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On SAfm's The Meeting Point, analyst Oscar van Heerden says Trump faces midterm defeat and impeachment, while Israeli voters will return Netanyahu.
“And from the Trump administration is also not helping them. You know, this campaign that Trump is having against South Africa and claiming that there's a white genocide and that we are confiscating land and all the lies…”
On 702, a guest says injustices in electricity pricing and supply make 'just energy transition' emotionally powerful but raise questions of what it means.
“Transition. It's very, very powerful in that most people will agree that, from whatever vantage point, they are having that conversation that there's a lot of injustice in the energy space.”
On Kaya 959, Jeff Halper says a one-state, one-vote programme is blocked because Israel and the PA jail or kill emerging leaders.
“So, only the Palestinian people, and now I'm talking mainly about the Palestinians in the occupied territory.”
A Cape Talk caller says fake-qualification syndicates are busy around the clock, citing a worker who fooled three employers, and agencies that vouch for frauds.
“And we all know, I mean, some of these things are used to even obtain car finance for the people to buy their dream cars and so forth. As we speak, and I don't say this lightly, they are extremely busy.”
A caller on SAfm's The Meeting Point argues black South Africans fought for land and cattle, not voting, and says that memory lives in the blood.
“You decide that you're not going to abscond. I don't know. Tumile, Maladad. Moran, Monument Frothers.”
A Power FM host says a Gauteng school condemned by Labour has asbestos, hungry pupils and a robbery, and slams the GNU's 'Mickey Mouse' jibe.
“The Department of Labor, about six weeks ago, they condemned that school. They issued four separate prohibitation notices that that school must be closed.”
On 702, Aubrey Masango says unresolved apartheid-era killings and the Life Esidimeni deaths remain a festering wound for the whole nation.
“True. There were extrajudicial trials that we've heard about in the various camps where people were summarily executed.”
The story so far
3 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 19:02Power FM
De Kock: ministers visited Vlakplaas and signed off bombingsYesterday 20:13Cape Talk
Host: peaceful settlement compromised justice, and de Kock exposes that debtToday 20:20702This one
Host: unresolved apartheid and Life Esidimeni wounds fester in our psyche
Residents of Kamilhuk in uMshwathi say women and elderly people must undress to cross a river, years after pleading for a bridge.
“Elderly residents of Kamilhuk in uMshwathi are forced to strip naked to cross a river without a bridge. uMshwathi is a small local municipality located in the sugarcane-rich area of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.”
On The Money Show, Warren Ingram says trusts get no tax rebates or brackets, and capital gains tax is 36% against 18% for individuals.
“Now, we've mentioned that there is a way of saving a state duty, but when you earn interest inside a trust, and that often happens on cash, or let's say you earn some rent or any kind of taxable income, a trust pays 45%…”
A Money Show guest says M23 blockades have squeezed rival brewers in eastern DRC, with Rwandan beer supply up about 14,000%.
“But instead, they're cashing in on Congo's beer. It's Congo's beer. And, you know, it's always, we know in war, there's always spoils. But in this case, Stephen, what has happened?”
A Money Show guest cites a Global Initiative report on gold smuggled from Africa to Dubai and the Middle East, and how to legalise the trade.
“The challenge of gold smuggling, Stephen, is very unstructured. It's very spread around the continent. It's estimated, Stephen, about 405,000 tons in the last three to four years, Stephen, have.”
A 947 host says a new ranking puts South Africa near the bottom for retirement savings, behind Kenya, Botswana and Namibia.
“I am feeling a little bit concerned about us as South Africans. Yes, we are headed toward the polls in about eight days or so.”
On 947, Robert Marawa and guests discuss Tadhg Furlong's citation after Munster's Gavin Coombs alleged a groin grab, recalling Vessels' eight-week ban.
“The Leinster, as well as the island prop, Tadhg Furlong, I mean, has been cited for something that needs an adult to address. Mike Greenaway, what's the sighting? Shall we euphemistically put it?”
Laughter on air
On 947, Robert Marawa and rugby analysts discuss injuries, Nations Championship plans and when Rassie Erasmus will name his squad.
“And suddenly, the biggest battle that is facing our coach, Rassie Erasmus, may not be against Italy or France or Ireland, but the injury crisis is threatening to derail his plans.”
A Power FM guest says losing AGOA would lift US tariffs on SA farm goods to about 15.9% and warns against an overly negative narrative.
“But Wandila, let's talk about the US because there's still uncertainty around tariffs and trade agreements.”
Dr Guy Leach tells SAfm SAA lost about R450m last year, masked by a Heathrow slot sale, and that lack of capital is its core problem.
“For starters, SAA didn't make a profit last year in that 2025 financial year, and it didn't make one in 2024 either.”
The story so far
4 moments on 2 stations
Sun 25 Oct, 09:10702
SAA staggers salaries as insiders say airline is running out of moneyYesterday 06:53702
Appropriations chair: SAA needs an equity partner, not a shutdownYesterday 07:26SAfm
MP lists SAA questions: audits, London slots, liquidity and creditorsToday 18:24SAfmThis one
Aviation expert: SAA made no profit, hid losses, and is undercapitalised
Harry Kane says winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or is beyond his wildest dreams, as Cristiano Ronaldo presented him the trophy.
“And that's Harry Kane. You agree, disagree? It's too late. It's happened. But would love to hear your views and thoughts about that. Do send me a WhatsApp voice note. This is hashtag MSW Marawa Sports Worldwide.”
The story so far
2 moments on 2 stations
Today 06:34Kaya 959
Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or and thanks Tottenham in his speechToday 18:06947This one
Kane: Ronaldo presenting Ballon d'Or was a dream, heart was racing
A caller on 947 says he wrote to Safa, the PSL and stadium management asking for numbered seats so families can safely attend the derby.
“I wrote a letter to Safa, I wrote a letter to the PSL, I wrote a letter to stadium management that we want people to have numbered seats.”
Crowd moment
A Power FM analyst says Netanyahu is losing support, citing a report that the IDF chief refused an attack order before Israel's election.
“Some people are saying that, you know, should Netanyahu lose these elections, the situation between the US and Iran would change because he's the biggest influencer of Trump.”
Journalist Jacques Pauw says the new government resisted prosecutions of apartheid security chiefs, and only Adriaan Vlok was convicted, via a plea deal.
“Those generals, their instructions. So, what is the significance of what he's saying and what ought to happen next?”
A Cape Talk guest doubts the Defence Force disobeyed an order over Iran's role in the naval exercise, saying a court-martial should be quick.
“Why don't we have, at the very least, we've considered the report and we are sanctioning various members of the defense force that disobeyed instructions?”
Parliament's Budget Office says IMF data shows South Africa performing poorly, and that Treasury's resilience claims rest on temporary investor sentiment.
“In its analysis of South Africa's risk profile, Parliament's Budget Office says country comparative data from the International Monetary Fund indicates that South Africa is performing poorly and will continue to do so…”
On Cape Talk, a host explains how Australia enforces compulsory voting and questions whether an equivalent R234 fine would be fair in South Africa.
“Pre-election coverage compulsory voting and whether we should institute it. And Australia is often raised as an example.”
The story so far
2 moments on Cape Talk
Yesterday 15:58Cape Talk
Why compulsory voting is hard: a R120 Swiss fine hits the poor hardestToday 16:55Cape TalkThis one
Australia's A$20 non-voting fine is a 'tickle with the softest feather'
Mark Data polling projects the MK Party near a majority in eThekwini; the hosts say the EFF's 2.5% could push it past 50%.
“And I want to start at eThekwini, although we'll get to Tshwane, because the projection is the MK Party getting 48% in Durban next Thursday, modeled for turnout, which is extraordinary. Jacob Zero.”
Eugene de Kock told the Khampepe Commission that police and security chiefs and ministers knew of hits, and Mbeki-era investigators never questioned him.
“1993, six months before the advent of real democracy in South Africa with the election in April 1994, with CODESA negotiations going on, and and that's his allegation. That is fully, fully his allegation.”
The story so far
5 moments on 3 stations
Today 05:55SAfm
De Kock says De Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize should be recalledToday 15:33The Corder Report
De Kock says De Klerk ordered killing of five children, Nobel should be recalledToday 15:35The Corder ReportThis one
De Kock names apartheid chain of command, says ANC probe never asked him
French star Kylian Mbappé has lost at least three Chinese sponsorships after a video circulated in which he apparently called Mao a dictator.
“This is after a video circulated online in which he apparently referred to a former Chinese leader, Mao Zedong, as a Chinese dictator. Now discussing an internet meme show.”
On Power FM, the PFTC chair rejects claims it targets black trainers, citing fraudulent statements of results and missing information.
“We are joined by Dabojo Gwape, who's from the South African Professional Firearms Trainers Council. Dabojo, good afternoon to you. Thank you so much for joining us. How are you? Good afternoon, Tabiso.”
News24's Kyle Cowan tells Cape Talk that trial evidence shows the SSA implemented an ANC plan to infiltrate the EFF, tied to the 2015 Sona chaos.
“Cricket South Africa's details are widely available. You are more than welcome to give them a call, write them an email, send them a WhatsApp, tag them on X or whatever the, you know, send them a Snapchat video.”
The story so far
5 moments on 4 stations
Yesterday 09:10Power FM
Power FM host: spies infiltrated EFF to disrupt it and turn leaders back to ANCYesterday 15:55The Corder Report
Witness says Zuma's spies were paid to infiltrate the EFFYesterday 16:05The Corder Report
Host: Zuma's spy power must never again sit with one partyToday 12:37BizNews Radio
Analyst: Zuma targeted intelligence services and used state spies for party endsToday 16:09Cape TalkThis one
Court evidence: ANC plan to infiltrate EFF was run by State Security
On 947, callers swap tales of catching partners cheating, laughing over a fake contact named Tolani who suddenly rings.
“Yes, where I would reach in the direction of the phone, and I could already tell the vote, you know, she's there to just snatch it away. Why were you going for her phone? No, I wasn't. It was in the direction.”
Laughter on air
On Cape Talk, host John Maytham describes physical stress sensations before a theatre run and says he now understands how stress leads to violence.
“Anybody with an ounce of sensitivity and sensibility is feeling a little bit stressed about the world. And then there, each of us has particular stresses going on in our lives.”
At the Commission of Inquiry, Eugene de Kock detailed how he could have helped expose those giving orders to death squads from the very top.
“He detailed how he could and would have helped to expose who was giving the orders to death squads from the very top. On the 1st of October 1997, I made an appetizer to and gave evidence at the TRC.”
The story so far
5 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 12:17SAfm
De Kock names ministers who knew of apartheid bombingsYesterday 12:18SAfm
De Kock: I was the only link between generals and politiciansYesterday 15:01SAfm
De Kock: NPA protected apartheid leaders instead of prosecuting themYesterday 21:48Kaya 959
De Kock: Ackerman had no intention to prosecute, I was available 24/7Today 15:10702This one
De Kock tells Zondo-style inquiry he could have exposed who gave death squad orders
On Power FM, hosts say friends who fake qualifications, like a bogus dentist, aren't worth keeping, since misrepresenting credentials is a crime.
“To take it to a relationship, but you know, like, and things like that, where they're lying about qualifications, they're lying about.”
Laughter on air
On 702, a style guest says black's slimming effect is a fallacy, then jokes she is a 'colorist', sending host Azania Mosaka into laughter.
“Says, is it true that black is slimming? Where can one? Okay, we've just shared the training. Is it true that black is slimming? No, it's a psychological thing again.”
Laughter on air
Water and Sanitation says it cannot say when residents can safely use tap water after 833 gastrointestinal illness cases were confirmed.
“The Water and Sanitation Department says it cannot provide a timeline for when Broncott Spray residents will be able to safely use water from their taps again.”
The story so far
3 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 17:11SAfm
Expert: Tshwane never chlorinated Bronkhorstspruit water and told no oneYesterday 18:03702
Tshwane says 400% chlorine price hike caused Bronkhorstspruit shortageToday 14:01947This one
Deputy minister won't give timeline for safe Bronkhorstspruit tap water
On 702, a tech guest warns AI exploits personal biases and WhatsApp forwards could sway elections, urging individuals to double-check content.
“It really, I almost think this will lead to the end of democracy as we know it over the next generation. Without scaremongering, this is serious stuff.”
The story so far
2 moments on 702
Today 13:59702This one
Tech guest: AI could end democracy as we know it, so check before you forward
On BizNews Radio, a former police officer says Madlanga Commission recommendations could add to charges against General Shadrack Sibiya, denied bail.
“Sort of implement and to get his docs in a row and to organize himself and his organization around him in order to serve the purposes of what he's doing now. And now there he is not getting bail.”
Police committee chair Ian Cameron says legal costs, salary and acting minister pay total R89m, as an analyst warns of a divided police leadership.
“The legal costs for special leave police minister sensor has cost the taxpayer 27 million already. I just want to go there. Yes.”
On 702, Azania Mosaka tells listeners that lending to partners should be in writing and carry interest, after callers shared money mistakes.
“Babes. But in future, this applies to all of us. If you want to be a mashonisa to anybody, including the person you have pillow talk with, let it be in writing and let it be with interest. Let it not be free.”
A Mediclinic psychiatrist says financial pressure raises anxiety and depression risk, and illness in turn costs people their jobs.
“Almost half of respondents have never consulted a mental health care provider, while stigma and a fear of judgment remain widespread.”
Ex-Post Office CEO Mark Barnes argues Johannesburg's finances are so broken that no new mayor can succeed without Treasury-backed restructuring.
“Mark Barnes, welcome to you. And is the thesis of your argument then that Johannesburg is effectively financially bankrupt and doesn't matter which mayor comes in and however competent, it's going to be very difficult…”
A Kempton Park DJ tells 702 he put his last money into livestock during lockdown, but most of the animals died and he never recouped it.
“Most of these decisions, when they happened, I think it was most of the, I think not only me, it was around the lockdown time. I'm in the entertainment space. I'm a DJ.”
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola calls for continental dialogue on irregular migration and condemns attacks on migrants.
“He was killed. Defense lawyer Musamzelemu questioned Sanders over whether he had the required expertise to make the positive identification.”
The story so far
3 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 07:45SAfm
Fraser: Afrophobia crisis is manufactured by vigilante leaders, not South AfricansToday 00:08Cape Talk
Ramaphosa apologises to SADC neighbours over migrant attacksToday 13:06702This one
Lamola: South Africa can't shoulder irregular migration alone
Deputy Water Minister Jack Bloom says the updated framework mandates smart meters, and that nearly half of Gauteng's municipal water is unaccounted for.
“Can have wonderful plans, but they need to be implemented. And the weak link really has been local authorities, municipalities, because it's a question of governance there, poor governance there.”
The story so far
2 moments on SAfm
Sun 25 Oct, 13:03SAfm
Deputy minister: water crisis can't end without fixing local governmentToday 12:54SAfmThis one
Bloom: Gauteng's physically lost water equals Western Cape's yearly use
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson tells SAfm the CIDB has blacklisted 75 contractors since 2024, including the firm in the viral Sandton restaurant video.
“And I remember oh so well, just after you took charge of this portfolio, having that conversation with you where you stated that between 2002 and 2024, only one company had been blacklisted.”
The Johannesburg High Court sentenced a 34-year-old man to two life terms for killing and raping his four-year-old stepdaughter, rejecting his apology.
“To two life terms for the rape and murder of his four-year-old stepdaughter. Judge Piet Johnson found no mitigating factors to justify a lighter sentence, describing the man's actions as gruesome and saying he showed no…”
Defence lawyers grilled SAPS technical detective Rajan Sanders in the Durban High Court over his CCTV identification of two accused in the Forbes killing.
“SAPS technical detective Rajin Sanders has been grilled by defense lawyers over his lack of expertise and facial recognition.”
On 702, Clement Manyathela presses Israel's deputy mission head on nuclear ambiguity and the IAEA's findings on Iran.
“And that is one thing that the Iranians have signed on, and that is something that Israel is not a part of.”
On 702, Clement Manyathela tells Israel's Feder that Netanyahu declared Iran's existential threat removed; Feder says Iran is rebuilding.
“And again, regarding Iran, what we can say is that the threat has been weakened substantially in the last two confrontations.”
The story so far
2 moments on 702
Today 11:13702This one
Host confronts Israeli diplomat with Netanyahu's own claims on Iran threat
On SAfm's The Meeting Point, analyst Oscar van Heerden says Trump faces midterm defeat and impeachment, while Israeli voters will return Netanyahu.
“And from the Trump administration is also not helping them. You know, this campaign that Trump is having against South Africa and claiming that there's a white genocide and that we are confiscating land and all the lies…”
On 702, a guest says injustices in electricity pricing and supply make 'just energy transition' emotionally powerful but raise questions of what it means.
“Transition. It's very, very powerful in that most people will agree that, from whatever vantage point, they are having that conversation that there's a lot of injustice in the energy space.”
On Kaya 959, Jeff Halper says a one-state, one-vote programme is blocked because Israel and the PA jail or kill emerging leaders.
“So, only the Palestinian people, and now I'm talking mainly about the Palestinians in the occupied territory.”
A Cape Talk caller says fake-qualification syndicates are busy around the clock, citing a worker who fooled three employers, and agencies that vouch for frauds.
“And we all know, I mean, some of these things are used to even obtain car finance for the people to buy their dream cars and so forth. As we speak, and I don't say this lightly, they are extremely busy.”
A caller on SAfm's The Meeting Point argues black South Africans fought for land and cattle, not voting, and says that memory lives in the blood.
“You decide that you're not going to abscond. I don't know. Tumile, Maladad. Moran, Monument Frothers.”
A Power FM host says a Gauteng school condemned by Labour has asbestos, hungry pupils and a robbery, and slams the GNU's 'Mickey Mouse' jibe.
“The Department of Labor, about six weeks ago, they condemned that school. They issued four separate prohibitation notices that that school must be closed.”
On 702, Aubrey Masango says unresolved apartheid-era killings and the Life Esidimeni deaths remain a festering wound for the whole nation.
“True. There were extrajudicial trials that we've heard about in the various camps where people were summarily executed.”
The story so far
3 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 19:02Power FM
De Kock: ministers visited Vlakplaas and signed off bombingsYesterday 20:13Cape Talk
Host: peaceful settlement compromised justice, and de Kock exposes that debtToday 20:20702This one
Host: unresolved apartheid and Life Esidimeni wounds fester in our psyche
Residents of Kamilhuk in uMshwathi say women and elderly people must undress to cross a river, years after pleading for a bridge.
“Elderly residents of Kamilhuk in uMshwathi are forced to strip naked to cross a river without a bridge. uMshwathi is a small local municipality located in the sugarcane-rich area of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.”
On The Money Show, Warren Ingram says trusts get no tax rebates or brackets, and capital gains tax is 36% against 18% for individuals.
“Now, we've mentioned that there is a way of saving a state duty, but when you earn interest inside a trust, and that often happens on cash, or let's say you earn some rent or any kind of taxable income, a trust pays 45%…”
A Money Show guest says M23 blockades have squeezed rival brewers in eastern DRC, with Rwandan beer supply up about 14,000%.
“But instead, they're cashing in on Congo's beer. It's Congo's beer. And, you know, it's always, we know in war, there's always spoils. But in this case, Stephen, what has happened?”
A Money Show guest cites a Global Initiative report on gold smuggled from Africa to Dubai and the Middle East, and how to legalise the trade.
“The challenge of gold smuggling, Stephen, is very unstructured. It's very spread around the continent. It's estimated, Stephen, about 405,000 tons in the last three to four years, Stephen, have.”
A 947 host says a new ranking puts South Africa near the bottom for retirement savings, behind Kenya, Botswana and Namibia.
“I am feeling a little bit concerned about us as South Africans. Yes, we are headed toward the polls in about eight days or so.”
On 947, Robert Marawa and guests discuss Tadhg Furlong's citation after Munster's Gavin Coombs alleged a groin grab, recalling Vessels' eight-week ban.
“The Leinster, as well as the island prop, Tadhg Furlong, I mean, has been cited for something that needs an adult to address. Mike Greenaway, what's the sighting? Shall we euphemistically put it?”
On 947, Robert Marawa and rugby analysts discuss injuries, Nations Championship plans and when Rassie Erasmus will name his squad.
“And suddenly, the biggest battle that is facing our coach, Rassie Erasmus, may not be against Italy or France or Ireland, but the injury crisis is threatening to derail his plans.”
A Power FM guest says losing AGOA would lift US tariffs on SA farm goods to about 15.9% and warns against an overly negative narrative.
“But Wandila, let's talk about the US because there's still uncertainty around tariffs and trade agreements.”
Dr Guy Leach tells SAfm SAA lost about R450m last year, masked by a Heathrow slot sale, and that lack of capital is its core problem.
“For starters, SAA didn't make a profit last year in that 2025 financial year, and it didn't make one in 2024 either.”
The story so far
4 moments on 2 stations
Sun 25 Oct, 09:10702
SAA staggers salaries as insiders say airline is running out of moneyYesterday 06:53702
Appropriations chair: SAA needs an equity partner, not a shutdownYesterday 07:26SAfm
MP lists SAA questions: audits, London slots, liquidity and creditorsToday 18:24SAfmThis one
Aviation expert: SAA made no profit, hid losses, and is undercapitalised
Harry Kane says winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or is beyond his wildest dreams, as Cristiano Ronaldo presented him the trophy.
“And that's Harry Kane. You agree, disagree? It's too late. It's happened. But would love to hear your views and thoughts about that. Do send me a WhatsApp voice note. This is hashtag MSW Marawa Sports Worldwide.”
The story so far
2 moments on 2 stations
Today 06:34Kaya 959
Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or and thanks Tottenham in his speechToday 18:06947This one
Kane: Ronaldo presenting Ballon d'Or was a dream, heart was racing
A caller on 947 says he wrote to Safa, the PSL and stadium management asking for numbered seats so families can safely attend the derby.
“I wrote a letter to Safa, I wrote a letter to the PSL, I wrote a letter to stadium management that we want people to have numbered seats.”
A Power FM analyst says Netanyahu is losing support, citing a report that the IDF chief refused an attack order before Israel's election.
“Some people are saying that, you know, should Netanyahu lose these elections, the situation between the US and Iran would change because he's the biggest influencer of Trump.”
Journalist Jacques Pauw says the new government resisted prosecutions of apartheid security chiefs, and only Adriaan Vlok was convicted, via a plea deal.
“Those generals, their instructions. So, what is the significance of what he's saying and what ought to happen next?”
A Cape Talk guest doubts the Defence Force disobeyed an order over Iran's role in the naval exercise, saying a court-martial should be quick.
“Why don't we have, at the very least, we've considered the report and we are sanctioning various members of the defense force that disobeyed instructions?”
Parliament's Budget Office says IMF data shows South Africa performing poorly, and that Treasury's resilience claims rest on temporary investor sentiment.
“In its analysis of South Africa's risk profile, Parliament's Budget Office says country comparative data from the International Monetary Fund indicates that South Africa is performing poorly and will continue to do so…”
On Cape Talk, a host explains how Australia enforces compulsory voting and questions whether an equivalent R234 fine would be fair in South Africa.
“Pre-election coverage compulsory voting and whether we should institute it. And Australia is often raised as an example.”
The story so far
2 moments on Cape Talk
Yesterday 15:58Cape Talk
Why compulsory voting is hard: a R120 Swiss fine hits the poor hardestToday 16:55Cape TalkThis one
Australia's A$20 non-voting fine is a 'tickle with the softest feather'
Mark Data polling projects the MK Party near a majority in eThekwini; the hosts say the EFF's 2.5% could push it past 50%.
“And I want to start at eThekwini, although we'll get to Tshwane, because the projection is the MK Party getting 48% in Durban next Thursday, modeled for turnout, which is extraordinary. Jacob Zero.”
Eugene de Kock told the Khampepe Commission that police and security chiefs and ministers knew of hits, and Mbeki-era investigators never questioned him.
“1993, six months before the advent of real democracy in South Africa with the election in April 1994, with CODESA negotiations going on, and and that's his allegation. That is fully, fully his allegation.”
The story so far
5 moments on 3 stations
Today 05:55SAfm
De Kock says De Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize should be recalledToday 15:33The Corder Report
De Kock says De Klerk ordered killing of five children, Nobel should be recalledToday 15:35The Corder ReportThis one
De Kock names apartheid chain of command, says ANC probe never asked him
French star Kylian Mbappé has lost at least three Chinese sponsorships after a video circulated in which he apparently called Mao a dictator.
“This is after a video circulated online in which he apparently referred to a former Chinese leader, Mao Zedong, as a Chinese dictator. Now discussing an internet meme show.”
On Power FM, the PFTC chair rejects claims it targets black trainers, citing fraudulent statements of results and missing information.
“We are joined by Dabojo Gwape, who's from the South African Professional Firearms Trainers Council. Dabojo, good afternoon to you. Thank you so much for joining us. How are you? Good afternoon, Tabiso.”
News24's Kyle Cowan tells Cape Talk that trial evidence shows the SSA implemented an ANC plan to infiltrate the EFF, tied to the 2015 Sona chaos.
“Cricket South Africa's details are widely available. You are more than welcome to give them a call, write them an email, send them a WhatsApp, tag them on X or whatever the, you know, send them a Snapchat video.”
The story so far
5 moments on 4 stations
Yesterday 09:10Power FM
Power FM host: spies infiltrated EFF to disrupt it and turn leaders back to ANCYesterday 15:55The Corder Report
Witness says Zuma's spies were paid to infiltrate the EFFYesterday 16:05The Corder Report
Host: Zuma's spy power must never again sit with one partyToday 12:37BizNews Radio
Analyst: Zuma targeted intelligence services and used state spies for party endsToday 16:09Cape TalkThis one
Court evidence: ANC plan to infiltrate EFF was run by State Security
On 947, callers swap tales of catching partners cheating, laughing over a fake contact named Tolani who suddenly rings.
“Yes, where I would reach in the direction of the phone, and I could already tell the vote, you know, she's there to just snatch it away. Why were you going for her phone? No, I wasn't. It was in the direction.”
On Cape Talk, host John Maytham describes physical stress sensations before a theatre run and says he now understands how stress leads to violence.
“Anybody with an ounce of sensitivity and sensibility is feeling a little bit stressed about the world. And then there, each of us has particular stresses going on in our lives.”
At the Commission of Inquiry, Eugene de Kock detailed how he could have helped expose those giving orders to death squads from the very top.
“He detailed how he could and would have helped to expose who was giving the orders to death squads from the very top. On the 1st of October 1997, I made an appetizer to and gave evidence at the TRC.”
The story so far
5 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 12:17SAfm
De Kock names ministers who knew of apartheid bombingsYesterday 12:18SAfm
De Kock: I was the only link between generals and politiciansYesterday 15:01SAfm
De Kock: NPA protected apartheid leaders instead of prosecuting themYesterday 21:48Kaya 959
De Kock: Ackerman had no intention to prosecute, I was available 24/7Today 15:10702This one
De Kock tells Zondo-style inquiry he could have exposed who gave death squad orders
On Power FM, hosts say friends who fake qualifications, like a bogus dentist, aren't worth keeping, since misrepresenting credentials is a crime.
“To take it to a relationship, but you know, like, and things like that, where they're lying about qualifications, they're lying about.”
On 702, a style guest says black's slimming effect is a fallacy, then jokes she is a 'colorist', sending host Azania Mosaka into laughter.
“Says, is it true that black is slimming? Where can one? Okay, we've just shared the training. Is it true that black is slimming? No, it's a psychological thing again.”
Water and Sanitation says it cannot say when residents can safely use tap water after 833 gastrointestinal illness cases were confirmed.
“The Water and Sanitation Department says it cannot provide a timeline for when Broncott Spray residents will be able to safely use water from their taps again.”
The story so far
3 moments on 3 stations
Yesterday 17:11SAfm
Expert: Tshwane never chlorinated Bronkhorstspruit water and told no oneYesterday 18:03702
Tshwane says 400% chlorine price hike caused Bronkhorstspruit shortageToday 14:01947This one
Deputy minister won't give timeline for safe Bronkhorstspruit tap water
On 702, a tech guest warns AI exploits personal biases and WhatsApp forwards could sway elections, urging individuals to double-check content.
“It really, I almost think this will lead to the end of democracy as we know it over the next generation. Without scaremongering, this is serious stuff.”
The story so far
2 moments on 702
Today 13:59702This one
Tech guest: AI could end democracy as we know it, so check before you forward
On BizNews Radio, a former police officer says Madlanga Commission recommendations could add to charges against General Shadrack Sibiya, denied bail.
“Sort of implement and to get his docs in a row and to organize himself and his organization around him in order to serve the purposes of what he's doing now. And now there he is not getting bail.”
Police committee chair Ian Cameron says legal costs, salary and acting minister pay total R89m, as an analyst warns of a divided police leadership.
“The legal costs for special leave police minister sensor has cost the taxpayer 27 million already. I just want to go there. Yes.”
On 702, Azania Mosaka tells listeners that lending to partners should be in writing and carry interest, after callers shared money mistakes.
“Babes. But in future, this applies to all of us. If you want to be a mashonisa to anybody, including the person you have pillow talk with, let it be in writing and let it be with interest. Let it not be free.”
A Mediclinic psychiatrist says financial pressure raises anxiety and depression risk, and illness in turn costs people their jobs.
“Almost half of respondents have never consulted a mental health care provider, while stigma and a fear of judgment remain widespread.”
Ex-Post Office CEO Mark Barnes argues Johannesburg's finances are so broken that no new mayor can succeed without Treasury-backed restructuring.
“Mark Barnes, welcome to you. And is the thesis of your argument then that Johannesburg is effectively financially bankrupt and doesn't matter which mayor comes in and however competent, it's going to be very difficult…”
A Kempton Park DJ tells 702 he put his last money into livestock during lockdown, but most of the animals died and he never recouped it.
“Most of these decisions, when they happened, I think it was most of the, I think not only me, it was around the lockdown time. I'm in the entertainment space. I'm a DJ.”
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola calls for continental dialogue on irregular migration and condemns attacks on migrants.
“He was killed. Defense lawyer Musamzelemu questioned Sanders over whether he had the required expertise to make the positive identification.”
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Deputy Water Minister Jack Bloom says the updated framework mandates smart meters, and that nearly half of Gauteng's municipal water is unaccounted for.
“Can have wonderful plans, but they need to be implemented. And the weak link really has been local authorities, municipalities, because it's a question of governance there, poor governance there.”
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Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson tells SAfm the CIDB has blacklisted 75 contractors since 2024, including the firm in the viral Sandton restaurant video.
“And I remember oh so well, just after you took charge of this portfolio, having that conversation with you where you stated that between 2002 and 2024, only one company had been blacklisted.”
The Johannesburg High Court sentenced a 34-year-old man to two life terms for killing and raping his four-year-old stepdaughter, rejecting his apology.
“To two life terms for the rape and murder of his four-year-old stepdaughter. Judge Piet Johnson found no mitigating factors to justify a lighter sentence, describing the man's actions as gruesome and saying he showed no…”
Defence lawyers grilled SAPS technical detective Rajan Sanders in the Durban High Court over his CCTV identification of two accused in the Forbes killing.
“SAPS technical detective Rajin Sanders has been grilled by defense lawyers over his lack of expertise and facial recognition.”
On 702, Clement Manyathela presses Israel's deputy mission head on nuclear ambiguity and the IAEA's findings on Iran.
“And that is one thing that the Iranians have signed on, and that is something that Israel is not a part of.”
On 702, Clement Manyathela tells Israel's Feder that Netanyahu declared Iran's existential threat removed; Feder says Iran is rebuilding.
“And again, regarding Iran, what we can say is that the threat has been weakened substantially in the last two confrontations.”
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