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SAfmRadio SA's only national news and talk radio station. Leading the nation's conversation. It was established in 1936 at the time of the creation of the SABC.

SAfm is the SABC's national English language public radio station with its headquarters at Radio Park, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It was first known as the "A Programme", becoming the English Service when the Afrikaans Service came into being a year later. In 1985 it changed its name again to Radio South Africa and, ten years later, to SAfm. Up until 1995, it was known as a "full spectrum" radio

station; news, information, music, art, drama, children's programmes, sport, etc. It was also the first station to introduce 'talk' format and current affairs programming (Radio Today etc). During the next 8 years, SAfm moved away from "full spectrum" broadcasting in favour of news and information, dropping drama and cutting back on music in favour of a live, 'talk show' format. Children & teenage programming had already been removed from the programme schedule at the birth of SAfm. However, in 2006, the broadcasting governing body, ICASA, instructed SAfm to re-introduce both drama and children's programming which it has done. SAfm draws its audience from LSM's 7-10. It's core listeners fall into the age bracket 35-49 (750 000 with a peak of 835 000 in 2021). The station has also actively sought a 'diverse' audience (currently 61% black vs 39% white).

SAfm turns 89 – and you could win BIG!SAfm is giving away 15 double tickets to 15 lucky listeners to attend the spectacu...
15/08/2025

SAfm turns 89 – and you could win BIG!
SAfm is giving away 15 double tickets to 15 lucky listeners to attend the spectacular Joy of Jazz Festival happening from 26 – 28 September 2025! Want in?

SMS SAfm89 to 41391

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[ON AIR] We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention Pres...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. Professor Lesiba Teffo speaks to on

[ON AIR] We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA. Matthew Parks speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the big...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the biggest criticisms I’ve been hearing throughout SA FM this afternoon is that, young people don’t seem to be properly represented. Sandra Leshabela & Fezile Msumba speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happ...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happening in Pretoria today. Yolokazi Mfuto speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea ...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has added ten new buses that will improve the commuter service in the City of Johannesburg. Nelson Rikhotso speaks to on SABC News

[ON AIR] Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited ...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited George W Bush eighteen years ago. Pearl Matibe speaks to on

[ON AIR] We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. P...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. Professor Dirk Kotze speaks to on

Welcome to the Friday edition of with & send your views via SMS- 41391 or call us at 086 000 2032 or send a WhatsApp...
15/08/2025

Welcome to the Friday edition of with & send your views via SMS- 41391 or call us at 086 000 2032 or send a WhatsApp voice note at 061 410 4107 also follow us on all our social media. Live Stream: http://listen.safm.co.za/listensafm/

From soulful ballads to electrifying performances, Joy of Jazz has given us moments to remember.🎷 This year, the Diphala...
15/08/2025

From soulful ballads to electrifying performances, Joy of Jazz has given us moments to remember.
🎷 This year, the Diphala Stage powered by SAfm promises even more!

[ON AIR] Will the National dialogue solve South Africa's problems? Kallie Kriel: CEO of AfriForum on with Thulasizwe S...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] Will the National dialogue solve South Africa's problems? Kallie Kriel: CEO of AfriForum on with Thulasizwe Simelane

[ON AIR] Will the National dialogue solve South Africa's problems? Tebogo Khaas: President SA SMME Forum Politics and Ch...
15/08/2025

[ON AIR] Will the National dialogue solve South Africa's problems? Tebogo Khaas: President SA SMME Forum Politics and Chairperson of Public Interest SA on with Thulasizwe Simelane

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SAfm is the SABC's national English language public radio station with its headquarters at Radio Park, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It was established in 1936 at the time of the creation of the SABC. It was first known as the "A Programme", becoming the English Service when the Afrikaans Service came into being a year later. In 1985 it changed its name again to Radio South Africa and, ten years later, to SAfm. Up until 1995, it was known as a "full spectrum" radio station; news, information, music, art, drama, children's programmes, sport, etc. It was also the first station to introduce 'talk' format and current affairs programming (Radio Today etc). During the next 8 years, SAfm moved away from "full spectrum" broadcasting in favour of news and information, dropping drama and cutting back on music in favour of a live, 'talk show' format. Children & teenage programming had already been removed from the programme schedule at the birth of SAfm. However, in 2006, the broadcasting governing body, ICASA, instructed SAfm to re-introduce both drama and children's programming which it has done. SAfm draws its audience from LSM's 7-10. It's core listeners fall into the age bracket 35-49 (558 000 with a peak of 730 000 in 2003). The station has also actively sought a 'diverse' audience (currently 61% black vs 39% white).