The Drive with Rob & Roz

People explain why their wallpapers are pictures of themselves

It might seem like a weird phenomenon to some, but you might have noticed that some people have their own pictures as their phone wallpapers. We conducted an unofficial survey and found that it's more common than we think.

3 Apr 6 min

Roz shares how she didn't recognise a famous sportsman

We all have embarrassing moments and Rozanne McKenzie decided to share one of her stories. And it involves a very well-known rugby star…

2 Apr 3 min

Is lab-grown meat the way forward or a threat?

In the technologically advanced age we live in, researchers, scientists, and curious minds are always innovating and trying to find ways to help solve the world's problems. One way some people are trying to fight world hunger and other food-related concerns is by cultivating meat.

2 Apr 5 min

Road trip tips: The best and worst car games

Road trips are fun but at some point during a long car journey, the boredom might start to kick in. But with limited space and other restricting factors, there is only so much that can be done.

28 Mar 2 min

Explained Well: The end of e-tolls and what it means

The withdrawal of toll declaration will be effective on 11 April 2024, making it possible for the gantries to be switched off for tolling purposes. We spoke to Stefanie Fick, executive director of accountability at OUTA.

28 Mar 6 min

Actress Sophie Joans talks about her award-winning play

After a hugely successful tour in the UK, the multi-award-winning comedy play, 'Île' is back! Written and performed by powerhouse Sophie Joans, and directed by comedy legend, Rob Van Vuuren, this coming-of-age story follows a young girl who visits her ancestral home: the Island of Mauritius.

28 Mar 7 min

Road trip tips: Are boiled eggs allowed as 'padkos'?

When you are road-tripping, 'padkos' is probably as important as the GPS. But what is the best 'padkos' and what is not allowed?

27 Mar 3 min

Fashion buyer explains why sizes vary at different stores

Something that makes shopping exceptionally worse is when you are trying on clothing and you find that you are a certain size, only to move on to a different store and find that this size is now completely wrong. Is your closest full of jeans that are three different sizes?…

27 Mar 5 min

Explained Well: 13, 000 SA students' college careers have been cut short

The minister for Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande held a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, to clarify his department’s decision to de-register four Educor colleges.

27 Mar 5 min

Explained Well: Why chocolate becoming more expensive

You might be able to afford chocolate now, but there is a chance that the sweet treat might become more scarce over the next few years. The cocoa price has already increased massively over the last year, so why is this and what is happening to this industry?

26 Mar 4 min

Find out which seat is 14 times dirtier than you toilet seat

As humans, we tend to think that the toilet is the filthiest part of the house. It seems legit considering what we do there. But if there is anything we've learned during 2020, is that the places and things we think have fewer germs are not always correct.

26 Mar 10 min

Road trip tips: The best places to take a toilet break

No matter how far you're travelling, at some point, you, or someone you are travelling with, will have to take a toilet break. But you don't have to be a germaphobe to know that some bathrooms are dodgier than others…

26 Mar 3 min

New phone vs old phone: Which is the best?

Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie discuss upgrading your phone as soon as the new version drop or sticking it out with your current one that still works.

25 Mar 6 min

Road trip tips: How to pack better

Have you heard about the 3-3-3 packing rule? Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are sharing all kinds of road tripping tips to help make your journey easier. And they're also sharing some of their favourite, most hilarious or disastrous stories.

25 Mar 4 min

Explained Well: Where have all the Cosmos flowers gone?

Have you been seeing less of these pretty flowers around Gauteng? The reason why they have become quite rare might shock you.

25 Mar 3 min

"I'll pay my bills when they turn the lights off", says roommate

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team…

25 Mar 6 min

The Drive celebrates Rob's 50th birthday

It's not really Rob Forbes' 50th birthday, but it is his unofficial second birthday. Rob has always been sad that his actual birthday is so early in the year that he has decided to claim the International Day of the Seal (aka rob in Afrikaans). He even got a few…

22 Mar 10 min

The Springboks talk about filming 'Chasing The Sun 2'

As South Africa waits in anticipation for the release of 'Chasing The Sun 2', Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie sat down with Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie to talk about the exciting new docuseries. We all know now that the 2023 Rugby World Cup had a happy ending for the…

22 Mar 6 min

Explained Well: Tackling the South African water crisis

World Water Day is on the 22nd of March and in honour of this day, the team discuss South Africa's water crisis and its water wins!

22 Mar 4 min

Ikoon Arnold Vosloo gesels oor sy nuwe reeks 'Plan B'!

Die bekroonde akteur, Arnold Vosloo, vlieg al vir meer as 30 jaar die Suid-Afrikaanse vlag hoog in Amerika. Van rolle in bekende films soos 'The Mummy' en 'Blood Diamond', tot trotse Suid-Afrikaanse produksies soos die Netflix-reeks 'Ludik' en 'Griekwastad'. Nou is hy terug in sy tuisland vir 'n rol as…

20 Mar 22 min