Best SAfm Podcasts (2025)

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Owning the Mission: A PA’s Leap into Functional Medicine | E29 1:07:45

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What if your most powerful clinical tool is not another lab panel but the way you partner with patients around what their bodies already know? Functional medicine PA Zoie Phillips joins Tracy Harrison to share how choosing integrity over a conventional career path led her to a values-based, telemedicine practice where patients act as true partners …

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SAfm Market Update: It’s been a great year 8:08

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11 December 2025 SAfm Market Update: It’s been a great year

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PODCAST: Our Massive Show Announcement for 2026! + We Give Away 10K! 49:27

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What's on the show, Voice note round-up. Bel's Hotlist, Twas The Night Before Christmas, Trending Top 3, 10K Know The Show Winner, Unbelievably True Stories, Twas The Flight Beofre Christmas Winner, OUR BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Rory Sloane leaves a message, Thumbs up Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/safm-breakfast-show See omnystudio.…

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SACC calls for moral renewal as South Africa Prepares to enter 2026 7:15

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As most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of v…

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Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. 8:29

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Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.By SAfm

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Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational 9:12

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The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication…

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Has South Africa done enough to close the wealth gap between Black and White? 18:08

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South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal countries, with the richest 10% holding a vast majority of wealth (around 86%). While a black middle class and elite have emerged, the overall disparity between the richest and poorest persists. So where are we going wrong in terms of wealth creation in South Africa? For more on this, we are join…

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Lebombo Border Update 7:03

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Traffic volumes were still rising at the Lebombo border earlier today, with some people choosing to walk long distances to get their passports stamped. Let’s get the latest update from… GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in MpumalangaBy SAfm

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Tavern Safety summit 8:14

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Post today’s Tavern Safety Summit. We outline the objectives of today’s gathering as we understand that it was aimed at strengthening safety, compliance and collaboration within the tavern and hospitality sector. GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders CouncilBy SAfm

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CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework: South African Church Defenders comments 11:58

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On Monday this week, I spoke to Dr. John Malomo, member of the section 22 committee about the CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework being published for public consultation. The South African Church Defenders has a view on this and I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Apostle Sniko Nxesi, SACD Co-ordinator in the Wester…

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Backlash over proposed salary increases for public office bearers which include the President, his deputy and ministers 6:14

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The Forum For South Africa has come out against the proposed salary increases for public office bearers which include the President, his deputy and ministers. The forum maintains that this is a slap in the face of South Africans who continue to battle unemployment, the high cost of living and exorbitant food prices. The Independent Commission for t…

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N1 road outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, has been closed off 4:41

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The N1 road outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, has been closed following a crash which involved four vehicles. A truck, a bus, a sedan and bakkie collided with each other. According to eye witnesses, the bus driver allegedly ignored a stop-and-go sign and lost control and crashed into other vehicles. Sakina Kamwendo caught with our reporter Rudzan…

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SACP labels the actions of Bitou Municipality's deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi as reckless 9:12

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Bitou Municipality's deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi says the gun she used to shoot into the air at the welcome home ceremony for initiates at KwaNokuthula in Plettenberg Bay was a toy gun. Kolwapi faced criticism after a video started circulating on a social media video, allegedly showing her firing several shots into the air. Kolwapi is the Presid…

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Mail & Guardian’s Cabinet Report Card 19:06

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Mail and Guardian has published its 2025 Cabinet Report Card that examines and rates President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance and his Cabinet. To tell us more about this year’s assessment report is ……. GUEST: Japhet Ncube, Mail & Guardian’s Editor in ChiefBy SAfm

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ANC calls for probe after Bitou deputy mayor allegedly fires gun in public 6:55

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The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos surfaced allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, discharging a gun in public. The incident reportedly occurred in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, this past weekend. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, Spokesperson fo…

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CRL Rights Commission launches a Draft Self- Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector 9:07

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Section 22 Committee has published a draft Self-Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector for public consultation. The framework proposes establishing an independent Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability to certify organisations that meet specified standards. GUEST: Dr John Malomo, member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee fo…

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Dr. Molefinyana Phera, appointed Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government 10:03

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The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, has appointed Dr. Molefinyana Phera as the Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government, with effect from 01 January 2026. Dr. Molefinyana Phera joins me on the line to talk about this appointment as well as his vision for the Free State Provincial Government… GUEST: Dr. Molefinyana…

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Tech: Truecaller Festive Season Safety Campaign 7:35

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South Africa is currently in the most dangerous period of the year for scam calls, SMS fraud and impersonation scams, with new communication-risk data showing a sharp increase in fraudulent activity between November and January. To address this, Truecaller has launched a nationwide festive season scam safety campaign that is intended to educate the…

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Eastern Cape Department of Health intensifies response to rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province 12:38

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The Eastern Cape Department of Health has intensified its collaboration with social partners as part of a targeted response to the rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province, while simultaneously strengthening support systems for vulnerable new mothers and newborns during the festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the …

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MK Party calls for removal of commissioner Mthombeni 10:35

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The MK Party in Gauteng is calling for Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to be replaced amid a spade of rampant shootings in the province. The party is of the view that Mthombeni has dismally failed to lead Gauteng police as crime remains a major problem in the province. GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Spokesperson in Gau…

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Death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape rises to 20 5:34

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As the summer initiation season draws to an end many homecoming ceremonies were held across the Eastern Cape over the past weekend. These are known as imigidi which are meant to celebrate the successful transition from boyhood to manhood. Unfortunately, the initiation season wasn't without any tragedies, as the number of young men who hasve lost th…

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SIU reaches settlement agreement with media personality Minenhle Dlamini over Lottery funds 6:28

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Minenhle Dlamini, whom is one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of an ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding. Sakina Kamwendo c…

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Three people are missing in latest KZN Floods 10:52

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Three people are reportedly missing after the vehicle they were traveling in was washed away during heavy rain last night in Amanzimtoti south of Durban. This as several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced flooding with Margate being the hardest hit. Our reporter Dries Liebenberg reports, followed by a chat with the province's premier, Thami Nt…

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Police confirm that two suspects have been taken in for questioning over the killing of popular DJ Warras, real name Warrick Stocks 5:52

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Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, and North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, are visiting the Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Authority following a surge in illegal mining activity in the Bapong village near Brits. Cachalia is accompanied by National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, and Acting North West Provincial Commissio…

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A Water-Wise Nation 25:01

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In an effort to prevent water shortage in the country, especially now that we are in the summer season where demand is likely to be high, the Water Research Commission has launched a nation-wide campaign they call “A WaterWise Nation”. It is aimed at changing how South Africans think about and value water. Dr Jennifer Molwantwa who is CEO of the Co…

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Border Management Authority 44:36

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Optimism for Bafana Bafana as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco 24:44

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The wait is now over for football lovers across the African continent as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco is just hours away. The 35th edition of Africa's flagship football tournament will be staged across the Christmas and New Year period for the first time ever. Hosts Morocco will kick-off the tournament THIS EVENING against C…

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Nine people gunned down in latest spate of violent crime in Gauteng's West Rand 6:55

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Police have launched a manhunt for 12 suspects involved in a shooting in the Tambo section of Bekkersdal, Gauteng, where nine people were killed and ten others wounded at the KwaNoxolo tavern in the early hours of Sunday. Authorities say around twelve unknown suspects arrived in a white kombi and a silver sedan, opening fire on patrons just before …

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Cry for tougher action against hijacked buildings 8:22

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The March and March movement has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in the wake of the murder of DJ Warras. Leader of the March and March movement, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has criticized the government for failing to tackle escalating criminality and the crisis of hijacked buildings. Elvis Presslin spoke to the leader of the Mar…

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BMA ramps up security at borders 9:03

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The Border Management Authority has ramped up law enforcement for the festive season, intensifying operations at ports of entry and vulnerable borderline sections to enhance security. The border authority says the processing of travelers and goods continues smoothly nationwide as operations began effectively in early December, with heightened measu…

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Pause, reflect and make responsible spending decisions this festive season: NCR 6:54

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Over the years we as South Africans have coined a few phrases that are often associated with the month of January like..." January has few months in it" or "The unforgiving month with a financial hangover" and my more. The problem is not the month itself but the spending patterns in December. The National Credit Regulator is calling on all consumer…

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Concern as 17 boys die in EC summer initiation season 8:09

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The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, has issued a strong appeal to parents to take full responsibility for the safety of their children during the initiation season. Ncamashe says parents must be actively present and involved when their sons attend initiation schools, instead of handin…

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What's next for Shamila Batohi as Nkabinde Inquiry rejects application to amend inquest's terms of reference 5:57

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The Nkabinde Inquiry has turned down National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi's bid to expand its terms of reference. Batohi brought the application to amend the terms during her testimony. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Gauteng DPP Advocate Andrew Chauke earlier this year while the inquiry assessed his fitness to hold office, a…

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Beachgoers urged to be cautious during this weekend's new moon spring tide 6:59

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As people head to coastal resorts this festive season, more and more incidents of drowning are being reported and several deaths recorded with the latest case involving a teenager who fell from a cliff in the Garden Route National Park. It is against this backdrop that the National Sea Rescue Institute - NSRI - is urging beachgoers to exercise caut…

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ANC condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions 14:54

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The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on th…

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SA’s Starlink-Musk Conundrum 19:18

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We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communication…

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Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign 8:03

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The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson…

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Border Management Authority’s festive season operations 3:36

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The Border Management Authority launched an intensified law enforcement operation at the Maseru Border Post between the Free State and Lesotho to boost holiday security. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Free StateBy SAfm

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Mzwanele Nyhotso re-elected as President of the PAC 8:31

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Post the Pan Africanist Congress’s 56th national elective congress. We chat to Mzwanele Nyhotso about his vision for the party going forward. The PAC is strongly and consistently known for its central focus on land politics – so has the party achieved its objectives since joining the GNU? GUEST: Mzwanele Nyhotso, President of the PAC…

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EThekwini has 23 beaches, with 19 currently open and safe. 7:14

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The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has temporarily closed four bathing beaches following the detection of pollution. The City says in a statement that it has established a dedicated team comprising senior municipal management to investigate the source of the pollution. The affected beaches are Blue Lagoon, eThekwini, Country Club and Battery. …

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Family, friends hail DJ Warras as joyful activist icon. 4:36

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Family, friends and colleagues are attending media personality Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock's memorial service which took place in Sandton, Johannesburg. He was shot dead on Tuesday outside a building where he had been providing security services in the Johannesburg CBD...lets take a listen to this collage of words from personalities such as Sizwe Dhl…

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'No Respect for Human Life': Outages in Sudan After Major RSF Drone Attack Hits Power Plant 36:11

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Dr Sonja Theron - Lecturer of Department of Political Sciences Faculty of Humanities at University of PretoriaBy SAfm

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Residents Face Ongoing Water Shortages Following Maintenance Work 26:57

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Dr Ferrial Adams - Executive Manager of WaterCANBy SAfm

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North West Education updates on ECD payment 16:04

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North West MEC for Education Viola Motsumi gives an update on why some of the ECD practitioners in the province have not been paid for all of 2025…. Guest: Viola Motsumi - North West MEC for EducationBy SAfm

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The 2025 IJR Reconciliation 24:03

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South Africa’s democracy may be holding, but public confidence remains fragile. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has released its 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer, revealing that one year into the country’s Government of National Unity, trust in political leadership is still critically low — even as many South Africans expres…

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Friday Wind Down with FreshlyGround 47:10

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Our next guests hail from the Mother City. Since 2002, the band has brought you hits like Doo Bee Doo, Nomvula, I’d Like, Fire Is Low, Pot Belly, Waka Waka and many more. After a five year hiatus, one of South Africa’s beloved ensembles are back with a new lead singer and their distinctive fusion of African and contemporary styles you love from the…

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls on President Ramaphosa to declare state of emergency following DJ Warras’s death 13:13

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Media personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has made a plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the declaration of a state of emergency in the wake of the death of DJ Warras. Let’s get more details on this from… GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Media personalityBy SAfm

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M23 rebels begin withdrawal from Uvira in Eastern DR Congo 4:38

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M23 rebels have begun withdrawing from the Eastern Congolese town of Uvira. This as part of complying with a U.S backed peace plan. However, Congo is not so optimistic about this announcement, stating that it was an attempt to relieve pressure on Rwanda. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times…

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Overloaded bus to Malawi stopped with 52 extra passengers 7:51

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A cross-border bus driver has been arrested after attempting to flee when he was intercepted for overloading on the N1 in Limpopo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, Limpopo spokesperson for transport and community safetyBy SAfm

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Children killing children 6:40

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What was once unthinkable is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most chilling social trends: a growing number of children hurting and killing one another. What could be the cause of this and how can we stop it? Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic joins me on the line to shed some light… GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: …