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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm

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Witness I testifying off camera at the Madlanga Commission has revealed a previously undisclosed two-year stay at a property linked to alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying it followed a violent attack he suffered in which he was ... more

Parliament's Portfolio Committees on Transport and Home Affairs have expressed shock at the widespread abuse of Traffic Register Numbers, or TRNs, allegedly by criminal syndicates. MPs heard that around one million TRN applications may have been supp... more

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settl... more

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settl... more

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, have called for police visibility in their area. The call comes after twelve people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting incident in the area last night. More than ... more

Zakhele Mthethwa, the 22-year-old man seen in a viral video allegedly assaulting an elderly woman, has appeared in court. The charge against him has been upgraded from assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to attempted murder. Mthethwa ha... more

South Africa's economy has grown by a modest zero-point-five percent in the first quarter of 2026 from zero-point-four percent in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that Gross Domestic Product was supporte... more

A University of Cape Town study has found alarming levels of alcohol use among adolescent girls and young women in SA. Researchers found that nearly one in 3 young women surveyed consumed alcohol, some of them engaging in binge drinking. Bongiwe Zwan... more

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Bheki Twala
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Episode: Bheki Twala calls for clear reasons for rejected applications for the R500 million Spaza Support Fund.
Anzio Jacobs
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's Child Safety and Protection Program Manager
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Episode: Nelson Mandela Children's Fund urges an urgent whole-of-society child protection response.
Zinzi Hani
Western Cape Hawks Spokesperson
South Africa Hawks
Episode: MK Party Whip Mokoena-Zondi granted bail over fraud allegations
Mmemme Mogotsi
Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Border Management Authority
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Episode: BMA member Mogotsi calls for regional cooperation among border agencies after an R1 billion drug bust.
Mmusi Moeti
Mpumalanga Safety and Security MEC spokesperson
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Episode: Mmusi Moeti confirms seven suspects arrested for illegal mining in Mpumalanga.
Bishop Louw
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Episode: Bishop Louw alleges officials disrupted foreign-owned business compliance raids.
Janet Love
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Episode: Janet Love says IEC campaign targets public trust, voter participation.

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Sakina Kamwendo
Host of SAfm Current Affairs and related programs; prominent anchor on weekday current affairs.

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Solidarity Welcomes ConCourt Ruling On NHI
Q: And finally, what immediate legal or policy changes are you expecting government to make after this ruling? How soon will this be in effect?
He suggests that there may be little immediate action from the state regarding practice locations, and predicts the government might accept the ruling but not fundamentally alter centralized policy, leaving market forces to guide decisions instead.
Solidarity Welcomes ConCourt Ruling On NHI
Q: Anton, how would you say this decision might affect government's efforts to distribute doctors to rural and underserved areas?
He argues that the state should be compelled to use tax revenues efficiently to place doctors where needed, criticizing forced assignments that ignore local demand and underscoring the need for market-driven or needs-based placement.
Solidarity Welcomes ConCourt Ruling On NHI
Q: Anton, firstly, your reaction to today's ruling.
Anton expresses ecstasy about the unanimous court ruling and frames it as a win against the centralization push, while emphasizing that the decision challenges the state's control over where health practitioners can operate.
General Dumisani Khumalo corruption case postponed to third September
Q: So first of all, can you just remind us about those charges against Khumalo and his colleagues?
The charges are corruption and fraud related to the alleged improprieties in the regulations breached by appointing an unqualified civilian within SAPS Crime Intelligence, which led to ongoing court proceedings.
Danusha Makan-Maharaj says tensions remain high in the Effingham informal settlement.
Q: Tell us more about those 10 o'clock and 3 a.m. outbursts.
Outbursts tend to occur during protests and peak periods of mobilization, often after locals return from work, and are tied to the dynamics between residents, foreign nationals, and enforcement presence; increased policing and coordination with neighborhood watches are key mitigating factors.

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This show concentrates on current affairs with a strong emphasis on politics, crime, policy, and economic issues affecting South Africa, often featuring on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary from government officials, industry leaders, and journalists. Episodes frequently cover regulatory updates, electoral matters, public safety, and local development, with a clear lean toward informing listeners about policy implications, governance, and regional security. A notable strength is its combination of live field reports, high-profile interviews, and in-depth analysis from credible guests, which helps listeners understand how national decisions play out in communities and businesses. The mix of investigative updates, public-interest sto... more

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