South Africa is among the countries ranked as having the lowest rate of mental well being in the world.  That's according to the Mental Health Million Project's latest world report.  However, a new research study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) reveals that ongoing load shedding in South Africa has strained residents' mental wellbeing.  SABC Specialist Researcher Zandile Myeza reports.

South Africa is among the countries ranked as having the lowest rate of mental well being in the world.  That's according to the Mental Health Million Project's latest world report.  However, a new research study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) reveals that ongoing load shedding in South Africa has strained residents' mental wellbeing.  SABC Specialist Researcher Zandile Myeza reports.

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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.

SADAG research finds that load shedding has added to SA's low mental well being

News and Current Affairs Show host/presenter Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

News and Current Affairs Show host/presenter Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

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The BRICS Business Forum is underway in India, with business leaders, Ministers and Heads of state under one roof. They are   discussing trade, investment, finance, technology and development challenges that shape the BRICS economic agenda. The Forum serves as a platform where key ideas and suggestions from the Council are presented and discussed, and plays a strong agenda-setting role at the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place from tomorrow until Sunday. The summit, hosted under India's chairship, is themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security." For more we are now joined by the Chairperson of the Trade and Investment Working Group in the SA BRICS Business Council, Advocate Mtho Xulu  

The BRICS Business Forum is underway in India, with business leaders, Ministers and Heads of state under one roof. They are &nbsp; discussing trade, investment, finance, technology and development challenges that shape the BRICS economic agenda. The Forum serves as a platform where key ideas and suggestions from the Council are presented and discussed, and plays a strong agenda-setting role at the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place from tomorrow until Sunday. The summit, hosted under India's chairship, is themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security." For more we are now joined by the Chairperson of the Trade and Investment Working Group in the SA BRICS Business Council, Advocate Mtho Xulu &nbsp;

BRICS summit must deliver practical business outcomes: Advocate Mtho Xulu 

Gauteng Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana, presenting the crime statistics for Gauteng for the first quarter of the 2026 financial year. Kekana says overall contact crime in Gauteng decreased by three percent during the first quarter. However, attempted murder, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, and common assault increased. Kekana revealed Gender-based violence and femicide cases declined by 9.1 percent, while property-related crime fell by 2.7 percent. Major General Fred Kekana, presenting the crime statistics for Gauteng for the first quarter of the 2026 had this to say 

 

 

Gauteng Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana, presenting the crime statistics for Gauteng for the first quarter of the 2026 financial year. Kekana says overall contact crime in Gauteng decreased by three percent during the first quarter. However, attempted murder, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, and common assault increased. Kekana revealed Gender-based violence and femicide cases declined by 9.1 percent, while property-related crime fell by 2.7 percent. Major General Fred Kekana, presenting the crime statistics for Gauteng for the first quarter of the 2026 had this to say&nbsp;
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SADAG research finds that load shedding has added to SA's low mental well being

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