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In this episode, we unpack the 2026 World Cup knockout chaos, featuring England's 10-man heroic survival against Mexico, Erling Haaland's brace that sent Brazil packing, and the heartbreaking international retirements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. We also dive into the tournament's explosive off-pitch controversies, from Donald Trump's political intervention to overturn a US red card to the und...

Judge, jury, and executioner... wait, why doesn’t South Africa have a jury system? This exploration pulls back the curtain on the country’s high-stakes criminal justice architecture, tracking how a dark history of institutional bias transformed South Africa into a unique legal laboratory. We trace the line from the formal abolition of juries in 1969 to the rise of a hybrid judge-and-assessor model...

On this week's edition of Tuks Chill Studios, we welcomed the talented songstress Kwazi M for an intimate and insightful conversation exploring the artist behind the music. While this session did not feature a live performance, listeners were taken on a journey through Kwazi M's creative world as she unpacked the inspiration behind her debut EP, Ubuhle — a project deeply rooted in themes of love,...

In this episode, we unpack Bafana Bafana's heartbreaking 92nd-minute World Cup exit against Canada and debate Hugo Broos's controversial halftime tactics, while breaking down the shocking knockout-stage eliminations of giants like Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan. Shifting to rugby, we celebrate UP-Tuks' ruthless 51-12 demolition of NWU at the USSA Championships and dissect Rassie Erasmus's Spr...

Ahead of the 30 June national shutdown, we delve into the legalities of citizenship, the technicalities of holding our government to account as well as balancing the thin line between thr right to protest and the dangers of vigilantism.

This episode of The Wednesday Wrap explored key social, political, and current affairs issues affecting South Africa and the region. The show began with a discussion of the University of Pretoria’s HABITS study, which examined the impact of social media on adolescent identity formation. Researchers found that nearly a quarter of adolescents spend more than eight hours daily on social media, exposi...

This episode of Sports in Shorts provided an exciting roundup of the biggest sporting stories of the week. Host Korne Suleiman reflected on Lewis Hamilton’s historic first Formula One victory for Ferrari in Spain, marking another milestone in his legendary career. The show also celebrated South Africa’s dramatic 1–1 draw against the Czech Republic at the FIFA World Cup, highlighting the impact of...

The latest edition of Tuks Chill Studios brought the vibrant and captivating Sei Siren into the studio for a session that delivered warmth, energy, and unforgettable music on a chilly winter weekend. With an electrifying live performance, Sei Siren lit up the studio, treating listeners to her unique contemporary sound and undeniable stage presence. Beyond the music, the session featured a lively m...

What’s UP @ Tuks?: UP master’s graduate James Mahlokwane warns that social media influencers and AI-generated deepfakes will increasingly shape how South African voters perceive political actors in future elections. His research on strategic disinformation found that younger, digitally literate voters are becoming more critical, but vulnerable groups like the elderly remain at risk. Di Polotiki ts...

Every week, PDBY Deputy Head Jason Visser joins Tuks FM on air to chat about PDBY stories of interest, while opening up to greater conversations. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as Perdeby before rebranding to PDBY to reflect its expansion into digital and broadcast media. The publication covers campus-specific and national news across four main sections: News, Features, Entertainment, an...

We know there are several forms of alternative dispute resolution, but how much do we know about arbitration? Rori and Leruo break it down On The Couch. In Latin Library, audi alteram partem is an important principle of natural justice that we learn about. The team rounds things off in Case Corner, by looking at the US Case of LaPaglia which deals with the use of AI in arbitration

Every Thursday, we host Cara Heymans, Entertainment Editor at PDBY, for a weekly scoop on entertainment, social nuances, lifestyle, and youth-based trends. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as Perdeby before rebranding to PDBY to reflect its expansion into digital and broadcast media. The publication covers campus-specific and national news across four main sections: News, Features, Enterta...

What’s UP @ Tuks?: UP’s Social Insects Research Group is visiting five Gauteng schools this May to teach learners about pollinators. Without bees and other pollinators, food systems could collapse - most crops depend on them. South Africa is a global centre of bee diversity, and the outreach aims to build ecological literacy early. Di Polotiki tsa Mzansi (SA Politics): Deputy Minister Buti Manamel...

A weekly talk show about all things campus, local and international sports on Tuks FM. Hosted by Corné Snyman, Mufaro Musemwa and the Tuks FM news sports team. This week we spoke about: Moments of the week announcement Res League URC Recap Interview with Nozi from SABC Sports: REDBULL DISKI LAST NAMBA Ticket GIVEAWAY Everything football Moment Reveal

Every week, PDBY Deputy Head Jason Visser joins Tuks FM on air to chat about PDBY stories of interest, while opening up to greater conversations. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as Perdeby before rebranding to PDBY to reflect its expansion into digital and broadcast media. The publication covers campus-specific and national news across four main sections: News, Features, Entertainment, an...

The Tuks FM breakfast team hosted the leafs in the upcoming theater play "The Frog Princess". The Princess is played by one of our very own, Tuks Alumni, Max. Tickets available here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/371052-the-frog-princess/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share Pretoria Youth Theatre: 18 June to 18 July Step into a magical world of adventure,...

Is the use of baby saver boxes an act of abandonment or a framework protecting the dignity of infants? To speak on this he team is joined by Ruth Versfeld and Deborah Raduba from the Centre for Human Rights. In Latin Library, we learn more about pro bono et mala, and close off with Case Corner by looking into S v L case, which gets into the practices of ukuthwala in SA and the best interests of th...

The insanely talented Zee Nxumalo paid us a surprise visit at the Tuks FM studious and Anashe caught up with her. Zandile Nxumalo professionally known as Zee Nxumalo, is a Swazi-South African singer and songwriter. Her single "Funk 55", released in 2023, calputed her to mainstream success and was certified 5× Platinum in South Africa

What’s UP @ Tuks?: A research team from UP and Texas A&M University won a Climate Change AI Innovation Grant. They’re developing machine-learning tools to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle in SA, aiming to boost sustainability and food security in data-limited environments. Di Polotiki tsa Mzansi (SA Politics): The ConCourt struck down Parliament’s Rule 129, ruling that the vote to reject...

Every week, PDBY Deputy Head Jason Visser joins Tuks FM on air to chat about PDBY stories of interest, while opening up to greater conversations. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as Perdeby before rebranding to PDBY to reflect its expansion into digital and broadcast media. The publication covers campus-specific and national news across four main sections: News, Features, Entertainment, an...

The latest edition of Tuks FM Chill Studios welcomed the captivating Firdy, a multi-talented songstress from Tembisa, for an unforgettable session of soul, rhythm, and raw emotion. Taking listeners on a journey through rich neo-soul textures, Firdy transformed the studio into an intimate sonic escape, delivering performances filled with vulnerability, depth, and smooth melodic storytelling. As the...

Happy Mother's Day! Tuks FM paid homage to our special ladies, by hosting some big names in the South African entertainment industry, and their Moms. Diolan Govender is a South African content creator, radio personality, MC, and digital entertainer who has built a strong following through his humour, relatable storytelling, lifestyle content, and vibrant personality online. He is especially popula...

Happy Mother's Day! Tuks FM paid homage to our special ladies, by hosting some big names in the South African entertainment industry, and their Moms. Char4Prezzy is a South African female DJ and entertainment personality known for her vibrant energy, youth appeal, and strong presence within the local music and nightlife scene. She has built a growing following through DJ performances, lifestyle co...

Happy Mother's Day to you! Tuks FM paid homage to our special ladies, by hosting some big names in the South African entertainment industry, and their Moms. The breakfast team sat down with South African content creators @skitguru and @bobbychepi. From relatable skits to bold storytelling, we unpacked creativity, comedy, culture, and the realities behind creating content that connects with young a...

In this week's episode What’s UP @ Tuks?: Researchers at the University of Pretoria, working with the hearX Foundation, have created a free hearing health training programme that runs on WhatsApp using artificial intelligence. The programme helps teachers spot hearing problems in children early. Hearing loss is the most common sensory issue in kids, and many cases are missed until a child struggle...