Andy started her radio journey as a presenter on Stellenbosch-based station MFM 92.6 while studying for a BSc Honors in Psychology at Stellenbosch University.

She’s been at our sister station Kfm 94.5 since 2015, first as an overnight presenter, late nights then the Sunday Weekend Breakfast show.

She is proudly a small-town girl, with a big personality, and if her show is anything to go by, she’s rocking the big city well.

Catch Andy from 9am to midday, Monday to Friday, for the biggest hits from the 947 playlist, the freshest lifestyle content, relationship conversations and everything Joburg – you should see her walk around here like she owns the place.

Andy Maqondwana on 947

If you know someone who’s highly ‘Prankable’, tell us about them. Send us an email to Darrens@947.co.za. Then catch Whackhead’s Prank Call on Andy Maqondwana at 10:40, every Monday - Friday on 947.

Nominate someone who deserves to get pranked by Whackhead.

Listeners across Johannesburg are familiar with Whackhead’s authentic humour as he pioneered one of the most successful radio prank series on 947 – including one in which he convinced an Australian radio station that he was Tom Cruise.

He bid farewell to 947 after 14 years to join its sister station Kfm 94.5 on “Kfm Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs”.

We are excited to have the legendary Whackhead Simpson’s pranks back on 947. While Darren is based in Cape Town, he still connects with Joburg listeners and encompasses all that the city is about; fun and irreverent humour as well as a big personality.
Thando Makhunga, 947 Station Manager

The team that will be Whackhead and Andy will bring endless laughter and fun to the unsuspecting listeners who will be the subjects of the pranks. While 947 keeps its listeners company by playing Joburg’s most popular hits and having great conversations, this feature will keep them glued to the station from Monday to Friday.

Reflecting on his return to the station, Whackhead said...

 

Being back at 947 is great as I’ll be creating fun memories with new listeners and reconnecting with old ones. I am looking forward to working with Andy and interacting with all the unsuspecting listeners who will be part of all the laughs and pranks.
Darren Whackhead Simpson

 

 

Catch Andy weekdays from 09h00 to midday for the biggest hits in the city, the freshest lifestyle content, relatable conversations and all things Joburg.

If you know someone who&rsquo;s highly &lsquo;Prankable&rsquo;, tell us about them. Send us an email to Darrens@947.co.za. Then catch Whackhead&rsquo;s Prank Call on Andy Maqondwana at 10:40, every Monday - Friday on 947.
<a href="https://947.co.za/features/prank-on-947-with-darren-whackhead-simpson-on-andy-maqondwana">Nominate someone who deserves to get pranked by Whackhead.</a>
Listeners across Johannesburg are familiar with Whackhead&rsquo;s authentic humour as he pioneered one of the most successful radio prank series on 947 &ndash; including one in which he convinced an Australian radio station that he was Tom Cruise.
He bid farewell to 947 after 14 years to join its sister station Kfm 94.5 on &ldquo;Kfm Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs&rdquo;.
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We are excited to have the legendary Whackhead Simpson&rsquo;s pranks back on 947. While Darren is based in Cape Town, he still connects with Joburg listeners and encompasses all that the city is about; fun and irreverent humour as well as a big personality.
Thando Makhunga, 947 Station Manager</blockquote>
The team that will be Whackhead and Andy will bring endless laughter and fun to the unsuspecting listeners who will be the subjects of the pranks. While 947 keeps its listeners company by playing Joburg&rsquo;s most popular hits and having great conversations, this feature will keep them glued to the station from Monday to Friday.
Reflecting on his return to the station, Whackhead said...
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Being back at 947 is great as I&rsquo;ll be creating fun memories with new listeners and reconnecting with old ones. I am looking forward to working with Andy and interacting with all the unsuspecting listeners who will be part of all the laughs and pranks.
Darren Whackhead Simpson</blockquote>
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Catch Andy weekdays from 09h00 to midday for the biggest hits in the city, the freshest lifestyle content, relatable conversations and all things Joburg.

The Prank On Andy Maqondwana with Whackhead #ThePrankOn947

Relive some of the most amazing moments with three of the best on air moments from the past on 947 - updated daily.

We believe that there are epic experiences to be had in Joburg. Its awesome culture is unlocked through optimism, energy, curiosity and of course the right connections. We LOVE this city, we are connected, and we’d love to be the fun friend that shows you how to do Joburg right.

If you love Joburg, 947 loves you!

Today this station, along with a number of other radio stations in South Africa, is owned by Primedia.

On 1 September 2014 the station decided to drop the logo that they have been using for over a decade. The station is also no longer known as Highveld Stereo as the name changed to being just 947.

According to the latest BRC RAM figures shows that 947 has crossed the milestone of 1 million listeners per week. The survey indicated that 947 has 1,055,000 listeners, up from 704,000 year-on-year – a huge leap and one that makes 947 the biggest regional station in Gauteng.

WEEKDAYS
01:00 - 05:00 Essential 947
05:00 - 06:00 Daybreak with Alex Caige
06:00 - 09:00 Anele and the Club
09:00 - 12:00 Andy Maqondwana
12:00 - 15:00 Ayanda MVP
15:00 - 19:00 Afternoons on 947
19:00 - 22:00 Nights With Zweli
22:00 - 00:00 947 Date Night

SATURDAYS
01:00 - 04:00 Various
04:00 - 07:00 Various
07:00 - 10:00 947 Weekend Breakfast with Hulisani
10:00 - 14:00 947 Top 40 CTM with Zweli
14:00 - 18:00 947 Music
18:00 - 21:00 947 Bloc Party with Chrizz Beatz
21:00 - 01:00 947 Bloc Party Part II

SUNDAYS
01:00 - 04:00 Various
04:00 - 07:00 Various
07:00 - 10:00 947 Weekend Breakfast with Hulisani 
10:00 - 14:00 Nick Explicit
14:00 - 18:00 The 947 Weekend with Greg
18:00 - 22:00 947 Music
22:00 - 01:00 Various

Relive some of the most amazing moments with three of the best on air moments from the past on <a href="http://www.947.co.za/">947</a> - updated daily.
We believe that there are epic experiences to be had in Joburg. Its awesome culture is unlocked through optimism, energy, curiosity and of course the right connections. We LOVE this city, we are connected, and we&rsquo;d love to be the fun friend that shows you how to do Joburg right.
If you love Joburg, 947 loves you!
Today this station, along with a number of other radio stations in&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a>, is owned by&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primedia_Broadcasting">Primedia</a>.
On 1 September 2014 the station decided to drop the logo that they have been using for over a decade. The station is also no longer known as Highveld Stereo as the name changed to being just 947.
According to the latest BRC RAM figures shows that 947 has crossed the milestone of 1 million listeners per week. The survey indicated that 947 has 1,055,000 listeners, up from 704,000 year-on-year &ndash; a huge leap and one that makes 947 the biggest regional station in Gauteng.
WEEKDAYS
<ul>
<li>01:00 - 05:00 Essential 947</li>
<li>05:00 - 06:00 Daybreak with Alex Caige</li>
<li>06:00 - 09:00 Anele and the Club</li>
<li>09:00 - 12:00 Andy Maqondwana</li>
<li>12:00 - 15:00 Ayanda MVP</li>
<li>15:00 - 19:00 Afternoons on 947</li>
<li>19:00 - 22:00 Nights With Zweli</li>
<li>22:00 - 00:00 947 Date Night</li>
</ul>
SATURDAYS
<ul>
<li>01:00 - 04:00 Various</li>
<li>04:00 - 07:00 Various</li>
<li>07:00 - 10:00 947 Weekend Breakfast with Hulisani</li>
<li>10:00 - 14:00 947 Top 40 CTM with Zweli</li>
<li>14:00 - 18:00 947 Music</li>
<li>18:00 - 21:00 947 Bloc Party with Chrizz Beatz</li>
<li>21:00 - 01:00 947 Bloc Party Part II</li>
</ul>
SUNDAYS
<ul>
<li>01:00 - 04:00 Various</li>
<li>04:00 - 07:00 Various</li>
<li>07:00 - 10:00 947 Weekend Breakfast with Hulisani&nbsp;</li>
<li>10:00 - 14:00 Nick Explicit</li>
<li>14:00 - 18:00 The 947 Weekend with Greg</li>
<li>18:00 - 22:00 947 Music</li>
<li>22:00 - 01:00 Various</li>
</ul>

947 Podcast

If you think Joburg, you think 947. From the towering skyscrapers of Sandton, to the dusty mine dumps, 947 broadcasts the heart beat of the city. We’re with you as you wake up early to face the day, as you drive to work, as you fight your battles in the workplace, as you plan your free time, and then party the night away. We’re fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and, above all, interested... in you!

View our website to find out more about us!

<a href="http://www.947.co.za/">If you think Joburg, you think 947</a>. From the towering skyscrapers of Sandton, to the dusty mine dumps, 947 broadcasts the heart beat of the city. We&rsquo;re with you as you wake up early to face the day, as you drive to work, as you fight your battles in the workplace, as you plan your free time, and then party the night away. We&rsquo;re fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and, above all, interested... in you!
<a href="http://www.947.co.za/">View our website</a> to find out more about us!

#ThePrankOn947: "Whackhead messes with Joey Rasdien!"

That's how we Wrapped up 2025 on 947 Breakfast With Anathi, an interview with the one and only  Lee Cole. We got him while he was on holiday mode and he was really happy to have this chat with us. We spoke about the wins he bagged in 2025 and what to expect as he about to kick start the new year!  

That's how we Wrapped up 2025 on 947 Breakfast With Anathi, an interview with the one and only&nbsp; Lee Cole. We got him while he was on holiday mode and he was really happy to have this chat with us. We spoke about the wins he bagged in 2025 and what to expect as he about to kick start the new year!&nbsp;&nbsp;

947 Breakfast WIth Anathi - Lee Cole Interview (31 |12 | 2025)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/7c608601-4712-42d2-a3e9-b3c6007924c3/transcript

We catch up with Ben Rodrigues on 947 Breakfast With Anathi, we reflect on 2025 and project to the new year, but first he gets to tell us about the Homesick Tour and single, the reasons behind the title and what to expect in 2026! 

Have a listen and you might just get an album promise out off this one! 

We catch up with Ben Rodrigues on 947 Breakfast With Anathi, we reflect on 2025 and project to the new year, but first he gets to tell us about the Homesick Tour and single, the reasons behind the title and what to expect in 2026!&nbsp; Have a listen and you might just get an album promise out off this one!&nbsp;

947 Breakfast With Anathi - Ben Rodrigues Interview (02 | 01 | 2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/514b2f23-6bd8-44bb-8c0d-b3c600719653/transcript

We start off the year by reflecting and showing gratitude on all things 2025 - and we were fortunate enough to speak with one of the people and artist, that made it big last year, he's made it clear how much of a Taylor Swift fan he is... ladies and gents, Craig Lucas on 947 Breakfast with Anathi! 

We start off the year by reflecting and showing gratitude on all things 2025 - and we were fortunate enough to speak with one of the people and artist, that made it big last year, he's made it clear how much of a Taylor Swift fan he is... ladies and gents, Craig Lucas on 947 Breakfast with Anathi!&nbsp;

947 Breakfast With Anathi - Craig Lucas Interview ( 01 | 01 | 2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/50d5f7f0-d701-45c3-9006-b3c600630737/transcript

#ThePrankOn947: "Whackhead messes with Joey Rasdien!"

The Prank On Andy Maqondwana with Whackhead #ThePrankOn947

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