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Hang out with Thando Thabethe and Matt Flaxx on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.
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Shiven Bodasing leads a very multi-faceted life: he works as an SPCA inspector, is a candidate attorney, and competes in adult figure skating.Thando spoke to Brent and Shiven about becoming the highest technically scoring adult skater in South Africa.His big goal: to represent South Africa at the 2026 ISU Adult Figure Skating Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany — he’d be the first South African ever in his divisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Thando and Msizi spoke to Jozi My Jozi COO Diale Lodi about maintaining the city long after the guests have left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 chicken. How far is too far?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a tricky “daddy dilemma” — where a man might have fathered a child years ago — Thando and Msizi spoke to Joburgers about times when people discovered their dad might not be who they thought he was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 disorder, leaving the family in emotional distress and raising broader concerns about medical-aid coverage of rare diseases.Thando spoke to Alexi Rosenzweig of HJW Attorneys about this case and how consumers can be more alert in taking on medical scheme providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 come about and how did we find a winner?Thando spoke to former Miss South Africa and global pageant trailblazer Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala about her pageant and what it means for budding queens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WhatsApp will introduce a new feature that lets users communicate using unique usernames instead of relying solely on phone numbers. Tech guru Grant Hinds spoke to the team about how this could be a terrible idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pets can have behaviors that look like temper tantrums, often as a result of frustration, fear, or overstimulation, rather than being malicious. Thando and Msizi spoke to Leigh Shenker about pet behavior and how best to respond.Leigh is an animal behaviourist and lecturer in animal behaviour science at COAPE (The centre of applied pet ethology)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Dangerous weather conditions forced the cancellation of the landmark running event. Thando spoke to Clark Gardner, CEO: Sanlam Cape Town Marathon about the events leading up to cancellation and way forward. We will run again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Happily ever after” unfortunately isn’t always the case. Many marriages end in divorce, but what happens when papers were signed, and agreements were made? Who gets to keep and who leaves with half? Thando and Msizi spoke to Managing Partner of HJW Attorneys Megan Harrington-Johnson about the intricacies of separation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social media platforms have come under increasing pressure from parents, lawmakers, and mental health experts regarding the effects of online content on teens. Instagram (via parent company Meta) is rolling out “PG‑13 style” content restrictions for all users under 18. Thando spoke to social media law expert Emma Sadleir about the roll out and what to expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remember the good ol’ days in school when we had Cake & Candy or bake sales? Kids from each grade would group together and create entrepreneurial stands. Thando and Msizi spoke to former school entrepreneurs about what they sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is giving testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating police corruption. Thando spoke to EWN reporter Babalo Ndenze about day 2 happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 friends. The team spoke to Joburgrs about their solo viewing shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Mental Health being on the lips of everyone, Thando and Msizi spoke to Occupational therapist, Mental health productivity and performance specialist Nasreen Cariem about the impact, noticing signs and treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s home was raided on Thursday 9 October, following his name coming up in the Madlanga Commission. Msizi spoke to EWN reporter Orrin Singh about the latest happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The nature of informal settlements is changing:many shacks are being upgraded “from below” tomore permanent brick structures, often spurred byelectrification—even without formal upgradingprocesses. Overcrowding and “cramped” living persists,especially multiple households in single apartments(one family per room). Informal settlements remain precarious — limitedinfrastructure, insecure tenure, etc., thoughincremental improvements occur via informalupgrading, electrification, municipal services. The perception that informal settlements are“mushrooming out of control” may be overstated;some of the change is structural (e.g. upgrading,densification, conversion) rather than pure growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Pelteret who helped allay some fears and offer advice. Dr Adele assesses clinically, but treats naturally. She assists patients with a variety of acute and chronic health conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in South African women, accounting for about 22.6% of female cancers, with the lifetime risk varying significantly by race, from 1 in 81 for Black women to 1 in 13 for White women. Thando spoke to Joburgers about their journey and how families have been impacted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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