The moments worth hearing, as they happen.

Doctor says fluoride is safe when used in moderation

An oral-health discussion rejects blanket fears about fluoride while warning that excessive consumption can cause problems.

Dentist offers to pay for a friend’s halitosis treatment

Dr. Majakana explains how to raise bad breath with a loved one, including offering a free consultation and treatment support.

Police officer’s trauma assumptions face courtroom scrutiny

A legal analysis questions whether an officer’s view of a suspect’s demeanour after trauma has any evidentiary value.

Antonelli’s P19-to-pole drive hailed as phenomenal

A Top Sport analyst praises Kimmy Antonelli’s strategic execution and historic Italian Grand Prix performance.

EU offers Greenland $232 million as Arctic rivalry grows

Ursula von der Leyen unveils EU funding for Greenland as Trump presses Washington’s strategic claims over the Arctic island.

Antonelli’s Monza win follows last year’s heartbreak

A Formula One analyst reflects on Kimmy Antonelli’s remarkable recovery from a DNF at last year’s Italian Grand Prix.

Pizza overtakes burgers as South Africa’s second-biggest franchise segment

Scooters Pizza CEO Joan Engelbrecht says pizza has surpassed burgers to become South Africa’s second-largest franchise food segment.

Bitcoin and Tether offer criminals harder-to-trace money

The Money Show examines how criminals shift from cash to cryptocurrencies and why central banks keep printing high-denomination notes.

Zheng shocks Iga Swiatek after saving three match points

Zheng defeats eighth seed Iga Swiatek at the US Open after Swiatek saves three match points before falling.

Luxury shoppers push back as brands raise prices

Luxity co-founder Michael Zaharif says consumers are questioning repeated luxury price hikes and demanding clearer value.

Miami banks turned carloads of drug cash into clean money

Ian Manns explains how vast illegal funds entered the financial system, including drug cash deposited at Miami banks in the 1980s.

Three Road Accident Fund executives suspended over alleged collusion

The Money Show examines allegations that three senior officials interfered with a probe into a law firm’s appointment to the RAF panel.

Nostalgic Nokia phones split users over WhatsApp and usability

The return of Nokia-style phones appeals to people seeking disconnection, but frustrates users who still expect apps and modern features.

Kodak’s revived camera leans on Y2K nostalgia

A tech specialist says Kodak’s low-resolution keychain camera is designed as a nostalgic digital diary, not a smartphone replacement.

A fake Apple store in Shenzhen sold an Android iPhone

A counterfeit expert describes visiting a convincing fake Apple store where an iPhone 16 Pro Max ran Android.

Jaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 jobs amid global pressure

Jaguar Land Rover is cutting about 4,000 jobs as Chinese competition, US tariffs and a cyberattack squeeze its finances.

Matlala court case could shape his commission testimony

The host says the Johannesburg court proceedings may affect Vusmuz Matlala’s testimony and issues examined by the Matlanga Commission.

‘Weed’ and ‘snuff’ allegedly coded requests for cash

Court evidence in the Mafisangakula case included alleged coded WhatsApp messages for cash payments.

Hospital escape plan testimony challenged as hearsay

A police colonel describes an alleged hospital jailbreak plan, but the defence objects because the account came from an unidentified doctor.

Judge sends Mafisangakula’s 13-count corruption case to trial

A judge rejects Nosiviwe Mafisangakula’s section 174 bid after finding evidence supporting all 13 corruption and money-laundering counts.

ANC risks vanishing from ballots after missed candidate deadline

The ANC blames an IEC technical glitch after key municipal candidates were left off lists, but the IEC disputes that account.

Weather became a tradable financial risk in 1997

The show recalls how the first weather derivative let businesses hedge against losses caused by unusual temperatures.

Police union calls for killers to be treated as treason suspects

The South African Policing Union wants lawmakers to impose tougher penalties on those who kill police officers.

A parking-bay dispute inspires a sinister comedy

Pierre Malharp explains how an Elvis-obsessed landlord and apartment life inspired a strange, awkwardly funny work of fiction.

Jacob Zuma was an advocate’s ‘number one sponsor’

Constitutional advocate Paul Hoffman jokes that Jacob Zuma funded his repeated legal defeats in public-interest cases.

A rail safety case made Cape Town trains safer

An advocate recounts taking a rail-safety case from the High Court to the Constitutional Court and winning.

Shamila Batoy’s ‘What?’ killed a corruption amnesty pitch

An attorney proposed amnesty for corrupt officials, but Shamila Batoy’s blunt reaction ended the idea.

Principal accused of lavish spending on a school bank card

Eastern Cape's Ulwazi High principal returned after 11 months' paid suspension amid allegations of extensive school-card spending.

Caller says brandy and Coke leave mosquitoes too drunk to bite

A caller claims mosquitoes bite less after drinking brandy and Coke, prompting amused on-air reactions.

Kempson says All Black deserved a yellow card

Rugby analyst Robbie Kempson says Cam Roygar should have been sent off after the penalty try at the scrum.

Major online platforms help remove counterfeit toy listings

The toys association says two of South Africa’s three largest online platforms remove suspicious listings and target repeat offenders.

Analyst warns U.S.-Iran escalation could spiral into war

Maritime security analyst Alexandru Housteinu says both sides still believe they can control the escalation cycle.

Boks take 2-1 lead in tense All Blacks rivalry

The Boks lead the series 2-1 after a bruising win, with injuries, a yellow card and nerves shaping the Baltimore decider.

Automotive dealers jump 7% after strong results

Automotive dealers lead the market after reporting strong results the previous week.

A free influencer holiday can trigger a 40% tax bill

A tax expert explains that influencers may owe tax on non-cash perks such as overseas holidays received for promotional work.

Coach welcomes selection headaches as ODI player pool grows

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South Africa’s coach says strong form across formats is creating useful competition for places in the ODI squad.

Sunbet income jumps 35.5% as Sun International earnings dip

Sun International reports lower headline earnings, while online gambling income through Sunbet rises 35.5%.

SAFA hopeful Zungu alleges vote-buying ahead of election

SAFA presidential hopeful Sandy Lezungu alleges vote buying and regional destabilisation ahead of Saturday’s election.

Telecom price inquiry draws election-timing suspicion

A communications analyst questions whether a new inquiry into data and voice prices was timed ahead of the election.

SAFM apologised after airing five unverified crime claims

The SABC apologised after SAFM aired Jacinta Zumungobece’s unsupported allegations without asking for evidence or offering pushback.

Passenger rail restores 36 of 40 South African lines

The hosts celebrate the restoration of 36 of 40 passenger rail lines after a dramatic post-COVID collapse in ridership.

Xhosa commentary turns a Springbok breakaway into a classic

The hosts celebrate viral Xhosa rugby commentary, including an Orlando Pirates juju joke and a spectacular Manny LeBock breakaway.

Faquil Ambalula says the ANC belongs to God and ancestors

ANC Secretary General Faquil Ambalula says the party belongs to God, ancestors and chiefs, while errant individuals must be arrested.

Investor warns CEO ego can drive bad acquisitions

An investor says acquisition pitches can reveal when executives are chasing market size rather than sustainable shareholder returns.

Belgium withdraws support for Infantino over FIFA controversies

Belgium cites a World Cup suspension dispute and FIFA’s investment plan in opposing Gianni Infantino’s re-election.

A terrorist attack ended this miner’s Mozambique venture

The mining executive says a terrorist attack began at his company’s Mozambique premises, forcing an evacuation and sale.

Smart glasses emerge as the biggest corporate security risk

A legal director warns that discreet smart glasses could let company documents and meetings leave the workplace undetected.

Transnet called South Africa’s best turnaround story

A mining executive credits Transnet’s new leadership with removing middlemen and sharply improving rail reliability.