Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Ayanda Nyathi.
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Outside of bills, where does most of your money go to? What do you spend your leftover money on? From how you move to what you eat, where most cash goes reveals our true priorities and hidden financial leaks.
From Sista Bethina to Miriam Makeba’s Pata Pata to Master KG’s Jerusalema, these South African classics shaped our history, sound tracked protests and celebrations, and conquered global stages. We asked listeners which unforgettable songs top their list.
Johannesburg has once again ranked last out of 90 global cities for walkability, scoring just 18.38/100 in Compare the Market’s 2025 study. With the world’s lowest safety rating, scarce car-free spaces, and poor access to essentials, the city remains deeply dependent on cars. Researcher Siphelele Ngobese at South African Cities…
Every week, we flip the script: instead of adults, it’s the kids who answer our big question of the day. Simple, honest, and straight from the kids themselves.
who were they, where did you meet, what year was it, and what did you love about them? where are they now? Everyone remembers their first love. Today, we dive into that moment, who they were, what made them special, and how time has changed their journey.
Every Wednesday, we bring you Pro Tip, practical advice from experts across different fields. Simple, useful tips to make life a little easier, smarter, and better. This week, we’re cutting through the noise of health trends. From seamoss and turmeric shots to clove tea and ginger mixes, social media swears…
A knock on the door, footsteps in the street, or even silence, ordinary at 3 pm, yet unsettling at 3 am. You know those things that creep you out at night but are totally fine during the day, what's on your list?
Do you check your child’s phone and what have you found that shocked you? From risky apps to hidden chats, kids hide more than you think. Parents, when last did you dare check? How often do you check?
Large parts of Johannesburg face dry taps as water throttling begins; residents urged to use water sparingly amid worsening shortages. Article Summary from EWN/eNCA · Large parts of Johannesburg experiencing dry taps on Saturday, with no estimated restoration time. · Areas affected include the Central, Deep South, Randburg, Midrand, Roodepoort,…
What would you call it, and what would it be about? If you're brave enough we challenge you in your voice-note to pretend you're the DJ on your show, talking about something you love and even announce the next song
As the oldies, we’ve seen Gen Z rise with fresh perspectives. What qualities do you admire in this new generation that you feel ours failed dismally with?
Joining us for this week’s Pro Tip is Forensic Pathologist and board member of the South African Academy of Forensic Sciences and senior lecture at University of Pretoria, Dr. Thabi Soul, who explains everything you need to know about the post-mortem certificate.
Living solo or never solo, two very different journeys. Did you choose yours, or did circumstance choose it for you? 1. Global rise in solo living: In 2018, one-person households worldwide made up 28%, and that’s projected to climb to 35% by mid-21st century. 2. South African households: In 2023,…
On today’s episode of The Drive 959 Show, we kick off a brand-new segment called The Global Swap. Every month, we’ll connect with radio shows across the world to hear what’s trending in their countries. For our very first crossover, we head to Lesotho with The Mansion Afternoon Drive on…
Today we’re unpacking screen clichés: those movie moments that never happen, the overdone scenes we’re tired of. What do TV producers need to get rid of?
Last night’s Blood Moon dazzled us scientifically, but spiritually it carries deep symbolism, danger, change, renewal, and ancestral meaning. We have a cultural expert to unpack. 5 Key Takeaways from Yesterday’s Blood Moon (Sunday, 7 September 2025) Source: IOL 1. South Africans witnessed a rare Blood Moon, a total lunar…
As we grow, we shed the fear of ‘abantu bazothini.’ What have you proudly done, despite people’s opinions? Simplified Living: Downsizing Is Trending Big Time · A 2023 U.S. survey by Opendoor revealed that nearly 60% of Americans have changed their idea of a “dream home” in the past three…
Have they lost the heart of what it means to be grandparents? What are they missing?Are today’s parents skipping traditional grandparenting magic? Join today’s discussion on how grandparent roles have shifted and if something precious is being lost.
3 Sep
16 min
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