Thando Thabete catches up with Zakes Bantwini in Mexico as he represents South African culture on a global stage.
They chat about music, identity, and the energy of being part of the Fifa World Cup experience.
Zakes shares how his sound continues to travel across borders while staying rooted in home.
Plus, what’s next for one of SA’s most influential musical voices.

Thando Thabete catches up with Zakes Bantwini in Mexico as he represents South African culture on a global stage. They chat about music, identity, and the energy of being part of the Fifa World Cup experience. Zakes shares how his sound continues to travel across borders while staying rooted in home. Plus, what&rsquo;s next for one of SA&rsquo;s most influential musical voices.

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.

Thando Thabete catches up with Zakes Bantwini in Mexico

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On The Drive with Thando, we were joined by activist and political figure Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who spoke ahead of the June 30th marches schedules to take place around South Africa. She spoke about her role as the leader of March and March and the movement’s ongoing push for accountability and governmental change.

 

Jacinta unpacked what it means to lead a people-driven movement in a time of heightened political tension, reflecting on the power of public protest, community mobilisation, and staying rooted in purpose even when facing criticism. She also shared insights into the challenges of organising at scale, and why she believes grassroots voices remain central to shaping South Africa’s future.

On&nbsp;The Drive with Thando, we were joined by activist and political figure Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who spoke ahead of the June 30th&nbsp;marches schedules to take place around South Africa. She spoke about her role as the leader of&nbsp;March and March&nbsp;and the movement&rsquo;s ongoing push for accountability and governmental change.
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Jacinta unpacked what it means to lead a people-driven movement in a time of heightened political tension, reflecting on the power of public protest, community mobilisation, and staying rooted in purpose even when facing criticism. She also shared insights into the challenges of organising at scale, and why she believes grassroots voices remain central to shaping South Africa&rsquo;s future.

Activist and political figure Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Talks speaks ahead of the June 30th marches 

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Private secutiry companies join forces with SAPS for 30 June march

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She is one of South Africa’s most compelling contemporary voices in fiction — an author whose work doesn’t just tell stories, but opens up conversations about love, power, identity, and the complicated spaces in between. From the page to the screen, her novel The Polygamist has now taken on a second life as a Netflix series, introducing her storytelling to a global audience and cementing her place as a writer whose work travels far beyond borders. Today, we’re joined by Sue Nyathi — the mind behind the story — to unpack the journey from book to screen, and what this moment means for her, her work, and what comes next.

She is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most compelling contemporary voices in fiction &mdash; an author whose work doesn&rsquo;t just tell stories, but opens up conversations about love, power, identity, and the complicated spaces in between. From the page to the screen, her novel&nbsp;The Polygamist&nbsp;has now taken on a second life as a Netflix series, introducing her storytelling to a global audience and cementing her place as a writer whose work travels far beyond borders. Today, we&rsquo;re joined by Sue Nyathi &mdash; the mind behind the story &mdash; to unpack the journey from book to screen, and what this moment means for her, her work, and what comes next.

The Polygamist - Sue Nyathi Interview

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