RC 260829702Nonn Botha
Saturday, 29 August 2026
The episode combined 1980s and 1990s nostalgia with major South African and international news, sports results, and a closing tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
- 17:03
South Africa submitted a dossier to the International Court of Justice alleging Israel has failed to comply with binding orders protecting Palestinians in Gaza; it cites more than 73,000 deaths since 2023.
- 16:02
Former world boxing champion Zolani Tete was buried in Danzane at a special provincial official funeral after being fatally shot outside his home earlier this month.
- 16:03
Two Gauteng emergency medical workers escaped unharmed after armed men allegedly opened fire on their ambulance on Pretoria’s N1; the patient was transferred safely and the crew received psychological support.
- 17:05
The Springboks prepared for their second test against New Zealand with Siya Kolisi restored as captain, while Andre Pollard was left out because of a recurring calf injury.
- 17:50
Richard Wamba concluded his month-long Fela Kuti tribute with “Shuffering and Shmiling”, then began a celebration of South African music after explaining the August-only focus on Fela’s work.