Friday, 11 September 2026

Johannesburg’s mayoral debate, unequal relationships and the psychology of love dominated a Friday show that also brought a major murder conviction.

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11:30
Bapfana Maungela was found guilty of murdering pregnant Santon teacher Kirsten Clates, alongside charges including kidnapping, aggravated robbery and attempted rape.
10:22
Listeners largely favoured Helen Zille’s direct diagnosis of Johannesburg’s failing services, while Bongani Baloyi and Lukonam Guni also impressed; Herman Mashaba’s absence drew criticism.
11:26
Relationship coach Dudun Slaibatimaton said healthy partnerships require shared emotional investment rather than identical love, and advised confronting imbalances instead of tolerating them indefinitely.
09:40
South Africa’s Love Is Blind debut prompted listeners to explain their fascination with relationship reality shows through companionship, education, inspiration and the appeal of watching love develop.
11:00
A fraud case against National Coloured Congress MP Fadil Adams, accused of unauthorised prison interviews, was postponed to 16 October for a pre-trial conference.