RC 260813SAfmBridget Masinga
Thursday, 13 August 2026
SAFM marked its 90th anniversary with a wall of tributes from broadcasters, civic leaders and institutions, all stressing its role in credible public debate and democracy.
- 00:40
SAFM’s 90th anniversary was framed as a major public-broadcasting milestone, with repeated praise for being a trusted source of accurate news, fair comment and accountable debate.
- 02:59
Several contributors linked the station’s longevity to democracy itself, saying it has helped South Africans speak to South Africa, especially since the 1994 election era.
- 01:43
Business and civic voices credited SAFM with challenging government, business and civil society, and with keeping misinformation in check by insisting on facts and credible data.
- 02:49
The South African Police Service thanked SAFM for helping communicate with the public, share police successes and report on the apprehension of wanted suspects.