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You ever heard a brass band warming up in the distance?

Thabo chats to Mbekezeli Benjamin about the John Hlope matter.

Last week, Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng made headlines for all the wrong reasons after a heated outburst in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. His words? ‘This is what happens in a South Africa run by blacks... I don’t think a white advocate would have the gall to ask me that.’ Is this racism, or something else entirely?

She was forged not in fire, but in purpose. Raised in seclusion, trained in strength, she walked into a world of chaos armed with grace and a golden tether. Who is this warrior of truth who balances might with mercy? Hints: Amazonian heritage, Lasso of Truth, peaceful intentions, warrior strength

This feature celebrates the Afrikaans language by sharing words that lack direct English translations. It appeals to Afrikaans speakers while also educating a broader audience about the richness of the language.

After the outage of ChatGPT yesterday. Nick Hamman wants to see if there is anyone listening who uses ChatGPT everyday. 

K.O Releases New Album Phara City- A Gritty, Honest Portrait of the Modern South African Hustle.   K.O is set to release his highly anticipated new album Phara City on June 13, 2025. With nearly two decades of influence and innovation under his belt, K.O returns not just as an artist, but as a voice for the resilient. Phara City is more than an album, it’s a reflection of the current li...

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

Without saying a single word, he silenced the noise of the internet. A modern mime for the digital age, his raised brows and flattened palms became a masterclass in side-eye logic. Who is this silent king of common sense? Hints: Known for silent reactions, TikTok stardom, expressive facial gestures

Marli spoke to 15-year-old Nika Swart, a grade 9 learner, who raised R13 000 to attend a dance competition in Croatia by selling homemade ice-cream. Her 17-year-old brother Sebastiaan, who is in matric, joins the conversation to share his own experience of raising funds to attend a squash trip abroad to Malaysia and Hong Kong a few years ago by walking dogs and pet sitting. These siblings prove th...

President Ramaphosa Ties a Shoelace, and the Internet Melts. Forget big speeches and cabinet reshuffles, President Cyril Ramaphosa is trending for something way more wholesome: tying a little girl’s shoelace in the middle of Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town.    

He started rhyming before most of us started reading. A voice like gravel, bars like scripture, he went from hot blocks to Grammy spots without losing his Southern drawl or his skate deck. Who is this mixtape messiah who turned pain into punchlines and metaphors into money?" Hints: Early start with Cash Money, unique vocal tone, skateboarding, prolific mixtape era