Friday, 21 August 2026

SAFM’s role during load shedding was singled out: it gave clear updates, asked tough questions and held Eskom accountable, earning praise as a trusted companion for South Africans.

Digital sextortion was described as a fear-and-shame scam, where criminals use emotional leverage to force quick payment; AI has made these attacks larger-scale and more sophisticated.

Multiple callers and institutions marked SAFM’s 90 years as a milestone in informing, educating and connecting the country, especially through major national moments and democratic change.