The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has moved to reassure European leaders at the security conference in Munich, Germany that Washington remains committed to the transatlantic alliance. World leaders have wrapped up two days of talks at the 62nd Munich Security Conference. Discussions focused on the war in Ukraine, conflicts in Sudan and Syria, and growing uncertainty over relations between the United States and Europe amid concerns that shared democratic values may be under strain.  Rubio struck a markedly more conciliatory tone than last year's address by JD Vance, emphasizing partnership over division. For an analysis Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political and International Studies Lecture at Rhodes University Dr Thapelo Tselapedi,  

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. 

1. SANDF, Chief Director of the Human Resource Division Major General Nomsa Mkhize,
2. ActionSA MP Athol Trollip,

3. Jan de Villiers, the DA's  National Spokesperson,

4. Asanda Ngoasheng – Political analyst
5. Omphile Maotwe EFF Treasurer General
6. Dr. Stavros Nicolaou is the Group Senior Executive for Strategic Trade Development at 

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure assures 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. National police spokesperson  Brigadier Athlenda Mathe explains 

WaterCAN's Dr. Ferrial Adam says years of neglected water infrastructure maintenance have contributed to Johannesburg's severe outages. Adam urges the government to urgently declare the city a national disaster area to unlock emergency support and funding. Johannesburg is currently facing significant water outages, with many residents experiencing disruptions for over two weeks. Jon Gericke spoke to WaterCAN's Dr. Ferrial Adam

ActionSA MP Dereleen James, questioning Paul O'Sullivan at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on crime intelligence slush funds, said she has brought receipts proving he lied under oath and will open criminal charges against him. Private investigator, Paul O'Sullivan continues testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says the city is not yet on Day Zero and has not reached disaster level. Addressing media amid severe water outages in parts of Joburg, Morero emphasized that while some residents face prolonged shortages, the overall system continues to supply water. He highlighted that the current heatwave was driving higher consumption and complicating recovery efforts. Let's listen to what Joburg mayor Morero had earlier said at a media briefing giving the latest on the water supply challenges the city is facing.