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It’s a new year and thousands of young people are heading to university. In this episode, we ask: how involved should parents really be when it comes to applications — hands-on and guiding every step, or stepping back and letting independence grow?

Up the Creek is making its return to the banks of the magical Breede River from 5-8 February 2026. Tickets are limited to 2 500, and available at upthecreek.co.za.

It’s a new year and thousands of young people are heading to university. In this segment, we ask: how involved should parents really be when it comes to applications — hands-on and guiding every step, or stepping back and letting independence grow?

When social invites feel more like pressure than fun, what do you do? Using Masego the producer’s situation, we unpack why saying no is so hard — and how to set boundaries without guilt

It’s a new year and thousands of young people are heading to university. In this segment, we ask: how involved should parents really be when it comes to applications — hands-on and guiding every step, or stepping back and letting independence grow?

Up the Creek is making its return to the banks of the magical Breede River from 5-8 February 2026. Grab your festive besties and enjoy four days of great music, good food, chilled vibes, short queues, and a whole lot of gees.

When social invites feel more like pressure than fun, what do you do? Using Masego the producer’s situation, we unpack why saying no is so hard — and how to set boundaries without guilt.

When social invites feel more like pressure than fun, what do you do? Using Masego the producer’s situation, we unpack why saying no is so hard — and how to set boundaries without guilt

On Worldwide Dial, the team calls random people around the world to prank them — and this time, the challenge is simple: who can keep a stranger on the line the longest? Expect unexpected conversations, awkward moments and lots of laughs.

Do you rewind movies when you’re watching? We unpack movie-watching behaviours, pet peeves, and those moments you just have to see again.

Jude speaks about the FPL holiday update, sharing insights on what’s coming next and how managers should prepare.

This week we speak about Jude. 

It’s Brain Buster ! We give you a letter and seven categories — and you have just 30 seconds to name items in each category that start with that letter. Quick thinking, fast fun, and plenty of laughs — can you beat the clock?

After School Is After School: Kids hum their favourite songs and we try to guess the tune. Can you recognise it before the reveal?

From strange history to crazy science — we explore the fun facts that made us look twice and wonder, “How is that even true?”

From strange history to crazy science — we explore the fun facts that made us look twice and wonder, “How is that even true?”

From strange history to crazy science — we explore the fun facts that made us look twice and wonder, “How is that even true?”

Be honest — do you pause, rewind, and rewatch scenes like it’s part of the experience? We talk movie habits, pet peeves, and whether this makes you annoying or just thorough.

Are you the kind of person who writes down your goals or creates a vision board? In this segment, we talk about goal-setting habits, manifestation, and whether visualising your dreams really works.

It’s Brain Buster ! We give you a letter and seven categories — and you have just 30 seconds to name items in each category that start with that letter. Quick thinking, fast fun, and plenty of laughs — can you beat the clock?

Jude gives the latest update on the AFCON semi-finals , breaking down the results, key moments and what to expect next.

Time travel in real life: Ethiopia is in 2018 and the world is in 2026. If you could warn them about what’s coming, what would you say? Listen in for a powerful discussion about history, hindsight, and what we wish we knew sooner.

Are you the kind of person who writes down your goals or creates a vision board? In this segment, we talk about goal-setting habits, manifestation, and whether visualising your dreams really works.

Time travel in real life: Ethiopia is in 2018 and the world is in 2026. If you could warn them about what’s coming, what would you say? Listen in for a powerful discussion about history, hindsight, and what we wish we knew sooner.

What really influenced your choice of school? Was it reputation, location, fees, or family tradition? In this segment, we unpack the factors that shape one of the biggest decisions parents and learners make.