The Alternative Information and Development Centre says less than three percent of the $8.5-Billion climate finance deal offered to South Africa comes in the form of grants. Senior economist at the Centre, Dick Forslund says the rest takes the form of concessional loans, commercial loans and investment guarantees. Forslung adds that what these secretive foreign loans will lead to great indebtedness and hardship for the country in the long run. He spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

The Alternative Information and Development Centre says less than three percent of the $8.5-Billion climate finance deal offered to South Africa comes in the form of grants. Senior economist at the Centre, Dick Forslund says the rest takes the form of concessional loans, commercial loans and investment guarantees. Forslung adds that what these secretive foreign loans will lead to great indebtedness and hardship for the country in the long run. He spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.

These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

"Ramaphosa secretive foreign loans will lead to great indebtedness and hardship for the country in the long run" - Economist, Dick Forslund

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football. Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August in the wake of his country's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and after saying he was considering his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge.SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.&nbsp;Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August in the wake of his country's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and after saying he was considering his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge.SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more

Argentina name Messi for October friendly farewell.

This Wednesday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to  ABSA's Investment Analyst Motheo Maphosa, for the latest market update.

This Wednesday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to&nbsp; ABSA's Investment Analyst Motheo Maphosa, for the latest market update.

 ABSA's Investment Analyst Motheo Maphosa shares latest market updates

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the recent discovery of eight bodies in separate incidents in Ekurhuleni is concerning and deeply disturbing. He says the developments highlight the devastating human cost of violence against women. Lesufi was briefing members of the media on progress made in implementing key Gauteng Provincial Government programmes and priorities, including service delivery.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the recent discovery of eight bodies in separate incidents in Ekurhuleni is concerning and deeply disturbing. He says the developments highlight the devastating human cost of violence against women. Lesufi was briefing members of the media on progress made in implementing key Gauteng Provincial Government programmes and priorities, including service delivery.

"Ramaphosa secretive foreign loans will lead to great indebtedness and hardship for the country in the long run" - Economist, Dick Forslund

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