947 Drive with Thando

Repo rate rises as cost of living pressures mount 23.09.2026 3min

If you feel like your money is being stretched further and further these days, there is a lot happening in the economy that could explain why. Earlier today, Statistics South Africa told us that consumer inflation has climbed to 4.4%; meaning prices, overall, are rising faster than they were a month earlier. And then, just a short while ago, the South African Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7.5%. Now, you might hear those numbers and think, “What does any of this have to do with me?” Quite a lot. Because these decisions can eventually determine how much you pay to borrow money, how much your monthly repayments cost, how much businesses pay to operate and, ultimately, how much you have left in your pocket at the end of the month. So, at a time when South Africans are already trying to make their money go further, are we heading into another squeeze, and what should households be watching? Independent economist Xhanti Payi joins us to unpack it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the strangest experience you have had in a Taxi 22.09.2026 16min

  On the drive with Thando today we ask what is the strangest experience you have had in a taxi. We hear from a wide variety of people who have some very interesting stories from all around Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight – Top SAPS Cop appears in court 22.09.2026 4min

A 59-year-old police lieutenant-general has been arrested over allegations involving the grooming of a 16-year-old girl and the rape of an 18-year-old woman, with his expected appearance in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court yet to take place. While speculation continues over the officer’s identity, EWN says it has independently established who he is but cannot publish his name at this stage because the case involves a minor. EWN journalist Alpha Ramushwana joined us to unpack what is known about the arrest, the delayed court appearance and how the case relates to the Recommendations Task Team established following the Madlanga Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked - Wheel Talk. 17 Sep 18.09.2026 16min

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Your Story: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi 18.09.2026 46min

Thando and Msizi are in discussion with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, an activist and former Member of the National Assembly of South Africa, on this instalment of Your Story. Ndlozi's journey is a testament to the complexities of the country's history and the ongoing struggle for unity and self-sufficiency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding municipal bylaws and how non-adherence of small laws that lead to bigger problems 16.09.2026 10min

As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and overlook the little things that make a big difference in our communities. But what happens when those little things add up and become a bigger issue? Thando, Msizi, and the listeners delve into the world of municipal bylaws and how they impact our safety and comfort in living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are municipal bylaws the key to tackling crime in South Africa? 16.09.2026 9min

As the country gears up for municipal elections, a pressing question has been on the minds of many: what role do municipal bylaws play in maintaining law and order? Thando and Msizi are in conversation with Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Chief of Police Patrick Jaca about municipal bylaws.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked Wheel Talk: What you need to know when your older vehicle’s factory warranty, service plan and maintenance plan expires 11.09.2026 14min

On Naked Wheel Talk, Thando and Msizi chatted to car content creator Jacob Moshokoa about what motorists need to know when an older vehicle’s factory warranty, service plan, and maintenance plan expire. The conversation unpacked what this means for owners who want to keep their cars for longer, including the costs and responsibilities they may need to take on. Listeners were also invited to shape future Naked Wheel Talk conversations by submitting the car questions and topics they want the show to tackle. Anouschka Cowley asked her question and won R1000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What things you have learnt about your own country from tourists 09.09.2026 6min

Sometimes it takes an outsider to notice the things we’ve stopped seeing in our own country. Thando came across a video of an American sharing his observations about South Africa, and some of the things he pointed out are so normal to us that we barely even notice them. So we want to know: what have tourists or visitors taught you about South Africa that you’d never really thought about before?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight - Anele Tembe’s Inquest update 09.09.2026 5min

The inquest into Anele Tembe’s death has heard that Kiernan “AKA” Forbes made a frantic call to staff at Cape Town’s Pepperclub Hotel moments before her fatal fall. A hotel employee testified that Forbes sounded panicked and said someone was on the balcony and wanted to jump; while still on the call, she heard a scream or loud voice followed by a loud bang. The testimony comes as the Forbes family has decided not to be represented at the inquest, despite AKA’s father previously indicating that he would testify. Thando and the team chat to Ntuthuzelo Nene from EWN to recap the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How you get them is how you lose them, is that always the case though 08.09.2026 13min

Bongani Mthombeni and former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth have announced that they are expecting their first child together. Mthombeni revealed the pregnancy on Instagram with three pairs of trainers and the caption, “Tiny kicks are officially on the way.” The announcement comes four years after their relationship first made headlines during the controversial “cheesecake-gate” scandal, with the couple now raising a blended family together Thando and the team explore some stories in which 2 people have gotten together while being with other people and it has worked outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Town is looking to tighten the rules around Airbnb and other short-term rentals, with new registration requirements and possible changes to how some properties are rated. Thando and the team, caught up with Ash Muller to unpack what the proposed regulations could mean for homeowners, renters and Cape Town’s booming tourism industry. 08.09.2026 4min

Cape Town is looking to tighten the rules around Airbnb and other short-term rentals, with new registration requirements and possible changes to how some properties are rated. Thando and the team, caught up with Ash Muller to unpack what the proposed regulations could mean for homeowners, renters and Cape Town’s booming tourism industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NakedWheel Talk 3 September 08.09.2026 9min

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The Drive With Thando ask’s the men of Joburg what are their physical insecurities 08.09.2026 8min

The conversation explored some of the biggest insecurities men face, from appearance, hair loss and body image. It also looked at how men are increasingly taking care of themselves through grooming, fitness, skincare, mental health support and being more open about the pressures and insecurities they experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Story - Wilson B. Nkosi 08.09.2026 41min

We have broadcasting legend Wilson B. Nkosi in the building for Your Story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backstreet Boys VS Queen - who is the best sing along artist? 08.09.2026 8min

In another epic version of Throw Back Battle, Msizi and Thando go head to head to decide who the greatest sing-a-long artist of all time is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it really make a difference in life, if you went to an expensive school? 08.09.2026 10min

With Msizi needing to save up now already for his son to attend high school (which is 10 years away) The Drive with Thando asks, how much of a difference does it really make if you went to an expensive school. Or does a cheaper education mean the same?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How good are you in a medical emergency? 08.09.2026 15min

Msizi explores how effective you are in an emergency. Do you panic or keep a level head?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thando pulls some strings to get Sishii a performance at 947 Joburg Day 08.09.2026 6min

Thando and the team pulled some serious strings to get singer songwriter Sishii a performance on the mainstage at 947 JOBURG DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 947 Amp Squad meets you in the street 08.09.2026 7min

Every week the 947 Amp Squad is out in the streets asking you what is happening in your Joburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.