Saturday, 22 August 2026

A small study of 17 social-grant recipients in a poor Johannesburg area found grants were the only income source, but still not enough; many treated them as seed money to “grow the grant.”

An SABC-backed concert was announced for the 28th to help raise money for a broadcaster battling breast cancer, with part of the proceeds also aimed at wider cancer awareness.

In a Congo conflict update, reports said Rwandan troops were backing fighting in the east, Kisangani’s situation remained unclear, and the airport was shut after a hijacking report.

Police praised SAFM for helping share successes and track wanted suspects, while the station’s 90th anniversary theme stressed its role in informing, educating and connecting South Africans.