RC 260903SAfmJoanne Joseph
Thursday, 3 September 2026
The episode examined mass sardine deaths, South Africa’s spam-call crisis, China’s role in the Global South, and scrutiny of Airlink’s controversial stadium flyover.
- 09:14
Samples from Algoa Bay tested positive for pilchard herpes virus, which scientists believe is causing sardine deaths spreading along the coast at roughly 30–50 kilometres per day.
- 10:10
South Africa ranks ninth globally for spam calls, with roughly three in every 10 calls classified as spam; scams linked to these communications cost South Africans an average R7,400.
- 10:34
Professor Adekeye Adebajo argued China is not a genuine champion of the Global South, urging African countries to define their interests and pursue non-aligned, multi-aligned partnerships.
- 11:21
The Civil Aviation Authority is reviewing Airlink’s 29 August flyover using flight-recorder data, while an aviation expert said the operation was properly prepared and conducted within safety margins.