Shift Happens

The first Black South African cyclist to compete in the Tour de France. An Olympian. A national champion. A rider who has raced against the very best in the world. But this is not a story about cycling. It's a story about curiosity. In this episode, Nicholas Dlamini reflects on growing up in Capricorn Township, where leaving the neighbourhood was a rare occasion and the world felt much smaller tha...

A township kid who started school at the age of ten. A young boy who often felt behind. Someone who didn't quite fit the mould of what people expected. Today, Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu is one of South Africa's most accomplished sailors, competing in some of the world's toughest ocean races and proving that where you start doesn't determine where you can go. But this is not a story about sailing. It's...

A two-time Rugby World Cup winner. A Stormers icon. A Springbok centurion. One of the most respected loosehead props of his generation. And a player who spent more than a decade at the pinnacle of world rugby. But this is not a story about winning World Cups. It's a story about what happens when the thing you've done your entire life is taken away in an instant. In this episode, Steven Kitshoff re...

One of South Africa's most beloved comedians. A storyteller. A playwright. A theatre icon. The creator of unforgettable characters like Aunty Merle. And a performer who has spent nearly three decades making audiences laugh across South Africa and beyond. But behind the laughter is a story few people know. In this episode, Marc Lottering reflects on his journey from a pastor's son growing up in Ret...

A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye. But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience. In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles...

He became one of South Africa’s most recognisable Afrikaans hip-hop artists. A trailblazer who took the language and stories of his community from the streets of Bloemendal to national stages. The first Afrikaans hip-hop artist signed by Universal Music Group. The creator of songs that connected with millions. But before the success, there were years nobody saw. In this episode, Early B refl...

One of South Africa’s most respected restaurateurs. The founder behind one of the country’s most recognisable lifestyle brands. A perfectionist. A builder. And someone who admits she can be an incredibly difficult taskmaster. But behind the success of Tasha’s is a story far more complicated than people realise. In this episode, Natasha Sideris opens up about the pressure of build...

South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. An Olympic gold medallist. One of the most successful swimmers in Commonwealth Games history. One of the greatest short-course swimmers the sport has ever seen. And the man who famously stunned the world by beating Michael Phelps. But beyond the medals, records, and headlines, this is a different side of Chad le Clos. In this episode, he opens up about...