RC 261007SAfmJoanne Joseph

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Fuel costs, asylum applications and financial planning dominated the programme, alongside practical guidance on breast-cancer screening and the taxi industry’s immediate response.

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  1. 10:18

    Santaco said taxi fares would not rise immediately after the fuel hike; increases remain a last resort while it seeks interim support from government and fuel suppliers.

  2. 10:39

    The Constitutional Court ruling allows undocumented people previously blocked by documentation requirements to apply for asylum, but Home Affairs must still assess each claim and may reject economic-migration cases.

  3. 10:11

    Road freight diesel costs rose by roughly 11–13%, with fuel accounting for up to 60% of some operators’ spending; the association warned higher costs will push up shop prices.

  4. 09:56

    Breast cancer can affect anyone: nearly 80% of new cases occur without family history, while mammograms from age 40 every one or two years improve early detection and survival.

  5. 11:14

    Financial adviser Brian Hirsch urged listeners to separate short-, medium- and long-term goals, keep about six months’ emergency money accessible, and understand investment risks before committing funds.