Smash Afrika Weekends

It's SMASH OR PASS where 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 is Music No No's.

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. 

Global superstar Tyla continues her unstoppable rise with the release of her new single “Is It Love”, marking another bold step towards her upcoming studio album. Following recent hits like “She Did It Again” featuring Zara Larsson and the hit “Chanel”, she proves once again that no one is working harder in global pop right now.

We’re celebrating fathers who are making an impact both in their industries and at home. We speak to Siya “Slikour” Metane, a pioneer in South African hip hop and digital culture, about fatherhood, legacy, and what it means to raise a child while building a platform that uplifts others.

This Father’s Day,  D ads of the Game celebrates the men making an impact in their industries while showing up at home. We chat to Kagiso Lediga ,comedian, writer, producer and director, about fatherhood, the kind of dad he is, and the lessons raising a child has taught him.

It's Smash or Pass, where we ask a series of themed questions… some cheeky, some bold, and we try to catch you out on how you  really  feel. The theme is “Don’t Touch”. On the line we have Nqubeko from Richards Bay jumping in to share his takes. 

Every Sunday on Trainsmash, we unpack the pop culture moments taking over your feed. This week, we’re diving into the viral “Hot Girl Walk” conversation. What started as a feel-good TikTok fitness trend has now sparked a legal storm after “Hot Girl Walk” was trademarked and legally enforced by its owners. From cease and desist letters to community events being forced...

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. Today we catch up with Rory Petzer, the Minister of Champions, who is on his way to Mexico. 

Every Saturday, Kaybee climbs onto the Soapbox to unpack the biggest stories making headlines in sport. This week, he breaks down Bafana Bafana's World Cup hopes, the latest developments in the URC, South Africa's progress on the international cricket stage, and what to watch out for as Wimbledon and the Women's T20 World Cup draw closer.

Every weekend, we shine a spotlight on a South African doing something extraordinary. This week on The Great African Story, we sit down with KLA, a Johannesburg-born singer, songwriter and creative who is carving out her own lane in music. Blending pop, R&B, soul and African rhythms, KLA opens up about finding her unique sound, the artists who inspired her journey, and how authenticity and vul...

In this week's Hot Take, Smash argues that football fans care just as much about kits, colourways and tunnel-walk fits as they do about goals. We discuss whether any sport can compete with football's drip culture and whether South Africa's top designers should be styling Bafana Bafana on the world stage. 

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

97 minutes into the FIFA World Cup opener, South Africa vs Mexico, one player stayed strangely consistent while everything else fell apart… still chewing gum for the entire match. That gum has seen more game time than the substitutes. Khuliso Mudau's gum game is strong! So, would you still be chewing it, swallowing it, or binning it at half-time?   

Today we play Smash or Pass: Life of an Influencer, where we ask ZIne how she really feels about everything from posting their whole day on Stories to filming emotional moments online. On the line we have Zine from Durban, who weighs in on influencer culture and all its highs and lows, and you can find her at @zinenyawo.__.

The NY Knicks and the FIFA ref who confused us all

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. 

Today’s hot take from Boipelo: the friend zone isn’t always a final stop. Sometimes it’s just a “not yet” situation. So the real question is, have you ever been given a second chance by someone you never thought would see you differently? Boipelo shares a personal story. 

he Great African Story: Cornet Mamabolo from Studying Under The Barrel Of A Gun Every Saturday, we bring you a story of a South African doing something incredible. This is The Great African Story. This week, we speak to actor and filmmaker Cornet Mamabolo about  Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun , a powerful film that tells the story of students pursuing an education while living under the c...

This Youth Day, we celebrate a story of perseverance, purpose, and the power of dreaming beyond your circumstances with former South African basketball player Vincent Ntuunja. From growing up in Gugulethu to working with the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cape Town Tigers, Vincent’s journey shows how sport can open doors and transform lives. Now back home, he’s creating new...

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 to catch you out on how you  really  feel.

Elon Musk is being called the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO pushed its valuation past $2 trillion, sparking global debate about wealth, power, and priorities. While he talks about Mars and the future of humanity, we’re asking: if someone really has that kind of money, what should they actually do with it?

We’ve been unpacking the surprising return of VHS tapes and what they could mean in today’s digital world. Filmmaker Robert dos Santos joins us to talk about his bold, deliberately hard-to-access straight-to-VHS debut.   We dive into the inspiration behind the film, what that “war” really means in practice, why he chose such an unconventional release in 2026, and...

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. 

winning producer Sibo Mhlungu, also known as Sibo The Zulu. From humble beginnings to international recognition, Sibo reflects on the moments, influences and breakthrough opportunities that shaped his journey in the music industry. We unpack the passion that sparked it all, the people who inspired his rise, and what it truly takes to build a global career from South Africa.