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    23 South African men and women – who are alleged victims of human trafficking – have been rescued from Myanmar.   They are said to have endured months of abuse and forced labour.   According to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the ordeal began last year. The group, of both men and women, were lured by an employment agency offering high-paying jobs, free accommodation and other

  This weekend, we’re dropping the tempo and turning up the feels with Rock Ballads Weekend! From iconic guitar riffs to powerful drum solos and the best voices in the industry, we’re bringing you the best rock ballads in history.   Join us Saturday and Sunday from 9AM, only on Smile FM, for a weekend full of powerful ballads and unforgettable moments!  

  Cape Town residents living in backyard homes are receiving their own electricity boxes soon, as the City embarks on its backyarder electricity programme. This aims to supply electricity to backyarder residents living on City-owned rental property.   More recently, 25 backyard homes were connected to the grid in Hanover Park and Newfields as part of the city-wide backyarder service electrification programme.   According to the City, it invested more than R261 000 into the

MARC EUGENE LOTTERING is Marc Lottering’s newest solo show. In this show Lottering shares personal stories with the audience that he has never shared before. He joined us on the Ryan O’Connor Breakfast Show to tell us more about it. Listen to the full interview here: 1 of 2 MARC EUGENE LOTERING is a critically acclaimed show and enjoyed sold out seasons around the country, with many fans claiming that this is Lottering’s best offering

    Cape Town’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget for 2025/26 prioritizes major tariff reforms aimed at providing financial relief to lower-income households, including a significantly reduced 2% electricity price increase compared to Eskom’s nationwide 11.32% hike.   Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the budget’s key provisions on Thursday, emphasizing its role in shielding residents from rising costs while continuing record investments in infrastructure and safety.   Tariff Reforms to Ease Financial Burdens   “Limiting Eskom’s