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 Katleho Sekhoto.
Drive Moment - Local Elections
The president has announced the local elections will take place in November, it seems far but campaigns are underway and we would like to know from you - Do you know who your ward councillor is - what is your personal relationship with what is going on in your neighbourhood?
Pro Tip - Going Green, Don't Get Left Behind, How To Turn Your Home Green
Sustainability often gets spoken about in big global terms, solar farms, electric cars, eco-cities, but for most households, especially in South Africa’s township communities, it starts much closer to home. It lives in how we use electricity during load shedding, how we manage water when supply is uncertain, and how…
Drive Moment - The Quiet Exit: Signs A Breakup Plan Is Already In Motion
Breakups don’t usually arrive with sirens and flashing lights. They’re quieter than that. Sometimes it’s just a shift , a change in tone, in energy, in the way someone looks at you or doesn’t. Nothing dramatic has happened, yet something feels different. And you can’t quite tell if you’re imagining…
Drive Moment - “To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required” - Character Building Experiences
Character-building experiences are the quiet storms that shape who we become long before the world notices the change. They often arrive uninvited—through failure, loss, responsibility, or moments that test our trust in people and in ourselves. In these spaces where comfort disappears, resilience is born, discipline is tested, and emotional…
Make It Make Sense - What Is The Role Of Unions In The Fast Growing Gig-Economy?
From the picket lines of apartheid resistance to modern boardrooms negotiating wages, unions have been less of a background noise and more of a bassline shaping South Africa’s labour force. But today’s economy is shifting gig work, outsourcing, silent contracts, invisible workers. In a world where work is changing shape…
Drive Moment - Do Adults Secretly Mourn Their Birthdays More Than They Celebrate Them?
A deeply reflective conversation unpacking how birthdays shift from celebration to self-audit. For some, birthdays carry quiet emotional weight instead of joy. “Birthday blues” emerge from unmet expectations, life comparisons, and the pressure of time moving faster than personal milestones. While others celebrate loudly, many internally review where they are…
Pro Tip - Healthy Skin Isn’t About Quick Fixes, Winter Skincare Matters
As temperatures dip, your skin barrier often sounds the first alarm—dryness, tightness, sensitivity. Protecting it begins with a simple, consistent routine. What does yours look like? Beyond products, the real glow-up hides in the basics: quality sleep, balanced nutrition, and stress management. Healthy skin is less about miracle cures and…
Drive Moment - Cynthia Erivo To Play Miriam Makeba In R300m Film The Road Home
Cynthia Erivo is set to portray the legendary Miriam Makeba in a new musical drama titled The Road Home. Mama Africa wasn’t just a singer—she existed between exile and belonging, a voice that carried both displacement and home in the same breath. While Cynthia’s respect for her legacy is undeniable,…
Drive Moment - Office Politics: To Code-Switch Or Not To Code-Switch?
In professional environments, many individuals—particularly Black professionals—often adjust how they speak, behave, and express themselves to be perceived as credible and competent. This raises an important question: is code-switching a necessary tool for professional survival, or does it reflect a deeper pressure to assimilate into whiteness as an unspoken corporate…
Drive Moment - What’s Your “This Is Why I Don’t Go Out Anymore” Story?
We all had a phase… outside was calling, the nights were long, and sleep was optional. Then somewhere along the way, something shifted. One wild night, one questionable decision, one “never again” moment… and suddenly, home became the vibe. So we opened it up—what’s your “this is why I don’t…
Pro Tip - How To Get Your Deposit Back Without Begging For It
Moving out shouldn’t feel like chasing ghosts for money that’s rightfully yours. And yet, for many tenants, deposits vanish like smoke—no trace, no explanation. The truth is less mystical and more methodical: securing your full deposit begins long before you pack your last box. It’s in the photos you take…
Drive Moment - Vat En Set Return Soldiers
Co-habiting often feels like the soft launch of forever—no vows, no legal knots, just two lives learning each other in real time. For a while, it hums along… shared groceries, shared laughter, shared silence. But then comes that moment. Not the petty disagreements or the side-eye over unwashed dishes—but the…
Drive Moment - The Call You Never Prepare For: When Your Teen Says “I’m Pregnant”
As a parent, how did you manage when your teenager revealed they were pregnant? Some moments don’t ask for permission—they arrive and alter everything. This Drive Moment explores the emotional weight parents carry when faced with unexpected teenage pregnancy. It’s a collision of shock, concern, responsibility, and the urgent need…
Make It Make Sense - #CorrectTheMap Campaign: Africa Pushes To Correct How The World Sees Its Size On The Map
A renewed push is underway to rethink how the world is visually represented on maps, with growing concern over long-used projections that distort continental size. Backed by the African Union, the campaign draws attention to how Africa is depicted in classrooms and institutions globally, raising questions about what these distortions…
Drive 959 Munchkins - If You Had Your Own Shop, What Would You Put In The Window?
Every Friday, we’ll be asking kids the questions and instead of adults giving the answers, the kids get to tell us what they think. Today’s question: If you had your own shop, what would you put in the window? Would it be cool inventions, tasty treats, or something no one…
Drive Moment - The Rise Of Private Security In Our Communities — Who Is Keeping You Safe?
Private security companies are becoming an increasingly visible force across South African communities, in some areas even outnumbering traditional police resources. Safety today is layered — a blend of private security patrols, neighbourhood watch groups, and ever-active WhatsApp communities sharing real-time alerts. For many homeowners, this creates a sense of…
Pro Tip – Government Bonds: Smart Investment Or Risk?
The final hour introduced a financial literacy segment featuring Ivyn Sambo, focusing on government bonds as an accessible investment option for everyday South Africans. The discussion unpacked how individuals can invest directly with the government, without intermediaries, and explored the potential benefits of structured, low-barrier saving. Listener sentiment reflected hesitation…
Drive Moment - The Right To Die: A Conversation About Life...
Euthanasia activist Sean Davison has completed a sentence of house arrest in South Africa after assisting three terminally ill individuals to die. He maintains his actions were compassionate, not criminal. The case has reignited debate around assisted dying, with figures like Desmond Tutu previously advocating for the right to die…
Drive Moment - The Thing That Instantly Ruins Your Mood
It’s never the big, dramatic moments that derail your day… it’s the tiny, sneaky ones. The hoot in traffic that lingers a second too long. The eye-roll from a cashier. That sudden, heart-dropping “where are my keys?” panic. One minute you’re fine, the next—your whole mood has packed its bags…
Drive 959 Is Talking All Things 180 On Netflix - What Is The Worst Road Rage Incident You’Ve Ever Encountered
There’s something combustible at the heart of 180 — a story that doesn’t just unfold, it detonates. At its core is a man trying to outrun his past, only to find it waiting at every broken traffic light and bureaucratic dead end. In a country where pressure simmers just beneath…