The Roger Goode Breakfast Show

In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners dive into the secret desires of each zodiac sign. 

We all have that one thing we genuinely believed we were really good at. Maybe you thought you could sing, so you were the one grabbing the microphone at every party. Maybe you were convinced you were an incredible dancer because you had two moves and absolutely refused to retire them. The team and listeners share some of things that they thought they would be good at, but actually were not. 

Scientists have created the first complete map of a male fruit fly’s brain, showing all 124 million connections between its nerve cells. This was then compared with an existing map of the female fly’s brain. The researchers found that about 95% of the brain’s cells are shared between males and females, but the remaining 5% have important differences in their wiring. Those relatively small differences appear to contribute to major behavioural differences.

After the "tennis influencers saga" caused widespread controversy and fan backlash at the 2026 US Open (where a massive influx of lifestyle content creators and influencers heavily disrupted professional matches and repeatedly broke traditional tennis etiquette), questions arise whether these individuals should be banned from sporting events. 

The Good Hope FM Warrior Women Awards are back for their third edition, following the official launch at the station last week. The awards, championed by Leigh-Anne Williams, celebrate women across different areas of society who are making a meaningful difference in their communities, creating opportunities and inspiring others. This year introduces brand-new categories, giving listeners even more ways to recognise remarkable women. She chats to Roger Goode about all of the changes for this year and how people can nominate the incredible women in their lives.

Keegan and Shannon Field, along with their five-year-old daughter, Keisha Rose, surprise The Roger Goode Breakfast Show, as she celebrates officially being cancer free a day ahead of World Leukemia Day. 

Deaf Awareness Week meets Heritage Month in a powerful conversation about language, identity and inclusion. With South African Sign Language now recognised as the country’s 12th official language, a new initiative called “Sign Your Clan” is helping traditional African clan names find a place in sign language for the first time. Mmatlou Moloto, Sign Language Specialist & Educator, chats to Roger Goode and explores what this means for the 4 million-plus Deaf and hard-of-hearing South Africans, how language shapes cultural identity, and how all South Africans can play a role in making our rich African heritage more accessible and inclusive.

In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners dive into the guidelines to the each of the zodiac signs. 

 A bizarre new TikTok dating trend called “pheromone maxxing” is encouraging people to skip showers, ditch deodorant and embrace their natural body odour in the hope of becoming more attractive. The theory is based on the idea that our natural scent contains pheromones that could influence attraction. There is some science showing that body odour can affect how people perceive one another, and research suggests scent can play a role in mate choice and relationship formation. But here's the catch: scientists have not conclusively identified a human pheromone that reliably makes someone more sexually attractive. Research into human pheromones remains controversial, with studies often producing inconsistent or difficult-to-replicate results.

Cato Louw unpacks all you need to know about the US Open. 

Firlands near Gordon’s Bay has been ranked the safest suburb in Cape Town, according to StreetSignal’s latest safety index, using data current to June 2026. Firlands scored 89 out of 100, ranking first among 744 Cape Town suburbs assessed. The index uses SAPS crime statistics, population data and geographic information to measure relative levels of reported crime. Safety comes with a significant property price tag: Firlands had a 2025 median municipal property value of R4.9 million, with property values increasing by 7% annually since 2022.

As the reigning champion, Carl Lewis takes on Leslie and her kids in the latest edition of Are You Smarter Than A DJ. 

Roger Goode randomly reconnects with an old school friend, Bianca Abrahams-Adams, as she wins tickets to the Unplugged Fan Park. 

Dr Winnie Bowman is a Cape Wine Master and internationally experienced wine and spirits judge with decades of expertise in the world of fine wine and spirits. She has judged competitions in South Africa and abroad and is a specialist brandy judge at the 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show. She chats to Roger Goode about how her career has seen her develop an exceptional understanding of tasting, sensory evaluation and the qualities that distinguish an outstanding spirit from an award-winning one.

After more than a week of being the Are You Smarter Than A DJ, team Tropic Shotgun takes on Carl Lewis to see if they can take his crown away from him. 

After a series of coincidences throughout the day, Roger Goode ended his day with a boom: singing "Under The Sea" to a stranger to just so happened to have the same name as Ariel from the iconic Disney film, "The Little Mermaid". 

As we wrap up Women's Month, Roger Goode speaks to Jaret Loggenberg, Managing Director and co-founder of The Artists Gallery, and disability activist Marlene le Roux, about As She Is - the first African edition of the internationally acclaimed Bold Beauty Project. Featuring 17 women from across the Western Cape, the exhibition uses powerful photography and personal stories to challenge perceptions of beauty, disability and representation. Jaret and Marlene share the story behind the project, why visibility matters, and what they hope audiences take away from these extraordinary portraits.

13-year-old North West is already making a name for herself in music, but she has revealed that her dream job outside of being an artist is surprisingly ordinary: working at Starbucks. North, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, appears on the cover of Dazed’s Autumn 2026 issue and spoke about her growing career and future ambitions. Despite already releasing her six-track debut EP, N0rth4evr in May and performing at major festivals including Rolling Loud and Summer Smash, North says she still wants to experience having a “regular job.” She told Dazed that she hopes to work at Starbucks when she turns 14.

After debating whether or not Roger and Carl should get a vasectomy, the gents and listeners speak about their personal experience about birth control and if tying their tubes is the best option for them. 

Economic abuse is often hidden behind love, loyalty and the pressure to “stand by your man”. National Debt Advisors is highlighting how women, including financially independent, high-earning women, can be manipulated into taking on debt to support their partners. This can include paying for cars, funding businesses, covering household expenses or using credit cards to maintain a partner’s lifestyle. When the relationship ends, the woman can be left carrying the financial burden alone. National Debt Advisors’ CEO, Sebastien Alexanderson, chats to Roger Goode about how economic abuse can be present in up to 99% of domestic abuse cases, but financial exploitation is often dismissed as simply making poor choices in love.

After winning for five days in a row, Carl Lewis is put to the ultimate test to see if he can stay on the top step of Are You Smarter Than A DJ. 

In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, Roger Goode and the team go through each signs weekly reading on how August will unfold. 

While modern psychiatry has transformed the treatment of many mental health conditions, many people living with treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders continue to respond inadequately to conventional treatments. A 2026 review published in Nature Medicine highlights the rapid progress being made in psychedelic medicine. Dr Kevin Stoloff, an Integrative Psychiatrist in Cape Town, chats to Roger Goode about what the research actually tell us at this point about its potential to help people with conditions such as treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, and what are we still trying to understand.

The Premier League is one day away, and while most fans have already spent the summer arguing about transfers, managers, title favourites and relegation candidates, there is one very important piece of business we still need to sort out: Roger needs a Premier League team. With help of our sports expert, Carl Lewis, and die-hard football fans, Goode makes his decision on who to support in the 2026/27 Premier League. 

Roger Goode sits down with Bonnke Shipalana, Group CEO of The Allure Group SA, and Steve Steinfeld, Operational Director at Taste of Cape Town, to unpack the exciting new partnership between the SABC and Taste of Cape Town. They chat about what this landmark collaboration means for South African food and culture, how the festival will bring the global Taste experience to Cape Town, and what visitors can expect at the 28 and 29 November festival at Green Point Cricket Club. 

The genius that he is, Carl Lewis, does a quick-fire general knowledge to show why he is the victorious one. 

Cape Town has been named one of the world’s most beautiful places to stay, ranking eighth in a global study examining destinations known for their luxury, design-led accommodation. The city ranked ahead of several major luxury destinations, including Miami, Palm Springs, Ibiza, Malibu, Marbella and Grand Cayman. The city's natural beauty appears to be a major factor behind its strong showing. Many of Cape Town's luxury properties feature large glass walls and expansive views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, while their interiors incorporate local sandstone, indigenous plants, African textiles and minimalist Scandinavian-inspired furniture.

Jess Mouneimne is a former professional MMA fighter, health coach, gym owner, fight promoter and MC from Cape Town. Her career has been built around combat sports, health and performance, and she has now taken that experience from competing in the cage to creating opportunities for others in the fight industry. That passion led her to establish Ultimate Dirty Boxing – Female Edition, South Africa’s first all-female boxing and dirty boxing fight card. But the event is about more than sport. Jess has partnered with theMenstruation Foundation, with funds raised going towards pad dispensary machines in South African schools. The initiative aims to tackle period poverty, with R50,000 enough to provide one school with pads for an entire year.

South African artist Dodo Nyoka is proving that country music can have a distinctly African identity, and his song “Jannaman” is now finding a much bigger audience than perhaps anyone expected. The international attention is growing too. Diplo is among the global names who have taken notice of the track, with the superstar DJ and producer commenting on a viral Instagram post featuring “Jannaman”. This isn't completely out of nowhere for Nyoka. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in the Eastern Cape, he first gained wider attention after finishing as a runner-up on Die Kontrak in 2022. His music career has since developed around breaking down cultural boundaries and experimenting with his own take on country music.

The City of Cape Town is owed R8.1 billion in outstanding municipal rates and service payments as of the end of June 2026, which is up from around R7 billion three years ago. The City also wrote off R87.3 million in bad debt during June and says R5.3 billion of the outstanding debt is more than 60 days overdue, although only around R1.46 billion is currently open for collection.

Following the phenomenal success of “The Most Wanted” with Thukuthela, Lesotho-born producer and 3-Step architect JAZZWRLD returns with Secrets of the WRLD, his debut solo album and most personal project to date. “Thinking About You” brings together JAZZWRLD’s signature 3-Step sound with Shekhinah’s distinctive vocals, making it a strong addition for playlists looking for fresh South African sounds with crossover appeal.

Former Springbok, Jean de Villiers, catches up with Cato Louw about this year's Greatest Rival between South Africa and New Zealand. 

After almost four months of working together, The Roger Goode Breakfast Show instils penalties for each team member including repetition, not being allowed to "100%" and so many more. 

The City of Cape Town is rolling out a mandatory electricity meter replacement programme over the coming months, with several areas across the city affected. For residential customers, old credit meters will be replaced with prepaid meters, while some older prepaid meters will also be upgraded. The installation is completely free of charge and typically takes around one hour. Residents in Claremont, Kenilworth and Wynberg are scheduled for upgrades between July and September 2026. From October to December 2026, the programme will move to Bishops Court, Constantia, Plumstead, Southfield and Diep River. A large number of commercial areas, particularly around Bellville, Brackenfell, Durbanville and the northern suburbs, are also included in the programme, with upgrades taking place between July and December 2026. For residents who previously missed a meter upgrade, the City says they can call 0860 103 089 to discuss their options.

As we mark Women’s Month, we’re looking at what women need to know about their breast health. Dr Renata Maharaj, Head of Medical Affairs and Novartis South Africa spokesperson, chats to Roger Goode about why early detection matters, and what can be done to make sure more women have access to the care they need. 

The recent case involving former Emfuleni municipal accountant Martha Mani Rantsofu has once again placed South Africa's whistleblowing environment under the spotlight. Her case raises important questions about whether employees who report wrongdoing are adequately protected and whether organisations have the systems in place to ensure concerns can be raised safely. David Loxton, CEO at Loxton Forensics, chats to Roger Goode about what an effective whistleblowing system actually look like beyond simply giving people a number to call and shares some advice on what protections they should be aware of before making that decision. 

Cato Louw shares all you need to know about the Stormers vs. All Blacks game - the first game of the Greatest Rival tour. 

Sinesipho Dambile produced his best performance on the track yet, storming to victory in the 200m. Dambile becomes the first gold medalist in track and field for South Africa at the Glasgow Games. He chats to Cato Louw about competing at the Games, winning his first Commonwealth gold medal and what's next for him for the rest of the season.

Humans have spent thousands of years discovering what is and isn't safe to eat. Some foods were discovered through trial and error, others by accident, and many through generations of observation and experimentation. Without those discoveries, we wouldn't have many of the everyday foods we now take for granted. But every now and then, you stop and think: who was the first person to look at that and think, "I'm going to eat it"? Some foods have surprisingly unusual origins that make you wonder how anyone figured they were edible in the first place.

Bubble tea and other milk tea drinks have become incredibly popular around the world, especially among young people. But new research from China is raising questions about whether our favourite sweet treat could be linked to more than just a sugar rush. Researchers from China studied thousands of university students and found that people who drank milk tea more frequently were more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts. Some participants also showed signs of what researchers described as "milk tea addiction," including strong cravings, difficulty cutting back and feeling guilty about how much they were drinking.

The City of Cape Town has formally declared an intergovernmental dispute with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia after years of unsuccessful attempts to secure investigative powers for Metro Police officers. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has spent almost a decade lobbying national government to allow Metro Police to investigate crimes, rather than simply responding to incidents and handing suspects and evidence over to the South African Police Service (SAPS). Roger Goode chats to JP Smith,Cape Town's Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, about how this issue and how the City says this isn't about replacing SAPS but supporting them.

If you've been living with your partner for a while, it turns out you're sharing more than a home, meals and Netflix passwords. Research shows that couples who live together share between 13% and 30% of their gut bacteria, as well as 38% of their oral microbiome and even 35% of the bacteria on their feet. Our microbiome is the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in and on our bodies, and it plays an important role in digestion, immunity and overall health. Living together, kissing, sleeping in the same bed and sharing the same environment all influence the microbes we carry. When it comes to kissing, a 10-second kiss can transfer up to 80 million bacteria. The more often couples kiss, the more similar their oral microbiomes become. Fortunately, most of these bacteria are harmless, and many actually help protect our bodies. Researchers also found that the skin microbiome is the most similar between couples, with shared bacteria found on the hands, feet, eyelids and other parts of the body. Simply sleeping in the same bed and living in the same environment can lead to these similarities.

There was a time when you only found out someone was expecting because they told you in person, a family member let it slip, or one day they simply showed up with a baby bump. There was no countdown, no carefully curated Instagram post, no "we've been keeping a little secret..." reveal. Today, though, social media has almost created an expectation that every major life milestone needs an official announcement. Engagements, weddings, new jobs, moving house, and especially pregnancies, often feel like they're only "real" once they've been posted online. That's why the conversation around Formula One driver Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra, has become so interesting. Recent photos have sparked widespread speculation that Alexandra is pregnant, but the couple haven't publicly confirmed or announced anything. While many fans are convinced they're expecting, others have argued that it's nobody's place to comment on someone else's pregnancy until they choose to share the news themselves. 

Adrian Endley returns to the top step of Are You Smarter Than A DJ, as he takes on Roger Goode and Cato Louw in the latest edition of the quiz. 

Cato Louw breaks down how South Africa ended The Commonwealth Games with 28 medals, some of the biggest highlights and the multiple records that have been broken at the tournament. 

After an intentional pause from releasing music, GoodLuck are officially back - and they're not dipping their toes in. Last Deep Breath is without question their biggest release in years. Their brand-new single, Last Deep Breath, marks the band's first original release in some time and stands as their biggest priority single of the year. Jules Harding, the band's lead singer, sits down with Roger Goode to chat about why now was the perfect time to release the song, how their attitude to creating music has changed and what to expect from them in the future. 

The highly anticipated Cape Town Kota Festival returns on 5th September 2026 at The Ostrich, bringing back one of the Western Cape’s fastest-growing township food and lifestyle experiences. Roger Goode chats to Xolani Machel about what to expect from the festival and how people can get involved.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis takes on our reigning Are You Smarter Than A DJ champion, Meshell, in the latest edition of the quiz. 

Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, pops into the The Roger Goode Breakfast to talk all things luxury vehicle raid, affordable housing in the Mother City, and takes over the playlist to share some of his favourite throwback songs. 

Will Linley sits down with Roger Goode to share more about his incredible career so far, being nominated for Best Pop Album for his debut album, "Don't Cry Because It's Over" and what to expect in the future.