If you go to Zweli's parent's house in Brackendowns, you'll notice a collection of one item from his dad...DVDs. An outdated item that we have no need for in the modern era but he still has them! This got Zweli thinking, what outdated items do you still have/use?

If you go to Zweli's parent's house in Brackendowns, you'll notice a collection of one item from his dad...DVDs. An outdated item that we have no need for in the modern era but he still has them! This got Zweli thinking, what outdated items do you still have/use?

Outdated items you still use to this day.

Chappell Roan’s huge summer just got bigger.

The rising pop star garnered an unprecedented-sized crowd at the Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend, according to organizers.Two sources close to the singer and the festival told CNN that the crowd rivaled many headliners and is believed to be Lollapalooza’s biggest set of all time, anywhere in the world.

Chappell Roan’s huge summer just got bigger.
The rising pop star garnered an unprecedented-sized crowd at the Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend, according to organizers.Two sources close to the singer and the festival told CNN that the crowd rivaled many headliners and is believed to be Lollapalooza’s biggest set of all time, anywhere in the world.

The Rise of Chappell Roan!

First we had the insanely popular Game Of Thrones series which fans loved, then we got excited for the highly-anticipated  "House Of The Dragon" spin-off series that reignited the spark for the series and now we're getting yet another one...Don't you feel that some TV series just carry on for way too long?

First we had the insanely popular Game Of Thrones series which fans loved, then we got excited for the highly-anticipated  "House Of The Dragon" spin-off series that reignited the spark for the series and now we're getting yet another one...Don't you feel that some TV series just carry on for way too long?

Another Game Of Thrones spin-off series is being made!

Zweli was out with a friend over the weekend that he's known since grade 8 and got him thinking about how rare high school friendships can be as you get older. Keeping in touch can be tricky as you work, have a family or maybe even move cities! Have you got a friend from high school who you're still close with to this day? How many years has it been?

Zweli was out with a friend over the weekend that he's known since grade 8 and got him thinking about how rare high school friendships can be as you get older. Keeping in touch can be tricky as you work, have a family or maybe even move cities! Have you got a friend from high school who you're still close with to this day? How many years has it been?

How long have you been with your best friend?

Athletes are looking for victory, medals, records and possible a little bit more than that, they’re in the city of love after all. It was announced that the dating app Grindr would be banned in the athletes village and while this is strange their reasoning is good. They’ve banned locations around the village in order to protect LGBTQ+ athletes from unwanted attention or harassment.

Meanwhile Tinder announced that they’ve seen a spike in concentration of users around Paris in the last week. Imagine matching with an athlete while you’re in Paris!? Maybe that’s not a bad idea for us to try…

Athletes are looking for victory, medals, records and possible a little bit more than that, they’re in the city of love after all. It was announced that the dating app Grindr would be banned in the athletes village and while this is strange their reasoning is good. They’ve banned locations around the village in order to protect LGBTQ+ athletes from unwanted attention or harassment.
Meanwhile Tinder announced that they’ve seen a spike in concentration of users around Paris in the last week. Imagine matching with an athlete while you’re in Paris!? Maybe that’s not a bad idea for us to try…

Athletes at the Olympics are looking for more than medals...

This week we're talking all things convenience and today Zweli is asking the question of the most convenient item/gadget you own. For him it's his prized possession, his brand new dishwasher, an empty sink and clean dishes with just the push of a button!

This week we're talking all things convenience and today Zweli is asking the question of the most convenient item/gadget you own. For him it's his prized possession, his brand new dishwasher, an empty sink and clean dishes with just the push of a button!

The most convenient item you own!

Zweli needed a haircut but his barber was busy, meaning he had to trust a stranger with his hair, putting his faith in the scissors and hope everything works out. The relationship between client and barber is a personal one and makes it difficult to trust a different barber... or do you feel different about it?

Zweli needed a haircut but his barber was busy, meaning he had to trust a stranger with his hair, putting his faith in the scissors and hope everything works out. The relationship between client and barber is a personal one and makes it difficult to trust a different barber... or do you feel different about it?

The relationship with you and your barber.

In this episode of News It Or Lose It, Zweli takes you through the bizarre but wholesome news that Snoop Dogg will be a torch bearer at the 2024 Opening Ceremony for the Olympics in Paris. He also talks about the brand new trailer released for the much anticipated sequel, Joker: Folie A Deux.

In this episode of News It Or Lose It, Zweli takes you through the bizarre but wholesome news that Snoop Dogg will be a torch bearer at the 2024 Opening Ceremony for the Olympics in Paris. He also talks about the brand new trailer released for the much anticipated sequel, Joker: Folie A Deux.

Snoog Dogg as a torch bearer at the 2024 Olympics?!

Zweli was having a meal with a friend and when it came to paying the bill, his friend gave the waitress a R100 tip when the meal only came to R80! It seems like an outrageous thing to do but the waitress was very grateful and makes you realise how important tipping is!



How do you go about tipping when you go out? What is important for you in order to give a good tip?

Zweli was having a meal with a friend and when it came to paying the bill, his friend gave the waitress a R100 tip when the meal only came to R80! It seems like an outrageous thing to do but the waitress was very grateful and makes you realise how important tipping is!
 
How do you go about tipping when you go out? What is important for you in order to give a good tip?

Let's talk about tipping!

This week we’re going to be doing a Presenter Factor! Everyday this week I am going to take a presenter from 947, take their voice, put it into AI and get them to sing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” in their voice!

Let's take a listen to our first contestant, Msizi James from 947 Night Pulse.

This week we’re going to be doing a Presenter Factor! Everyday this week I am going to take a presenter from 947, take their voice, put it into AI and get them to sing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” in their voice!
Let's take a listen to our first contestant, Msizi James from 947 Night Pulse.

It's time for Msizi James to step up for Presenter Factor!

Tune into Afternoons on 947 every weekday from 12am to 3pm on 947 FM or streaming online on 947.co.za.

Tune into Afternoons on 947 every weekday from 12am to 3pm on 947 FM or streaming online on 947.co.za.

Afternoons with Zweli on 947

Night-time legend and Top 40 party-master Zweli is now your go-to from midday. Expect real connections, big interviews, big hits, big competitions, and your favourite features.

The show is fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and above all, interested... in you!

Night-time legend and Top 40 party-master Zweli is now your go-to from midday. Expect real connections, big interviews, big hits, big competitions, and your favourite features. The show is fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and above all, interested... in you!

Afternoons with Zweli on 947

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