The Drive with Rob & Roz

Should Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi be held accountable even after his death?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP was the longest-serving AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister to three successive Zulu kings, dating back to King Cyprian Bhekuzulu, and spearheaded the installation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s ascension to the throne. But his legacy was not all back and white.

11 Sep 2023 7 min

SA companies to reveal gap in bosses and workers salary

Undoubtedly, the wage gap between high-level bosses and lower-level employees has always been a hot topic. It might get hotter as new amendments to the Companies Act, which have been introduced into Parliament.

8 Sep 2023 6 min

Gauteng water restriction update

As we head into summer, the temperature might get higher, but water levels are getting lower. Here is your latest update on Gauteng water restrictions.

7 Sep 2023 4 min

Which SA province has the worst traffic?

Traffic is not something we want in our lives, but unfortunately, there aren't many ways to avoid it. With load shedding, accidents and all kinds of obstacles making things more difficult, which province do you think has the worst traffic? You'll be shocked to find out…

7 Sep 2023 6 min

Actor Cantona James shares details about exciting new project!

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a show like no other! Showmax and CANAL+ have come together to bring you a brand new show filled with drama and thrills called, 'Spinners'. Cantona James is best known for his roles in 'Arendsvlei' and 'Bood & Water', but his latest project…

7 Sep 2023 16 min

Busisiwe Mkhwebane: Public Protector or suspended?

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she remains the head of the Chapter 9 institution pending a parliamentary vote on her fate. Last month, the committee found Mkhwebane guilty of misconduct and incompetence. But what is the situation now?

6 Sep 2023 6 min

Did South Africa provide weapons to Russia?

President Cyril Ramaphosa made the outcome of the probe into 'Lady R' public on Sunday evening. The Russian vessel 'Lady R' was docked at the Simonstown naval base in December.

4 Sep 2023 6 min

Petrol price increase update

The Automobile Association have warned that South Africans will again feel a pinch as fuel prices increase in September. Here is all you need to know about the petrol price increase and how SA can possibly combat it in the future.

1 Sep 2023 4 min

EKSKLUSIEF: Spoegwolf stel splinternuwe enkelsnit 'Cloetesville' vry

Suid-Afrika se grootste rockers se 10de album, 'Lente' is op Lentedag beskikbaar. Die Spoegwolf het soos slegte weer saamgetrek in Sunset Recording Studios om vir 'n jaar te storm en te sing. Die produk is 'n album wat iets onthou van hul jare as kinders in die Boland, maar tog…

1 Sep 2023 5 min

SA's greatest guitarists share rock n roll stories!

People tend to forget that the important part of a band is that it consists of much more than just a lead singer. The bassist, drummer, saxophonist, and whoever else might find themselves on the stage also play an integral role. Today, however, we are just focusing on some of…

31 Aug 2023 14 min

Metro Police to collect outstanding debt at roadblocks

The City of Johannesburg has announced that it is working on an aggressive campaign to collect any outstanding ratepayer debt. The campaign in question has raised a lot of eyebrows. As it turns out, the Johannesburg Metro Police will plan an integral role.

30 Aug 2023 6 min

New public protector: the search continues

The parliamentary ad hoc committee tasked with finding a new public protector has endorsed Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as its preferred candidate. The committee nominated Gcaleka, who has been acting as the public protector since Busisiwe Mkhwebane suspension more than a year ago, after interviews with eight candidates.

29 Aug 2023 6 min

Join Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie's Book of Records

A few weeks ago, we met Henry, who owns over 8,000 DVDs. This got us thinking: We want to create a Book of Records that includes our wonderful listeners. We have found the largest collection of DVDs, so it only makes sense that we find the owner of the largest…

29 Aug 2023 4 min

British singer-songwriter JP Cooper makes his Mzansi debut!

One of Great Britain's best musical exports has finally touched down in SA and has made his way to the Jacaranda FM studios! It only makes sense that Rob and Roz would have a chat with him ahead of his Johannesburg show, where he will be headlining Parklive Festival (which…

28 Aug 2023 18 min

Will the Springboks iconic green and gold jersey soon be gone?

Every sports team is synonymous with a colour. The Springboks are green and gold, Wales are fiery red and the All Blacks are in all black. But rugby's governing body has been working on making the sport more accessible for those suffering from colourblindness which means possibly getting rid of…

28 Aug 2023 5 min

What is going on in the Zimbabwean elections?

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa is facing off for the presidency against 80-year-old incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose ZANU-PF party has been in power since independence in 1980. The polls have spilled into an unprecedented second day because of purported delays to print ballot papers -- a problem that the CCC says…

24 Aug 2023 5 min

Moon landing first by India!

India on Wednesday became the first nation to land a craft near the Moon's south pole, a historic triumph for the world's most populous nation and its ambitious, cut-price space programme.

23 Aug 2023 5 min

The cost of basic groceries tracked over a year

In August 2022, the Drive with Rob and Roz embarked on a year-long exercise to track the cost of a basic basket of groceries. The data was captured during the year in an interactive timeline, and now the team has drilled down into what a year’s worth of shopping can…

22 Aug 2023 7 min

How is the BRICS summit relevant to me?

The heads of Brazil, China, India, and South Africa plus Russia's top diplomat will gather from Tuesday to Thursday this week under the theme "BRICS and Africa", South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said this month. Here's a full lowdown on the what, where, when, why and how of BRICS.

21 Aug 2023 5 min

Is Tupperware (the brand) closing it's doors forever?

The Tupperware brand has made it known that they have been struggling financially over the last few years and have had to make some major adjustments. But this has all been international news. What exactly is happening to the brand in SA?

18 Aug 2023 4 min