Drive 959 with Glen Lewis
Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Ayanda Nyathi.
Pro Tip - Clarity On Post-Mortem Certificate And Where Exactly To Get Them
Joining us for this week’s Pro Tip is Forensic Pathologist and board member of the South African Academy of Forensic Sciences and senior lecture at University of Pretoria, Dr. Thabi Soul, who explains everything you need to know about the post-mortem certificate.
Drive Moment - Living Solo vs Sharing Home
Living solo or never solo, two very different journeys. Did you choose yours, or did circumstance choose it for you? 1. Global rise in solo living: In 2018, one-person households worldwide made up 28%, and that’s projected to climb to 35% by mid-21st century. 2. South African households: In 2023,…
The Global Swap – Lesotho Edition
On today’s episode of The Drive 959 Show, we kick off a brand-new segment called The Global Swap. Every month, we’ll connect with radio shows across the world to hear what’s trending in their countries. For our very first crossover, we head to Lesotho with The Mansion Afternoon Drive on…
Drive Moment - What’s Something You See In Movies Or Tv That Just Never Happens In Real Life?
Today we’re unpacking screen clichés: those movie moments that never happen, the overdone scenes we’re tired of. What do TV producers need to get rid of?
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - The Blood Moon And Its African Spiritual Meanings
Last night’s Blood Moon dazzled us scientifically, but spiritually it carries deep symbolism, danger, change, renewal, and ancestral meaning. We have a cultural expert to unpack. 5 Key Takeaways from Yesterday’s Blood Moon (Sunday, 7 September 2025) Source: IOL 1. South Africans witnessed a rare Blood Moon, a total lunar…
Drive 959 Munchkins - What's Something Funny Or Strange That Adults Do, That Makes No Sense To You
Every Friday, we’ll be asking kids the questions and instead of adults giving the answers, the kids get to tell us what they think.
Drive Moment - Abantu Bazothini
As we grow, we shed the fear of ‘abantu bazothini.’ What have you proudly done, despite people’s opinions? Simplified Living: Downsizing Is Trending Big Time · A 2023 U.S. survey by Opendoor revealed that nearly 60% of Americans have changed their idea of a “dream home” in the past three…
Drive Moment - Our Parents Aren’t Grandparenting Like Our Grandparents Did
Have they lost the heart of what it means to be grandparents? What are they missing?Are today’s parents skipping traditional grandparenting magic? Join today’s discussion on how grandparent roles have shifted and if something precious is being lost.
Drive Moment - Choosing Child-Free: The Bold Decision Shaping a New Generation
Why have you decided to go childless? Is it financial, personal freedom, or lifestyle choice? Let’s unpack your reasons today. • Rising Trend Worldwide: In the U.S., 44% of non-parents (18–49) say they don’t plan on having children (Pew Research, 2021). • Financial Pressures: Raising a child to 18 costs an estimated…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - SANTACO, City Of Ekhuruleni Reach Agreement To End Taxi Strike
As commuters remained grounded in Ekurhuleni, today on Make It Make Sense, we unpack the SANTACO–City agreement with their spokesperson. SANTACO halted taxi operations in parts of Ekurhuleni (Katlehong, Tembisa, Germiston) after authorities impounded taxis operating without licences; operators had to pay R5,000 each for release. Commuter Impact: Thousands were…
Drive Moment - What’s A Sneaky Lie Women Think Men Don't Notice?
They call them harmless white lies, but gents, how many of those sneaky lies have you actually clocked without saying a word? Women tell fewer lies, but often for kindness. Men average about six lies a day, whereas women average three, suggesting women may lie less, but often with gentle…
Drive Moment - Fake Happiness
Every smile has a backstory… what’s the hidden chaos from your personal life that your coworkers would never guess? Colleagues see the smile, not the storm. Is it fair to ask employees/colleagues to leave their problems at the door during working hours?
Drive Moment - Is It Cool Or Creepy, To Follow Your Friend’s Partner On Social Media?
Social media blurs friendship boundaries: should you follow your friend’s partner, and when they break up, do you quietly unfollow? A UK survey found 62% of people unfollowed their friend’s ex out of respect for the friend A US study showed about 40% of people check who unfollows after a…
Drive Moment - Does Maintaining Friendships Feel More Like A Luxury Than A Necessity In Today’s Economy
Social lives are getting expensive, and more people are skipping outings like birthday dinners and casual drinks with friends. Is connection starting to feel like a luxury?
Make It Make Sense - Wrong Trip, Wrong Machine. The Billion Rand License Card Fiasco Stalling Your License Card.
OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage joins us to unpack the R898m license card tender scandal, European site-visit farce, and mounting license-printing backlog.
When You Were Growing Up, What Everyday Item Or Experience Did You Believe Was A Sign Of Wealth Or Privilege?
Let’s rewind to childhood, what little thing made people seem “rich” to you? South Africa’s Inequality Gap: SA has the highest inequality rate in the world (World Bank, 2022). Access to Basics = Luxury: Stats SA shows that in the 1990s, only 58% of households had a fridge and less…
Drive Moment - Do You Believe In Heaven?
Across cultures and centuries, people wonder about heaven’s nature. What does your inner vision of this transcendent realm look like?
Drive Moment - Iconic TV Show Theme Songs, Which One Do You Rank The Highest
Many shows have come and gone. Today we want to know, which TV show theme song is your favourite and does something to you?
Drive Moment - What’s The Most Unusual, Surprising Thing A Phara Has Ever Done To You While Robbing You?
Getting robbed is never funny but sometimes thugs do the strangest things. From awkward comments to unexpected manners. Share your experience. MOST DANGEROUS PROVINCE IN SOUTH AFRICA The provinces with the highest murder rates are Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. They consistently record the gravest statistics in violent crime,…
Make It Make Sense - Open Line
Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Ayanda Nyathi.