RC 260814702Azania Mosaka
Friday, 14 August 2026
Friday’s show mixed a Melrose restaurant spotlight with a spirited unplugged performance from Umzulu Paka, then turned to the story behind Basadi in Music Awards and its Pan-African ambitions.
- 13:00
Acting Police Minister Feroz Kachalia said SAPS found hundreds of lifestyle-audit discrepancies among senior officials over five years, mainly undeclared vehicles, properties and directorships; most were resolved after verification.
- 13:11
Cebule Grill and Cellar in Melrose was pitched as a “living room” restaurant: intimate, family-style dining built around open-flame African-inspired food, with standout lamb, drunken prawns and pistachio tiramisu.
- 13:39
Umzulu Paka, also known as Spiwe Moya, said her pop-influenced sound is meant to keep music playful and diverse; she released Volume 1 and dedicated songs like “Unlimited Budget” to faith and ambition.
- 14:45
Basadi in Music Awards founder Shoni Mudise Madau said the awards grew from years of community organising, setbacks in PR and artist work, and a need to create space for women’s recognition, skills transfer and internships.