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According to MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi and Vodacom SA CEO Sitholizwe Mdlalose, it’s all about how networks are built. Think of the mobile network like a limited-size venue. If everyone buys “unlimited entry” tickets and tries to use them forever, the place will collapse. Networks manage this by setting expiry dates on your data, so they don’t overbook and crash the w...

Xoli Zondo shares her experience of her time on holiday and watching the Proteas at Lord's Cricket Ground.

From free kicks that bent time to colognes that bend the rules, this global gent turned goalposts into golden gates. Once known for boots and bends, now known for legacy and lace-ups. Who is this pitch-perfect knight with a knack for reinvention? Hints: Known for iconic free kicks, post-sport fashion empire, knighthood

"By day, he’s just another royal with a laid-back drawl and perfect posture. But give him a moment, a moonlit sky, and a certain artifact, and suddenly, he’s the most powerful man in the realm. Who is this secret storm with biceps and a battle cry?" Hints: Prince Adam, transformation sequence, iconic catchphrase

What’s going on with the ground beneath us? According to a new study using 20+ years of satellite data, parts of South Africa are literally rising, about 6 millimetres between 2012 and 2020. And no, it’s not tectonic plates or some ancient volcano flexing under our feet. Scientists from the University of Bonn say it’s because of drought and water loss. When we...

AMPD Studios isn’t just a studio, it’s a launchpad. Tucked in the heart of Newtown, Johannesburg, AMPD Studios has been a game-changer for South Africa’s creative youth. Designed with a bold vision to democratise the entertainment industry, it’s a cutting-edge space where aspiring musicians, podcasters, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs could ...

Nick Hamman is looking for stories of the coldest breakup in South Africa.

Presented by Thabo Baloyi, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

He started in student halls demanding accountability, then walked straight into the national spotlight, debating arts funding one minute, and clashing with party bosses the next. Now he’s changed colours without changing course. Who is this youthful parliamentarian at the centre of a major political shift?

She’s only 21, but Abigail Larsen is already reshaping how young people connect with causes that matter. She chats to Marli about her love for volunteering and why volunteering is so close to her heart. She also opens up her fears, doubts, and moments of burnout behind the creation of Thallo - a new platform aiming to make volunteering opportunities more accessible to the wider public who wa...

Alright, let’s talk about it. It’s Youth Day in South Africa, a day meant to honour the courage of young people who risked everything in 1976. But fast forward to 2025... and honestly? The vibe is off.  We’ve just heard the president announce this big thing called the National Dialogue. It’s meant to be a moment where South Africans come together and decide how to fix...

You ever heard a brass band warming up in the distance?

Thabo chats to Mbekezeli Benjamin about the John Hlope matter.

Last week, Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng made headlines for all the wrong reasons after a heated outburst in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. His words? ‘This is what happens in a South Africa run by blacks... I don’t think a white advocate would have the gall to ask me that.’ Is this racism, or something else entirely?

She was forged not in fire, but in purpose. Raised in seclusion, trained in strength, she walked into a world of chaos armed with grace and a golden tether. Who is this warrior of truth who balances might with mercy? Hints: Amazonian heritage, Lasso of Truth, peaceful intentions, warrior strength

This feature celebrates the Afrikaans language by sharing words that lack direct English translations. It appeals to Afrikaans speakers while also educating a broader audience about the richness of the language.