RC 261004SAfm
Sunday, 4 October 2026
SAfm Rewind focused on practical responses to grief, indigenous food and public health, alongside major updates on IDs, contraceptive access and child protection.
- 20:57
Home Affairs will stop producing green ID books on 31 March 2027; the 14.7 million remaining holders have until 31 March 2028 to switch to smart IDs.
- 20:18
A clinical psychologist advised caregivers to explain death plainly, preserve children’s routines, allow grief and questions, and watch for aggression, anxiety, clinginess or school-performance changes.
- 20:51
Gauteng Health reported contraceptive uptake at 32.45% against a 43% target, warning that reduced use could increase unintended pregnancies; officials cited myths, side-effect fears and inconsistent access.
- 20:31
Researchers said sorghum and millet sustained pre-maize Southern African diets, are drought-tolerant and nutritious, and can be reintroduced gradually by replacing rice or using fermented porridges.
- 20:00
The Justice Department called debate over restricting social media during school hours important, as four schools competed in a national moot court programme focused on children’s digital rights and online safety.