



Beyoncé’s B'Day 20th Anniversary, Ariana’s Focker Role, & Miley’s New Era: News It or Lose It
It’s a massive pop culture roundup on News It or Lose It on Afternoons with Zweli on 947, bringing you the biggest breaking stories in global music and entertainment! In this episode, Zweli breaks down: Beyoncé’s Major Milestone: Celebrating two decades of her landmark album B-Day with a 20th-an…

Are You the Family Bank Account? Listeners Share Their Wildest Financial Demands!
It’s one of the most emotional, challenging, and unsaid realities in many South African households being treated as the "family ATM." In this powerful edition of I Know I'm Not The Only One on Afternoons with Zweli on 947, Zweli and the 947 family take on the raw complexities of financial expectat…

Never Call Without Texting First: Is This the Ultimate Phone Etiquette Rule?
A text that just says "Hi" with no follow-up. A sudden, unannounced phone call when a quick text would do. Or worse, a 35-minute voice note that could have been two bullet points. In this hilarious and deeply relatable edition of Word on The Street on Afternoons with Zweli on 947, Zweli and the 94…

Christmas Potter, Ariana in Focker-In-Law, & Dua’s Next Era: News It or Lose It
It’s a blockbuster, fast-paced edition of News It or Lose It on Afternoons with Zweli as Zweli breaks down the biggest upcoming releases across cinema, television, and global pop music! In this episode, Zweli unpacks: HBO's Harry Potter Reboot: The massive announcement that Harry Potter and the …

Belt, Shoe, or Flying Slipper? The Childhood Punishment Stories That Will Make You Scream!
From fetching your own belt to dodging a flying slipper or a wet sock, physical discipline was a shared rite of passage for generations of South Africans growing up. But looking back today, where do we draw the line between funny nostalgia and long-term childhood impact? In this nostalgic yet eye-…

70% of SA Early Grade Learners Can’t Read Properly: Is Your Child Falling Behind?
As South Africa marks International Literacy Day on the 8th of September, an alarming new statistic reveals that only 30% of learners in grades one to three are meeting grade-level reading benchmarks in their home language. In this episode of Afternoons with Zweli (with Mantsoe standing in), we ex…

The unstoppable Allan Donald on his cricket legacy and Pink Day
As the sun sets on another thrilling season of cricket, we're reminded of the legends who paved the way for the stars of today. Mantsoe Pout, standing in for Zweli Mbhele, is in conversation with one such legend, Allan Donald, an iconic fast bowler who left an indelible mark on the sport. They al…

Lionel Richie Hospitalised & Miley Cyrus Drops Her Last Name?!
It’s a blockbuster, fast-paced edition of News It or Lose It on Afternoons with Zweli as Zweli breaks down the biggest entertainment updates rocking the music world! Legendary crooner Lionel Richie made headlines after checking into an ICU for precautionary testing following a dehydration scare dur…

"My House Isn't a Free Hotel!" Setting Hard Boundaries with Extended Family
It’s an honest, eye-opening edition of Word On The Street on Afternoons with Zweli as Zweli tackles one of the most sensitive topics in South African homes: setting boundaries with extended family! Drawing from his own experience growing up in a crowded household where personal space was a luxury, …

Tebogo vs. Kagiso: When Sisterhood Wins the Battle for Joburg Day Tickets!
It’s a heart-warming, laugh-out-loud edition of The Five-Second Bomb (Joburg Day Edition) on Afternoons with Zweli! Contestants Tebogo and Kagiso go head-to-head for four highly coveted tickets to 947 Joburg Day, facing rapid-fire questions about 947's rich history. What starts as an intense, fast…