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.
ANC Johannesburg leadership race tightens
As the ANC’s Johannesburg elective conference gets under way later than planned due to registration delays the contest for regional chair is neck-and-neck. Outgoing chair and Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is fighting to retain his position, but insiders say his challenger Loyiso Masuku has early majority support from branches. Voting…
Free State launches holiday programme to keep children safe and engaged
The Free State Education Department has launched a seven-day Holiday Support Programme to keep Grade R–9 learners safe and active during the festive season. Led by MEC Dr Mamiki Julia Maboya, the initiative combines academic support, values-based learning and sports activities, aligning with the 2025 16 Days of Activism theme…
Art & Bubbles Affair offers two days of world-class sparkling wines
Over 20 leading local and international producers of Cap Classique, Champagne, Prosecco and Cava are showcasing their finest at The Art & Bubbles Affair from 6–7 December. The event promises a vibrant tasting journey celebrating the craft behind sparkling wines. Phemelo is joined by Monwabisi Thethe, CEO of The Art…
Joburg reclaimers seek urgent plan as landfills near capacity
Johannesburg’s four landfills , all more than 95% full could reach capacity within a year, threatening thousands of reclaimers who collect most of the city’s recyclables. Reclaimers are demanding clarity after talks between the City, Pikitup and the African Reclaimers Organisation stalled, leaving unresolved plans for workers affected by landfill…
Students in Antarctica: A South African Adventure Goes Continental
For five years, explorer Riaan Manser has taken South African learners to one of the most remote classrooms on Earth - Antarctica. Now, that once-in-a-lifetime experience is opening to students across Africa through the expanded Students in Antarctica (SIA) programme. Grade 11 learners have until 19 November 2024 to enter…
NCOP Oversight in Gauteng: Delegates Probe Delays and Service Failures
Gauteng’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces spent a week on the ground assessing the province’s troubled service-delivery landscape. From 18 to 21 November, they inspected stalled, delayed and abandoned infrastructure projects as part of the NCOP’s Provincial Week, themed “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery of Basic…
‘Made in Emirates’… Or made in SA? Whistleblower Exposes Armoured Vehicle Scandal
A major whistleblower leak has revealed that armoured vehicles sold across Africa under a flashy “Made in Emirates” badge were in fact designed in South Africa and built by South African staff. According to documents obtained by Open Secrets, the UAE-based factory relied on expertise and exported parts from Cape…
BOSA Fails in Bid to Raise Matric Pass Mark to 50%
A heated education debate ended in disappointment for Build One SA, as Parliament voted down its proposal to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to a more ambitious 50%. 119 MPs, including the ANC, DA and FF Plus, opposed the motion, while 87, led by the MK Party, EFF,…
Morero Holds On: No-Confidence Bid Withdrawn in Joburg Council Drama
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived yet another political storm this time thanks to the very councillor who moved to oust him. Former mayor and Al Jama-ah councillor Kabelo Gwamanda dramatically withdrew his own no-confidence motion, saying behind-the-scenes talks with the ANC-led coalition had produced “a collective decision.” Minority parties…
DWS to Release Explosive Report on Jagersfontein Dam Collapse
A long-awaited report into the deadly 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse has revealed that the mine’s owners may have known years in advance that the facility was unstable. The investigation commissioned by the Department of Water and Sanitation and conducted by experts from the Universities of Pretoria and Witwatersrand found…
OUTA Blasts New Solar Requirements as ‘Legally Flawed’
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has taken aim at a new position paper by the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU), warning it could mislead municipalities into imposing unlawful requirements on households with small-scale solar systems. OUTA says the AMEU is overstating municipal powers and misinterpreting national legislation, risking…
Endangered Wildlife Trust
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), one of Africa’s most influential conservation organisations, is driving bold efforts to protect threatened species, restore ecosystems and strengthen climate and water resilience across East and Southern Africa. With its “Future Fit Strategy,” the EWT also partners with indigenous communities to champion sustainable stewardship of…
SAHRC Pushes DWS to Fix ‘Historical Exclusion’ at Hartbeespoort Dam
The South African Human Rights Commission has delivered a scathing finding against the Department of Water and Sanitation, ruling that it failed to correct decades-old racial and gender discrimination in land lease allocations around Hartbeespoort Dam. A complaint lodged by the Hartbeespoort Dam Development Initiative revealed that only two black…
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is putting accountability under the spotlight on Point of View
We spotlight the work of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in strengthening democracy and improving service delivery. Phemelo Motene is joined by Chairpersons from the Social Transformation Cluster for an in-depth Roundtable Discussion on how Committees drive oversight, accountability and meaningful public engagement across the province.
THEBE IKALAFENG BOOK LAUNCH – ROOTED AND RISING: Reclaiming Our Culture and Redefining our Global Influence
Guest: Founder of Brand Africa & Award-winning pan-African marketer
Ex-RAF CEO Letsoalo risks criminal charges after dodging Parliament
Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo could face criminal charges if he again fails to appear before Parliament, after repeatedly avoiding summonses linked to a probe into his multimillion-rand spending while in office. Scopa chairperson Songezo Zibi says sheriffs found Letsoalo’s listed properties vacant several times, prompting Parliament to…
‘Cat’ Matlala asks to delay Parliament appearance amid corruption probe
Attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is seeking to postpone his much-anticipated appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption. In a letter seen by EWN, Matlala’s lawyers say he is “not prepared” to give evidence this week and needs additional time to consult. Matlala is scheduled to appear at…
Charlotte Maxeke patients go hungry as meal supply collapses
Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital have been left hungry after a sudden collapse in the hospital’s food supply with some receiving nothing more than a single slice of bread for lunch. The crisis emerged during a visit by DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC Dr Jack Bloom, who says he…
UNICEF: One in Five Children Still in Extreme Poverty
A new UNICEF report shows 20% of the world’s children remain trapped in extreme poverty most in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but even rich countries aren’t exempt. UNICEF warns that stalled progress, conflict and aid cuts could push millions more into deprivation. In low-income countries, 65% of children still…
SA to Launch G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub
South Africa is turning its G20 presidency into a long-term project. A new Legacy Knowledge Hub, launched in December by SustainaBridge and DIRCO will preserve research, policy ideas and partnerships from the first G20 held on African soil. UNISA Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula says it’s “a bridge between leadership and…