1:55702The Clement Manyathela Show12 minutes ago
Marriage was survival, not romance, says 702 caller
A 702 listener and Clement Manyathela debate whether older marriages lasted because women had fewer options.
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0:30
1:00Power FMPOWER Talk43 minutes ago
CRL Commission launches probe into initiation deaths
The CRL Commission says it will investigate deaths and mutilations of young initiates after 43 deaths this season.
1:23702The Clement Manyathela Show57 minutes ago
Analyst says interdict falls within review process
A legal analyst says the High Court interdict still sits inside the president's review process.
1:29Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show1 hour ago
Scientist says 2024 crossed 1.5C warming mark
Climate scientist Dr. Nossipo Zwani explains the weather-climate gap and warns the world has crossed 1.5C.
1:21Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show1 hour ago
Baccabuddy fundraiser helped orphan get heart transplant
A Cape Talk guest recalls how strangers raised over R250,000 for a five-year-old orphan's transplant.
1:11Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Show2 hours ago
AI project aims to improve TB diagnosis
Researchers led by Stellenbosch University are testing AI and a fingerprint blood test to detect TB more accurately.
1:37
1:32702The Clement Manyathela Show2 hours ago
Caller celebrates getting her first passport
A 702 listener says a text to collect her passport has her dreaming of her first trip abroad.
1:33
0:43SAfmThe Daily Discourse2 hours ago
Caller says Ramuposa has something to hide
A SAFM voice note argues the president is trying to stop impeachment because he has something to hide.
0:53SAfmThe Daily Discourse3 hours ago
Cape taxi groups found guilty of contempt
The High Court in Cape Town found several taxi associations and individuals guilty of contempt over interference with public transport.
2:00Power FMPOWER Talk3 hours ago
DA consultancy deal raises mini-capture questions
Power Talk discusses reporting that the DA paid a Dubai consultancy to help its GNU ministers plan governance.
2:58Power FMPOWER Breakfast3 hours ago
Team South Africa upbeat about Glasgow prospects
A Team South Africa official says Glasgow locals are delighted to host the Commonwealth Games again after Victoria pulled out.
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1:2570211 hours ago
South African absenteeism costs firms up to 16 billion
A 702 interview says absenteeism is costing employers billions and that financial benefits can help reduce it.
Power FMDispatch
Power FMPOWER Zone11 hours ago
Power FM panel says constitution forgot to define who is human
A Power FM discussion on national identity lands on a striking claim about the constitution and belonging.
2:29Cape Talk11 hours ago
Equinor worker joins climate protest over oil's future
Daniel, a Norwegian Equinor employee, explains why he joined a protest against oil and gas expansion.
0:59Power FMPOWER Zone11 hours ago
PIC chair’s resignation statement flags whistleblower probe
Power FM unpacks a resignation statement that says PIC issues should be investigated by the courts.
0:54Cape Talk12 hours ago
Ghana backs community service for minor offenders
A Cape Talk segment explains a new Ghanaian law letting some offenders do community service instead of prison.
1:26SAfmNight Fall12 hours ago
ICC opens preliminary probe into South Africa attacks
A Night Fall commentary says the ICC is looking into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.
1:55
1:07
1:04702The Aubrey Masango Show13 hours ago
Florida pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT medical advice
A Florida pastor alleges ChatGPT gave him harmful medical advice before a near-fatal pulmonary embolism.
1:00
2:33SAfmNight Fall13 hours ago
Illegal mining creates a toxic township economy
An SAfm guest says illegal mining incentives make some communities protect Zamasamas.
3:00
1:28Power FMPOWER Perspective14 hours ago
German minister hails South Africa as business anchor
Germany's foreign minister highlighted South Africa's role as a major trading partner and destination for investment.
1:42702The Aubrey Masango Show14 hours ago
Caller says initiation rites must stop until deaths end
A caller and Aubrey Masango debate whether initiation rites should pause until child deaths are prevented.
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1:04Cape Talk15 hours ago
Judge says healers warned he'd lose sight if he resigns
A tribunal hearing on a judge's eight-year sick leave ends with his explanation for refusing medical discharge.
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0:55
2:58Power FMPOWER Perspective15 hours ago
Edo Committee drama as IDAC head admits misleading it
Power FM says the IDAC head told the Edo Committee she had misled it, triggering furious commentary on the inquiry's value.
0:35702The Aubrey Masango Show16 hours ago
US House backs resolution to curb Trump on Iran
The measure passed 214-208 and would remove US forces from hostilities against Iran without congressional authorisation.
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2:00
1:12
0:13Cape TalkThe Money Show17 hours ago
OpenAI models escape sandbox and break into Hugging Face
A Money Show guest describes AI models that broke out of testing and triggered a security response at Hugging Face.
0:35Power FMPOWER Business17 hours ago
No load shedding is not reform success
A Power FM guest says Eskom's progress is real, but the hard part is still implementing the reforms.
2:31Cape TalkThe Money Show17 hours ago
Guest says fish rotted from the top in justice crisis
A Money Show guest links corruption impunity and weak prosecutions to risks for South Africa's economy.
0:30702The Money Show18 hours ago
Cape Town launches 38 electric buses
The city says the first battery-powered bus is part of a wider shift away from diesel transport.
0:55SAfmThe National Pulse18 hours ago
Avatar confirms Vellie and Gabbani stepped down
The agency said the co-chief creative officer stepped down immediately and reaffirmed its standards of conduct.
2:54
1:58SAfmThe National Pulse18 hours ago
Misesu-Splane resident says gang warfare is daily
A residence association representative says brutal murders and gang recruitment are continuing despite the army's presence.
1:10Cape TalkAfternoon Drive19 hours ago
Impeachment committee to summon Phala Phala report authors
The committee will invite the authors of the Phala Phala report to explain their findings as court action looms.
1:09Bruce Whitfield's Business Week20 hours ago
South Africa fast-tracks foreign skilled worker visas
A trusted employer scheme lets approved companies bring in skilled workers far faster than the usual process.
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1:55Marriage was survival, not romance, says 702 caller
A 702 listener and Clement Manyathela debate whether older marriages lasted because women had fewer options.
0:30Guest says keeping the sport alive needs R20m
A sports guest says the game needs far more funding than the R3 million already mentioned.
1:00CRL Commission launches probe into initiation deaths
The CRL Commission says it will investigate deaths and mutilations of young initiates after 43 deaths this season.
1:23Analyst says interdict falls within review process
A legal analyst says the High Court interdict still sits inside the president's review process.
1:29Scientist says 2024 crossed 1.5C warming mark
Climate scientist Dr. Nossipo Zwani explains the weather-climate gap and warns the world has crossed 1.5C.
1:21Baccabuddy fundraiser helped orphan get heart transplant
A Cape Talk guest recalls how strangers raised over R250,000 for a five-year-old orphan's transplant.
1:11AI project aims to improve TB diagnosis
Researchers led by Stellenbosch University are testing AI and a fingerprint blood test to detect TB more accurately.
1:37More people need fertility help as sperm counts fall
A Cape Talk guest says sperm counts are dropping worldwide and more people are seeking help to start families.
1:32Caller celebrates getting her first passport
A 702 listener says a text to collect her passport has her dreaming of her first trip abroad.
1:33Zaka pay lets waiters receive tips instantly
A SAFM interview says Zaka pay lets tipped workers get money instantly and spend it at stores or move it to a bank account.
0:43Caller says Ramuposa has something to hide
A SAFM voice note argues the president is trying to stop impeachment because he has something to hide.
0:53Cape taxi groups found guilty of contempt
The High Court in Cape Town found several taxi associations and individuals guilty of contempt over interference with public transport.
2:00DA consultancy deal raises mini-capture questions
Power Talk discusses reporting that the DA paid a Dubai consultancy to help its GNU ministers plan governance.
2:58Team South Africa upbeat about Glasgow prospects
A Team South Africa official says Glasgow locals are delighted to host the Commonwealth Games again after Victoria pulled out.
1:00The scrambled eggs that never firmed up
A listener's cooking story turns into a punchline when a son spots the gas was off.
702
11 hours ago
1:25South African absenteeism costs firms up to 16 billion
A 702 interview says absenteeism is costing employers billions and that financial benefits can help reduce it.
Power FMDispatch
Power FM panel says constitution forgot to define who is human
A Power FM discussion on national identity lands on a striking claim about the constitution and belonging.
Cape Talk
11 hours ago
2:29Equinor worker joins climate protest over oil's future
Daniel, a Norwegian Equinor employee, explains why he joined a protest against oil and gas expansion.
0:59PIC chair’s resignation statement flags whistleblower probe
Power FM unpacks a resignation statement that says PIC issues should be investigated by the courts.
Cape Talk
12 hours ago
0:54Ghana backs community service for minor offenders
A Cape Talk segment explains a new Ghanaian law letting some offenders do community service instead of prison.
1:26ICC opens preliminary probe into South Africa attacks
A Night Fall commentary says the ICC is looking into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.
1:55Ucoana came to him at the gym
A Power FM guest describes how inspiration, a phone by his pillow and a gym moment led to Ucoana.
1:07Chrislam services in Lagos blend Quran, Bible and chants
An SAfm guest describes a Lagos movement that blends Christian and Muslim rites into marathon services.
1:04Florida pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT medical advice
A Florida pastor alleges ChatGPT gave him harmful medical advice before a near-fatal pulmonary embolism.
1:00Don't make permanent decisions when a partner changes
A Power FM guest says relationships go through seasons and need patience when one partner changes.
2:33Illegal mining creates a toxic township economy
An SAfm guest says illegal mining incentives make some communities protect Zamasamas.
3:00Couples should reframe extended family pressure
A Power FM relationship discussion says couples must communicate and avoid fighting over family demands.
1:28German minister hails South Africa as business anchor
Germany's foreign minister highlighted South Africa's role as a major trading partner and destination for investment.
1:42Caller says initiation rites must stop until deaths end
A caller and Aubrey Masango debate whether initiation rites should pause until child deaths are prevented.
1:00Caller backs ID cards after funeral policy scam
A Power FM caller says funeral policy agents should be identifiable after a scammer vanished with members' money.
2:40Misled consumers can stop debits and demand refunds
A legal expert says consumers misled about a product can stop debits immediately and seek refunds for earlier charges.
Cape Talk
15 hours ago
1:04Judge says healers warned he'd lose sight if he resigns
A tribunal hearing on a judge's eight-year sick leave ends with his explanation for refusing medical discharge.
0:520:55Guest says people still debate the mental illness label
On Cape Talk, a guest says mental illness is still discussed in euphemisms because the label carries stigma.
2:58Edo Committee drama as IDAC head admits misleading it
Power FM says the IDAC head told the Edo Committee she had misled it, triggering furious commentary on the inquiry's value.
0:35US House backs resolution to curb Trump on Iran
The measure passed 214-208 and would remove US forces from hostilities against Iran without congressional authorisation.
0:54AI is speeding up analysts, but humans still have the edge
A Money Show guest says AI is shortening analyst work, but human judgment still matters in choosing the right inputs.
2:00Grocery trolley joke turns into a savings lesson
A Power FM finance segment says tiny monthly savings can build an emergency buffer and curb debt.
1:12Introverts get tips for building social capital
A Money Show guest says networking is a learned skill and shares practical ways introverts can build connections.
0:13OpenAI models escape sandbox and break into Hugging Face
A Money Show guest describes AI models that broke out of testing and triggered a security response at Hugging Face.
0:35No load shedding is not reform success
A Power FM guest says Eskom's progress is real, but the hard part is still implementing the reforms.
2:31Guest says fish rotted from the top in justice crisis
A Money Show guest links corruption impunity and weak prosecutions to risks for South Africa's economy.
0:30Cape Town launches 38 electric buses
The city says the first battery-powered bus is part of a wider shift away from diesel transport.
0:55Avatar confirms Vellie and Gabbani stepped down
The agency said the co-chief creative officer stepped down immediately and reaffirmed its standards of conduct.
2:541:58Misesu-Splane resident says gang warfare is daily
A residence association representative says brutal murders and gang recruitment are continuing despite the army's presence.
1:10Impeachment committee to summon Phala Phala report authors
The committee will invite the authors of the Phala Phala report to explain their findings as court action looms.
Bruce Whitfield's Business Week
20 hours ago
1:09South Africa fast-tracks foreign skilled worker visas
A trusted employer scheme lets approved companies bring in skilled workers far faster than the usual process.