Smash Afrika Weekends

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Smash or Pass is the game where we put your opinions to the test! We give you a series of themed questions , some easy, some a little cheeky, and you have to decide: Smash or Pass?

A newlywed woman went viral after sharing her wedding photos online but there was one unusual detail: her husband’s face was completely covered in blue evil-eye symbols. Smash, Aaron and Karabo share their thoughts.

Joining us is a man who has quite literally worked his way up from sweeping floors in a salon to becoming one of South Africa's most trusted celebrity hairstylists. Jawad Maphoto ihas worked with some of the biggest names in the country including Miss South Africa titleholders like Zozibini Tunzi, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, as well as stars like Minnie Dlamini and Bonang Matheba. He's also the m...

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.

The world map we grew up with might not be telling the whole story! We unpack the UN’s push away from the iconic Mercator projection and towards maps like Equal Earth, which represent the true size of continents more accurately. Africa is dramatically underestimated in size, and we look at the history behind the Mercator map, why the way we map the world matters, and what this shift could me...

Every 1 September, one tradition returns to South African streets: the Spring Day water splash. But this year, what started as celebration sparked serious debate after videos showed unsuspecting motorists, pedestrians and delivery drivers being drenched. Smash unpacks where the tradition comes from, why it means so much to many communities, and whether consent, public safety and water scarcity mea...

Every weekend, we shine a spotlight on a person who is making a difference, breaking barriers, changing lives, or achieving something truly remarkable. This is The Great African Story.

Smash or Pass is the game where we put your opinions to the test! We give you a series of themed questions , some easy, some a little cheeky, and you have to decide: Smash or Pass?

Every Saturday, Smash brings a hot take on what's happening in the world around us. We chat about how Gen Z's tend to job hop and whether it is justified.

Every weekend, we shine a spotlight on a person who is making a difference, breaking barriers, changing lives, or achieving something truly remarkable. This is The Great African Story.

The Soapbox is Kaybee's front-row seat to the biggest stories in sport each weekend. Aaron breaks down what's happening on and off the field while Kaybee is away.

Trainsmash, led by Karabo, is your unmissable pop culture and entertainment gossip fix. We discuss how Romeo is in Cape Town and the Brooklyn family drama

Every weekend, we shine a spotlight on a person who is making a difference, breaking barriers, changing lives, or achieving something truly remarkable. This is The Great African Story.

We wanted to know what you call having drinks with your friends before heading out. Is it pre-drinks, chillers, or does your hometown hav e its own name for it?

Smash or Pass is the game where we put your opinions to the test! We give you a series of themed questions , some easy, some a little cheeky, and you have to decide: Smash or Pass?

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.

Billionaire werewolves, workplace romances, betrayal and plot twists all in 90 seconds! Microdramas are taking over our feeds, but are they the future of entertainment or just pure brain rot?

The Soapbox: The Soapbox is Kaybee's front-row seat to the biggest stories in sport each weekend. Kaybee breaks down what's happening on and off the field.

We put our music knowledge to the test with a game of Guess That Song! We’re playing some of the most recognisable artist tags  and seeing if you can identify the song before it even starts. The team takes on the challenge first, but then it’s over to you to prove if you know your music. 

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. Nick Archibald creates some hype ahead of the rugby.

We get into one of rugby’s biggest rivalries: the Springboks vs the All Blacks. With the two sides facing off in a rivalry that dates back to 1921, we go behind the scenes at Ellis Park to capture the atmosphere, the anticipation and what makes this fixture so special. We’re joined by rugby journalist and broadcaster Brenden Nel, who gives us the inside scoop from the ground ahead of t...

We look at the everyday things about South Africa that can leave foreigners completely shocked. With New Zealand in the country for the massive Springboks vs All Blacks rivalry, we asked you to share the South African experiences that visitors might find surprising, confusing or completely unexpected. From our unique slang and food to the way we navigate everyday life, here’s what you h...