RC 260923SAfmJoanne Joseph
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
The programme focused on South Africa’s violence, public-sector accountability and election safeguards, alongside Gauteng’s nursing crisis and practical heart-health and savings advice.
- 10:00
Police launched a 72-hour manhunt after 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed by at least three gunmen at a party in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.
- 10:15
SANEF said the electoral code does not adequately protect journalists, but the IEC committed in principle to access, safety, protection from doxxing and safeguarding reporting equipment.
- 10:40
Gauteng’s health committee says nearly 75% of public health facilities have fewer than half their required nursing staff; population growth has outpaced organogram reviews since 2006.
- 09:47
A dietitian said about 80% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle changes, including reducing salt, sugar and saturated fat while adding fibre-rich foods.
- 11:11
Listeners were told a tax-free savings account allows contributions of up to R46,000 annually, with a R500,000 lifetime limit, and investment growth and withdrawals remain tax-free.