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  The clock ticks toward a new millennium. The world braces for change. And suddenly… music enters a brand-new era.   From the final days of the CD boom and the reign of boy bands and pop princesses — to the rise of downloads, streaming, and global superstars… the turn of the millennium changed everything.   This weekend on Smile FM, the eras go head-to-head in The Y2K Rumble.   It’s the ultimate musical face-off:

  In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court of South Africa has ordered Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to repay the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) over R81 million in undue profits. The unanimous decision marks a major victory for the agency and reinforces constitutional accountability in the distribution of social grants.   The amount represents adjusted profits derived from a contract previously declared invalid, following extensive litigation aimed at ensuring compliance with constitutional standards.

  Telkom has warned customers of a scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Telkom representatives and falsely informing individuals that they have won a car as part of the recent Summer Campaign.   In reported incidents, customers are then asked to make a payment to “release” or claim the prize.   Telkom has emphasised that it will never request any form of payment, deposit, administration fee, or voucher purchase for customers to claim prizes or

  Over 109 000 illegal immigrants have been sent home since the formation of the GNU. The Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, says this is an exponential increase in yearly deportations since the Government of National Unity was formed two years ago. “Our message remains clear: If you are in South Africa illegally, self-deport now before we find you and ban you from ever entering our country legally in future,” said Minister Schreiber. A Home

  CapeNature has launched a special edition of its Green Noise podcast, offering an urgent and human-centred look at South Africa’s recent wildfire season, with a strong focus on the devastating fires in the Cederberg Wilderness.   The blaze, which started on 22 December 2025 along Uitkyk Pass, burned through approximately 53,000 hectares before being contained on 5 January 2026.   The fire affected both protected areas managed by CapeNature and neighbouring private land, leaving