Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is monitoring a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus (NB.1.1.1), but it has not yet resulted in a resurgence of cases in the country. Parts of Asia are currently experiencing a high number of Nimbus cases. Speaking at the G20 Health Working Group Meeting yesterday, Motsoaledi stated that South Africa maintains robust surveillance systems in place. He added that those who have been vaccinated
We have ANOTHER winner!
Category: Breakfast
We have just made another person R50 000 richer in 2025! After 7 weeks of careful listens and even more careful guesses, it was Jamie Clogg who correctly identified Ryan’s R50 000 Noise as “Kokis being rubbed together in your hand”: If you want to see proof of the noise here you go: https://smilefm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ryans-R50K-Noise-3-2025-REVEAL.mp4 We have a brand new noise every weekday morning at 7am and 8am.
Behind the scenes of The Ryan O’Connor Breakfast Show With Producer Phil – Episode 1
Category: Breakfast
Every week Phil takes you into the world of a radio producer. In this exclusive podcast you’ll get to hear about how a radio show is planned and executed (even when it doesn’t go to plan). This week Phil talks about learning more about the world of sport, Broadway, and different places around the world through the eyes of the team, guests, and listeners.
A mother and father have been arrested in Bloubergstrand for allegedly sexually abusing their daughters, aged three and eight. They were taken into custody on Tuesday, on charges including rape, sexual grooming, and producing child sexual abuse material. “The SAPS has arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand, for the alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged three and eight,” confirmed Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Van Wyk, national
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the launch of the long-awaited National Dialogue initiative, aimed at forging a unified vision for South Africa amidst persistent socio-economic challenges. “This initiative has been gathering great support and enthusiasm since it was proposed last year,” the president said during a live televised broadcast on Tuesday evening. “It has been endorsed by a wide range of formations across society.” Drawing from the country’s historic legacy of negotiation
