RC 260827SAfmBridget Masinga
Thursday, 27 August 2026
SAfm’s 90th anniversary dominated the episode, with public figures reflecting on its democratic role, trusted journalism and evolving place in South African public life.
- 00:14
SAfm’s 90-year milestone was celebrated as the station’s continuing role in informing, educating and challenging generations of South Africans through public conversation.
- 01:23
A historical montage traced the station’s broadcasting journey from apartheid and states of emergency through Nelson Mandela’s release and democratic South Africa.
- 00:33
SAfm’s broadcasting code commits it to accurate news, fair comment and programming that avoids hate speech, violence, explicit sex and other harmful content.
- 02:45
The Electoral Commission credited SAfm with engaging South Africans on electoral democracy and helping drive democratic participation since the country’s first election in 1994.
- 00:23
Anniversary tributes emphasised SAfm’s value as a trusted platform for debate, credible information, accountability and diverse perspectives across government, business and civil society.