RC 260904SAfmBertha Charuma
Friday, 4 September 2026
The episode centred on the deadly consequences of Spring Day water attacks, alongside conversations about artist ownership, jazz mentorship and discounted domestic travel.
- 21:19
A 21-year-old, Sepang Nyati, was fatally stabbed after an altercation reportedly began when young people tried to splash a 53-year-old man; the suspect faces murder charges.
- 21:20
A 20-year-old learner’s hearing aids were damaged after she was splashed on her way home, with replacement costs estimated at about R8,000 and schooling disrupted.
- 20:30
Multidisciplinary artist Zimkita Kumbata said owning her work led her to launch a 100% black female-owned music and theatre production company, creating space beyond commercial platforms.
- 21:58
Travel Week runs from 7 to 13 September, offering discounts of up to 50%; bookings made during the week can be used within the following 12 months.
- 20:56
Jazz educator and bassist Chantelle Peterson identified sustained resource allocation as a key gap in South African music education, particularly for inclusion and developing young women.