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In June of 2025, South Africans can expect some very interesting weather patterns; firstly, the skies will be filled with beautiful sprays of colour called the Southern Lights, then brace yourselves for snow in Jozi! Thando spoke to Snow Reports Richard Le Sueur about these weather movements. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“men don’t cry”, “Man up”, “be a man”: All phrases that men deal with daily, but how does it impact men’s mental health? Thando and the team spoke to Nasreen Cariem, Occupational Therapist, mental health, productivity and performance specialist, about the intricacies of Men’s Mental Health month. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to the between The Dis-Chem Foundation, OPERATION HEALING HANDS, and The Mia Le Roux Movement, The Gift of Hearing initiative was launched – and Stefan was the very first recipient of this life-changing operation. Thando and the team got to hang out with Stefan and his family post his surgery. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slipper Day, South Africa’s cosiest fundraiser, is back on 30 May, and Reach For A Dream is calling on South Africans to Do It For The Dreamers by purchasing a R20 sticker, wearing their slippers, and helping fulfil the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses. Thando spoke to Reach for a Dream Head of Marketing Ivor Cleary about the drive this year and how South Africans can get involved. This Slipper Day, do it for the dreamers, because every dream matters. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many job opportunities out there, it’s difficult to push kids in a certain direction. Thando spoke to Joburgers who want the best for the kids, while still guiding them into being global super stars. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the third attempt at delivering a budget speech, Thando caught up with senior economist at PWC Xhanti Payi. # Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

947 Drive with Thando in partnership with Pink Drive embarked on a journey to rename the all-new truck. The truck, aptly named Pink Warrior, travels across Joburg and offer mobile testing for women. Thando and the team spent time with CEO and founder Noelene Kotschan unpacking the impact of the testing and finally revealing The Pink Warrior. # Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drive with Thando speaks with Senior Economist at PWC, Xhanti Payi. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests. - Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going to the movies alone, the pub alone or even going on vacation alone. Gone are the days of one-person dates being frowned upon. Thando spoke to Joburger who love their alone time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What ever happened to that ONE that got away? Thando chatted to people who took a walk down memory lane about that one love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Funeral Awards took place recently, and Thando spoke to CEO Muzi Hlengwa about the accolades and how awards take placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve chosen your lucky numbers, you’ve played the game and now you’ve won millions in the lotto or powerball. Thando spoke to head of marketing corporate affairs Michelle van Trotsenburg about the process of winning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kids have great intentions of showing love; be it through gifts or money. Sometimes the little ones must steal in order to get their love across. Thando spoke to some parents whose kids had stolen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A list was recently released about the most unattractivenames in America, but we want to create the SA list.Maybe it’s your own name that you hate, and often cut itshort so you don’t have to say it or read it.While each person is entitled to their opinion, there are afew top names that people unanimously dislike. Theseinclude:1. Gaylord 2. Adolf3. Rusty4. Chad5. BlandonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a Netflix documentary about how aren’t made to last, Thando took the conversation to Joburg. From cars, batteries, and marriages, not everything lasts as long any more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Correctional Services has a new prison meal plan that reduces meat portions and replaces them with cheaper alternatives. Thando spoke to Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services about the situation and way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The team chats to Proudly SA's head of marketing Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi about the Buy Local Summit. The summit took place from 17 to 18 March, spotlighting over 200 exhibitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through life listening to, reading and sharing popular fairytales, but if we look closer there is more to them.There are tons of unanswered questions that Thando and Joburg needed to explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the much anticipated budget speech, Thando spoke Chief Economist Xhanti Payi about the implications of the latest updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a study, parents spend 67 hours a year negotiating with their kids.Thando spoke to parents (expert negotiators) about what is being negotiated at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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World Hearing Day is commemorated on 3 March. It highlights the importance of hearing and how we can protect it. On the line: Cassius Selala from the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many stories of people exchanging "dancing" for gift or love, Joburg came through to share how they have been propositioned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As part of Make Joburg Great Again, Thando spoke to the founder of Jozi vs Jozi about the plight of our beautiful city.About Jozi vs JoziRaising awareness around the unprecedented but avoidable decline of Johannesburg. A labour of love for a city that means a lot to many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's announcement of a new HIV campaign, Thando and the team spoke to Dr Musa Manganye , Director for HIV Treatment and Care, National Health Department. What does the future of HIV medicine look like in South Africa?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Near misses, close calls and seeing the white light; Joburg came through with some of the wildest moments which had them saying "I shouldn't be alive". From car accidents to 9/11, Thando covered it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With public figure and outspoken personality Nota making waves with hate speech, Thando spoke to Attorney Rupert Candy of Ruper Candy Attorneys about the fundamental differences between freedom of speech and hate speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all love our housekeepers and helpers, but often they rule the roost and make their own rules.Thando shared how her beloved helper insists on using the same branded towel, while Joburg opened up about groceries, TV schedules and what is on the dinner table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the outrageous story of Zanzou bouncers sexually assaulting non-paying patrons, Thando spoke to Adam, a private security owner, about the regulations and how vetting takes place in clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many Joburgers having dated both men and women, Thando wanted to hear who makes a better lover. The results were surprising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the G20 Summit taking place on the African soil, Thando spoke to Chrispin Phiri (Spokesperson for the minister of international relations & co-operation) about the landmark event, the expectations from summit members and if newly-elected President Trump would make an appearance later in the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to call out our own people and race. We often do things that disappoint the rest of our people, so Thando and the team looked inward and shared what their race pet peeves are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in South African history, the annual budget speech was called off at the last minute.Thando spoke to EWN reporter Linsday Dentlinger about the facts that led to the cancellation, what the way forward is and the impact of the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Checkers60 themed kids' birthday parties, the team chatted to Joburgers about their kids' deepest and craziest obsessions. From games and paintings, to shows and characters, they love them all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With youth unemployment at incredible highs, there's a need for innovative solutions.Cue ALX South Africa. Matt and the team spoke to Managing Director Devash Sooka about the growing opportunities for school-leaving pupils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ladies of Jhb stepped forward to share what makes a man really amazing; from paying lobola in full to caring for someone's pain. Gents, pay attention. Valentine's Day is around the cornerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Babyface being snubbed by AP reporters, Thando and the team spoke to Jobugers who made disastrous decisions which cost them everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget flowers and tears, people want some really outrageous items as ttheir parting moment to the world. From music and fancy caskets to a band, Joburrg wanted it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Presidents Trump and Ramaphosa going at each other about what is really happening with land in Mzansi, Thando spoke to political analyst Prof John Stremlau about how this all started and where each president stands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following an interesting conversation on MSW (Marawa Sports Worldwide), where a guest expressed strange headaches due to cell phone radiation, Thando and the team spoke to people who has some of the rarest of illnesseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.