947 Drive with Thando

Your Story - Mfundi Vundla is opens up about dismissal of 14 Generations actors in 2014

13 Mar 2026

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Mfundi Vundla is finally opening up about one of the biggest shake-ups in South African TV. He explains how the dramatic dismissal of 14 Generati...

Spotlight - Flysafair temporary fuel surcharge on airline tickets

12 Mar 2026

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When School Doesn’t Feel Safe Protecting Learners in the Classroom

11 Mar 2026

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For many people, school is supposed to be a safe space — a place where learners grow, feel supported and develop the confidence to pursue their ...

Spotlight - Robot Boii at Paris Fashion Week — AmaXhosa & Izikhothane on the global stage

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

from the runway to the streets: we chat to Robot Boii, who’s modeling for AmaXhosa at Paris Fashion Week. It’s a major moment for Sou...

Youth participation in South Africas elections

11 Mar 2026

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Amahle Jaxx joins us to unpack a big question around youth participation in South Africa’s elections. Voting registrations are now open for the ...

The future of streaming for South African audiences

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s streaming landscape just got shook. After nearly a decade of trying to compete with global giants like Netflix and Disney+, Showm...

Naked Truths: The Digital Footprint of Your Next Car

05 Mar 2026

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Thinking of buying your first car? You aren’t alone! On this episode of Drive with Thando, brought to you by Naked, we’re joined by Kumbi ...

The Toxic Truth: Candice Chirwa on Hormone Disrupters in Period Products

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a conversation that every woman, and anyone who cares about one needs to hear. On this episode of Drive with Thando, we are joined by ...

Iran attacks on Dubai

02 Mar 2026

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The Gautrain will officially be handed over to the provincial government as a fully paid asset

02 Mar 2026

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Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has confirmed that the Gautrain will officially be handed over to the provincial government as a fully paid ...

JMPD everywhere

26 Feb 2026

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There seems to be an increased presence of JMPD vehicles during the day, so Thando spoke to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla about this and how best to ...

Spotlight - Budget Speech 2026 with EWN Balalo Ndenze

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Budget Speech day, which basically decides how much more expensive life could get… or hopefully, how much relief is coming. From taxes...

Spotlight - SIU investigation uncovers R16,3m paid in bribes for visas and permits

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thando and Msizi spoke to SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago about the allegations of underhanded dealings within home affiars.See omnystudio.com/listen...

What will my kid for a living

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kids show some incredible talents from a young age, often giving a glimpse into what their future holds.Msizi's son Lincoln is an avid golfer and prod...

How many partners can I have

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following Ne-Yo speaking about his polyamorous relationships, the team thought to bring it home and see if South Africans are in poly relationships.Le...

Spotlight - DJ Switch on AMP Studio Collaboration with ABSA

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  ...

What really happened at the Mugabe compound

19 Feb 2026

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How soon is too soon to move on from a partner

17 Feb 2026

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How long is the right time to wait before finding love after a partner passes away?A week, a month, a year? Or maybe never at all.Joburgers weighed in...

Messy dating

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  ...

Valentine's Day feedback

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following Valentine's weekend, Thando and Msizi wanted to know if thing had got better for men who wanted a but more for Valentine's Day. Did the Jobu...

Spotlight - No water, who do we call

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Joburg Water strikes taking place, while residents still have no water, Thando spoke to Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo.Some residents hav...

Spotlight - Joburg Water strikes and no water for residence

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Johannesburg Water confirmed on 10 February that its workers are currently engaged in an unprotected strike.Both Thando and Msizi have experience dry ...

Dogs need me

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thando is in a massive doggy dilemma. Every time she leaves, one of her dogs starts acting up.She has tried leaving a radio and TV on, and even leavin...

Time to go home..NOW

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all enjoy a braai and hang with mates at home, but there comes a time when people need to grab their cooler boxes and head home.It seems not everyo...

Back in my day we had

05 Feb 2026

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Should sports be compulsory in schools

04 Feb 2026

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Lots of schools force kids to play at least one sport a term. It doesn't matter if you're good or not, you need to play.But what happens if you play a...

Valentine's Day, hate it or love it

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where are the Valentine’s Day non-believers?Why do you not believe in it or not do anything for your partner?Thando and Msizi stood on either si...

My worst purchase

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It happens to all of us, we see something we want but don't need. We make the decision and purchase something that's out of our price range or that we...

Joey Rasdien live in studio

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

South African comedian, actor, and media personality known Joey Rasdien joined the team in studio to speak about all thing comedy, the comedic scene a...

South African artist strike - Interview

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mass protests by actors, filmmakers and industry workers are underway in South Africa, with the main demonstration taking place outside Parliamen...

Some reprieve for actors in South Africa

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour and Employment Minister Nomakhosaza Meth has published a notice to include all performers as workers under the Basic Conditions of Employment A...

Childhood luxuries

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up, we would go to friends' homes and quickly realise that they were ballers and had some luxuries that others didn't have. Thando and Ms...

School transport needs an overhaul

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With news of so many school transport incidents, Thando took the conversation to Joburgers. What needs to happen to keep our kids safe. Get ready for ...

Spotlight - Checkers60 delivers

22 Jan 2026

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Fill up the back is flourishing and the friends of the show have come in strong.Checkers60 sent a few vans to donate 100 bags of stationery items!!Del...

Who won R177million in the Lotto

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone put their best numbers forward, but only one person was lucky enough to bag the gold.Thando spoke to Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs ...

To see a therapist or not

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy is becoming more and more popular, and being spoken about often.Thando and Msizi spoke to Joburgers who either love or have adverse feelings t...

I am disowning my family

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following stories of Brooklyn Beckham disowning and very publicly shaming his parents, Thando and Msizi spoke to Joburgers who have walked away from t...

2016 to 2026

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thando and Msizi team take a trip back to 2016, unpacking the social media trends, viral moments, memes and online madness that defined the year....

Spotlight - The Office becomes Die Kantoor

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Showmax has just dropped the first trailer for "Die Kantoor", the Afrikaans iteration of the globally beloved "The Office". YAS!Thando and Msizi spoke...

Social media etiquette 

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when someone you follow on social media passes away? What is the right thing to do? Do you unfollow them or keep them so you can see the ...

First day of school - Grade 1

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  ...

Spotlight - Nandi Madida and Barbie

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mattel has launched its first-ever autistic Barbie doll, created with guidance from the autistic community to reflect common ways autistic people may ...

Matrics of 2025

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Matric class of 2025 have come through and done really well in their results.Thando spoke to EWN reporter Kgomotso Modise about the sentiment at s...

947 Drive Men's conference - Fatherhood, Parenting, Identity and Raising Children

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 2 of our Men’s Conference series, Thando and Msizi sit down with Tumisho Masha, Proverb and Neo Mothopeng for an honest, powerful and...

The good things guy

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  Strap in f...

Spotlight - Where to go in Dezemba

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dezemba is here and South Africans are looking for amazing places to visit locally.Thando spoke to Head of PR at SA Tourism about the hidden gems ever...

I regret having kids

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone thinks having kids is the greatest moment and journey, but what about those people who regret having kids or even regret the person they had ...

947 Drive Men's Conference - An Emotional 947 Drive Honouring Women & Challenging GBV

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 947 Drive with Thando went on a full emotional rollercoaster.  We honoured the women whose lives were stolen by Gender-Based Violence, sharin...

The Price of Manhood: How Money Shapes a Man’s Worth

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the relationship between men and money — and does having less make you less of a man?  In the first episode of the Men’s...

Unpacking drugs use in South Africa

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We never speak about the journey of drug use, abuse and finally rehab.It can start so young. Maybe a joint at a party, a pens-down party very quickly ...

Good Things - Skating to more awards

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shiven Bodasing leads a very multi-faceted life: he works as an SPCA inspector, is a candidate attorney, and competes in adult figure skatin...

Spotlight - G20 cleanup and Jozi My Jozi

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With all eyes on South Africa and the G20 Summit, the streets seem cleaner, the lights brighter and the flag flyer higher, but how long will this last...

Spotlight - The return of Topbilling

13 Nov 2025

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How far is too far for spoiling pets

11 Nov 2025

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We all love our fur babies, but where do we draw the line with spoiling them. Thando takes her dogs on fancy trips, while Msizi buys his pups Woolies ...

Whose your daddy

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a tricky “daddy dilemma” — where a man might have fathered a child years ago — Thando and Msizi spoke to Joburgers about...

Fighting a medical scheme provider

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A mother is locked in a multi-year legal battle with Medihelp after it refused to fund the crucial enzyme treatment for her son’s rare genetic d...

What is Miss Universe South Africa

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa has a massive pool of incredible women to choose from when it comes to Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, but how has Miss Universe SA ...

Spotlight - Whatsapp usernames, no more number

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WhatsApp will introduce a new feature that lets users communicate using unique usernames instead of relying solely on phone numbers. Tech guru Grant H...

Spotlight - Pets behaving badly

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pets can have behaviors that look like temper tantrums, often as a result of frustration, fear, or overstimulation, rather than being malicious. ...

Cape Town Marathon 2026 blown away

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The famous Cape Town Marathon had all the hype, energy and runners ready to conquer the streets of the Mother City, but the city had other plans. Dang...

Navigating divorce and who gets what

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Happily ever after” unfortunately isn’t always the case. Many marriages end in divorce, but what happens when papers were signed, a...

Spotlight - Instagram placing age restrictions on the app

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Social media platforms have come under increasing pressure from parents, lawmakers, and mental health experts regarding the effects of onlin...

School Entrepreneurship

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the good ol’ days in school when we had Cake & Candy or bake sales?  Kids from each grade would group together and create entr...

Shadrack Sibiya at the parliamentary committee

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is giving testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating police corruption...

Some TV shows can only be watched alone

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thando and Msizi are watch Netflix show Monster: The Ed Gein Story, but given it’s graphic nature, it’s not one to watch with a partner or...

World Mental Health Day with Nasreen Cariem

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Mental Health being on the lips of everyone, Thando and Msizi spoke to Occupational therapist, Mental health productivity and performance special...

Spotlight - A major raid on Shadrack Sibiya’s house

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s home was raided on Thursday 9 October, following his name coming up in the Madlanga Commis...

Spotlight - The shifting landscape of South Africa’s informal

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The nature of informal settlements is changing:many shacks are being upgraded “from below” tomore permanent brick structures, often spurre...

Spotlight - Debunking health fads with Dr Adele Pelteret

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many health fads and trends that are shared on social media, but is there any truth to these trends? Thando and Msizi spoke to Dr Adele P...

Breast cancer awareness month with Thando

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in South African women, accounting for about 22.6% of female cancers, with the lifetime risk varying significa...

Julius Malema fires shots illegally

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the ruling of Julius Malema being found guilty of arms possession, Thando and Msizi spoke to Ulrich Roux about what we can expect nextSee om...

Understanding spirituality in a South African context

25 Sep 2025

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What makes Hyrox so popular

23 Sep 2025

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Hyrox is on the up and up with competitions happening all over the world. Thando and Mzisi spoke to conditioning coach Oliver Gash about the rapidly g...

Madlanga Commission Day 2 with Orrin Singh

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nlhanhla Mkhwanazi continued his testimony for a second day after the commission’s proceedings started on Wednesday 17 September. Thando spoke t...

Fortunes told, truth or lies

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Msizi was once told his fortune, and to this day it hasn’t come true. So Thando spoke to Joburgers about their medium, sangoma and card reader e...

My home renovation disaster

17 Sep 2025

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Hidden talents at Primedia

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often put people in boxes based on what they do and how we know them, but what about those incredible hidden talents that we never get to experienc...

Stalker alert!

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Netlfix show Unknown Caller, Thando and the team spoke about real life stalkers in Joburg and how they were handled.See omnystudio....

Married too young

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood star Millie Bobby Brown has come under fire for supposedly getting married to young. Thando and the team spoke to Joburgers who got married ...

Moments of weakness

08 Sep 2025

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Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  Strap in f...

Women Bread winners

02 Sep 2025

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what did you do that made your parents upset

02 Sep 2025

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Why did you faint

02 Sep 2025

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Is the Government listening?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following Kamala Harris revealing why she prefers to wear wired headphones following her time on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Thando spoke to te...

Are your ChatGPT private chats legally protected

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed what legal experts have long warned — your chats with ChatGPT are not protected by legal privilege and ...

Bizarre house rules that no one else has

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all grow up in different situations and scenarios with varying rules, but some rules only seem to exist in some homes. Thando spoke to families abo...

Is Nursery School a scam

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the high cost of schooling, Thando wondered if nursery school is everything it’s built up to be? What do the little ones really learn for t...

Plus one and another one and another one

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many extras is enough? Is it ok to bring a stranger as a plus 1 to an event?   Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt...

Fill up the studio 2025

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Madiba Month, 947 Drive with Thando is spreading the warm and fuzzies to those in need.Joburg is coming in to make Joburg warm and make a differe...

Court orders Meta to shut down accounts posting sexual content of SA schoolchildren

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judge Mudunwazi Makamu handed down the judgment in order sought by Digital Law Company, directed by social media law expert Emma Sadlier. Thando spoke...

30% Tariffs on South Africa

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump has slapped a massive 30% tariff on south African products going into the States. Thando spoke to Lindsey Schitters (Business M...

Perimenopause and menopause, what is it all about

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A US-based study found South Asian American women reported an average menopause age of 48 or 49 years. For the general US population, the average age ...

Spotlight - Electric Cars or not

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  Strap in f...

Is sharing what you earn a problem

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is sharing what you earn a problem or should it be kept to yourself? what If the husband makes millions and the wife doesnt know?   Get ready for...

Are citizens allowed to fix potholes

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the streets of Joburg covered in gaping potholes, citizens are taking matters into their own hands. Thando called Khaya Gqibitole (Head of depart...

Pretty hurts – The downside of being pretty

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s always said that pretty people are treated better than anyone else, but what are the downsides of being an attractive individual. The gorge...

Spotlight - Is my fear irrational

26 Jun 2025

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Growing up, so many kids had a massive fear of quicksand. Fast forward and the fears were completely irrational. Matt spoke to counselling psychologis...

Spotlight - Israel, USA and Iran. What is going on?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With news of the USA, Israel and Iran taking over our screens, the team speaks to Professor John Stremlau, International Relations expert and Professo...

Spotlight - Drug Awareness Week

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Drug Awareness week in the spotlight, Thando and the team spoke to Member of Narcotics anonymous Peter P. He shares incredible insights into the ...

How did you pull off the big proposal

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going down on one knee is stressful enough, but try doing it in front of millions of people. This is what lovebird across the country have done. ...