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.
Afghanistan Updates
Today, we speak to an academic who is currently based in Kabul, Afghanistan amidst the ongoing terror and fear in the country. After the Taliban reclaimed power of the capital, thousands have sought to leave the country for safety. Mohammed’s identity and occupation has been only partially revealed for protection…
Kaya News Exclusive: Fochville Teacher Accused of Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Content Warning: Sexual Assualt Learners at Fochville Secondary School 2 have spoken out against a teacher they accuse of sexual misconduct, bullying and intimidation. We speak to Kaya News reporter, Katleho Sekhoto to find out more.
SERI calls for Govt to pay for damages caused in Marikana Shootings
We look at Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI)’s proposal for the payment and compensation due to the damage caused to the affected families from the Marikana Shooting.
CUT Students Protest for Allowances, Adequate Quarantine Facilities and Deadline Extensions
It's been a month since the Central University of Technology in the Free State received a court interdict against the South African Student Congress (Sasco) due to recent unrest amongst students who have been calling for payment allowances, deadline extensions. We speak to spokesperson at Sasco, Athenkosi Mabona to find…
What is happening in Afghanistan?
To find out more about the recent Taliban seize of power in Afghanistan, Amercia’s role in the situation and more, we speak to Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick, Brooks Spencer & Na'eem Jeenah, the Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre.
Hopewell Chin'ono Interview: Nat Nakasa Awards, Whistleblowing and the Treatment of African Journalists
After being arrested three times in just the past six months for exposing truths about the Zimbabwean government, documentary filmmaker and journalist, Hopewell Chin'ono still managed to deliver his speech at the South African Editors' Forum Nat Nakasa Awards. We speak to him to find out more about the troubles…
Looking Back at Marikana - 9 Years Later
We speak to Mail & Guardian Environmental and Climate Change Reporter, Journalist and Author, Tunicia Jegels, as well as the wife of a widow who lost her husband in the Marikana shooting.
SAHPRA finds 29 investigated deaths were not related to vaccines
There have been stories circulating around deaths that have reportedly been linked to taking the vaccine. And this, in turn, has escalated vaccine hesitancy in people. But a recent study by SAHPRA has shown that at least 29 of these reported deaths were not linked to the vaccine. We speak…
President Ramaphosa’s Latest Appearance at the Zondo Commission
More has come out of today’s Zondo Commission appearance with President Ramaphosa. How do you feel he answered his questions? We speak to Eyewitness Reporter, Tshidi Madia, political analyst, Xolani Dube and and others to break it all down with us.
A new anti-GBV school ecosystem has been launched
Vodacom, and the Departments of Basic Education, and Social Development have launched an “ecosystem aimed at using public schools as platforms to tackle GBVF (Gender-Based Violence & Femicide) in society. We speak to Vodacom’s External Affairs Director, Takalani Netshitenzhe.
Celebrating Women in Music: Thandi Ntuli & Sibongile Khumalo
We speak about the impact many South African women have had in the music industry over the years, both old and new. Today we look at the work of Thandi Ntuli and Sibongile Khumalo with Percy Mabandu, Senior Art Specialist at Aspire Art Auctions.
Women Profiles: Gugu Mmoledi
Today, we are profiling a woman making waves in a male dominated space. Gugulethu Mmoledi is the MD of Afribiz Construction, responsible for business operation and for the business achieving its financial goals. We speak to her to find out more about her work.
Managing the Pressures of Life in Relationships
How do we deal with all that is going on? Between COVID, keeping your job or degree, the political turmoil, unemployment – there’s a lot. While we’re managing all these difficulties, how do we maintain our relationships and take care of ourselves? We speak to Entrepreneur, Author and Podcaster, Lebo…
Nurses Struggling To Work In Hospitals
We speak to Bongani Mazibuko about the news we are rarely hearing in the news – nurses working in hospitals who are required to attend to an overload of patients simultaneously, which is leading to horrific stories of people struggling to receive urgent medical treatment.
Should we be worried about the air quality in Johannesburg?
We speak to the Joburg’s air quality, climate change, environment and infrastructure director, Lebo Molefe to find out more about the quality of our air – after the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries investigated elevated levels of Sulphur Dioxide and hydrogen in Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
Women Profiles: Thabi Mabille – Ship A Shore
In our new feature for the month, we will highlight women that inspire us. Today, we speak to the Guest Experience Director at Ship A Shore, a bridging course specifically targeted at individuals interested in pursuing a Hospitality career in the Cruise Line industry.
On The Newly Elected Johannesburg Mayor, Jolidee Matongo
We speak to the speaker of the Johannesburg Council to find out about the newly elected mayor, Jolidee Matongo’s approach to his position, his goals for his term and more.
Payments for South African Olympic Medalists
We speak to Kaya 959 sports reporter, Morena Mothupi, about the question around bonus payments for achieving medals at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Paying Tribute To Bob Mabena
We speak to radio legends Ben Dikobe and George Manyosi and a few callers to remember The Jammer, Bob Mabena, one year after we have lost him. Sit back for laughs, stories of how they met, their fondest memories together, and the indelible impact he has left with us.
1.5 Million J+J Vaccine Expired
We look at a batch of vaccines that are set to expire and what impact it could have on our vaccination process.