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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).

[ON AIR] More South Africans are moving between jobs, unemployment, and economic inactivity than they did five years ago...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] More South Africans are moving between jobs, unemployment, and economic inactivity than they did five years ago, according to Statistics South Africa, pointing to a labour market that is becoming less settled. Is job stability declining in SA? Thembi Khowane: Talent Management Officer on with Thulasizwe Simelane

[ON AIR] Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter delivers the latest business news, looking at US markets and Asian markets...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter delivers the latest business news, looking at US markets and Asian markets on with Thulasizwe Simelane

1. Nedbank completes Ecobank exit
2. McCain plans to sell vegetable business to a US company
3. Markets

[ON AIR] Sports update with Zai Khan on with Thulasizwe Simelane
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] Sports update with Zai Khan on with Thulasizwe Simelane

[ON AIR] What are some of the consequences of irresponsible and illegal gambling and what should people who want to gamb...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] What are some of the consequences of irresponsible and illegal gambling and what should people who want to gamble do to make sure they keep it responsible this festive season? Lungile Dukwana: Acting CEO, National Gambling Board on with Thulasizwe Simelane

Coming up at 07:50 Rob Byrne will have your latest traffic update on with Thulasizwe Simelane JHB - N1 North (Latest)...
19/12/2025

Coming up at 07:50 Rob Byrne will have your latest traffic update on with Thulasizwe Simelane

JHB - N1 North (Latest): MAJOR DELAYS ===> Beyers Naude Drive

[ON AIR] The festive season is meant to be a time of joy, connection and celebration. But by the time January arrives, m...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] The festive season is meant to be a time of joy, connection and celebration. But by the time January arrives, many people are running on empty. Beyond the physical hangover of the holidays, a growing number of South Africans are experiencing what experts call social fatigue. Cassey Chambers: Operations Director, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) on with Thulasizwe Simelane

[ON AIR] Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter delivers the latest business news, looking at US markets and Asian markets...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter delivers the latest business news, looking at US markets and Asian markets on with Thulasizwe Simelane

1. Producer prices remain unchanged
2. Renergen to delist from JSE next month
3. Markets

Coming up at 07:30 Rob Byrne will have your latest traffic update on with Thulasizwe Simelane JHB - N1 North (Update)...
19/12/2025

Coming up at 07:30 Rob Byrne will have your latest traffic update on with Thulasizwe Simelane

JHB - N1 North (Update): ===> Beyers Naude Drive

[ON AIR] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested nearly 19,000 suspects and seized contraband worth more th...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested nearly 19,000 suspects and seized contraband worth more than R37 million in just one week as part of its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation. The intensified clampdown forms part of Operation Shanela II and aims to curb serious and violent crime during the holiday period. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe: National Police Spokesperson on with Thulasziwe Simelane

[ON AIR] The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025 with a historic twist. AFCON 2025 will be staged in Morocc...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] The Africa Cup of Nations returns at the end of 2025 with a historic twist. AFCON 2025 will be staged in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the first time the tournament is played across the Christmas and New Year period. How far will Bafana Bafana go in this tournament? Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse: Author of "Politics of South African Football" and Broadcaster on with Thulasizwe Simelane

[ON AIR] The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and celebrated a landmark judgment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court...
19/12/2025

[ON AIR] The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed and celebrated a landmark judgment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordering the eThekwini Municipality to take concrete steps to address the ongoing sewage pollution crisis affecting Durban’s beaches, rivers, and water bodies. Zwakele Mncwango: ActionSA KZN Leader on with Thulasizwe Simelane

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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).