RC 260820SAfmBridget Masinga
Thursday, 20 August 2026
A mixed afternoon on SAFm’s Full Circle, dominated by a family-meeting debate on communication boundaries, alongside a study on child support grant delays and updates from the Madlanga Commission.
- 14:15
A UWC public health study found mothers often delay child support grant applications because of childcare, transport costs, missing documents, cultural practices and confusing SASSA procedures.
- 14:23
Proposed fixes included more staffed SASSA offices, a clear application process, online applications, and bringing Home Affairs, Labour and SAPS services into clinics and communities.
- 13:24
Fidel Adams faced sharp questions at the Madlanga Commission over opening cases at Orlando Police Station, emailing Minister Senzo Mchunu about dockets within 24 hours, and backing claims with little visible evidence.
- 13:38
The show’s central debate was who gets to decide communication rules: listeners and coach Kathy argued for preference and flexibility, but not controlling how others must reach you.
- 13:44
Listeners drew firm lines on video calls, voice notes and vague WhatsApp messages, with several saying they want direct, specific texts and no surprise video calls.