After Hours
This channel features content from your favourite 'After Hours' and weekend radio personalities, including Tee Xaba, Deon Govender, Styles and Sam Cele.
Mike V: Khuli Chana on #PlayLocal
Hip-hop veteran, Khuli Chana, joins Mike V on #PlayLocal to chat about his new single, "Basadi." The track is close to Khuli's heart, and Mike V gets the lowdown on this exciting new release.
Mike V: A strengthened fight against climate change in SA post-COVID?
The effects of COVID-19 have been felt throughout the globe, and Mike V wanted to find out how the citizens of KZN can get involved in the fight against climate change to avoid similar ecological disasters in the future. He caught up with PhD Candidate, and founder of Black Women…
Mike V: This week in history
The end of the Cold War, a famous book first published, and the death of a princess. James Ball unpacks a few iconic moments from the last week in August.
Mike V: Can you own a piece of music?
Mike V heard two songs which sounded weirdly similar, and wondered when creative influence turns into stealing. He contacted Nicole Smalberger, a South African copyright law expert, to get the lowdown on music protection.
Una Rams on #PlayLocal
A heavy-weight of the underground scene, Una Rams has taken some time to learn more about his craft. Now, he's ready for a return with a spectacular new offering. Mike V gets the lowdown on his forthcoming project.
Mike V: This Week in History
A political icon's death, the first commercial radio broadcast and Olympic dominance. James Ball, a local historian, delves into global history in the third week of August.
Why are whales breaching along KZN's coastline?
It's that time of year- the whales are back off South Africa's shores, including the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Mike V has been curious about whales since reading about them in a children's book, and after watching a whale breach last week, he needed to find out more. Professor Ken Findlay, a…
Mike V makes the world's saddest crumpets
Mike V tried to broaden his culinary horizons by using an online cooking video for super-easy crumpets. Unfortunately, the recipe was a complete disaster, and Mike wanted to find out why. Bridget Howard, a Durban-based expert, explained that the recipe was a dud, and gave Mike advice for the next…
Mike V: Sketchy Bongo on #PlayLocal
One of Durban's most consistent talents, Sketchy Bongo, is back with new music. He's jumped on a Latin-inspired single with Kyle Deutsch called "Melody,"and he unpacks this new single with Mike V on #PlayLocal.
Neil Green: Comedian Andrew Hughes talks about being shot
Two weeks ago Durban was rocked by the news that popular comedian Andrew Hughes was the victim of a horrific shooting incident in Wentworth. As pictures of his bullet-ridden vehicle circulated on social media and news sites, we feared the worst. Luckily he survived and he joins Neil Green to…
Mike V: This Week In History
The end of World War II, the death of a beloved actor, and the beginning of the Berlin Wall. Historian James Ball unpacks some of the highlights for the second week of August.
Mike V: The Farm that uses a Flock of Ducks as Pest-Control
Mike has been awestruck by a story of a Western Cape farm that uses 1600 ducks as a method of pest-control, and needed to find out more. How did they convince this many ducks to work as anti-snail army? The answer will blow you away.
"This Lockdown has been one of the most productive periods of my career." - AKA on #PlayLocal
South African hip-hop titan, AKA, was featured on #PlayLocal with Mike V. He gives insight into his SAMA win, upcoming album and his experience of COVID-19.
Manu Grace on #PlayLocal
One of SA's most exciting alternative artists talks about the challenges of remaining creative while under lockdown, and her surprise SAMA nomination. She also gives some insight into her new collaboration with Bakai.
Mike V: Has the lockdown benefited KZN's Marine Life?
After noticing an increase in activity in the ocean on his afternoon walks, Mike V wondered if the lockdown has benefited KZN's sea animals. He contacted the renowned Marine Biologist, Dr David Glassom of UKZN, to find out if our oceans are healthier because of the regulations.
Mike V: This Week in History
A lunar landing, riots and a pop-star's tragic death. Delve into This Week in History with South African historian, James Ball.
Mike V: Was I a Bully in High School?
After being reminded of an unflattering nickname he had given to one of his school friends, Mike V wondered if he might have been a bully as a teenager. Mike decided to place a call to the friend to find out if an apology was due.
Mike V: Graeme Watkins Returns on #PlayLocal
He's a household name, and now he's back for more. Graeme Watkins returns with a solo project, and shares his creative flair with Mike V. Plus, find out why this experienced campaigner is so excited about the changes taking place in the music industry during lockdown.
Mike V: Sun-El Musician Speaks on Upcoming Music on #PlayLocal
Mike V catches up with one of South Africa's most talented producers, Sun-El Musician, to find out more about his new collaboration with Msaki. Sun-El takes us inside his creative process under lockdown, and even gives us some exclusive insight into his next project.
Minnie Ntuli: Unemployed or Unemployable?
Featuring industrial psychologist Sabelo Gumede. Are you a victim of job scarcity or a bad career choice? Don't be disqualified before your race begins. Here are some highlights of industrial psychologist Sabelo Gumede (@rainman_sabelo), CEO of Uphembhele Consulting Group. He helps us unpack this weeks topic unemployed or unemployable.