South African comedian, radio host, and actor. The multi-talented actor is most known for his portrayal of Bheki Zulu in Thandeka's Diary on the big screen. Nonetheless, without him, the country's list of popular humorous comedy heavyweights would be incomplete.

South African comedian, radio host, and actor. The multi-talented actor is most known for his portrayal of Bheki Zulu in Thandeka's Diary on the big screen. Nonetheless, without him, the country's list of popular humorous comedy heavyweights would be incomplete.

Hang out with Thando Thabethe and Matt Flaxx on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.

Hang out with Thando Thabethe and Matt Flaxx on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.

947 Drive with Thando

Hang out with Thando Thabethe on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.

Hang out with Thando Thabethe on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.

947 Drive with Thando are joined by S'khumba Hlophe, you may have heard him on another radio show but today he is here for a 947 interview.

South Africa’s streaming landscape just got shook. After nearly a decade of trying to compete with global giants like Netflix and Disney+, Showmax is reportedly shutting down.

Launched in 2015 by MultiChoice, Showmax aimed to be Africa’s answer to streaming, producing popular local shows and expanding into dozens of African countries. But despite relaunches, partnerships, and investment in local content, the platform struggled to keep up with international competitors — and the costs of content, technology, and marketing reportedly became too high to sustain.

To help us make sense of what this means for subscribers, local content creators, and the future of streaming in Africa, we’re joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor-in-Chief of MyBroadband, who has been covering this story closely.

In this episode, we dig into:

Why Showmax, once a local streaming hope, couldn’t survive the global streaming wars

What happens to all the local shows and African productions it supported

How MultiChoice’s strategy might shift moving forward

The future of streaming for South African audiences

Whether you’re a Showmax subscriber, a content creator, or just curious about the streaming industry in South Africa, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

South Africa&rsquo;s streaming landscape just got shook. After nearly a decade of trying to compete with global giants like Netflix and Disney+, Showmax is reportedly shutting down.
Launched in 2015 by MultiChoice, Showmax aimed to be Africa&rsquo;s answer to streaming, producing popular local shows and expanding into dozens of African countries. But despite relaunches, partnerships, and investment in local content, the platform struggled to keep up with international competitors &mdash; and the costs of content, technology, and marketing reportedly became too high to sustain.
To help us make sense of what this means for subscribers, local content creators, and the future of streaming in Africa, we&rsquo;re joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor-in-Chief of MyBroadband, who has been covering this story closely.
In this episode, we dig into:
Why Showmax, once a local streaming hope, couldn&rsquo;t survive the global streaming wars
What happens to all the local shows and African productions it supported
How MultiChoice&rsquo;s strategy might shift moving forward
The future of streaming for South African audiences
Whether you&rsquo;re a Showmax subscriber, a content creator, or just curious about the streaming industry in South Africa, this conversation is packed with insights you won&rsquo;t want to miss.

The future of streaming for South African audiences

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/f6cf3fff-26b8-43c9-8156-b4080113aa20/transcript

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Thinking of buying your first car? You aren’t alone! On this episode of Drive with Thando, brought to you by Naked, we’re joined by Kumbi M to unpack the booming world of pre-owned vehicles.

With Naked’s latest data showing that 3 out of every 4 first-time insurance buyers are opting for second-hand wheels, it’s more important than ever to know what you’re getting into. Kumbi M shares his personal "war stories" and expert insights on why checking a car’s mileage is just the beginning. We dive into the importance of a car’s "digital footprint," how to navigate insurance implications, and the secret tricks to spotting hidden damage or a "rebuilt" car that looks a little too good to be true. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a first-timer, this is the essential toolkit for making a smart, safe, and savvy purchase.

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Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.  

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Thinking of buying your first car? You aren&rsquo;t alone! On this episode of Drive with Thando, brought to you by Naked, we&rsquo;re joined by Kumbi M to unpack the booming world of pre-owned vehicles.
With Naked&rsquo;s latest data showing that 3 out of every 4 first-time insurance buyers are opting for second-hand wheels, it&rsquo;s more important than ever to know what you&rsquo;re getting into. Kumbi M shares his personal "war stories" and expert insights on why checking a car&rsquo;s mileage is just the beginning. We dive into the importance of a car&rsquo;s "digital footprint," how to navigate insurance implications, and the secret tricks to spotting hidden damage or a "rebuilt" car that looks a little too good to be true. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned driver or a first-timer, this is the essential toolkit for making a smart, safe, and savvy purchase.
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Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato&nbsp;H&ouml;ffele&nbsp;every Monday to Friday from 3&ndash;6pm.&nbsp;
Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone&mdash;young and old&mdash;can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with&nbsp;Can&rsquo;t&nbsp;Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and&nbsp;don&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Naked Truths: The Digital Footprint of Your Next Car

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It’s a conversation that every woman, and anyone who cares about one needs to hear. On this episode of Drive with Thando, we are joined by world-renowned menstrual health activist and public speaker, Candice Chirwa.

Following a concerning study that found hormone-disrupting toxins in menstrual products sold right here in South Africa, Candice sheds light on what this actually means for our bodies. We explore the impact these chemicals have on long-term health, the urgent need for better government regulation, and why the "convenience" of disposables might come at a hidden cost. From discussing safer alternatives like menstrual cups to demanding more transparent research, this interview is a vital wake-up call. It’s time to take control of our health and start asking the tough questions about the products we trust most.

DRIVE WITH THANDO PODCAST BOILERPLATE 

Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm. 

Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.  

Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y 

For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07 

Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 

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It&rsquo;s a conversation that every woman, and anyone who cares about one needs to hear. On this episode of&nbsp;Drive with Thando, we are joined by world-renowned menstrual health activist and public speaker, Candice Chirwa.
Following a concerning study that found hormone-disrupting toxins in menstrual products sold right here in South Africa, Candice sheds light on what this actually means for our bodies. We explore the impact these chemicals have on long-term health, the urgent need for better government regulation, and why the "convenience" of disposables might come at a hidden cost. From discussing safer alternatives like menstrual cups to demanding more transparent research, this interview is a vital wake-up call. It&rsquo;s time to take control of our health and start asking the tough questions about the products we trust most.
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DRIVE WITH THANDO PODCAST BOILERPLATE&nbsp;
Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato&nbsp;H&ouml;ffele&nbsp;every Monday to Friday from 3&ndash;6pm.&nbsp;
Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone&mdash;young and old&mdash;can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with&nbsp;Can&rsquo;t&nbsp;Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and&nbsp;don&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast&nbsp;
Listen live&nbsp;on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;Drive with Thando&nbsp;broadcast on 947&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y">https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r">https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r</a>&nbsp;or find all the catch-up podcasts here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/ODmGX07">https://buff.ly/ODmGX07</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the 947&nbsp;Weekly&nbsp;Newsletter&nbsp;here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9">https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9</a>&nbsp;
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The Toxic Truth: Candice Chirwa on Hormone Disrupters in Period Products

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947 Drive with Thando are joined by S'khumba Hlophe, you may have heard him on another radio show but today he is here for a 947 interview.

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