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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm... more
FAQs about Update@Noon:How many episodes does Update@Noon have?The podcast currently has 10,231 episodes available.
December 23, 2016Sea food enthusiasts urged to refrain from eating LobstersThe West Coast Rock Lobster, best known as kreef is now clarified under the seafood we should not buy. In their campaign called skip the kreef this summer, WWF South Africa says the Lobster has now been moved to the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative's red list. To tell us why, we are joined on the line by the SASSI Manager, Pavitray Pillay ....more5minPlay
December 22, 2016Zuma says he will never resignPresident Jacob Zuma says he will never resign on his own and surrender himself to monopoly capital. He shared the stage with ANC Youth League President - Collen Maine - at the Youth League's Economic Freedom Lecture held in Durban. While Maine called for the transformation of the Treasury, he was also quick to add that he does not mean Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan must be removed. The Youth League President also accused some ANC national leaders of being in the organisation to protect and serve the interests of capitalists. Vusi Makhosini reports......more4minPlay
December 22, 2016Mother claims she could not support her abandoned newbornA mother who abandoned her newborn baby in a minibus taxi at the Pavilion shopping centre two weeks ago is expected to appear in court today. The baby was found with a note from his mother apologising for abandoning him and asking for forgiveness. For more on this we are joined on the line by police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala .........more3minPlay
December 21, 2016The National Consumer Commission says consumers can take cars back to FordThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) has met up with Ford South Africa to discuss the increasing incidents of the burning of Ford Kuga. In an email sent to us, Ford SA says they take the safety of their customers very seriously and are committed to addressing potential issues and responding quickly. About 36 Ford Kuga cars have caught fire due to unknown factors. The Spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission, Trevor Hattingh joins us on the line to tell us more....more5minPlay
December 21, 2016Gender Equality calls for Ubuntu over the festive seasonThe Commission for Gender Equality is calling on everyone to be on the lookout for any anomalies in their communities. The Commission says it is troubled by an increase spate of violence and rape against women and children during this festive season. This follows reports of an Attridgeville grandmother who was reportedly raped and killing violent in a violent manner, in front of her 6-year-old grandchild. The Spokesperson for the Commission, Javu Baloyi joins us on the line to tell us more......more6minPlay
December 21, 2016Liquor consumers: 'This is a time to show-off'Liquor consumers are spoilt for choice this festive season with the introduction of a slew of new drinks. Industry experts say ciders are the most popular choice, followed by beer and cognacs. However, some have blamed the introduction of a variety of fruity alcohol drinks for a steady increase in under-age drinking… Tshepo Mongoai reports…...more4minPlay
December 20, 2016SABC chair calls it quitsThe SABC no longer has a board. The last non executive board member Mbulaheni Maguvhe has finally thrown in the towel. He submitted his resignation to President Jacob Zuma who accepted it. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent looks back at some of the events, - from the appointment of the board to the resignation of the last board member. We also caught up with the director of Media Monitoring Africa William Bird for more reaction on these developments......more10minPlay
December 20, 2016Gift of the Givers treats 7 month old baby girl who was buried under the rubbleHumanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers says a malnutritioned seven month old baby girl who was buried under the rubble following a bomb attack is being treated at its Ar Rahma hospital in Alepo, Syria. The organisation says the girl's mother was killed in the attack. Gift of the Givers has been running two hospitals in the war-torn country and has appealed to the public to support efforts to help trapped civilians. We are now joined on the line by Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman...more3minPlay
December 19, 2016Four year old remains missing after allegedly being swept out to seaThe National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged parents to ensure their children are supervised around inland and coastal waters. There have been separate incidents where children have drowned over the weekend. A four-year-old boy is still missing (**please update) after he was allegedly swept out to sea at Pearl Bay in Yzerfontein on the West Coast. Another child aged between nine and ten drowned while swimming in the Wilderness Lagoon near George in the Southern Cape. We are joined on the line by National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson, Craig Lambinon...more3minPlay
December 19, 2016Parents cry foul over monopoly of school uniformsThe Competition Commission is reportedly investigating South African school uniform monopolies that allegedly overcharge and force parents to buy from certain suppliers. The commission's probe into the R10 billion industries comes amid allegations that senior school executives get paid for exclusive supplier contracts. For more on this we are joined on the line by The Competition Commission's, Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele...more7minPlay
FAQs about Update@Noon:How many episodes does Update@Noon have?The podcast currently has 10,231 episodes available.