Today we chat to former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and I can safely say that she really needs no introduction after having served this country with due diligence since the dawn of democracy in 1994. GUEST: Dr Naledi Pandor, former Minister of DIRCO, Science & Technology, and Education…

The new Flower Hall Examination and Test Centre, on the Wits University’s West Campus, has been shortlisted in the Creative Reuse category for the World Architecture Festival, which will be held in Singapore from November 6 to 8. The building was shortlisted for its transformation from its original design as part of the Rand Easter Show showgrounds…

Earlier today, the Joburg CBD Revitalisation programme was launched by the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi in the CBD. This programme is meant to last for the whole weekend and during the launch, the Premier stressed the fact that this is not just about the Springbok game happening at Ellis Park stadium this weekend… GUEST: Jacob Mamabolo, MEC f…

Earlier today, Rhodes University management joined students in a march to municipal offices in the area after prolonged water outage hit the University. Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sizwe Mabizela was also part of the march he said they are marching to assert their constitutional rights. Their humanity and dignity have been trampled with…

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s apology in Parliament yesterday on the promise he made in April 2019 of building one million houses in Alexandra. The EFF says his apology confirms that his tenure has been characterised by lies, false promises and electioneering using the struggles of ordinary people. For more on this we are joined by…. GUEST:…

Today, the Defence Ministers of the European Union are convening for an informal meeting in Brussels. We understand that the ministers will discuss the EU’s military support to Ukraine, the military crisis management and defence readiness of the EU and defence financing. This meeting largely extends the Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting that took p…

In conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha – after she recently received an international award as Best African Actress at the 2024 Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam for her role in Shaka iLembe. GUEST: Nomzamo Mbatha, South African Actressद्वारा SAfm

Yesterday we spoke to Jacqui Uys, spokesperson of the Joint caucus leader in the City of Tshwane about a pending motion of no confidence in Mayor, Cilliers Brink. A few hours ago, Mayor Brink tweeted: “I’ve just learnt that @Action4SA’s Tshwane caucus leader has told media outside Tshwane House that the party is leaving the Tshwane Multi-Party Coal…

Earlier on, we spoke to Colleen Makhubele who announced today that she has joined the MK Party. This was another shock move in South African politics as the former South African Rainbow Alliance leader bowed out of the party she formed after her ousting from COPE. Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Zakhele Ndlovu joins me on th…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Museum will engage SAFM listeners on how the Museum is preserving, promoting and protecting the Legacy of Nelson Mandela. GUEST: Dr Vuyani Booi, Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Museumद्वारा SAfm

Back in September 2023, The South African Rugby Union warned that it will take legal action against companies that ambush its intellectual property rights after securing a court order restraining Eskort from continuing a marketing campaign using the Springboks brand and IP. How valuable, you may ask, is the Springbok brand? Mike Sharman, Chief Crea…

Yesterday we spoke to Jacqui Uys, spokesperson of the Joint caucus leader in the City of Tshwane about a pending motion of no confidence in Mayor, Cilliers Brink. A few hours ago, Mayor Brink tweeted: “I’ve just learnt that @Action4SA’s Tshwane caucus leader has told media outside Tshwane House that the party is leaving the Tshwane Multi-Party Coal…

Professor Thuli Madonsela shares her thoughts on the VBS saga around allegations against justice minister Thembi Simelane. She is arguing that before we assume corruption, let’s wait for a legal investigation to take its course. GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, is the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellen…

Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where some ZANU PF members are reportedly calling for the country’s Constitutional amendments to enable current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to continue to lead beyond 2028. Under the current rules, the president can only serve a maximum of two five-year terms. To help us look at the political implications of this proposa…

Colleen Makhubele is the latest high-profile person to join former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. She says the party has provided the platform for young progressive leaders to find a political home for expression and service. But why join them now soon after forming SARA? She joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Colleen Makhubele, …

Prince William and Prince Harry seemed close before the duke's "Megxit" scandal, but their rift might have actually started way before the duke's explosive move to the U.S., RadarOnline.com can reveal. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Katy Perry's music comeback hasn't gone exactly according to plan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino have squared off in a bitter war of words – and now the Gravity star wants a public apology from the Reservoir Dogs director. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Lady Gaga has found herself under fire from animal rights activists over rumors she bought a new dog instead of adopting one. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Today we celebrate Dr Criselda Kananda for her resilience and innovation in health advocacy. This following her recent appointment as the innovative product specialist at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE). GUEST: Dr Criselda Kananda, Innovative product specialist at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology…

Halle Berry's bitter custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez over their 10-year-old son Maceo has turned into an all-out war. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Earlier on we spoke to the MK Party Youth League’s Nkateko Mkhabela about their statement condemning what they call disruptions of unity in the progressive caucus. What does political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi make of what the MK Party’s Youth League raised? Nkosikhulule joins me on the line… GUEST: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi, Political Analyst…

Manaka Publicity founder, Tlhogi Ngwato wrote a piece on how brands can sometimes get themselves into a PR night by trying to seize the moment by newsjacking. One of the brands she looked at is this year’s Miss Universe Nigeria who invited Chidimma Adetshina to participate in this year’s pageant after the whole Miss SA drama. Tlhogi Ngwato joins me…

Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Meryl Streep sparked romance rumors at the premiere party for the show's fourth season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, has obtained a preservation order from the High Court of South Africa Gauteng Division to preserve four high-value properties, financial transfers, and a vehicle all linked to the siphoning of millions of rands from the National Lot…

The Tshwane multi-party coalition government responded to the ANC's attempts to remove Mayor Cilliers Brink via a press conference earlier today. The ANC wants Brink ousted through a motion of no confidence that will likely be debated on Friday. GUEST: Jacqui Uys, City of Tshwane Multi-Party Government’s joint caucus leader…

As more migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the last few days. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who is currently on a three-day tour of West Africa says his country will expand its circular migration program to Mauritanians in order to combat people smuggling and trafficking networks. GUES…

After several media reports containing allegations of corruption against the Minister of Justice and constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane. President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a detailed report and briefing from the minister on the matter. But is this enough coming from the president or more action should be taken against minster? GUEST: …

The uMkhonto weSizwe Youth League says it is worried that recent developments in the political space, involving Floyd Shivhambu ditching the EFF for Zuma’s MK Party may disrupt the unity and the overall assignment of the Progressive Caucus in Parliament. GUEST: Nkateko Mkhabela, Spokesperson of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League (MKP YL)…

Meghan Markle lived up to her rumored "mastermind" reputation on her and Prince Harry's Colombia jaunt, as it has been revealed that the former actress orchestrated her own press and photographers, RadarOnline.com has learned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Dame Joan Collins may look decades younger than her age, but fans may want to keep their distance from her on the red carpet due to her odd choice of diet. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were stripped of their security privileges when they left the royal fold, but experts wonder if the Duchess of Sussex will return to the region for the 2027 Invictus Games, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Sami Sheen is showing off her brand new look just weeks after going under the knife for the second time in 10 months. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

We hear from an engineer who has designed a device that is aimed at assisting with protection of manholes which also serves as an early warning system to prevent sewage spills. GUEST: Chris Nganga Kimaru, Civil Engineer & MPG Inventorद्वारा SAfm

WWE legend Sid Vicious is being remembered as an "unforgettable force" by the pro wrestling community in the wake of his unexpected death. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Earlier on, I spoke to the Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke about the Victims of Crime Survey that was released today. According to the survey, the number of South Africans who've experienced violent crime in the past 5 years has increased. GUEST: Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Criminologistद्वारा SAfm

The DA has submitted a request to the chair of the Justice Parliamentary Portfolio, for the Minister of Justice, Thembi Simelane, to appear before the portfolio to answer to allegations that the Minister received a “loan” of R575 600 from Gundo Wealth Solutions in 2016, a company directly linked to the unlawful investments of municipal funds into t…

View for You SA inspects on your behalf How many of us have bought cars and found defects a couple of weeks or days later? Malcolm Cavie came up with a solution to assist people who either don’t have the time or don’t know how to inspect cars before they purchase. Let’s find out more about this service from Malcolm Cavie, the founder of View for yo…

Matthew Perry was haunted by regret over lost love until the day he overdosed on the ketamine he was using to numb his pain, according to one of his former flames. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

We dissect the outcomes of the Auditor General’s report on the local government audit outcomes. What is very concerning about the 2022-23 report is the fact that out of 257 municipalities across the country, only 34 municipalities obtained clean audits. Surely this is unacceptable – but what is at the core of this problem and why so much regression…

KwaZulu-Natal police and Durban metro police officers conducted a raid in the Durban CBD today. The police were searching for illegal firearms, hijacked buildings and undocumented foreign nationals. KZN Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda joins me on the line to give us more details about this raid GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN P…

In conversation with Youmna El-Sayed, who has been covering the war in Gaza as an Al Jazeera correspondent. El-Sayed is of the view that the media is doing the world a disservice by not reporting genuinely about the issues and the extent of the war on the thousands of victims, including children who have died since the start of the war. GUEST: Youm…

Kenya's Raila Odinga is one of four men vying for the AU Commission chair position. His own country believes that he is the finest person to lead Africa at the AU. Odinga intends to make the African Union a people-centered organisation, should he become its chairman. If his campaign succeeds - Odinga will replace Moussa Faki who has served two four…

Earlier today, the Statistician-General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke, released the results of the Victims of Crime report. The report provides information about the dynamics of crime from the perspective of household and individual victims of crime as well as public perceptions of crime and the individual’s feelings of safety. According to the…

There's apparently a lot of love lost between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Mariah Carey has been devastated by back-to-back deaths in her family. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back in each other's arms following a cruel summer for the touring singer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Jasveen Sangha, a former schoolgirl from Calabasas High School, has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the key figures in the tragic ketamine death of Friends star Matthew Perry. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

Queen Camilla is worried about King Charles III's demanding schedule and its potential harm to his ongoing battle with cancer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyद्वारा Empire Media Group

The official opening of the Wits Roy McAlpine Burns Unit happened earlier today at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. This R100 million donation has enabled the expansion of the only public burns facility in Gauteng to provide the specialist skills required to treat 750 patients annually from South Africa and Africa who are referred for …