Smash Afrika Weekends

Tiny life hacks that changed everything  On Easter Sunday, we chat about the small life hacks that have dramatically improved their lives. Tshepi Moji and Karabo share that preparing the night before (packing tea, ironing, laying out clothes and essentials) makes early mornings far easier. For Kaybee, learning to braai has boosted his confidence and usefulness. Take a listen:

On Smash Africa Weekends, host Big Chief Tshepi Moji interviews hybrid athlete and trainer Siya “Siya Get Fit,” who explains how his fitness journey began at school, grew through self-study of anatomy, and became a career from age 16.  He emphasizes that consistency and discipline make progress possible, and describes his structured training and recovery, including long easy endur...

Every weekend we play Smash The Note We ask you to complete the lyrics of the song that we play on air once it is stopped or paused. 

On Smash Africa Weekends, host Tshepi Moji “Big Chief” features Apollo The Illustrator for the show’s “Great African Story,” exploring how Apollo’s art journey grew from casually drawing and selling work to committing fully in 2021 after spending time in Johannesburg galleries. Apollo explains how Joburg’s fast creative pace pushed his development, how ill...

Every weekend we play Smash The Note We ask you to complete the lyrics of the song that we play on air once it is stopped or paused. 

Petrol prices, no license, and a brother’s verdict: Can Tshepi really drive? With the rising petrol prices and how it’s affecting drivers, Tshepi admits that he still can't drive. Big Chief shares an update on his driving journey and calls his younger brother on-air to confirm his skills.  We ask listeners what goals they’ve accomplished in the first quarter of the year. Ult...

The Great African Story: The Great African Story shines a spotlight on Stacey Fru, an extraordinary 18-year-old child rights activist, international award-winning author, philanthropist, and public speaker. The interview aims to explore Stacey’s inspiring journey as a young African change maker who began her remarkable career at the age of 7 and has continued to break bar...

The Great African Story, we’re shining a spotlight on one of South Africa’s most fearless storytellers, Silindelo Masikane. She’s a multi-award-winning journalist and senior reporter known for covering some of the country’s biggest stories, from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to the Thabo Bester prison escape. With over 10 years in the fiel...

Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars: we will be chatting to her about the journey as she embarks on the exhilarating journey of motherhood and reality show. The series navigates the delicate balance between Zondo’s thriving career and the joys and challenges of being a new mom. Anele Zondo is rapper, TV host and actress, has recently bagged a reality show, called “Anel...

This week's Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars! From waiting tables after graduating from the Durban University of Technology, from landing his first role on Isithembiso, to becoming a household name on one of SA’s biggest shows, Linda opens up about: The sacrifices behind the dream, Navigating rejection and survival in Joburg and His journey from KwaMashu to the spotlight.

In The Great African Story, we sit down with remarkable individuals who are not just chasing their dreams but reshaping what is possible across the continent and beyond. Today, our spotlight shines on a young man whose journey reads like a movie script, fitting because he’s now starring in some of the biggest productions on our screens. From football fields to movie sets, Thandolwethu Z...

The Great African Story: Nicole Bessick is the first celebrity boxing champion in the African continent , spotlighting her multifaceted career and her leadership in the fight against GBV through. is an acclaimed actress, TV presenter, celebrity boxing champion and CEO of The Fight for Good Foundation - South Africa 's first ever anti-GBV initiative that takes women from victim to wa...

This week on the Great African Story, today is no different. We’ll be speaking to Obett Motaung, a multidisciplinary artist, scholar, and the director of the made-for-TV film Dear Future Wife. It’s a heartwarming and unconventional story about a 55-year-old woman who enters a surfing competition to help fund her daughter’s dreams of culinary school. It&rs...

On this week’s Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars, we sit down with the most dynamic names in the entertainment industry to go beyond the credits and shine a spotlight on the real journey. This week, we feature Philani Brown, a visionary behind the lens, crafting visual storytelling across film and television.

Nozipho Mclean is a South African American actress who is gracing American television screens.    She rose to fame for her work on Swipe Night (2021), Divorce (2019), The Other Two (2019), Madam Secretary (2017), Bull (2017) and is currently starring in Westworld (2022).   In this interview, she chats to Kea B about her journey in acting, the experiences she draws from to embody the character of U...