After years off-air, Top Billing returns, bringing back its signature glamour and aspirational storytelling.
The comeback also launches a nationwide search for a new presenter, giving fresh talent a shot at stardom.
It’s a chance for ordinary South Africans with standout presence to step into an iconic role.
We’re joined by Dichaba Phalatse to unpack the audition process and what hopefuls can expect.

After years off-air, Top Billing&nbsp;returns, bringing back its signature glamour and aspirational storytelling. The comeback also launches a nationwide search for a new presenter, giving fresh talent a shot at stardom. It&rsquo;s a chance for ordinary South Africans with standout presence to step into an iconic role. We&rsquo;re joined by Dichaba Phalatse&nbsp;to unpack the audition process and what hopefuls can expect.

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.

Top Billing Returns The Search for SA’s Next TV Star

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You’re at an event with your partner… then they get caught in a long chat with someone else.
At what point does it go from harmless to disrespectful?
Does it depend on who they’re talking to—or how long it lasts?
Let’s be honest… are you patient, or already side-eyeing from across the room?

You&rsquo;re at an event with your partner&hellip; then they get caught in a&nbsp;long&nbsp;chat with someone else. At what point does it go from harmless to disrespectful? Does it depend on who they&rsquo;re talking to&mdash;or how long it lasts? Let&rsquo;s be honest&hellip; are you patient, or already side-eyeing from across the room?

How Long Is Too Long

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Borrowing from family and friends can feel easier than banks, but it often comes with emotional pressure and expectations.
It can build trust and support—or strain relationships when repayment becomes an issue.
Lenders are often advised to only give what they can afford to lose.
Cultural expectations can blur the line between genuine help and being taken advantage of.

Borrowing from family and friends can feel easier than banks, but it often comes with emotional pressure and expectations. It can build trust and support&mdash;or strain relationships when repayment becomes an issue. Lenders are often advised to only give what they can afford to lose. Cultural expectations can blur the line between genuine help and being taken advantage of.

Borrowing Money from Family & Friends Help or Relationship Risk

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A rare but potentially deadly virus has entered South Africa’s health conversation, raising questions that go far beyond the small number of confirmed cases. Hantavirus; typically associated with rodent exposure and known in parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia has now been identified locally, with health authorities confirming a handful of infections and at least one death. While officials continue to emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low, its appearance here is significant precisely because it is so uncommon, forcing a closer look at how it spreads, how prepared our health systems are to respond, and how South Africans should interpret the risk without slipping into panic. At a time when public trust in health communication is critical, understanding what this virus is, and what it isn’t becomes just as important as the numbers themselves, which is why we’re now joined by Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health to help unpack the facts and the broader implications

A rare but potentially deadly virus has entered South Africa&rsquo;s health conversation, raising questions that go far beyond the small number of confirmed cases. Hantavirus; typically associated with rodent exposure and known in parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia has now been identified locally, with health authorities confirming a handful of infections and at least one death. While officials continue to emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low, its appearance here is significant precisely because it is so uncommon, forcing a closer look at how it spreads, how prepared our health systems are to respond, and how South Africans should interpret the risk without slipping into panic. At a time when public trust in health communication is critical, understanding what this virus is, and what it isn&rsquo;t becomes just as important as the numbers themselves, which is why we&rsquo;re now joined by Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health to help unpack the facts and the broader implications

Understanding Hantavirus South Africa records confirmed cases

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Top Billing Returns The Search for SA’s Next TV Star

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