Residents from Riverlea in the south of Johannesburg took to the streets to protest against violence allegedly linked to illegal mining. Five suspected zama zamas were killed at the weekend in Riverlea, following an alleged turf war between rival factions. They believe corrupt police officers are allowing illegal miners to operate in the community freely. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to reporter Sashin Naidoo and Mining Expert, Sifiso Dladla... 

Residents from Riverlea in the south of Johannesburg took to the streets to protest against violence allegedly linked to illegal mining. Five suspected zama zamas were killed at the weekend in Riverlea, following an alleged turf war between rival factions. They believe corrupt police officers are allowing illegal miners to operate in the community freely. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to reporter Sashin Naidoo and Mining Expert, Sifiso Dladla...

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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.

Residents from Riverlea protest against violence allegedly linked to illegal mining.

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

This Friday, SAfm&rsquo;s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News &amp; Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

The Coalface with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has detected two polio virus strains in wastewater samples from a treatment plant in Cape Town, Western Cape. The detection is part of the NICD's routine environmental and wastewater testing aimed at proactive, population-wide disease tracking. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a pathologist at the Centre for Vaccines and Immunology at NICD, Dr Kerrigan McCarthy.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has detected two polio virus strains in wastewater samples from a treatment plant in Cape Town, Western Cape. The detection is part of the NICD's routine environmental and wastewater testing aimed at proactive, population-wide disease tracking. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a pathologist at the Centre for Vaccines and Immunology at NICD, Dr Kerrigan McCarthy.

NICD's Dr. Kerrigan McCarthy urges calm over poliovirus detection.

A group of the 457 foreign nationals verified by Home Affairs in Durban yesterday are insisting on staying in Durban's CBD, citing safety fears. The group spent the night outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre. Wivine Bahati from the Democratic Republic of Congo says many remain afraid to return to their communities following recent immigration tensions in Durban. She spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

A group of the 457 foreign nationals verified by Home Affairs in Durban yesterday are insisting on staying in Durban's CBD, citing safety fears. The group spent the night outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre. Wivine Bahati from the Democratic Republic of Congo says many remain afraid to return to their communities following recent immigration tensions in Durban. She spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

Residents from Riverlea protest against violence allegedly linked to illegal mining.

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