What's The Level: Should We Have More Young People In Positions of Power?

A 20-year-old has just been voted Deputy Mayor-elect of Hackney in London — and it’s sparked a massive conversation about age, leadership, and whether young people are finally done waiting to be “the future.” In Part 1 of this discussion, Big Chief Tshepi breaks down why this moment matters far be…

What's The Level: There's Something Special in the Townships

The city may have all the shine, the glitz and the high rise buildings. But there is a charm that being home, be it the townships or the village, that the city could never replicate. Big Chief Tshepi looks at these magical things that make Kasi pop.

What's The Level: "I'm Not Resigning" - Unpacking Cupcake's Briefing

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he’s not resigning — and South Africa is once again pulled into the Phala Phala storm. Today on What’s The Level, Big Chief Tshepi unpacks the President’s latest address to the nation, why he’s taking the parliamentary report on review, how we got back here, and what …

What's The Level: The Final Boss of Cool Jobs!

FOX Sports is offering one football fan the ultimate dream job ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: $50,000 to watch every single match. The role, titled “Chief World Cup Watcher,” will see one selected fan sit through all 104 games across 39 days while reacting online and creating content around the …

What's The Level: Oos Wes, Tuis Bes

There's no place like home, and all the tidbits that make home home are what you end up missing dearly.  A listener tuning in from Germany opens up about homesickness — and it sparks a bigger conversation about what it really means when “missing home” stops being simple nostalgia and starts becomi…

What's The Level: They Robbed the Army?

Military-grade weapons. A breached SANDF base. And no confirmed recovery. In this episode of What’s The Level, Big Chief Tshepi breaks down the reported theft of assault rifles, ammunition, and a grenade launcher from the Tek Base facility inside the Thaba Tshwane military complex in Pretoria — in…

What's The Level: How is the Government Spending Your Zak?

South Africa is spending around R800 million a year paying suspended government officials — some of whom have been sitting at home on full salary for years. Big Chief asks the bigger question: when did delays, endless investigations, and zero consequences become normal? From officials earning milli…

What's The Level: Powerhouse Creators, Where's the Line?

Streamers are no longer just online — they’re filling stadiums, raising millions, and in some cases… landing in serious trouble. We unpack the rise of creators like IShowSpeed and the Sidemen, and the more notorious like Johnny Somali, and ask the real question: What’s the level of influence when t…

What’s The Level: The Smoke-Free Generation (Part 1)

The UK has passed a law that means anyone born after 2009 will never legally be allowed to buy cigarettes — not now, not ever. We asked the question: Is this a genius public health move… or government overreach? From protecting future generations to fears of control and black markets — the reacti…

What’s The Level - AI & Law Enforcement? No Thanks! 🤖⚖️

Artificial Intelligence is stepping into the courtroom—but is the law ready? After multiple wrongful arrests linked to facial recognition, we unpack the legal chaos behind the tech. Who’s accountable when AI gets it wrong? And in South Africa, do laws like the POPI Act and the Constitution actually…