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SAfmRadio SA's only national news and talk radio station. Leading the nation's conversation. It was established in 1936 at the time of the creation of the SABC.

SAfm is the SABC's national English language public radio station with its headquarters at Radio Park, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It was first known as the "A Programme", becoming the English Service when the Afrikaans Service came into being a year later. In 1985 it changed its name again to Radio South Africa and, ten years later, to SAfm. Up until 1995, it was known as a "full spectrum" radio

station; news, information, music, art, drama, children's programmes, sport, etc. It was also the first station to introduce 'talk' format and current affairs programming (Radio Today etc). During the next 8 years, SAfm moved away from "full spectrum" broadcasting in favour of news and information, dropping drama and cutting back on music in favour of a live, 'talk show' format. Children & teenage programming had already been removed from the programme schedule at the birth of SAfm. However, in 2006, the broadcasting governing body, ICASA, instructed SAfm to re-introduce both drama and children's programming which it has done. SAfm draws its audience from LSM's 7-10. It's core listeners fall into the age bracket 35-49 (750 000 with a peak of 835 000 in 2021). The station has also actively sought a 'diverse' audience (currently 61% black vs 39% white).

02/07/2025

[ON AIR] DENOSA reacts to SAHRC Statement on healthcare facilities denying people treatment due to their nationality. Simon Hlungwani speaks to on

[ON AIR] NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over Cholota matter. Mpumelelo Zikalala speaks to on SABC News
02/07/2025

[ON AIR] NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over Cholota matter. Mpumelelo Zikalala speaks to on SABC News

[PODCAST] Who is entitled to access healthcare services in South Africa? Earlier on with spoke to Sandra Makoasha.
02/07/2025

[PODCAST] Who is entitled to access healthcare services in South Africa? Earlier on with spoke to Sandra Makoasha.

The South African Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about recent reports suggesting that there are certain healthcare facilities in the country that deny treatment to individuals on the basis of nationality or documentation status. The commission has warned that such practices are not on...

[PODCAST] Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal. Earlier on with spoke to Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director @ the Afro...
02/07/2025

[PODCAST] Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal. Earlier on with spoke to Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director @ the Afro-Middle East Centre.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and that now it’s up to Hamas to decide if they accept Trump’s proposal. According to Trump, mediators Egypt and Qatar will deliver the final ceasefire proposal. GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy...

[ON AIR] A few days ago, Floyd Shivambu announced the names of the people who will be spearheading the Mayibuye National...
02/07/2025

[ON AIR] A few days ago, Floyd Shivambu announced the names of the people who will be spearheading the Mayibuye National consultation process. Mmabatho Mokause speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] The SAHRC has expressed concern about recent reports suggesting that certain healthcare facilities in the count...
02/07/2025

[ON AIR] The SAHRC has expressed concern about recent reports suggesting that certain healthcare facilities in the country deny treatment to individuals on the basis of nationality or documentation status. Sandra Makoasha speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and...
02/07/2025

[ON AIR] US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and that now it’s up to Hamas to decide if they accept Trump’s proposal. Zeenat Adam speaks to on SABC News

[PODCAST] SAAI warns that rural crime crisis is underestimated in South Africa. Earlier on with spoke to Leon Lourens...
02/07/2025

[PODCAST] SAAI warns that rural crime crisis is underestimated in South Africa. Earlier on with spoke to Leon Lourens.

The Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) is worried that many crime incidents particularly the ones occurring on farms and in rural areas are not reported to the South African Police Service. According to SAAI, a comparison between statistics from external stakeholders and SAPS's database reveals...

[ON AIR] SAAI warns that the rural crime crisis is underestimated in South Africa. Leon Lourens speaks to on SABC Ne...
02/07/2025

[ON AIR] SAAI warns that the rural crime crisis is underestimated in South Africa. Leon Lourens speaks to on SABC News

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of with & send your views via SMS- 41391 or call us at 086 000 2032 or send a Whats...
02/07/2025

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of with & send your views via SMS- 41391 or call us at 086 000 2032 or send a WhatsApp voice note at 061 410 4107 also follow us on all our social media. Live Stream: http://listen.safm.co.za/listensafm/

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SAfm is the SABC's national English language public radio station with its headquarters at Radio Park, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It was established in 1936 at the time of the creation of the SABC. It was first known as the "A Programme", becoming the English Service when the Afrikaans Service came into being a year later. In 1985 it changed its name again to Radio South Africa and, ten years later, to SAfm. Up until 1995, it was known as a "full spectrum" radio station; news, information, music, art, drama, children's programmes, sport, etc. It was also the first station to introduce 'talk' format and current affairs programming (Radio Today etc). During the next 8 years, SAfm moved away from "full spectrum" broadcasting in favour of news and information, dropping drama and cutting back on music in favour of a live, 'talk show' format. Children & teenage programming had already been removed from the programme schedule at the birth of SAfm. However, in 2006, the broadcasting governing body, ICASA, instructed SAfm to re-introduce both drama and children's programming which it has done. SAfm draws its audience from LSM's 7-10. It's core listeners fall into the age bracket 35-49 (558 000 with a peak of 730 000 in 2003). The station has also actively sought a 'diverse' audience (currently 61% black vs 39% white).