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: 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…

What’s The Level: Rewriting South Africa’s History

South Africa is reconsidering how its story is taught. The Department of Basic Education has proposed a revamped history curriculum aimed at decolonising education and reshaping national identity. Supporters call it long overdue, while critics warn against ideological bias. In this thought-provok…

What's The Level - Labour Laws in The Gig Economy

Is gig work freedom—or exploitation with a sleek interface? South Africa is moving to overhaul its labour laws, potentially extending basic protections like minimum wage, leave, and safety standards to app-based workers. For thousands of young people earning through ride-hailing, delivery, and onl…