Update@Noon

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

In a major boost for communities battered by gang violence and crime, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in his State of the Nation Address that he's deploying the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police in Gauteng and the Western Cape. This targets gangsterism in Cape Town's hotspots and illegal mining syndicates terrorizing areas in Gauteng. Residents in gang-infested neighborhoods have welcomed the move, saying police are overwhelmed and urgent help is needed to reclaim streets and restore safety. Jon Gericke spoke to the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition chairperson, Dr. Llewellyn MacMaster.

World Radio Day is celebrated every February 13th, and it is a day to thank broadcasters for the news they deliver, the voices they amplify, and the stories they share. SABC reporter Lubabalo Dada spoke to radio legend Mbulelo Ngewu and began by asking him to share his views on the importance of radio...

Today marks World radio day. The day was designated by UNESCO member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. World Radio Day is celebrated every February 13th and it is a Day to thank broadcasters for the news they deliver, the voices they amplify and the stories they share. This year's theme is Radio and AI. Tim Zunckel , audio ambassador and lead consultant at Tuned Media spoke to Jon Gericke

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has assured South Africans that safety and security measures are in place for a peaceful State of the Nation Address. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his tenth SONA tonight at 7pm in Cape Town City Hall. The Address will build on previous speeches and commitments. A year ago, the president stood in Parliament and sketched a vision of structural renewal. Ramaphosa is expected to speak on the general state of the nation and reflect on a wide range of political, economic, and social matters in the domestic and global spheres. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the following guests.

SANDF, Chief Director of the Human Resource Division Major General Nomsa Mkhize,
ActionSA MP Athol Trollip,
Jan de Villiers, the DA's National Spokesperson,

Asanda Ngoasheng – Political analyst
Omphile Maotwe EFF Treasurer General
Dr. Stavros Nicolaou is the Group Senior Executive for Strategic Trade Development at Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited