Drive 959 with Glen Lewis
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.
Drive Moment - Things we regret saying or doing in front of our kids
Children absorb so much of the world around them, including everything their parents say and do. The Drive 959 team and listeners shared examples of silly moments when their kids absorbed something they wish they could take back!
Drive Moment - Does Racial Solidarity exist among Black people?
Drive Moment - Does Racial Solidarity exist among Black people? Or do we struggle to unite/organize ourselves when it matters most? Do we support one another on the big issues of leadership and ownership? Or do we become scattered and self-serving rather than promoting the collective hood of all black…
Drive Moment - Is Lobola Just A Practice of Parents Exchanging Their Daughters For Money?
Glen mentioned that he sees Lobola as a cultural exchange that hampers the newlyweds from starting their marriage on a solid financial footing, because large amounts of money could be spared towards their new lives together. Naturally a debate ignited with men and women weighing in... Take a listen…
Drive Moment - Never Say Never!
We all have those things we said we’d never do, or say.How interesting that as we grow older, learn lessons and experience life first hand, we end up doing or saying the things we said we’d never do! People you said you'd never be friends with? A person you said…
Drive Moment - Big Life Purchases: To Post? Or Not To Post?
When it comes to purchases like cars, homes, and any major assets you may obtain, how comfortable are you with posting these moments on social media? Are you the person who loves celebrating my publicly for the world to see, or privately?
Drive Moment - Is It Too Late To Learn Friendliness In Our Adulthood?
The Hong Kong government has launched a nationwide campaign, to teach their citizens how to be friendly, to help boost their struggling Tourism economy, after their citizens had been labeled as rude in tourist surveys. What do you think? Can a campaign like this work with adults?
Drive Moment - Funny Times When Your Parents Made You Feel Awkward/Shy In Public!
Whether it was at family gatherings, school moments, in the streets, or anywhere, parents sometimes do things that make us feel super awkward in public! Listeners and the Drive 959 Team share their funny stories!
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - What Is The Difference Between A Government of National Unity, And A Coalition?
hese two phrases are often used interchangeably in opinion and analysis, but what sets them apart? And where does South Africa stand now after days of talks, between various political parties and the ANC?
Drive Moment - What Lengths Would You Go To Just To Buy An Item That You Love?
Would you try to save up the money? Or travel far to find the exact style/model of the item? If it's sold out, would you search nationwide for it? And when you finally get the item, does it make you happy to finally have it?
Drive Moment - Family & Friends Discounts
A Kind Gesture or an Entitled Expectation? When we sell products, offer services or run events, is it okay for family members expect to be given discounts and freebies? Or is that a natural gesture we should offer them for their unwavering support of our efforts?
Drive Moment - Friendship Endings We Didn't See Coming
Naturally we outgrow our attachments to some friends, but have you ever lost a friendship you never thought you’d lose? What happened? Did the friendship end quietly (slow ghost) where you both just slowly became quieter in each other’s lives? Or did it come to an abrupt end after a…
Drive Moment - What Would You Do If Your Partner Slapped Your Mother? Would You Leave The Relationship?
An influencer's viral video asked passers-by the same question, and a responder said that it wasn't a big deal. Listeners weighed in on the matter, with many drawing a line in the sand to protect their mothers with maturity, from anyone who harms them.
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi
After Elections? What happens now? How will the new parliament select a new speaker, and a new president? And now that the ANC doesn't have a majority, could parliament elect a president that isn't from the ruling party? Uncertain times ahead indeed, and Ayanda Nyathi helps us Makes Sense of…
Drive Moment - Would You Marry Your Friend Just For Benefits?
An interesting trend called "Friendship Marriages" in Japan has seen 500 couples getting married to their platonic friends, for the sake of financial stability, having children, and tax benefits. Hear what listeners and the team had to say on this one!
Drive Moment - Have Any Regrets About Not Voting?
While there was a massive voter turnout for the 29 May 2024 national elections, there were also many who chose not to vote, or who couldn't vote for technical reasons. We asked listeners if they caught any FOMO from not voting.
Drive Moment - Funny Moments At The Polls
South Africans went to vote today, and while the purpose of this day was serious, the lighter side of things always finds us! From voters wearing pyjamas, to political parties being friendly with voters at the gate... Drive 959 looks at the lighter side of voting!
Drive Moment - Why Do Guys Wait A While To Call A Lady After He's Asked Her For Her Number?
Is it a sign of maturity to call a lady soon after getting her number , or should he play the dating game and make her wait a while? Listeners has some interesting reactions to share with the team!
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Voting 101
The team discusses aspects of voting that often feel confusing. Ayanda tackles frequently asked questions that will assist voters to be prepared for their moment in the booth, on 29 May 2024, when South Africans head to the polls.
Drive Moment - "Things we've been saying wrong all along!"
What are some of those words, phrases, song lyrics and names that we've been saying wrong, until one day someone gives you the correct way to say it? The Team and the listeners had the most hilarious takes on the matter!
Drive Moment - Siblings As Kids, or Siblings As Adults?
Which stage of your sibling journey did you enjoy more? Listeners share their stories about their brothers and sisters, and how relationships have changed, improved or deteriorated as they grew older.