Smash Afrika Weekends

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.

This week on Smash or Pass, we put Isimo from Durban in the hot seat to find out how he REALLY feels about some of life's biggest annoyances. Some of his answers were surprisingly controversial!

Students say they're being charged top-up fees. Accommodation providers say they're still waiting for NSFAS to announce rates. Is this a student problem, a landlord problem, or an NSFAS problem? On Smash's Hot Take, Smash Afrika unpacks the growing student housing crisis, asks what's really broken at NSFAS, and explores how the people who need support the most are paying the price for the uncertai...

On this week’s Trainsmash with Karabo, we’re unpacking the viral pop culture moments that took over the world, from Gangnam Style to Jerusalema.    Now Kylie Jenner’s attempt at the Jerusalema challenge has reignited the conversation… but the real question is: what’s the next global dance anthem?

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. 

Chloe Stuart joins us to share her journey from karting kid to rising South African racing star, breaking barriers in motorsport and inspiring the next generation of young women to take the wheel with confidence.

Mama Joy's World Cup trip is reportedly sponsored, but she's still asking South Africans to donate spending money. Some say there's nothing wrong with asking. Others think it's a step too far in a country where every rand counts. Smash Afrika weighs in on the debate that's dividing Mzansi and asks the question everyone is thinking: If your trip is already paid for, should the public fund the extra...

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 catch you out on how you  really  feel.   Today’s theme: PEOPLE RUIN EVERYTHING

On this week’s Soapbox, Kaybee breaks down a big shift happening across world sport. From Novak Djokovic’s early French Open exit to rising stars in rugby and basketball, it’s clear the “new generation” isn’t waiting for their turn anymore ,they’re taking over. The question is: are we witnessing the end of an era, or just the start of a new one?  

Smash's Hot Take: Covid-19 caused SA music to level up In this episode of Smash’s Hot Take, we explore how COVID-19 reshaped South Africa’s music scene forever. From empty stages to viral hits, the pandemic pushed artists online and helped Amapiano and local talent explode globally. Now, in the post-COVID era, we ask: is SA music still evolving or just riding the wave that began in loc...