30sSAfmThe Daily Discourse16 minutes ago
Menenga's High Court bid could stall impeachment
A legal expert explains Judge President Sylvie Menenga is seeking to pause impeachment steps while his review is heard.
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30s702The Clement Manyathela Show33 minutes ago
702 caller clashes over asylum-seeker abuse claims
A tense 702 exchange centres on claims that some asylum seekers have manipulated South Africa’s system.
30sCape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show45 minutes ago
Roland Garros gives dogs their own credentials
The French Open has set up dog-friendly areas, dispensers and even credential badges for pets on site.
30sCape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show1 hour ago
Love in a Bowl marks 10 years feeding communities
Cape Talk profiles Love in a Bowl, which has grown from one garden bed into a decade-long food project.
30sCape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show1 hour ago
Dizzy Gillespie’s global jazz tour comes into focus
Cape Talk revisits Gillespie’s 1956 State Department tour that took jazz across the Middle East and beyond.
29sSAfmThe National Briefing1 hour ago
Mechanic turns his workshop into an artisan academy
Dr Isaac Bushamani says he converted Karl Workshop into a training academy after hardship shaped his drive to help others.
30sCape TalkGood Morning Cape Town2 hours ago
Zakiti Nene storms to Diamond League gold in Stockholm
Zakiti Nene won the men's 400m in 44.48 seconds at the Stockholm Diamond League, beating American and Trinidadian rivals.
31s702702 Breakfast2 hours ago
London's driverless cab test meets the knowledge
London is about to trial driverless cabs, raising questions about the city's famous taxi knowledge test.
29sSAfmThe National Briefing2 hours ago
Northern Cape residents say brown water is coming from taps
Residents say their tap water is brown and blame the municipality for pumping directly from the river.
30sCape TalkGood Morning Cape Town2 hours ago
SAB warns 20% alcohol tax hike could boost illicit trade
SAB says a proposed 20% excise hike may push cash-strapped drinkers toward illegal alcohol instead.
30sPower FMPOWER Breakfast3 hours ago
Officials say almost 90% of vehicles lacked legal records
Transport officials told Parliament fraud let foreign nationals buy and register vehicles, with nearly 90% unmatched to immigration records.
30sSAfmThe National Briefing3 hours ago
South Africa and Ghana clash over deportation claims
Pretoria is pushing back after Ghana’s foreign minister cited casualty claims and a return flight carrying 340 people.
30sPower FMPOWER Breakfast3 hours ago
Commission says Khan devices evidence is now public
The commission says its court papers detailing evidence found on Major General Khan's devices are now public record.
31sPower FMPOWER Breakfast4 hours ago
Power FM reacts to $160,000 NBA courtside tickets
A caller and hosts marvel at courtside NBA Finals seats costing $160,000 apiece.
30s702702 Breakfast4 hours ago
Bear roaming Japanese city shuts 94 schools
A bear in Utsunomia forced three days of school closures and sparked a major search near Tokyo.
30sSAfmThe National Briefing4 hours ago
Government writes off R29 billion e-toll debt
Authorities have approved SANRAL’s plan to write off the long-running e-toll debt, ending the freeway saga.
30sPower FMPOWER Up5 hours ago
Power FM backs salary transparency in job ads
A guest argues employers should disclose pay upfront instead of using vague 'market related' offers.
31sSAfmFirst Take SA5 hours ago
SAPS suspends five more over Medicare 24 tender
Police have suspended five more senior officers linked to the Medicare 24 tender, taking the total to 14.
30sSAfmFirst Take SA5 hours ago
World Cup health teams brace for measles and mosquito viruses
Experts say they will monitor wastewater, internet chatter and disease threats at World Cup cities.
30sSAfmFirst Take SA5 hours ago
EU weighs fresh sanctions on Russia
EU ministers backed Ukraine and discussed blacklisting more than 18 people and entities tied to Russia.
30sCape Talk6 hours ago
63% of young SA travellers prefer group trips
A Cape Talk guest says young South Africans want pre-organised group holidays that cut logistics and stress.
30s702Early Breakfast6 hours ago
Caller says unleashed dogs ruin coffee shop visits
A 702 caller says pet-friendly venues should not expect everyone to tolerate dogs in shared spaces.
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702Early Breakfast6 hours ago
Caller says township voters are tired of empty promises
A 702 caller pushes back on campaign talk, saying township residents want real delivery, not slogans.
30sSAfmQuantum6 hours ago
SAfm warns children may be unsafe online
A Quantum segment says many children are exposed to strangers online at home without parents noticing.
30sCape Talk7 hours ago
Madonna's Papa Don't Preach sparked abortion debate
Cape Talk revisits how Madonna's 1987 hit challenged taboos and split opinion over choice and motherhood.
30sCape Talk7 hours ago
New African species points to magic mushroom origins
Cape Talk discusses a new species that researchers say helps confirm the evolutionary origins of magic mushrooms.
29sCape Talk7 hours ago
Cape Talk spotlights a no-fluff South African money guide
Nicole Kumala’s Boss Your Money aims to make wealth-building practical for young South Africans.
4s7027 hours ago
Minister says South Africa is already inside the digital revolution
The minister said AI and automation are already reshaping South Africa’s economy, workplaces and labour markets.
29sPower FMPOWER Zone8 hours ago
Power FM cites 1215 Kura Kanfuga as Africa’s social contract
A host argues Africans have long had social contracts, pointing to the 1215 Kura Kanfuga as proof.
30sCape Talk8 hours ago
Gunman walks up to CCMA worker and opens fire
Cape Talk discusses a brazen shooting at the CCMA and says the attackers are now operating in the open.
30s7028 hours ago
Minister says school meal grant must be protected
The Basic Education minister says the school nutrition grant is vital because for some children it is the only meal of the day.
30sCape Talk8 hours ago
Fatherhood turns a heart surgery into a hero moment
A Cape Talk guest says carrying his nervous daughter into theatre changed how he saw masculinity and fatherhood.
30sCape Talk9 hours ago
Ice carver names Spiderweb his favorite piece
An ice carver on Cape Talk says Spiderweb, made with Finnish artist Timo Koifisto, remains his favorite work.
31sCape Talk9 hours ago
Sea cucumbers may be immortal, says researcher
Dr Annie Mercia says new research suggests some sea cucumbers may regenerate and even live for centuries.
30s7029 hours ago
The quiet grief of adult friendships
702 explores the unnamed grief of close friendships that fade without a breakup or fight.
30sCape Talk10 hours ago
Dutch queer groups take Meta to task over removals
Repro Uncensored and allies have sent Meta a legal demand over account removals they say hit queer groups unfairly.
30sCape Talk10 hours ago
Corey Doctorow explains the internet’s ‘shittification’
Corey Doctorow breaks down how platforms get worse over time as companies chase ads and control.
30s70210 hours ago
Caller says the child protection system has failed her
A 702 caller says abuse reports dating back to 2021 and 2024 have gone nowhere despite police, social workers and court action.
30sCape Talk10 hours ago
Senegal’s president and ex-PM split over power
Cape Talk says President Basiro D'Omai Fai dismissed Usman Sonko, ending months of policy rifts.
30sSAfmThe Chill Zone10 hours ago
Youth Month memory of first tear gas blast
A Youth Month reflection recalls marchers advancing on police and the first tear gas thrown by a white policeman.
30sPower FMPOWER Perspective11 hours ago
Call for a task force to protect people with albinism
Power FM discusses attacks and stigma facing people with albinism, and why South Africa lacks a dedicated protection plan.
29sCape Talk11 hours ago
Do couples who train together really stay together?
A Cape Talk fitness guest weighs up whether couples should work out together or keep their routines separate.
29sSAfmThe Chill Zone11 hours ago
KWV eyes younger wine drinkers with fun styles
A SAfm guest says the wine industry must win over younger consumers while still keeping the product serious.
29sCape Talk12 hours ago
Constitutional Court overturns asylum reapplication law
Home Affairs says the ruling on Burundian applicants will tighten how South Africa handles repeat asylum claims.
31sCape Talk12 hours ago
Roasted tomato soup gets a winter makeover
A Cape Talk guest shares how to turn simple soup into comfort food with paprika, bacon, herbs and other add-ins.
30sCape Talk12 hours ago
19 learners fall ill after biscuits outside Cape Town school
Emergency services responded after learners at Sicalella Primary in Crossroads became ill, with authorities confirming the incident.
30sSAfmThe Chill Zone12 hours ago
SAfm teases hidden human cost of online gambling
The Chill Zone says a new study lays bare the hidden cost of online gambling.
30sCape Talk12 hours ago
Six-month HIV injection launches in South Africa
Cape Talk says a new injectable HIV prevention drug is being launched and only needs dosing twice a year.
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