The Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality, Stephen Korabie, was on the scene of the fire at Paarl Hospital yesterday. #fire #paarl #news#radionews #paarlfire #smile904fmnews

Ten members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) were granted bail of R2000 each, after they appeared in the Western Cape High Court today (30 January, 2026) to appeal a previous decision to deny them bail. The judgment had been reserved earlier in the day, but following consultations, the bail terms were agreed upon. It relates to the alleged murder of Manenberg resident Wade Price last month, who was allegedly suffocated during a police interrogation. The eleventh accused was previously granted bail. S

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the R22 million price tag for two massive statues honouring Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo. The nine-metre-tall monuments were unveiled in eThekwini, but not without controversy. Critics have questioned whether the R22 million could have been better spent elsewhere. But Ramaphosa says you can’t measure the price of freedom in rands and cents. He told attendees that the fight against apartheid was not free; it came at a cost paid in sacrifice, suffering, an

John Steenhuisen stepping down as DA leader isn’t just party news, it could send ripples through all of South African politics 🇿🇦 As a key player in the Government of National Unity, his move signals the DA is eyeing its next big step: growing into South Africa’s largest political party 📈🏛️ A new DA leader will be chosen in April… but the real question is: Will voters get behind them? 👀🗳️ Smile FM Drive News Anchor @daniellementoor2 breaks down what this means for the country 🎙️✨ #Smile90

Bail Appeal for AGU Members in Wade Price Case