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.
Music feature: Spotlight on the Grammys
Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal reflects on this year’s Grammy Awards, featuring standout tracks from Tyla (Push to Start), Kendrick Lamar (Luther) and Olivia Dean (Dive).
Didiza blocks subpoenas for Mogotsi and O’Sullivan
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined a request by Parliament’s ad hoc committee to subpoena businessman Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan to appear in person. Both men cited serious security threats and asked to testify virtually, but the committee rejected this. The probe centres on alleged corruption…
What To Watch: Theatre and film picks
This week’s entertainment guide with Leroy Marc highlights cinema releases Dracula, Send Help and Moses the Black, alongside the ballet Giselle, showing at Joburg Theatres from 12–15 February.
Waterkloof Hoërskool principal dismissed after grooming allegations
The principal of Pretoria’s Waterkloof Hoërskool has been dismissed following serious allegations of sexual grooming first uncovered by Kaya News last year. Concerned parents accused the 50-year-old of inappropriate conduct towards pupils, including unsolicited physical contact and suggestive remarks about school uniforms. The matter was formally reported to the Gauteng…
Steenhuisen bows out: “Mission accomplished” - but questions linger
John Steenhuisen says he’s stepping aside on his own terms. But his quiet exit from the DA leadership race, a tightly managed speech, and a swift departure without taking questions have left many wondering what really happened behind the scenes. Framing his tenure as a success that delivered the Government…
Legal Matters: Safari injury, off-duty misconduct and a Covid lockdown arrest
This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down three striking cases: a court ruling after a tourist was injured on safari; the dismissal of an employee for alcohol-related misconduct while off duty; and a woman’s arrest during the Covid-19 lockdown for selling alcohol in defiance of disaster regulations.
‘I have loved leading the DA,’ says Steenhuisen, exiting leadership race under party pressur
Director of Research at the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute Angelo Fick
Book Feature: Your Health Starts in Your Gut – Part 4
Dietician and author Mpho Tshukudu returned to conclude her series on gut health, drawing from her book Your Health Starts in Your Gut. In the final instalment, she focused on the role of key vitamins, including collagen, in supporting overall health, while also answering listeners’ pressing questions on how to…
Kenny Kunene on Rea Vaya suspension and Johannesburg’s transport underspending
MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene has called for Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to resign over the suspension of Rea Vaya bus services in Soweto, describing the move as a costly “unilateral decision” that is draining the city’s finances. Kunene speaks to Phemelo about…
Tribunal finds Judge President Mbenenge’s conduct ‘dishonourable’, but not gross misconduct
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has avoided a finding of gross misconduct but has been sharply criticised by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal for behaviour deemed unbecoming of a judicial officer. The tribunal found that his “flirtatious relationship” with a court secretary during work hours violated the Code of Judicial…
Midrand residents protest after nearly a week without water
Frustration boiled over in Midrand as residents took to the streets after enduring a six-day water outage. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero joined Phemelo to address the unfolding water crisis, explain what led to the prolonged disruption, and outline what the city is doing to restore supply. The mayor also responded…
International stories wrap: Gaza, Unrest in the US
Phemelo is joined by senior research fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude, to unpack the global stories making headlines - including developments at the Gaza border crossing, unrest in the US, and rising diplomatic tensions between South Africa and Israel.
Maile warns debt and slow infrastructure spending threaten services
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile says municipalities are collecting revenue well but failing to spend fast enough on infrastructure - a gap he warns could soon hurt service delivery. Releasing the province’s latest municipal finances report, Maile said residents have a right to see how public money is managed and…
DA calls for urgent Parliament debate as film industry reels from unpaid rebates
The Democratic Alliance is pushing for a debate of national importance as South Africa’s film and television sector grapples with R663 million in unpaid government rebates. Hundreds of industry professionals are marching to Parliament, warning that the collapse of the Film and Television Incentive Programme is costing jobs and driving…
Music Feature: The Global Impact of Hip Hop
Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal continues his exploration of hip-hop’s far-reaching influence on sound, culture and identity across the globe. From the West Coast anthems of 2Pac and Snoop Dogg to local classics by HHP and Mzekezeke, the feature traces how hip-hop became a powerful cultural force that transcends borders…
Book Feature: Imperfect Harmony by Kutlwano Masote
Cello virtuoso and conductor Kutlwano Masote joins Phemelo live in front of a studio audience to launch his deeply personal memoir, Imperfect Harmony. In the conversation, Masote reflects on the highs and lows of his life - unpacking fatherhood, marriage, friendship, his battle with alcohol addiction, and the sustaining power…
State of Readiness: Higher Education Sector and the Road to 2026
Phemelo is in conversation with Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, to assess just how ready the higher education sector is for the 2026 academic year. From registration backlogs to student accommodation and funding pressures, the conversation draws on the Deputy Minister’s recent oversight visits to…
Book feature: Your Health Starts in Your Gut – Part 3
In part three of our gut-health series, author and dietician Mpho Tshukudu dives deeper into how everyday food choices shape overall health. From grains, legumes and nuts to the white bread debate and even the benefits of coffee, Tshukudu unpacks a holistic, science-backed approach to eating for a healthier gut…
DA hires tracing agent to track down Edwin Sodi
The DA says it has hired a tracing agent to locate controversial businessman Edwin Sodi, in a bid to move forward with action against those linked to the failed Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The R292-million tender, meant to benefit Hammanskraal, was paid out despite the work not being completed…
Gauteng steps up fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Gauteng has rolled out an aggressive response to one of South Africa’s worst Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks, with more than 261,000 animals affected across the province. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Agriculture MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa have announced a multi-stakeholder plan that includes R16 million in funding, close to 300,000 vaccine doses and…