As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team brings you legendary South African broadcaster and journalist, Tim Modise as he walks show anchor, Sakina Kamwendo down memory lane on some of the stories he covered during his days at the public broadcaster 

As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team brings you legendary South African broadcaster and journalist, Tim Modise as he walks show anchor, Sakina Kamwendo down memory lane on some of the stories he covered during his days at the public broadcaster&nbsp;

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“Kancane, kancane, we introduced different types of conversations” - Legendary broadcaster, Tim Modise says when metro began in 1986, he had a sense of what the station would be about from his days at Radio Bop 

As South Africans prepare to welcome the New Year, the NSPCA has sounded the alarm on fireworks and the terror they bring to animals, as well as the severe distress caused to pets and wildlife by loud explosions. The organisation warns that loud bangs trigger extreme distress, causing pets to panic, flee their homes, get lost, or become injured in accidents. Various municipalities allow private fireworks only from 11pm to 1am on New Year's Eve. Lighting them near animals, hospitals, or petrol stations is strictly prohibited and can lead to hefty fines. Elvis Presslin spoke to SPCSA spokesperson, Samantha Stelli

As South Africans prepare to welcome the New Year, the NSPCA has sounded the alarm on fireworks and the terror they bring to animals, as well as the severe distress caused to pets and wildlife by loud explosions. The organisation warns that loud bangs trigger extreme distress, causing pets to panic, flee their homes, get lost, or become injured in accidents. Various municipalities allow private fireworks only from 11pm to 1am on New Year's Eve. Lighting them near animals, hospitals, or petrol stations is strictly prohibited and can lead to hefty fines. Elvis Presslin spoke to SPCSA spokesperson, Samantha Stelli

NSPCA urges protection of animals during fireworks displays

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a nationwide recall of specific Domestos Lemon and Domestos Summer Fresh (750ml) variants manufactured between August and September 2025. The recall is due to a an alleged pinhole defect at the bottom of some bottles that causes leakage when pressure is applied. Unilever South Africa has warned of possible product spillage as a result of the defect. Elvis Presslin spoke to NCC Spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a nationwide recall of specific Domestos Lemon and Domestos Summer Fresh (750ml) variants manufactured between August and September 2025. The recall is due to a an alleged pinhole defect at the bottom of some bottles that causes leakage when pressure is applied. Unilever South Africa has warned of possible product spillage as a result of the defect. Elvis Presslin spoke to NCC Spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba

National Consumer Commission recalls Domestos Lemon and Domestos Summer products Fresh

Bafana Bafana's 27 winning streak came to an abrupt halt fallowing a controversial penalty win by Egypt in their second 2025 Afcon game. A controversial Mohamed Salah penalty sent Egypt through to the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations despite being down to 10 men for the whole of the second half against South Africa, who were denied a penalty of their own right at the death. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC sports journalist, Vincent Sitsula

Bafana Bafana's 27 winning streak came to an abrupt halt fallowing a controversial penalty win by Egypt in their second 2025 Afcon game. A controversial Mohamed Salah penalty sent Egypt through to the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations despite being down to 10 men for the whole of the second half against South Africa, who were denied a penalty of their own right at the death. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC sports journalist, Vincent Sitsula

“Kancane, kancane, we introduced different types of conversations” - Legendary broadcaster, Tim Modise says when metro began in 1986, he had a sense of what the station would be about from his days at Radio Bop

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