947 Drive with Thando

Growing up, we thought so many things were fancy. From VCRs and sushi, to room service and Sunday clothes.The team chats about those "fancy" items from yesteryear.

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Want to be the next Miss South Africa? Now’s the time to enter. If you want to be the next Miss South Africa now’s the time to enter and possibly walk away with the prestigious title.

Entries open on 8 May 2024.  

On the line: Stephanie Weil, Miss SA CEO 

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Radio and TV presenter Dineo Ranaka is taking a break from the limelight and moving to the kitchen. The former radio host has opened a new restaurantcalled The Untrained Chef in Wynberg, Joburg. 

On the line: Dineo Ranaka 

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Parents have pearls of wisdom, so we chat about the things they wish they knew before the bundles of joy arrived.

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Kids have a way of humbling even the most confident people. The team shed a tear and spoke about how kids were brutally honest with them

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This week, the team invited a quiz master of a different kind. TikTok content creator Sloo Phaho delivered a master class in deception with his uniquely named "Most Irritating Quiz"

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Weddings can be incredibly demanding, even on guest, so the team looked at the wedding traditions that need to be stopped right now

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South Africa’s “Hot Cop” Devan Cox sparks social media frenzy with charisma and good looks, earning national pride and playful banter. 

Brent Lindeque (Good Things Guys) talks more. 

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From cricket and tennis, swimming to home chores, there are so many things kids just don't want to do at all, but moms say they have no choice.The team spoke to Joburg kids about activities they are always forced to do.

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Not all heroes wear capes, and not all celebs are on TV. Joburg came through to put the spotlight on some of the most prolific community celebs. Be it the guy selling flowers on the corner, to the dude who spends his days walking up and down the streets of Jozi, these guys are famous in their own right.

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The flu season is upon us and with it comes all manner of sneezing and coughing.A lot of people elect to have flu vaccinations, while others steer far away.
The team speaks to Daniel Kapelus, Vaccinologist and Geneticist about the different flu strains and whether or not the flu jab is worth it.

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The beautiful deserts and captivating city streets of Dubai are experiencing immense floods. Videos have been doing the rounds of waist-high rivers of water. Thando speaks to Virgin Radio Dubai host Kris Fade about experience and having to swim home after this show.

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To be strict or lenient, that is the question.What is the best way to raise kids today? Do kids with stricter parents turn out to be rebellious?
The team also spoke to Educational Psychologist Megan Tucker about ways to address the matter.

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Following a heartbreaking story of a couple that was hijacked in a fake police inspection, Thando and the team spoke to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla about precautions to take when police attempt to pull you over.

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Tech mega giant Meta has made strides in the WhatsApp messaging platform; this time it sees the introduction of a built-in artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. The team spoke to tech expert Grant Hinds about the Meta AI tool, powered by the company’s LLaMA large language model.
Are the machines taking over?

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According to statistics, 65% of men in South Africa are unknowingly raising kids that are not theirs.We heard from dads who found out that their dads weren't really their dads.Then family law expert Megan Harrington-Johnson explained the legislation around paternity testing in South Africa.

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Daily Maverick has shut down on15 April 2024, for a day.The decision to do this was not taken lightly, but it was made in an attempt to highlight the global state of emergency in journalism. The team spoke to Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis about the current state of global journalism.

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In a world of beauty, tall people and extensive privilege, the team chats about checking your type of privilege.

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Temu is the big online shopping sensation at the moment. Cheap clothes and great gear but are the labour practices legael?

Head editor at Mybroadband.co.za speaks about the online platform.

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The no controversial Tammy Taylor saga continues. In response to allegations made by American Tammy Taylor, the team speaks to Peet and Mel Viljoen, licensees of the Tammy Taylor brand. They share their perspective and set the record straight. 

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Economically embattled Zimbabwe recently announced they are introducing a new currency, the Zig.Seemingly a strong currency with gold backing, the currency is the talk of the town and Motheo Khoaripe breaks down the numbers for us

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A man has reportedly accepted an organ donation from a pig, so the team speaks to people who gave donated or received organs in South Africa.Talk about having a big heart.

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South Africa’s movie industry took a massive hit during
the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns but
has seen a remarkable rebound since, with movies like
Barbie and Oppenheimer giving it an enormous boost. 

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Following the story of Kimora Lee Simmons' daughter Aoki, 21, kissing Vittorio Assaf, 65 the team took to the streets to ask what the appropriate age gap is for people who are dating is. Can a 20 year old date someone their parents' age?

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In recognition of International Autism Day, Thando and the team spoke about what it means to live with Autism, how to identify it from an early age and how best to live a productive life.
Thando spoke to Noeleen De Goede, MD of Autism Resources.

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After a woman woke up with a Welsh accent, Thando and Joburgers tried their hand at some interesting accents, with bizarre results.

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A South African was recently escorted off a flight after using foul language on a call and while addressing flight attendants.

Apparently, foul language can have you kicked out of a flight, so the team unpacked getting thrown out of places.

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When all is said and done, and we are no longer around, our social pages sit dormant and serve as a reminder of a life of memories. 
The team chatted to social media law expert Emma Sadleir around the various social media options once someone has passed away.

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The controversial image of Princess Kate has caused havoc across the UK, so Matt chatted to Public Relations officer for the Photographic Society of South Africa Evelyn Gibson. How can we tell if images are real or edited?

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Tall, dark and handsome? The team unpacks what the ideal affair/side bae looks like. Joburg came through with the heat. 

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Lerato hates being called aunty, it makes her feel old. But what activities, apps and games really make you feel old. We unpacked them all.From BBM and Mxit, to old Instagram and Gameboy, what really makes you old?

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The brand new Thabo Bester documentary is hitting screens soon, and Thando spoke to director Nikki Comninos about the ins, outs and missing pieces in this crime-filled doccie

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Gauteng finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo tabled the province’s 2024/25 budget on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, when he revealed the timeline for ending e-tolls.
The caught up with Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Outa around the ongoing process

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In recognition of International Obesity Day, the team spoke to people who got to a point where their weight was out of control and something drastic needed to happen.

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The Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque reports on South African piano prodigy, Jason Haas (15), who just received a surprise gift during a Drakensberg Boys Choir concert. 

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South African music star DJ Zinhle was recently outed (by her daughter) for not being able to cook anything except eggs.

The drive team stepped up to assist by sending culinary master Chef Katlego Mlambo for a one-on-one cooking class.

A Masterchef cooking with a master DJ.

What more could we ask for?

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Sharing rooms, cameras, sleeper couches and being spied on. Hotel and AirBnb horror stories keep us on our toes.Thando speaks to Karen Fraser, a speaker and short-term rental coach about the lessons that owners learn when it's too late.

For more tips, you can visit: http://bit.ly/smart10things

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Throwing clothes over the wall, pouring perfume over someone clothes. Seems very petty for a break up.Heartbroken Joburgers shared the petty things they did after a break up.

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Thando caught up with a former inmate who shared the ins and outs of prison life. From cell phones and bunk beds, to cleaning floors and food. We got a full tour. 

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With so many devices and platforms available to us, kids are doing so much all at once.Studying, watching Netflix, playing PlayStation.We spoke to psychologist Claire Myhill about the affects of extreme multi-tasking.

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To celebrate International Mother Tongue Day, we called upon Joburger to share the languages they can speak. 

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Sharing rooms, cameras, sleeper couches and being spied on. Hotel and AirBnb horror stories keep us on our toes.
Thando also spoke to Karen Fraser, a speaker and short-term rental coach about the lessons that's owners learn when it's too lateFor more tips, you can visit: http://bit.ly/smart10things

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The budget speech took place and the team spoke to economist Ndumiso Khbubeka about the latest changes in inflation, taxes and how the everyday South African is impacted 

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Matt seems to be losing his hair, so Thando called in an expert on hair loss to help with the myths around hair loss and how best to keep those flowing locks.

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Word is "spreading" that peanut butter is being recalled.With the wide-scale recall of certain peanut butter brands in full swing, Thando spoke to National Consumer Commission Company Secretary, Mr. Joe Selolo about the condeiment.

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Nabeel Khan, General Manager at Armoured Mobility speaks about the increased demand for armoured vehicles.  

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How long is too long? A year, 10 years, try 20 years. Yes some people have been waiting for over 2 decades for the elusive proposal. 

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In January, we met Jane; a mother and hard worker who lost her job and needed school uniforms for her kids.
Joburg came to the party and got Jane back on her feet.
The team caught up with Jane to hear about her new job.

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In celebration of World Radio Day, Thando and Matt called radio stations to take part in their content and games, only to reveal who they really were.Happy World Radio Day

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She said yes, but the ring said no.
Ring size ofcourse. The team chats about engagement and wedding rings that were hated but they smiled through it.
So, does size really matter?

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In our very first 947 Drive with Thando auction, Lerato surprised all of Joburg and will be auctioning off her dress.Let the bids roll in

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More and more we're seeing potential moms wanting to be single moms with the help of IVF, or couples who cannot fall pregrnant or maybe they want a baby from a certain gene pool.
We chat about the various aspects of IVF, and host Dr Neelan Pillay, a Specialist Gynaecologist and Sub-specialist in Reproductive medicine and Endocrine.  

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In this special edition of Ask A Man, we ask men "what is the scariest thing about being a man"?The answers will...scare you.From twisted testicles and going to war, men have a lot to deal with.

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As South Africa continues to slide down the world Corruption Perception Index, scoring its lowest score ever of 41, the team had a family meeting to vent about Mzansi's dark side.This way, we don't have to share the bad parts of SA with the rest of the world.

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An appeal has been filed to prevent the sale of former President Mandela’s identity document issued in 1993‚ letters from prison‚ his walking stick‚ drawings he sketched while in jail‚ a gift from former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, and other gifts he received.

Thando caught up with SAHRA's (SA Heritage Resources Agency) Ben Mwasinga about the potential auction

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Single mom Sarah has a side hustle that just doesn't make the cut for her son's schooling. She resorted to using her SASSA grant to pay for school shoes.
A Joburger with a huge heart came through to keep her son's goals alive

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We are always looking for ways to drop some weight, but some tactics are a little over the top. From slimming wires to become vegan, we have heard it all.
Weight watchers for who?

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Is bewitchment a real thing, can someone really be struck by lightning indoors, and is the tokoloshe real?Imagine a vuvuzela at full blast at 3am, believe it or not, Joburgers have seen it all.

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With Valentine's Day fast approaching, love is in the air. Hearts are beating and old flames are being rekindled.
James, a heartbroken man asks Thando to bring back his lost lover. But things aren't what they seem, when the ex reveals the juice. #947dRIVEwITHtHANDO

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Thandon chats to Brent Lindeque about  onlynGood things Book

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There is a guy who posted on TikTok about a new baby that he adopted. The baby is black and he doesn't know who best to treat the baby’s hair. He comes across very vain and insensitive. He is holding the baby in a weird way, he is brushing the hair
like the child is a doll. 

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world

Joburg stepped in to supply the family with school supplies, uniforms and groceries for a Year

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Thando is join in studio by - Jozi Nupen - St Stithians (Head Girl)
91.4% - SUMMA CUM LAUDE, Aditya Kumar - St David's Marist Brothers and Ricci Waksman - King David Linksfield (8 distinctions)

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Thando Chats to Ben - spokesperson South African Heritage Agency

Nelson Mandela's ID book is among the items to be auctioned by his daughter Makaziwe to raise funds for a Mandela Memorial Garden in Qunu, Eastern Cape. After a two-year legal battle and objections from the SA government, she won the right to do the auction. 

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Joburg stepped in to supply the family with school supplies, uniforms and groceries for a few months. That's the Joburg we know and love

Back to school means smiles and happiness, but for Jane it meant trauma and stress. Jane, a widow, is unemployed and asked for a pair of shoes and trousers. 
Joburg stepped in to supply the family with school supplies, uniforms and groceries for a few months.

That's the Joburg we know and love

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Yes I do! The team looks at their best cultural weddings ever. From Zulu and Afrikaans, to  Jewish, and same sex nuptials. Which culture really said "This was my perfect wedding"?

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The 2024 Youth Olympics set in South Korea is fast approaching, and hot on its trail is teen alpine skier, South African Lara Markthaler.

Lara is set to be the only South African to compete at the Youth Winter Olympics 2024, which is a huge accomplishment for any 16-year-old. She also happens to be one the youngest competitors in her event, making it a double-whammy achievement!

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Thando is joined by Emma Sadleir - Social Media Law expert 

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What have you needed to spend money on already?

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The team had received notice of a drowning in progress and NSRI Port Edward rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene while the NSRI Port Edward rescue vehicle, EMRS (KZN Government Health EMS), the SA Police Services and Police Search and Rescue made their way to the beach.

When they arrived at Glenmore Beach, the 20-year-old man was already out of the water, what the team heard next is something truly heroic.

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A mother’s swift CPR action and a dedicated medical team’s intervention miraculously save 18-month-old Sekani from a near-drowning incident, showcasing the power of preparedness and teamwork in the face of tragedy.

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Thando spoke to Claire Myhill - Counselling Psychologist

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Thando: I was recent approached by a guy whose boss was trying to get my number. A guy sat in his red Bentley and sent his employ to Macon me

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Freak Joburg hailstorm to hit insurers hard Johannesburg’s severe hailstorm this week is the latest headache for the insurance industry that could cost it dearly as it sifts through the influx of claims following the freak eve.

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Thando spoke to Katinka Pieterse, Chairperson of the National Adoption
Coalition of SA and CEO of Abba CPO 

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Does having an “SA Govt” accent impact how much we listen ?

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what are some customs and etiquette during diwali? how do people greet, pray and thank?

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Woman discovers partner of 10 years is living a double life thanks to one devastating text A woman was shocked to find out about her partner's secret double life after they spent nearly a decade together shared three children, shared a home together
and were engaged A woman was shocked to find out about her partner's
secret double life after they spent nearly a decade together shared three children, shared a home together and were engaged.

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On the last day of his trip to Cape Town, a South African expat who had ventured homeward met a homeless man. He decided to take him out for a meal and dubbed
the experience the highlight of his trip.

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A 43-year-old Pietermaritzburg woman was arrested on
Thursday, 19 October 2023, for allegedly producing and
selling counterfeit money.
The Sunday Times reports that her method involved
scanning authentic notes, printing them using her home
printer, and touching them up with nail polish and dyes.
She cannot be named because she roped her
17-year-old son into the scheme. 

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It’s baby-making season in Springboks camp as Handré and Marise Pollard announce they’re expecting There’s another little Springbok on the way! Over the weekend Handré Pollard's wife Marise Pollard took to Instagram to announce that the couple is expecting their first child.

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Over the weekend, he was arrested after being found at Helen Joseph Hospital.

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Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies at 31.The world is saying goodbye to a very good boy. Bobi, the 31-year-old Portuguese pooch recognized as the world's oldest dog ever, died on Friday. Guinness World Records, which announced Bobi's death on its website, said it was "saddened" to learn of his passing. A purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo livestock guard dog with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, Bobi was named earlier this year as not only the oldest living dog but also the oldest
hound in recorded history. He lived to be a record-smashing 31 years and 165 days old

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Have the school rules changed over the years?

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South African DJ Black Coffee has just made history with a groundbreaking performance at Madison Square Garden. In a groundbreaking moment for South African music, world-renowned DJ Black Coffee recently achieved a remarkable milestone. He etched his name into the annals of history as the first South African DJ and producer to command the grand stage of New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden.

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Do they have a vague idea about your job but blow it out of
proportion?

Thando's granny cannot go outside because she is famous
now

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New to market: Discovery Bank announces home loans with up to 1.5% off interest rates ·

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Anthony Hamilton - The multi-award winning superstar who knows the value of knowing where one comes from, returns to South Africa to celebrate this 20-year album anniversary with the core of his supporters for an Up Close & Personal night.

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We received a voice note from Joe

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Thando chats to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla

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Amidst Stage 6 Load Shedding in South Africa, Bryan, battling chronic lung disease, received an inverter to help him with his oxygen tanks, as a gift from a random stranger, shining a beacon of hope during dark times.

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In our final instalment of HerStory: Unplugged, we spent time with the remarkable entrepreneur and entertainment superstar Bonang Matheba.

She takes us on a journey of her early life, her first ever TV gig, and building a consistent brand over 20 years.

HerStory: Unplugged exclusive to 947 Drive with Thando.

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This Women's Month, 947 Drive with Thando celebrates the power, strength, and brilliance of women.

Introducing HerStory:Unplugged A podcast series that delves deep into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of phenomenal South African women. Hear stories of resilience, determination, and success as they share their experiences and the wisdom they've gained along the way.

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This Women's Month, 947 Drive with Thando celebrates the power, strength, and brilliance of women.

Introducing HerStory:Unplugged A podcast series that delves deep into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of phenomenal South African women. Hear stories of resilience, determination, and success as they share their experiences and the wisdom they've gained along the way.

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Netflix will test games on selected Tvs and Computers in a first step to make them Playable on more devices

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An ecstatic Natasha Joubert from Tshwane has been crowned Miss South Africa 2023 at the spectacular pageant finale held at the Sunbet Arena Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday Night

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Thando chats to Nomzamo Mbatha

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