RC 260816SAfmBridget Masinga
Sunday, 16 August 2026
SAFM marked its 90th anniversary with a tribute-heavy montage celebrating its role in South African democracy, public service and informed debate.
- 00:42
SAFM celebrated 90 years on air, with repeated tributes from public figures, unions and listeners calling it a trusted national platform for news, analysis and public conversation.
- 01:51
The station’s history was traced back to Radio South Africa and the English service, then to SAFM’s emergence in 1995 alongside the democratic transition and first elections.
- 01:07
Multiple tributes credited SAFM with helping police communicate with the public, supporting balanced journalism, and amplifying voices on issues from democracy to community safety.
- 01:19
SAFM was described as a station that has stayed current through political, technological and generational change, while still prioritising accurate news, fair comment and editorial independence.