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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.