The Drive with Rob & Roz

"I had to lie to my work bestie's future wife."

When it comes to work relationships, some lines should be very clearly drawn. Whether it is purely platonic or romantic. One Jacaranda listener shared a story about her platonic relationship with a co-worker that quickly turned pretty nasty.

17 Apr 2023 5 min

Pretoria woman shares her wild engagement story

Every Friday we ask our wonderful listeners to share what they will be getting up to over the weekend. Recently Denise from Pretoria shared that she knew her partner would be proposing over the weekend. Naturally, we had to follow up and find out how it happened and we were…

17 Apr 2023 3 min

How loadshedding affect South Africans during winter

As South Africans have become desensitised to the idea of not having power, things have rapidly worsened as stage 4 to 6 loadshedding has become the norm. Now we're entering the colder months and some new shocking statistics are available. Find out more in this edition of Explained Well.

17 Apr 2023 5 min

Meet South Africa's most upLIFTing comedian - Rory Petzer

If there's anything we as South Africans need right now more than ever it's power... and laughter! The Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards recently celebrated all that is good and happy in this world and one of our favourite people, Rory Petzer, who has been providing laughs and hilarious content…

17 Apr 2023 4 min

Tshwane update: Budget, more damaged pylons and more

The City of Tshwane failed to pass its adjustment budget again on Friday morning after also missing its two previous deadlines. The city council met on Friday morning to table its adjustment budget after the Thursday sitting was postponed due to delays and countless caucus breaks. Find out all you…

14 Apr 2023 5 min

Up-and-coming musician Simoné Roets opens up about her journey

Since talented singer-songwriter, Simoné Roets, made the bold decision to enter the Afrikaans music industry in 2021, she has consistently impressed audiences with her unique, authentic style and soulful approach. Not only did her original music quickly become popular on several radio stations, but she was also nominated for an…

13 Apr 2023 5 min

A complete Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana case update

Nandipha Magudumana landed in South Africa on a chartered flight from Tanzania, under a heavy police guard, before being whisked off to Bloemfontein for her first court appearance. Meanwhile, Bester is being kept at the Kgosi Mampuru maximum security prison where he is under 24-hour surveillance. Here's everything you need…

13 Apr 2023 6 min

Proposals gone wrong: What are the legal implications of a fake engagement?

At the start of April, someone witnessed a man faking a "proposal" to his girlfriend who later found out it was a joke. We asked lawyer Simoné Roets if this couple is considered to be legally engaged now because she did say yes to his questions and whether or not…

13 Apr 2023 9 min

This is how Eskom and the City of Tshwane are planning to restore power

Large parts of Tshwane were dumped into the dark after power lines connecting the Njala substation to Waltloo collapsed onto the N4 highway on Sunday evening. Whether you have directly been affected or not, this edition of Explained Well will help you understand what to expect in the following days…

12 Apr 2023 5 min

Future Olympian breakdancer Courtnaé Paul shares her story

Award-winning internationally recognised choreographer and DJ Courtnaé Paul is an entertainment powerhouse encompassing music, culture, and dance. Now she's on her way to becoming an Olympian breakdancer! She joined us in studio to talk all about her journey and what it takes to become the best breakdancer on the continent.

11 Apr 2023 13 min

"I'm not deleting any pictures of my ex!"

You've gotten rid of your partner in real-life, but what about their digital presence? Facebook will be the first to remind you of an old flame and Instagram will now do the same. Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are curious to know: how long after a breakup is it appropriate…

11 Apr 2023 4 min

What do Thabo Bester, the Guptas and prophet Shepard Bushiri have in common?

On this edition of Explained Well we're doing a 3-for-1! Instead of telling you more about one court case, we're doing a special 'Law and Order'-edition where we will be telling you everything you need to know about the following cases and providing you with the latest updates: Thabo Bester,…

11 Apr 2023 5 min

How to hunt for the best Easter buys on a budget

Holidays are meant to be a joyous occasion as you celebrate what is important to you. Unfortunately, they also tend to be an expensive affair. It's that time of the year when the Easter Bunny is making a visit and we want to assist you in finding the best prices…

6 Apr 2023 3 min

Neel van Jaarsveld deel meer oor sy nuutste reeks

Neels van Jaarsveld het 'n nuwe projek wat hy aanpak en ons kan seker wees dat daar nog nooit van te vore so 'n reeks op Suid-Afrikaanse televisie was nie! Hy het 'n draai by ons gemaak om te gesels oor hierdie nuwe reeks: 'Op reis met my beste vriend'…

6 Apr 2023 11 min

Everything you need to know about Donald Trump's arrest

Prosecutors laid out a case of lies and cover-ups against Donald Trump on Tuesday over hush-money payments made to a porn star, a Playboy model, and a doorman to hide potentially damaging information ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Here's an explanation of the felony counts against Donald Trump, the…

5 Apr 2023 5 min

EXCLUSIVE: Centurion local Stefan Benz sends us an 'American Idol' update!

Take a listen as Stefan, a proudly South African singer-songwriter who recently made waves when he appeared on 'American Idol', gives us an exclusive update about his journey on the competition.

4 Apr 2023 1 min

Economist explains Eskom's exemption from disclosing its expenses

In its annual financial statements, Eskom has welcomed National Treasury's decision to exempt it from disclosing irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditures. According to a notice in the government gazette, Eskom will be exempt from disclosing its expenses for three years. The expenses will now be reported in its annual report…

4 Apr 2023 5 min

"My mom says I shouldn't tell her what I've done until I've done it"

Meet the two Matric boys who made a 100km unassisted run over the Traverse. Jarred van Alphen and Kai Broom are not your average high school students. They did a 100km run from the Northern Traverse accompanied by experienced trail runner Pierre Jordaan. This is not a challenge every high…

4 Apr 2023 10 min

"I lied to my mom and I was an accomplice to underage driving "

Rozanne McKenzie spent the weekend traveling from one kid's playdate to another. It might seem like a simple setting: kids playing, having fun, and getting to know new friends. As it turns out, playdates have become much more than just leaving the children to their own devices. Some parents want…

3 Apr 2023 7 min

Comedian Yaaseen Barnes shares his most hilarious one-liners

If you have not heard of Capetonian Yaaseen Barnes, you have very obviously been living under a rock. He's been in the industry for over a decade and is known for delivering his punchy jokes quickly and effectively, earning him the title of 'prince of one-liners'. He stopped by. the…

3 Apr 2023 1 min