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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, David Maynier, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far in the recovery of the infrastructure that was damaged by the floods in January. Several roads, bridges, and rest camps were seriously damaged. The total extent of the damage was estimated at 950 million Rand. Minister Maynier officiated the handover of projects completed, such as the bridge on the Lower Sabie Road. Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports....  

The eThekwini Municipality's multi-billion Rand integrated public transport system is set to commence later this year after 16 years of delays. Mayor Cyril Xaba announced that the city has resolved disagreements with taxi operators, allowing for the city to start rolling out the Go! Durban bus system in December.  Xaba gave a progress report in a joint press conference with representatives of the public transport operators in attendance. Zanele Buthelezi reports....

The Gauteng Education Department has warned parents against paying money to anyone promising to secure school placements for their children. The Department says it received more than 800-thousand online admissions applications for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2027 academic year. The online admissions application closed at midnight on Friday last week. Education MEC -- Lebogang Maile -- says learner placement cannot be bought, and those attempting to manipulate the process will face consequences. He was briefing the media in Johannesburg on Sunday. Luyanda Danca reports…

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.

Advocate Dali Mpofu for the MK Party in the Western Cape High Court, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is challenging the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel report. Mpofu says the President must answer to South Africans through Parliament over the Phala Phala matter. He argues that unanswered questions about the foreign currency found at Ramaphosa's farm remain central, saying the President cannot be "saved" until he explains what the dollars were doing there. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news reporter Yamkela Mtshiyo 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has gazetted the consultation document for Eskom's proposed 8.8% electricity price increases for 2027. Members of the public and stakeholders have until the 2nd of October to comment on the document that will provide data when NERSA makes the decision on the Eskom Retail Structural Adjustment.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NERSA's Executive Manager for Electricity, Rhulani Mathebula...

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms over parts of the North West, Free State and Gauteng from friday until Saturday evening. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Meteorologist, Kumsa Masizana.

Big rugby this weekend with the Boks against the All Blacks from 5pm in Soweto.
Argentina host Australia for their second test at 11pm. Then on Sunday it's Currie Cup semi final day as Griquas take on the Lions while the Cheetahs host the Pumas.

Cheetahs captain Neels Volschenk says his side will have to step up after suffering a heavy 52-26 defeat to the Pumas in Nelspruit last weekend. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

eThekwini Deputy Mayor -- Zandile Myeni -- has ditched the National Freedom Party to launch a new political party to contest the local government elections in November. Myeni announced the formation of the National People's Ambassadors in Durban, which she says will contest key municipalities in northern KwaZulu-Natal and the eThekwini metro.  Meanwhile, political analysts warn that breakaway parties hardly offer anything new and that having a long list of parties on the ballot paper may end up confusing voters. Zanele Buthelezi has more....

Acclaimed jazz musician and producer Don Laka says established artists have a responsibility to keep jazz alive and make it relevant to younger audiences. Laka was speaking after performing at the recently held Sipho Gumede Tribute Concert at Durban's BAT Centre. SABC journalist, Themba Radebe was there and compiled this report....