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Health and Welfare

Health: Possible Causes of an Itchy Throat

Itchy throat can be caused by a number of things. What to know about itchy throat causes, treatments, and related symptoms. Possible causes: Allergic rhinitis Food allergies Drug side effects and allergies Bacterial and viral infections Dehydration Acid reflux Home remedies Prevention Contacting a doctor Home remedies such as lozenges and honey may help. It is often possible to manage an itchy throat at home. However, if itchiness persists or […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 4

Weather

Wednesday’s Weather

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS: IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, hail and excessive lightning, resulting in localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges and localised damage to settlements and infrastructure, are expected over Gauteng, central to eastern parts of North West, and central to western parts of Limpopo. B. Yellow level 2 Warning: Damaging winds resulting in localised damage to […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 8

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Technology

Technology Report

Simple Samsung settings could extend your battery life. Bill Gates calls for stronger AI safeguards. SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit, and South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope detects possible radio emissions from a young exoplanet for the first time.

todaySeptember 29, 2026 277

Technology

Mobile Banking and Digital Payments

A smartphone has become much more than a device for communication. For millions of people, it is now a bank branch, payment terminal, and financial management tool that fits in the palm of a hand. Mobile banking and digital payments have transformed how people save, transfer, spend, and manage money. Yet, alongside their convenience and growing popularity, these technologies raise important questions about security, privacy, accessibility, and trust. Banking without […]

todaySeptember 27, 2026 5

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Radio Today Sports

Game Time Sports Show

– We start with Matthew Breetzke on his match-winning innings for the Proteas – We preview the 2026 Presidents Cup – Duane Vermeulen and Zachary Porthen look ahead to the Springboks’ Test against Australia in Perth this Sunday – We hear from the Stormers camp as the URC returns – We finish with Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris as Formula 1 heads to Baku  

todaySeptember 26, 2026 22

Health and Welfare

Bananas – More than just a Fruit

We all love bananas as a quick snack or smoothie booster, but what if this everyday fruit could do so much more than you ever imagined? There’s a fascinating trick that many people are talking about: boiling bananas to unlock their hidden power. It might sound strange, but it’s something you should try! Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world, known for their sweet taste and […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 9

Technology

Navigating Social Media with Purpose

For many people in the world, social media has become far more than a means to pass the time. It serves as a vital window into the lives of family members, a means to reconnect with old friends, an information highway for news and entertainment, and a doorway to vibrant new communities and shared interests. Popular platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube have woven themselves into the fabric […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 5

Health and Welfare

Changes for Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings in South Africa

The Department of Agriculture has gazetted changes to regulations governing mayonnaise and other dressings in South Africa. The main changes relate to “reduced oil” variants of mayonnaise, alongside stricter packaging requirements around health claims. The gazette follows the publishing of draft regulation amendments in 2023, where the department sought to change the classifications of different kinds of dressings based on their oil content. This is a revision of the previous […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 11

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