Tshwane Finance MMC, Peter…
Health Feature: Burnout
What is burnout? What's the difference vs stress? We discuss this and more with Author, Health couch & Speaker, Nicky Rowbothman.
The legacy of Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Author and Historian Steve Lebelo helps us unpack the complicated legacy of Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. His legacy has been described as controversial and complicated by some and Lebelo unpacks the history of the man who led the Inkatha Freedom Paty…
Morero responds to ‘captured’ allegations
Joburg Finance MMC, Dada Morero joins Phemelo in studio to address allegations levelled against him by Joburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene. Kunene has accused Morero of being captured by commercial interests and refusing to release funds to entities under Kunene’s department. Morero speaks to Phemelo about this and other matters…
Feature Profile: Dr Mpho Phalatse
In this week week’s Feature, we profile former Joburg Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse recently announced her resignation as a DA Councillor after deciding to return to her medical career. Phemelo sits down with her to find out who she is outside politics and her plans for the future
What to Watch
Entertainment Reporter, Leroy Marc reviews the lastest in the box office and tv screens. This week he explores The Good Mother in theatres, Outlaws and Unfollowed which are both on Showmax and much more.
Kunene makes damning allegations against Morero
Joburg Roads and Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene speaks to Phemelo following a media briefing by his department where he accused Finance MMC Dada Morero of attempting to fail his department. Kunene claims Morero is blocking funds allocated to transport companies in the city such as Metrobus, the JRA and MTC…
Talking Relationships
The Zwanes explore what makes a marriage enjoyable and work in this week’s Relationship Feature.
Pensioners’ Sassa cards declines at till points
South Africa Social Security Agency Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi and Postbank Spokesperson Dr Bongani Diako speak to Phemelo about grant payment problems which has left thousands of social grant beneficiaries who bank with Postbank without money. Diako says Postbank has fully restored ATM Sassa grant transactions access adding that full transaction…