At just 16 years old, Jorah Soojay has already made history by winning the U17 division at the 2025 African Schools Individual Chess Championship. He did it with a flawless 9 out of 9 score. This remarkable achievement has earned him his provisional FIDE Master title and placed him firmly on the radar as one of South Africa’s brightest rising stars in chess. Jorah joined Team Drive By in the studio to chat about his big win. 

At just 16 years old, Jorah Soojay has already made history by winning the U17 division at the 2025 African Schools Individual Chess Championship. He did it with a flawless 9 out of 9 score. This remarkable achievement has earned him his provisional FIDE Master title and placed him firmly on the radar as one of South Africa&rsquo;s brightest rising stars in chess. Jorah joined Team Drive By in the studio to chat about his big win.&nbsp;

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An energetic afternoon drive show, featuring latest trending &amp; topical news stories, sport updates, high-profile interviews and innovative CSI campaigns. Providing high value entertainment to commuters heading home after hectic workdays. Upbeat music peppered with interesting and snappy chats, relatable to the lifestyle of listeners. The different themes are but not limited to the below: Nation Building Promoting Democracy Social Cohesion Women &amp; Youth Empowerment Entrepreneurship &amp; Leadership Technology South African Heritage

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Chess champ, Jorah Soojay makes history

Fresh off their Grand Finale victory, My Design Rules Season 2 winners Ronelle Scholtz and Tiaan Jacobs join us to talk shop. Representing Bellville and Durbanville, this powerhouse duo of architects-turned-challengers spent the season blending technical mastery with soulful touches.

Fresh off their Grand Finale victory, My Design Rules Season 2 winners Ronelle Scholtz and Tiaan Jacobs join us to talk shop. Representing Bellville and Durbanville, this powerhouse duo of architects-turned-challengers spent the season blending technical mastery with soulful touches.

My Design Rules Season 2 winners

Christmas is a time for spreading cheer, love and kindness, and for the past three years, Ravitha Singh and her family have transformed their La Lucia home into a dazzling wonderland. Filled with festive lights, ornaments, Santa décor, and a towering Christmas tree, the magical display supports Pug Rescue South Africa – an organisation helping to rehabilitate and rehome pugs in need, while bringing the community together this festive season.

Christmas is a time for spreading cheer, love and kindness, and for the past three years, Ravitha Singh and her family have transformed their La Lucia home into a dazzling wonderland. Filled with festive lights, ornaments, Santa d&eacute;cor, and a towering Christmas tree, the magical display supports Pug Rescue South Africa &ndash; an organisation helping to rehabilitate and rehome pugs in need, while bringing the community together this festive season.

Spreading Christmas cheer for furbabies

Afro-Indo sounds are moving the nation, and today, we are shining the spotlight on a brand-new original release. The track, "Uyirin Oli," which beautifully blends Afro House with Tamil and English influences, is by Durban-based DJ and producer DJ E, Elvis Gangiah, featuring the soulful vocals of Yovani Naidoo. It’s a song about love, inner light, and cultural connection. DJE and Yovani join us to discuss this incredible collab.

Afro-Indo sounds are moving the nation, and today, we are shining the spotlight on a brand-new original release. The track, "Uyirin Oli," which beautifully blends Afro House with Tamil and English influences, is by Durban-based DJ and producer DJ E, Elvis Gangiah, featuring the soulful vocals of Yovani Naidoo. It&rsquo;s a song about love, inner light, and cultural connection. DJE and Yovani join us to discuss this incredible collab.

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