Smash Afrika Weekends

This week on Smash or Pass, we put Isimo from Durban in the hot seat to find out how he REALLY feels about some of life's biggest annoyances. Some of his answers were surprisingly controversial!

Students say they're being charged top-up fees. Accommodation providers say they're still waiting for NSFAS to announce rates. Is this a student problem, a landlord problem, or an NSFAS problem? On Smash's Hot Take, Smash Afrika unpacks the growing student housing crisis, asks what's really broken at NSFAS, and explores how the people who need support the most are paying the price for the uncertai...

On this week’s Trainsmash with Karabo, we’re unpacking the viral pop culture moments that took over the world, from Gangnam Style to Jerusalema.    Now Kylie Jenner’s attempt at the Jerusalema challenge has reignited the conversation… but the real question is: what’s the next global dance anthem?

In Around RSA in 90 Seconds, Smash Afrika Weekends taps into what South Africans are getting up to across the country-  the wild, the wholesome, and everything in between. 

Chloe Stuart joins us to share her journey from karting kid to rising South African racing star, breaking barriers in motorsport and inspiring the next generation of young women to take the wheel with confidence.

Mama Joy's World Cup trip is reportedly sponsored, but she's still asking South Africans to donate spending money. Some say there's nothing wrong with asking. Others think it's a step too far in a country where every rand counts. Smash Afrika weighs in on the debate that's dividing Mzansi and asks the question everyone is thinking: If your trip is already paid for, should the public fund the extra...

We play SMASH OR PASS, where we ask you a series of themed questions… some a little cheeky, some a little unexpected, and we try catch you out on how you  really  feel.   Today’s theme: PEOPLE RUIN EVERYTHING

On this week’s Soapbox, Kaybee breaks down a big shift happening across world sport. From Novak Djokovic’s early French Open exit to rising stars in rugby and basketball, it’s clear the “new generation” isn’t waiting for their turn anymore ,they’re taking over. The question is: are we witnessing the end of an era, or just the start of a new one?  

Smash's Hot Take: Covid-19 caused SA music to level up In this episode of Smash’s Hot Take, we explore how COVID-19 reshaped South Africa’s music scene forever. From empty stages to viral hits, the pandemic pushed artists online and helped Amapiano and local talent explode globally. Now, in the post-COVID era, we ask: is SA music still evolving or just riding the wave that began in loc...

We ask you a series of themed questions…some a bit cheeky and we see if we can catch you out on how you really feel. The theme for today is Social Media Behaviour. 

In this episode of Smash’s Hot Take, we revisit our World Cup anthem conversation, and things have taken a turn! A few weeks ago we said we needed Tyla on a World Cup track… and now she’s actually dropped  GAME TIME  with Future.   Tyla is taking SA sound to the world stage and we are here for it! 

What is the right way to slide into someone's dm's? A listener has shared a confession about their love life drama. Smash and the team investigate 

The Great African Story with Dr Pepe Marais   Today we have Dr Pepe Marais. He is one of Africa's most influential creative thinkers, co-founding Joe Public and helping shape the way brands connect with people across the continent. Through his latest book, One Word, he challenges leaders and businesses to cut through complexity and discover the simple purpose at the heart of everything they d...

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter just graduated from high school, but it wasn't the milestone itself that got people talking... it was the seating arrangement. On this episode of Trainsmash, Smash Afrika unpacks the complexities of co-parenting after a breakup, navigating major family milestones with an ex, and whether it's possible to truly stay friends after a divorce. 

The excitement was building at DHL Stadium as the DHL Stormers prepared to take on Cardiff Rugby in a massive URC quarterfinal clash. Smash catches up with Kelly Thuynsma live from Cape Town to get a feel for the atmosphere ahead of kick-off. From the energy in the stands to what makes DHL Stadium one of South Africa's premier sporting venues, Kelly takes us behind the scenes of one of rugby's big...

The Great African Story: 12-year old, Alyssa Govenden joins us WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) has announced the 2026 Young Reporters for the Environment national winners, with this year’s focus on food security and climate change. Among the standout voices is 12-year-old Alyssa Govenden from Crawford International Lonehill, who took top honours in the Podcast Ca...

Miley Cyrus has officially cemented her place in pop culture history with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That revelation sparks a bigger conversation: if South Africa had its own Walk of Fame, where should it be and which icons would have a place on it?

In Around RSA in 90 Seconds, Smash Afrika Weekends taps into what South Africans are getting up to across the country-  the wild, the wholesome, and everything in between. 

Trainsmash: Would you wear these overpriced "bare-feet" shoes?  Each Saturday, Karabo brings you the one pop culture or entertainment story we think you absolutely need to hear. This week, fashion may have finally crossed the line between “avant-garde” and “Are you guys pranking us?” At the Chanel Resort 2027 show, a brand-new “it-shoe” was unveiled…...

Man skateboards through Africa and experiences the spirit of Ubuntu  This Africa Day, one unexpected moment on a quiet South African roadside is reminding people why this continent moves differently. American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal is currently skating across Africa on his way to Cape Town, and while passing through Beaufort West, he was met by a guard of honour from local school kids...

This lost & found story is mind boggling  Imagine stumbling across an organ transport container in the middle of nowhere… do you investigate, run away, or pretend you never saw it?  Well, that bizarre discovery got Tom and Mtha thinking about all the strange things people have accidentally lost. Including Jenna’s gran… who somehow lost something VERY personal at a...

Waste your time phone line: Can Lukas fix my broken heart? On this week’s Waste Your Time Phone Line, Tom’s heart is broken… and Lukas might just be the man to fix it.  This prank starts as a heartfelt search for healing and quickly spirals into absolute chaos and confusion. Listen to find out if Tom can recover from the emotional damage.

The Great African Story: Zi and Nsi telling african stories through hair  Every Saturday, we bring you the story of a South African doing something incredible. Today, we’re shining a light on Nsindiso Khumalo and Zithobe Macheli-  two African visual storytellers using hair as their creative medium. Nsindiso is a fashion designer and hairstylist, while Zithobe is a skinfluencer and...

Smash's Hot Take: Orlando Pirates Controversy After spending the day at the stadium, Smash Afrika has come back with some wild conspiracy theories around Orlando Pirates and College. Smash and Aaron debate the theories on air.

Confession: "My dad is leaving me a huge inheritance, should I tell my husband?" In this week's confession, we unpack how one women has recently received an inheritance and is battling to decide whether she should tell her husband. Smash, Karabo and Aaron weigh in...