RC 260829SAfmBertha Charuma
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Bertha Charuma’s music-led episode was punctuated by national news, especially university accommodation shortfalls, election activity and a proposed Road Accident Fund claims settlement hub.
- 11:01
Universities accommodate only 20% of students needing housing, while NSFAS payments fall short of actual costs, creating student debt and worsening universities’ financial strain.
- 11:01
DA MP Patrick Atkinson proposed a government settlement hub for Road Accident Fund claims, saying it could reduce legal fees and keep fewer disputes in court.
- 12:01
The PAC was due to launch its manifesto in Jabulani, Soweto, ahead of the 2026 local government elections, outlining its record and future commitments.
- 10:00
Free State recorded 11 new foot-and-mouth disease cases, taking the provincial total to 783; 596 were resolved and 187 remained active as vaccination continued.
- 12:20
The programme used music and artist stories to reflect on resilience, mortality, grief and personal growth, including commentary on The Notorious B.I.G. and Jesse Clegg’s memories of his father.