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.
DA to introduce legislation to investigate high-level corruption
We speak to Glynnis Breytenbach about the DA's call to establish an institution to investigate high-level and large-scale corruption. They seek to to work independent of the government.
The Jersualema Saga: How Do Royalties Work for Artists?
The recent saga of songwriter, Nomcebo Zikode not being paid due royalties for her contributions to the global hit, Jerusalema, has raised questions around the world of music rights, and how they actually work. We find out more in this discussion.
The Zulu Kingdom Succession
The passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini and the Queen Mother left a vacuum of leadership in the Zulu nation. After the announcement, that King MisiZulu would be taking over, a flare up ensued that saw him having to leave the kingdom for a little while for his safety. We look…
Are Schools Ready To Reopen?
Against the backdrop of the violent eruptions in the country in the last week, that not only saw damage to malls and other public spaces, but also to schools, especially in KZN, we ask if school's are ready to reopen with the spokesperson for the Department of Education, Elijah Mhlangu.
Ekurhuleni Waste Management Results in R1.2 Billion Wasted
An Ekurhuleni Waste Management project to upgrade small community operators into viable businesses has ended in acrimony. The city laid out R1.2 billion for the project but community operators complain that they were short changed by companies appointed to mentor them. We speak to AmaBhungane Investigative reporter, Tabelo Timse, on…
Healing in Light of South Africa's Traumatic Past
In light of last week’s unrests, calls have been made by various sectors of the South African population for the need for the country to undergo a healing of sorts. We are joined by Nhlanhla Lux (Soweto Parliament), Oscar Siwale (SA Development & Reconstruction Agency) and Nomfundo Mokgapi (Centre for…
Life Esidemeni Tragedy Inquest Underway
We speak to the Head of Communications at Section 27, Ntsiki Mpulo about the inquest to find out more about the tragedy and getting justice for the lives lost.
What Will It Take To Rebuild South Africa?
Inspired by Songezi Zibi's Sunday Times on the tough road ahead for South Africa's future, we speak to the author, and a few caller's to map out ways in which we, as ordinary people can rebuild our country.
Why Is Africa Struggling With The Vaccine Rollout?
To understand why the continent has been struggling to roll out the vaccine in Africa, the inequalities and struggles we have faced, and more with Dr. Vuyisile Phehane, executive of Bio-Economy at Technology Innovation Agency.
State Security and Intelligence Dealing With Looting: Could We Have Done Better?
In conversation with the Secretary General of the South African National Defense Union, Pikie Greef, and Political Risk Analyst, Matlala Setlhalogile - we unpack whether the state dealt with last week's unrest well or not.
Unpacking a Kaya News Exclusive: Mall Protectors Want Police Protection
Community members guarding malls against looting and the destruction of property in Gauteng say they have reason to believe that their lives are under threat. To unpack the story, we speak to Deputy News Editor at Kaya 959, Pitso Molemane.
Does The Police Have a Plan to Protect Our Communites?
Many community members have had to step up this past week to protect homes and public spaces from being damaged, and people from being harmed. This begs the question, where are the police? And do they have a plan to protect the affected communites?
How Are You Feeling About Getting Your Vaccine?
There are a lot of stories - good and bad - about people's experiences when getting the vaccine, but that shouldn't steer us away from it. We debunk some ideas around the vaccine, look at the pros and cons, and listen to your thoughts.
Understanding the SASSA food-relief progamme
We find out about the revived food-relief scheme from SASSA, how to qualify, and the listener's questions and past experiences.
Looking at CovidComms
We look at the one-stop shop for accessible, reliable information around COVID-19 in South Africa; and the importance of media communications with communities.
Looting Updates: How Do You Feel About The Media Coverage This Week?
How much information were you aware of throughout the past week's events? Do you think the media's reports were substantial and accurate? We unpack the different perspectives around the media's coverage of the current social and political situation.
Celebrating The Life of Tsepo Tshola
The Village Pope has been laid to rest, but his music will stay with us forever. We celebrate the life and music of Tsepo Tshola and reflect on the impact he has had on us all.
How Do We Move on From Here and Develop South Africa?
We look at modelling our future at grassroots level, and township economy development with Padi Lehohla, Former Statistician General and member of Indlulamithi, and Clem Sunter, an independent scenario planner.
Looting Updates: How Are You Doing? How Do We Move Forward?
We take a look at currently what the state of South Africa in this shape and form means, check in on listeners and how we can go about moving forward. We are joined by Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance and Thebe Ikalafeng, CEO of Brand Leadership Group &…
Looting Updates: Alex FM, Soweto & Diepkloof
Today has seen the death of 19 people in Gauteng after continued looting, according to SAPS. After President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the country yesterday, members of the SANDF have been deployed and looting has continued. We take a look at what the leadership deficit in South Africa and how will…