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The Drive with Rob & Roz

Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie co-host 'The Drive with Rob and Roz' every weekday from 16:00 to 19:00. Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are an ally for all, ensuring that the show infuses valuable discussions and information for listeners driving home or home already. 'More Music You Love' features heavily in this drive-time show, so you can expect a whole lot of music mixed in with popular topics like the weird things we all do, or breaking exclusive interviews that give us the story behind the story. They have created a Drive Show that is designed to relax and leave listeners smiling (and thinking). You also get your weekly dose of 'Rob's Mix' every Friday where he creates his latest mix to kick-start your weekend.

Show Features: * Explained Well * Four-In-A-Row * Rob's Mix * Pick n Mix
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1,111 Episodes
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New DA leader announced ahead of the 2024 general elections

The official opposition held its two-day elective conference in Midrand on Saturday and Sunday. About 2 000 delegates gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, where the party elected its new leadership. Take a listen to find out what went down at the event.
3 Apr 2023 7 min

Repo rate hike forcing SA into recession - economist

Efficient group economist Dawie Roodt says with the latest increase in the repo rate, the South African Reserve Bank has probably forced the country's economy into a recession. Take a listen as he explains what the new repo rate will mean for you and how it will affect your everyday…
31 Mar 2023 4 min

Who will lead the DA and why should we care?

About 2 000 delegates have begun gathering at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, where the party will elect its new leadership at the two-day congress that starts on Saturday, 1 April 2023. Take a listen to find out all you need to know about what's happening and why you…
31 Mar 2023 8 min

Could convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius be granted an early release?

The former Paralympian star, who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, is expected to appear before the parole board on Friday, the 31st of March. While many people have very strong feelings about whether or not Pistorius should be granted an early release, what are the actual…
29 Mar 2023 5 min

Everything you need to know about the escape of Thabo Bester

Feeling like you have no idea what's going on with one of SA's biggest mysteries in recent years? We've got you covered. Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie spoke to a journalist from Ground Up, the news outlet that first broke the story that Thabo Bester had escaped.
29 Mar 2023 7 min

Pushy parents defend their "encouraging" behaviour

Every parent wants to support their children and see them succeed. The line between encouraging and pushy parenting is a fine one. Rozanne McKenzie thinks she might be a bit of a pushy parent and Rob Forbes is childless and sitting on the fence. One mom phoned in to share…
27 Mar 2023 6 min

What will your groceries be costing you this March?

The growing hole in your wallet caused by the rising grocery costs is being tracked on the Drive with Rob & Roz and Jacaranda FM Newscast Editor, Christelle du Toit. The team has drawn up a basic basket of groceries that, while not representative of a full month's - or…
27 Mar 2023 5 min

Willem decides which bachelorette he is taking on a date!

Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are playing matchmaker and after an interesting couple of days, hearing the story of Hester trying to find her son a girlfriend to having the mother-son duo on air, the time has finally come for Willem to make his decision. Which of the three eligible…
23 Mar 2023 3 min

When will Tshwane have a new mayor?

In the iconic words of Rob Forbes: Tshwane is all kuier, no mayor. But will that be changing soon? Or will it forever be a musical chairs situation? Explained Well is here to tell you what to expect and when it MIGHT happen.
23 Mar 2023 6 min

WARNING: Rozanne McKenzie's Twitter has been hacked!

Rozanne McKenzie has not used her Twitter in months but today she got a very suspicious notification. To her surprise, it was not that one of her Tweets had suddenly gone viral, instead, it was something more sinister.
22 Mar 2023 2 min

New laws could remove COVID-related criminal records

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development intends to make changes to the judiciary under the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill, 2023. This new version will change multiple acts under the department. This could affect COVID lockdown-related convictions, but could this also have an influence on other types of records being…
22 Mar 2023 4 min

Rob en Roz help Centurion ma se seun 'n trouvrou vind

Rob Forbes en Rozanne McKenzie het Hester van Niekerk se plasing op Facebook gesien en wil haar, en haar seun, help om 'n oplossing te vind. Hester van Niekerk se versoek is nie te wild nie. Al wat sy soek is 'n skoondogter wat vir haar seun Willem oor die…
22 Mar 2023 5 min

Rob en Roz help Willem Visser liefde vind met radio Tinder

Rob Forbes en Rozanne McKenzie het Hester van Niekerk se plasing op Facebook gesien en wil haar, en haar seun, help om 'n oplossing te vind. Hester van Niekerk se versoek is nie te wild nie. Al wat sy soek is 'n skoondogter wat vir haar seun Willem oor die…
22 Mar 2023 5 min

Eskom announce that there might be zero loadshedding over the weekend

Eskom has implemented Stage 2 loadshedding until further notice and it's enough to make us rejoice. But are people counting their chickens before they've hatched? Or in this case: are people thinking that the power crisis has been magically solved with the latest statements released by Eskom? Explained Well is…
17 Mar 2023 4 min

Health journalist explains how weight loss craze leads to diabetic drug shortage

While most weight loss methods can sometimes be questionable and hazardous, the newest trick involves using medication that is actually meant to be used exclusively by type 2 diabetics. Ozempic is the medication in question and it has been prescribed to almost everyone, from celebrities to socialites to help them…
16 Mar 2023 8 min

Rustenburg mother of 2 shares emotional story after losing husband to diabetes

While most weight loss methods can sometimes be questionable and hazardous, the newest trick involves using medication that is actually meant to be used exclusively by type 2 diabetics. Ozempic is the medication in question and it has been prescribed to almost everyone, from celebrities to socialites to help them…
16 Mar 2023 3 min

Will your insurance cover any damage during the #NationalShutdown?

South Africans have a lot of need for insurance with crime, potholes, sinkholes, and strikes seemingly all around us. But just because we might want to be financially covered for all these unpredictable circumstances we could find ourselves in, doesn't mean that's the case. In Explained Well we look at…
16 Mar 2023 4 min
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