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It’s frustrating enough when loadshedding hits, but what do the little one’s do to keep busy and how do they plan when Eskom decides to give them a taste of the distant past? Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave […]

The Nyanga community has accused the City of Cape Town of arrogance over its “one-track” targeting of Amaphela operators in the area. Community leader, Henry Foloti claims that Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith was not concerned that the City’s crackdown on illegal taxi operators is causing Nyanga to burn. Foloti was […] […]

Avid photographers may have noted a brown haze on their sunset pictures. No, it’s not just the effect of the epic Cape Town sunsets, it’s due to periodic pollution experienced during the winter months.  It may be affecting our pictures, but is the haze going to affect our health? Guest: Trevor Brewer, Director of Air […] […]

Working a regular 9-5 job is not for everyone. Some crave the adrenaline hit of defusing bombs. This could not be more true for Colonel Fiona Hawkins who is a SAPS Bomb Specialist. She is one of only two females working in this division in Gauteng. Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave […]

Banyana Banyana has celebrated their WAFCON victory at Athlone Stadium. It comes after the team beat host nation, Morocco 2-1 in the finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The fans gathered at the stadium gave them a warm welcome last night, with organizations handing over medallions to show their appreciation. Radio 786 reporter, […] […]

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana, celebrated their victory with the community of Athlone yesterday. They, along with local Cape Town hero and coach, Desiree Ellis, visited fans at Athlone Stadium to inspire youth to pursue their dreams. Banyana Banyana beat host country Morocco in the WAFCON final to clinch the title of […] […]

Giving dignity back to people through fixing something vital to them is an honorable way to help humanity. An organization has done just that by fixing toilets in poor socio-economic communities. Guest: Moody Jacobs – Co-founder and manager. Arise Community Development Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave […]

Scientists have uncovered a gene that is found in octopuses and humans. The jumping gene or transposons are short sequences of DNA with the ability to copy and paste or cut and paste themselves to another location in the genome, and they’ve been linked to the evolution of genomes in multiple species. This could explain […] […]

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is optimistic that there will be a fruitful resolution to the wage dispute at Eskom. The union’s energy sector coordinator, Khangela Baloyi says that they were shocked to see members embarking on strike action. The protest has affected nine of Eskom’s power stations. Wage negotiations have deadlocked, and workers […] […]

The Delft police station has recorded the highest incidents of rape in the Western Cape. It also ranks among the top three precincts with the highest cases of reported rapes in the country. This was revealed by Police Minister Bheki Cele as he released South Africa’s fourth quarter crime statistics which covered January until March […] […]

The Manenberg community has threatened to close the schools in the area. It follows sporadic shootings near primary schools in Manenberg yesterday. Images of children laying on the floor of their classrooms for fear of being hit by a stray bullet has caused an outcry from across the Cape Flats. Many communities have had similar […] […]

The Israeli attack of Palestinian mourners headed to the church for Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral is evidence of a regime that fears a martyr of truth. Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh also noted that the Zionist regime was also afraid of the raising of the Palestinian flag in Al Quds. The Israeli occupying forces targeted Palestinian […] […]

The iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive is on its way to turning a hundred! The scenic 9km route between Hout Bay and Noordehoek has 114 curves and a spectacular 180 degrees view of the Atlantic ocean. How has this road maintained its structure and what about its future? Guest: Professor Brian Figaji – Chapman Peak Drive’s […] […]

Unemployed engineering and science graduates have the opportunity to register with various professional bodies such as the South African Council Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). This will be done through the City’s Infrastructure SkillsDevelopment Grant Programme (ISDG). Guest: Theresa Uys – Alderman, Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services […] […]

The South African fruit industry representatives of fruit industry associations have agreed to adopt the Fruit Industry Social Accord. It will be a means of achieving socio-economic growth within the fruit industry and employment opportunities according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. Guest: Fhumulani Ratshitanga, Chief Executive Officer – Fruit South Africa Share […] […]

The South Gauteng High Court has found that anti-apartheid activist Dr Neil Aggett did not commit suicide but was killed by police while in custody. Judge Motsamai Makume handed down judgement on the inquest that had lasted two years. Aggett was found hanging in his cell in 1982, at the infamous John Vorster Square police […] […]

South Africans still have a long road to walk to achieve reconciliation. It has been evident in recent weeks with the death of Apartheid-era President FW de Klerk. Victims of the oppressive system he worked to uphold have yet to see accountability and justice. A large majority of South Africans have also yet to reap […] […]

The holidays are used as a time to unwind for many Matrics and youngsters, but should it be used instead to prepare for the future? With the job market shrinking and unemployment growing, how can you create your own opportunities? Guest: Mervyn George – SAP, Executive advisor Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave […]

There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter the attempted seizure of power. It’s understood that a group of soldiers who have reportedly been arrested were behind the failed attempt. In a social media post on Facebook Mohamed Al Faki Suleiman, a member […] […]

A 52-year-old teacher has been killed at Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi. He was shot in the parking area while sitting in his vehicle. The shooting took place before 8am, ahead of the start of the school day. Police say two suspects fled the scene. The motive for the killing is still unclear at […] […]

The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Jacob Zuma’s bid to have his 15-month contempt jail sentence rescinded is part of his several attempts to delegitimise the country’s courts. Political analyst, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke says Zuma’s earlier statements that he was waiting for the law to take its course, also showed that he was preparing for a […] […]

The mosquito is believed to be one of the most deadly animals on the planet. According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, as tiny as they seem, they kill thousands of people each year and leave millions sick. To simply eradicate them because of the human toll mosquito borne illnesses have – […] […]

The Blaauwberg Nature Reserve is now protected under Heritage Western Cape. Situated off the Melkbosstrand Road and the R27, this declaration honours the long legacy of this area from the start of the South Western Cape ingenious occupation, the Blaauwberg War in which Muslims were given a piece of the land to bury their deceased […] […]

South Africa’s Paralympic team has bagged two gold medals thus far. Anrune Weyers won Team SA’s first gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final in 56.05 seconds. Securing the second gold, Ntando Mahlangu shattered the men’s long jump world record with his final leap of 7.17 meters. Speaking to Radio 786, Head of Team SA […] […]

The public’s trust is close to being betrayed by the police service. Principal Associate at Africa Centre for Security and Intelligence Praxis, Eldred de Klerk says that this is due to the police failing to implement the basics. He was speaking as the Makhaza community in Khayelitsha still doesn’t have a police station. The land […] […]

If you are driving on the R355 in the Breede River –  past Ceres – and think you’ve spotted an Unidentified Flying Object(UFO) crashed on the side of the road, you most likely have! The huge, shiny silver UFO is 10 metres wide and seven metres high. But it didn’t just crash there… instead the […] […]

A war over turf and the drug trade between rival gangs in Lentegeur is terrorising the community. The area’s Community Policing Forum’s chairperson, Byron de Villiers says that the focus has been on yesterday’s murder of two men in Varing Street. Three others are critical in hospital. But he contends that not much has been […] […]

Tooth marks can go a long way in the field of paleontology. In a rare finding the Permian Gorgonopsian that roamed Africa 250 million years ago exhibited a healed bite mark. It provides a different perspective on the predatory behaviour of these extinct animals. Guest: Claire Browning – Curator of Karoo Palaeontology, Iziko South African […] […]

Palestinian voices will once again be elevated internationally as they take part in a virtual festival called “Long Night of the Poets”. The virtual event will be starting tonight at 8pm and features 30 artists from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, reaching Palestine and the U.S. To discuss this event and get a taste of his […] […]

A Stellenbosch University study has found that social workers not only offer help in terms of social well-being and counselling but also provide an array of financial advice. Guest: Dr Ntobeko Bambeni of the University of Stellenbosch’s Department of Social Development https://soundcloud.com/radio-786-100-4fm/social-workers-giving-financial-advice-study-radio-786 Share on FacebookPost on XFollow usSave […]

A nine-year-old Zimbabwean boy’s life changed when a hyena mauled his face in early May. He was at an all-night religious gathering near Harare, in Zimbabwe when the animal struck. His nose, upper lip, and all two cheeks were removed. A group of South African doctors has now volunteered to reconstruct the boy’s face. But […] […]

South Africa could be turning into a world leader in nuclear physics research. This has been ignited by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) which was awarded a large grant by the National Research Foundation for a new nuclear spectrometer called GAMKA. Almost 10 years in the making – GAMKA involves detectors that will […] […]

Regular physical activity at moderate intensity is always good for your health. Riding a bicycle does that and on this World Bicycle Day these benefits are being brought to the fore. In Langa a bicycle club is promoting this and encouraging residents to take up this activity and use bicycles as a normal mode of […] […]

Seeking To Create A Holistic Approach For Lupus Patients Lupus awareness month is slowly reaching its end. The long-term disease attacks the immune system. However, it’s treatable. Lupus is still misunderstood and patients still misdiagnosed. Guest: Dr Deepthi Abraham – Head of Paediatric Rheumatology and Immunology at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. She is also a lupus […] […]

You can now tip the Car Gaurd without the anxiety or rush to look for coins while leaving a parking bay An app called TIPPED now allows drivers to tip cashless, be it a car guard, hotel staff or even a petrol attendant. Is this the new way forward? to a more card and cashless […] […]

Every year World Autism Day is observed on April 2nd. It aims to raise awareness and educate people about this developmental condition which impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others. Globally autism is thought to affect between one and two percent of people. In South Africa data is scarce about the extent of […] […]

On international women’s day and any other day women are doing great things in their communities. From standing up, organizing marches to food schemes. A perfect example is grassroots youth activist and co-founder of the Manenberg Youth Collective Bronwyn February. This movement works towards promoting advocacy and empowerment amongst youth in the Cape Flats area. […] […]

More light has been shown on the misconception between lightning and its victims. According to a forensic pathologist specialist, less than five percent of people are struck by a bolt of lightning. In fact, most lightning-related deaths and injuries occur as a result of what is called the lighting attachments mechanism. Guest: Senior specialist forensic […] […]

After 17 years out of school 35-year-old, Tania Februarie sat for her final matric exam and passed with a bachelor’s. She would have written alongside her son Jaden but will instead wrote in his honor after his sudden passing this year. Jaden Februarie a matric student from Belhar High School passed away in February after […] […]

Tito Mboweni has presented his 2021 Budget to Parliament. He announced an eight percent increase in the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products. Taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief as the speech was free from substantial hikes aimed at bankrolling South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. Guest: Dominic Brown, Economist. https://soundcloud.com/radio-786-100-4fm/budget-speech-failed-to-address-the-sas-major-issues-radio-786 Share on FacebookPost […] […]