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Saturday, 3 October 2026
Saturday’s 702 music episode blended an 80s and 90s soundtrack with major fuel-price warnings, Eskom savings and tributes to legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni.
- 17:00
Economists forecast South Africa’s biggest 2026 fuel-price increase, with both petrol grades expected to rise by R3 per litre and diesel exceeding R33 per litre.
- 17:02
Eskom reported an 80.49% year-on-year reduction in diesel spending, down from R5.95 billion to R1.16 billion, alongside more than 500 consecutive days without load shedding.
- 17:04
South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni died after a short illness; his five-decade career and enduring hits including “Salema” were celebrated on air.
- 17:06
The Lions beat Ospreys 35-19 at Ellis Park for a bonus-point victory, while the Sharks prepared to host defending champions Leinster in Durban.
- 17:23
Richard Wamba’s dance edition travelled through Tanzania, Uganda, the DRC, Angola and Mozambique before returning to South African music, with October dedicated to Franco Luambo Makiadi.