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Update@Noon

SAfm
Extortion
South Africa
African National Congress
Vodacom
Senzo Meyiwa
Pastor Paseka 'mboro' Motsweneng
2024 National Elections
Mtata
Mthatha
Colonel Lambertus Steyn
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Kwazulu-Natal
Domestic Workers
Protection Fees
Business Closures
CRIME
Gauteng Department Of Economic Development
Kasi Mnotho Fund
Pretoria High Court
Kele Kumalo

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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This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Its hive of activities at the union Buildings in Pretoria as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected today to officially receive the original FIFA World Cup Trophy as part of the Coca-Cola Trophy Tour. It's a huge moment of pride marking South Africa's... more

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has just ruled that the witness, who was meant to take the stand today will now appear before the commission on Tuesday. The witness' legal counsel Hartley Ngoato brought an application to the Madlanga Commission to po... more

The Border Management Authority, jointly with the Department of Home Affairs, have raised concerns about a sharp rise in unaccompanied minors intercepted at ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive season. BMA reveals that at Beitbridge, 53 undocu... more

Tiyani Hlungwani , former crime intelligence finance and administration manager is currently giving evidence before the Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminality in the criminal justice system. He says he became a target after refusing to p... more

President Ramaphosa has directed the police minister and national commissioner to form a special task team for immediate probes into implicated SAPS and Ekurhuleni Metro officials to restore public trust, as the presidency has welcomed the Madlanga C... more

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) in KwaZulu-Natal says it's concerned about the late payment of salaries to municipal workers in the Impendle Local Municipality. The party has also raised alarm by the failure to remit third-party de... more

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Shirley Mlombo
Provincial manager of the South African Human Rights Commission in the North West Province
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Episode: Urgent fixes demanded for unsafe scholar transport.
Steven Gruzd
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs
South African Institute of International Affairs
Episode: AGOA extension sparks SA exclusion fears.
Luyanda Ndlozi
A top matriculant from Elangwane Secondary School
Episode: Top matriculant credits family, teachers for success
Amy Arnold
Anti-trafficking investigator and trainer for Unchain Our Children
Episode: half-naked teens rescued in Johannesburg trafficking bust.
Hailey Shamebo
President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman
Episode: half-naked teens rescued in Johannesburg trafficking bust.
Professor John Stremlau
Expert in International Relations
Wits University
Episode: Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations.
Chifipa Mhango
Chief Economist at Don Consultancy Group
Don Consultancy Group
Episode: Trump claims control of Venezuelan oil proceeds
Patrick Lukusa Kadima
International law lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Episode: Wits lecturer condemns US Maduro capture as selective aggression.
Dr. Hassan Khannenje
Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies
HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: Israel's Somaliland recognition outrageous but unsurprising: Dr. Hassan Khannenje.

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Sakina Kamwendo
Award winning presenter and host of Update@Noon, known for her engaging discussions on current social and political issues.

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Mayor calls for SANDF deployment against overwhelming Zama Zamas.
Q: How long before these people who have been displaced can return to their homes?
Mayor Matsheke mentioned ongoing communication with the displaced families, while some express willingness to return based on heightened police presence.
Mayor calls for SANDF deployment against overwhelming Zama Zamas.
Q: What is your plan to deal with the Zama Zamas in the Rand West Municipality?
The immediate plan involves increasing police presence and requesting the deployment of the South African National Defense Force.
Mayor calls for SANDF deployment against overwhelming Zama Zamas.
Q: How will the Mpanya-Panya patrolling help the community to feel safer when we report so often about heavily-armed Zama Zamas?
Visible policing and patrolling can help mitigate attacks as it discourages the Zama Zamas from targeting the area.
Mayor calls for SANDF deployment against overwhelming Zama Zamas.
Q: How long has this situation been carrying on where you have the Zama Zamas terrorizing that community?
The issue of the Zama Zamas has been ongoing for some time, with previous attacks affecting communities.
Godongwana: Davos talks boost SA investment appeal.
Q: Can we expect good news in the budget presentations coming up?
Godongwana suggests it's complex as 'good news' depends on one's perspective.

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