947 Drive with Thando

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

Contributed by Lukas

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How far is too far for spoiling pets

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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What makes Hyrox so popular

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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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

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...

Women Bread winners

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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what did you do that made your parents upset

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Why did you faint

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Let is snow – Snow Report

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With reports of snow falling across the nation, Thando and the team spoke to Richard Le Sueur from Snow Report about Joburg getting its share of snowf...

I didn’t know I was pregnant

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5, 6, 7 months and I didn’t know I was pregnant! It seems impossible, but Joburgers came through with their stories   Get ready for the rid...

Spotlight : Dr Pillay speaks about pregnancy

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following an interesting conversation of women not knowing they were pregnant, Thando spoke to gynecologist Dr Neelan Pillay about the complexity of n...

What it's like raising Pride kids

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Pride Month in full swing, Thando and the team spoke to same-sex parents who are raising kids with Pride at heart. From adoptions to IVF, Joburge...

I died and saw the other side

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A man has claimed to have seen heaven after dying for 6mins, so Thando spoke to Jobugers who have seen the other side and the stories are something to...

Spotlight : Snow and Southern lights in South Africa

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June of 2025, South Africans can expect some very interesting weather patterns; firstly, the skies will be filled with beautiful sprays of colour c...

spotlight : Men’s Mental Health Month

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“men don’t cry”, “Man up”, “be a man”: All phrases that men deal with daily, but how does it impact men&rsqu...

Dis-chem cares

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to the between The Dis-Chem Foundation, OPERATION HEALING HANDS, and The Mia Le Roux Movement, The Gift of Hearing ini...

Spotlight : Reach for a dream

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Slipper Day, South Africa’s cosiest fundraiser, is back on 30 May, and Reach For A Dream is calling on South Africans to Do It For The Dreamers ...

Let kids choose their own career path

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With so many job opportunities out there, it’s difficult to push kids in a certain direction. Thando spoke to Joburgers who want the best for th...

The third budget 2025

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the third attempt at delivering a budget speech, Thando caught up with senior economist at PWC Xhanti Payi. # Get ready for the ride of your...

The Pink Drive truck has a new name

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

947 Drive with Thando in partnership with Pink Drive embarked on a journey to rename the all-new truck. The truck, aptly named Pink Warrior, travels a...

Not so ordinary jobs

16 May 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...

Family genetics that let you down

15 May 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...

Over the top things you do for you pets

13 May 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.&nb...

Tuesday challenge - Music pingpong

13 May 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...

Things your partner is obsessed with

13 May 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 - 100% tariffs on films

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drive with Thando speaks with Senior Economist at PWC, Xhanti Payi.   Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Le...

All by myself

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going to the movies alone, the pub alone or even going on vacation alone. Gone are the days of one-person dates being frowned upon. Thando spoke to Jo...

The one that got away

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  What ever happened to that ONE that got away? Thando chatted to people who took a walk down memory lane about that one love.See omnystudio.com/...

Spotlight : Funeral awards

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The National Funeral Awards took place recently, and Thando spoke to CEO Muzi Hlengwa about the accolades and how awards take placeSee omnystudio.com/...

What happens when you win R100 Million

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  You’ve chosen your lucky numbers, you’ve played the game and now you’ve won millions in the lotto or powerball. Thando spoke ...

The rise of chatgbt/AI usage

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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When kids steal…for good

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kids have great intentions of showing love; be it through gifts or money. Sometimes the little ones must steal in order to get their love across. Than...

Worst names

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A list was recently released about the most unattractivenames in America, but we want to create the SA list.Maybe it’s your own name that you ha...

Things don’t last anymore

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following a Netflix documentary about how aren’t made to last, Thando took the conversation to Joburg. From cars, batteries, and marriages, not ...

Spotlight : Chicken or Beef for prisoners

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Correctional Services has a new prison meal plan that reduces meat portions and replaces them with cheaper alternatives. Thando spok...

Childish ways to fight

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Spotlight: Proudly South African making a mark with Buy Local Summit

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team chats to Proudly SA's head of marketing Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi about the Buy Local Summit.  The summit took place from 17 to 18 March, sp...

What's the deal with fairytales

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We go through life listening to, reading and sharing popular fairytales, but if we look closer there is more to them.There are tons of unanswered ques...

Spotlight : Budget Speech 2025

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the much anticipated budget speech, Thando spoke Chief Economist Xhanti Payi about the implications of the latest updates.See omnystudio.com...

I don't negotiate with children

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a study, parents spend 67 hours a year negotiating with their kids.Thando spoke to parents (expert negotiators) about what is being negot...

Kids recognise things that old people do

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Helper disaster

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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