Naked Wheel Talk - Under The Hood Are Mechanics Taking Advantage of Drivers

For many motorists, taking a car in for a simple service can quickly turn into a stressful and expensive experience. You budget for one issue, only to be told there are three more problems that need urgent attention. While some repairs are legitimate, many drivers feel pressured, confused, or even …

How to small talk

Instead of asking the usual “What do you do?” — which often leads to boring, surface-level conversations — people should use more thoughtful and open-ended questions that spark genuine connection. It argues that the best conversation starters show curiosity, encourage storytelling, and make people …

The Pimville fallout explained

Is the curtain closing on one of South Africa’s most-loved dramas? Reports of unpaid actors and crew members on Pimville have sparked serious concern, with allegations pointing to financial strain and production uncertainty behind the scenes. Now, the SABC has officially weighed in, revealing that …

The wildest and ridiculous things parents confidently say about their children

From “my child is a genius” to “the next president in the making,” parents are known for making some truly outrageous claims about their kids. But where do confidence and encouragement end… and delusion begin? A recent viral story about a 9-year-old boy delivering an unexpectedly deep and thoughtfu…

Yourstory - John Robbie

Broadcasting legend John Robbie joins us for “Your Story” as he reflects on his remarkable journey from growing up in Ireland and playing professional rugby, to building a home on South African radio at 702. He shares why he knew two years before retiring that it was time to hang up the headphones,…

Lethabo returns with an emotional update

A day later after sharing his family’s heartbreaking story on the 947 Drive, Lethabo returns with an emotional update. The 23-year-old says the overwhelming generosity from listeners has helped cover his overdue rent as well as the month ahead, and he is even on his way back from buying groceries w…

Naked - Wheel Talk 21 May

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 Chall…

Lies you tell your kids

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 Chall…

Joburg comes together for Lethabo

A light-hearted conversation on the 947 Drive about the things we still wonder why our parents allowed us to do quickly turns into something far more emotional. A listener, Lethabo, shares the heartbreaking story of how his mother is severely injured while trying to rescue his younger sister, and h…

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