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Latest recapMonday, 07 September

The Meeting Point

The episode focused on legal clarity: the Anele Tembe inquest, police safety beyond ceremonial mourning, and practical routes for expunging criminal records.

  1. 02Top SportMonday, 07 SeptemberThe Springboks’ 29-24 win over New Zealand dominated, with South Africa taking a 2-1 series lead before Saturday’s decisive Baltimore Test.
  2. 03Market Update with MoneywebMonday, 07 SeptemberMarket Update focused on cautious global markets, strong mining and gaming results, long-term inflation-beating investing, and South Africa’s proposed sovereign wealth fund.
  3. 04The National PulseMonday, 07 SeptemberThe episode focused on corruption, undocumented migration, whistleblower protection and political accountability, alongside severe storm damage and major sporting developments.
  4. 05The Full CircleMonday, 07 SeptemberThe episode focused on inclusion and cultural protection, from expanding South African Sign Language to career identity and Ghana’s legal safeguards for authentic Kente cloth.
  5. 06Update at NoonMonday, 07 SeptemberCourt proceedings dominated the programme, led by the decision to continue Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial, alongside updates on a disputed municipal vehicle tender and apartheid-era disappearances.
  6. 07The Daily DiscourseMonday, 07 SeptemberThe episode centred on Gauteng’s health staffing crisis, bullying prevention, prostate cancer awareness and the significance of correcting Africa’s distorted map size.
  7. 08The National BriefingMonday, 07 SeptemberThe episode focused on accountability in education, public employment and criminal justice, alongside major Springbok and Proteas victories.
  8. 09First Take SAMonday, 07 SeptemberThe episode focused on political accountability, including a textbook catalogue dispute, municipal corruption allegations, traditional leadership at state events and campaigning ahead of local elections.
  9. 10QuantumMonday, 07 SeptemberAngela Ludek’s Monday life-design conversations focused on lifting others through mentorship and finding inner strength, curiosity and courage during personal crises.
  10. 11AutomatedMonday, 07 SeptemberA music-led episode built around heartbreak, loneliness, resilience and the possibility of finding love again, with little substantive spoken content.
  11. 12The Vinyl CornerSunday, 06 SeptemberKitty Beedla’s episode centred on detailed vinyl conversations about Charles Mingus and McCoy Tyner, alongside a theatre spotlight on Johannesburg’s returning Motown production.
  12. 13Drama/Documentary SeriesSunday, 06 SeptemberEpisode 4 of The Justice and Injustice delivered a major confession, followed by a wide-ranging conversation about South African theatre, radio drama and arts journalism.
  13. 14SAfm RewindSunday, 06 SeptemberSAfm Rewind focused on South Africa’s deepening food insecurity, election administration concerns and the governance risks created by increasingly capable wearable technology.
  14. 15The Sandton Times HourSunday, 06 SeptemberThe episode centred on global motoring, rugby leadership, 9/11 remembrance and free access to South Africa’s national parks during Parks Week.
  15. 16The Classical FixSunday, 06 SeptemberDino Madramuto curated a rain-soaked Sunday programme spanning Mozart, Beethoven, South African performers and Ravel, ending with a passionate defence of Boléro.
  16. 17The Soundtrack Of Your LifeSunday, 06 SeptemberA soulful Sunday soundtrack was punctuated by serious crime, policing and public-transport updates, including scrutiny of Gauteng policing and Durban’s Go Durban revival.
  17. 18SeasonsSunday, 06 SeptemberNews bulletins dominated a soothing jazz programme, highlighting police safety, corruption concerns, KZN storm warnings and a possible water crisis in the Karoo.
  18. 19The Alternative BreakfastSunday, 06 SeptemberThe episode examined Eskom’s reform risks, disability-care gaps and the violent escalation of Spring Day celebrations, alongside lighter cultural and digital conversations.
  19. 20Music of AfricaSunday, 06 SeptemberA music-led episode built around African-language vocal performances, with repeated refrains and no clearly intelligible spoken news or interview segment.
  20. 21AutomatedSunday, 06 SeptemberThe available excerpt contains music and station promos, with no substantive interview, news update or presenter-led discussion to recap.
  21. 22The Vinyl CornerSaturday, 05 SeptemberDJ Ed Soul unpacked the soulful, collaborative making of Feel the Music Volume 2, including AI-assisted vocals, copyright hurdles and plans for more releases.
  22. 23Drama/Documentary SeriesSaturday, 05 SeptemberEpisode 3 of Justice and Injustice escalated the Kingpin investigation, exposed a family secret and delivered comic fallout from drug-laced muffins, followed by a behind-the-scenes radio drama discussion.
  23. 24Sport LightSaturday, 05 SeptemberA jubilant Springbok victory dominated the show, with South Africa taking a 2-1 series lead over New Zealand and listeners reflecting on sport’s heritage.

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