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 - Are You A Bad Friend If You Can't Help Your Friends With Their Big Celebrations?
Has a friend ever expected you to assist them in their big celebrations? Did this require a huge sacrifice on your part, that you were unable to make even for your friend? The New York featured a story about a woman who chose not to be her friend's bridesmaid anymore…
Drive Moment - Are You Holding Back Parts of Your True Self In Your Relationship?
Do you sometimes worry that if you show your partner too much of who you really are, that maybe they may reject you? When a great relationship comes your way, it can feel like you've won the lottery. Out of fear of losing the relationship, do we then hold back…
Drive Moment - Speaking To Yourself Out-Loud: Would You Feel Embarrassed If You Caught?
According to one study, 96% of adults say they have an internal dialogue. While self-talk out loud is less common, 25% of the adults say they do it. Since it's so common to talk to ourselves, why there is still a bit of awkwardness sometimes when someone catches you doing…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Are Health Supplements As Necessary For Our Health As They Are Marketed To Be?
When you step into your local pharmacy, you'll see entire aisles dedicated to health supplements, which are often marketed as having the key to our daily health needs. The supplement industry has been said to be worth R2.9 Billion, and is growing annually at a rate of 7.7 %. Whether…
Drive Moment - Is The Era of "Thirst Trap" Social Media Posts Coming To An End?
A "Thirst Trap" is social media post that is intended to stir attraction in anyone who sees it. Celebrities used to be seen to "break the internet" with highly suggestive selfies that were finally purposed for publicity reasons. From shirtless sweaty gym selfies to bikini pictures with low camera angles,…
Do Our Body Types Determine The Type of Partners that We Attract
In the dating game, is it true that our bodies will attract a specific type of person? After listening to a comment made on social media, the Drive Team discusses whether or not our body types attract specific types of partners. What are your opinions? Does society create unfair stereotypes…
Drive Moment - Black Businesses And Professionalism
The success of black businesses is an important matter South Africa. No matter which industry it may be in, black people are more than willing to see other black businesses succeed, in order to move the country's economy forward. However, there are times where some raised a flag about experiencing…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Why Mozambique's Post Election Unrest Matters In South Africa
When a country experiences a civil or political unrest, its impact will certainly be felt by its neighbours. Last week, we heard the news of Mozambique’s post-election protests, and the negative impact that this had at the Lebombo border post. This moment in Mozambique is more than just a far-removed…
Drive Moment - What Is Your Word Of The Year For 2024?
The word "Brat" was officially dubbed the Collins Dictionary "Word Of The Year". While many South Africans disagree with this being the word of the year on an international level, we all have a word that we've been using a lot in our general speech. Which word did you use the…
Drive Moment - When A Headliner Doesn't Show Up To An Event, Does It Change The Way That You See Them?
After making plans to see a famous public figure, artist or speaker, has it ever happened, that this very person couldn't come to the event anymore? Which Event was it? Who was the headliner? The Drive 959 Team discusses the tricky waters that public figures find themselves in when they…
Do We Have To Share The Same Political Views in One Family?
A TikTok trend known as “Cancel Out” is helping to get Gen Z to the polls, by making viral videos vowing to fill out their ballot to “cancel” votes cast by their parents. If their parents decide to vote for Trump, then they will purposely come and vote for Kamala…
Does Black Friday Work For Or Against Consumers?
While Black Friday falls on Friday 29 November, the entire month of November will be dedicated to "specials" and discounts by many retailers. You may have noticed that discounts range from crazy price cuts, to deals that aren't really deals at all, causing many to wonder if the whole season…
Drive Moment - Something Stolen From You Years Ago, That You Still Want Back Today
Crime is a reality in South Africa, and sadly most of us have experienced theft like pick-pocketing, house break-in’s, smash & grabs etc. After the theft, we are often told "be happy that they just took the item" or “it’s only a material item”. However sometimes the item that was…
Drive Moment - Did Childhood Teasing Develop Tough Skin Or Tough Scars In You?
Teasing is a part of life, and from an early age many of us will remember moments where we were teased either by our kids or by adults, by family or by friends and peers. The common thought passed down to us is to shake it off and not let…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Understanding Gauteng's Grade 1 And Grade 8 Admissions System Glitches
The recurring glitches in Gauteng's online school application system this year have led to growing frustration among parents, as many struggle to secure school placements for their children in grades 1 and 8.The online system which was introduced to easily process the application process for Grades 1 and 8, has…
Drive Moment - Do Our Jobs Have More Influence Over Us Than Our Partners Do?
Our careers can be incredibly demanding, and can impact our relationships negatively at times. If your partner asks you to help them with something, it's easy to debate and say no, but when your boss asks you to do something, it's a non-negotiable and you're obligated to do it. Could…
Drive Moment - Has Restaurant Bill Drama Ever Changed Your Friendship?
As seen in The South African, a man revealed that he was invited to a restaurant by his friends who abandoned him with a R18 300 bill. Him and his partner were last to arrive at the restaurant and had barely eaten much. Slowly he didn’t know that people were…
If You Had Your Own Robot, What's the First Task You're Giving It?
We’ve seen the rise of technology taking us into the Artificial Intelligence era. Another technology race on the rise is HUMANOID ROBOTS. Robotics is witnessing significant advancements in humanoids, designed to perform a wide range of tasks in various environments. While Elon Musk’s Tesla humanoid launch last week was considered…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Being Mindful When Sharing Graphic Material In The News And Social Media
How cautious should we be when sharing any graphic or violent material that we come across? Showbiz website TMZ has faced backlash from fans after it published photos of Liam Payne's dead body. They then deleted the photos following a furious outcry from fans and celebrities who branded it a…
Drive Moment - Which Fashion Trends Should And Shouldn't Come Back?
The cyclical nature of fashion means that we often see fashion trends coming and going. After a few years, these trends eventually make a return. From clothing items, shoe styles, hair styles, accessories, and even style combinations, which trends do you feel should remain in the past, and which ones…