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 - Would You Attend Your High School Reunion?
How long has it been since you saw the people that you attended high school with? Some high schools host reunions after 5, 10, 15, and even 20 years. Some people find the idea of reconnecting with old high school peers as exciting and meaningful, while others would rather dodge…
Drive Moment - Medical Procedures You Know You Should Do, But Resist Anyway
Your dentist told you that you are long overdue for a root canal on your teeth, and you refuse to do it. Maybe your doctor told you months ago to get an allergy test, and you still haven't done it. Just the mention of a medical procedure or surgery can…
Drive Moment - Your Best Soapie Character Of All Time
For decades, the soapies and telenovela genres have had die hard loyal viewers who connect deeply with every character in the show.. Often the characters become so iconic, that the actors even get used to being called by the character names by fans. Who will forget John Black from Days…
Drive Moment - Husbands Taking Their Wives Surnames In SA
Two Free State men will now use their wives' surnames after their spouses successfully challenged the related law in court. After completing their marriage certificate, they were unsettled by the fact that provision was made legally for the female spouse to change her surname, but not for the male spouse…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Winter During Spring? Is SA's Climate Changing?
Feeling confused about the weather patterns that we’ve been experiencing recently? With October starting tomorrow, many of us are still waiting for that “Spring has Sprung” feeling. Instead we’re getting more warnings of cold fronts and disruptive snow at this time of the year. The South African Weather Service (SAWS)…
Discontinued Products That Were Hard to Say Bye To
When we love a product, that meets our needs or solves our problems, it can be feel very annoying if the product is no longer available, especially if there's no heads up from the manufacturer. Last week, a false alarm almost caused an upset, when Nestle's Cremora sale announcement sparked…
Drive Moment - Your Company is in Trouble - Do You Jump Ship? Or Ride Out The Storm
Ever found yourself in this situation? You are relatively okay with your job, until suddenly, the company hits tough times. Week by week, you hear about your colleagues finding opportunities elsewhere, and you start wondering about your job security and your future if you stay at the company. What do…
Drive Moment - Your Favourite Soccer Teams: How Did You Become Their Supporter?
When the big soccer leagues are in season, and people ask us, "who do you support" , we respond with the name of our favourite teams. Do we actually think about how that team even became our team of choice in the first place? Did you Inherit your teams Via…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - Understanding The Repo Rate In SA
When the South African Reserve Bank makes announcements on the "Repo Rate", the story is often reported as though everyone understands what the repo rate actually is. We know that when it goes up, then the cost of our credit and loan repayments will increase, and that if it goes…
Drive Moment - What Does The Hood Do Better Than The City/Burbs?
No matter how deep you've moved into the city or burb life, there are just those things that your hood back home does better... and even though the city tries to do those things or "emulate them", it just hits differently back home. When you can, you'd even drive home…
Drive Moment - They Ask You For a Favour, But They Last Spoke To You A Year Ago... What's Your Response?
You know "those" texts, or calls, where people ask you for favours. When the request comes from someone who is present in your life, it's understandable to a certain extent. However, what about someone who hasn't spoken to you in a while, who then suddenly asks you for professional favours,…
Drive Moment - On Group Trips, Which Default Role Do You Always Play?
With the long weekend coming up, we may find ourselves going on group trips with friends and family. Every travel group will have people assuming roles by default, due to their different personalities and default interests. Which roles do you assume automatically? The Planner? The Photographer? The Adventurer? The Driver?…
Drive Moment - Did Buying Your First Home Make You Happier?
After years of living with family, or renting at different places, you finally made the big leap of buying your own home, either alone or with your family. A lifelong dream came true, and your name is on the title deed. However, home ownership is a big responsibility. The monthly…
Make It Make Sense - Where Is The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Now?
It's been 10 years since the day that Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa was tragically killed on 26 October 2014. After waiting 7 years for suspects to be charged, and for the trial to commence, the public has since witnessed one of the most complex high-profile murder trials in South…
Drive Moment - Do You Have A "Back-Up Partner", In Case Your Relationship Fails?
Studies have shown that many people, while they are in a steady relationship with someone, also have a person on standby, as a potential romantic option, in case their current relationship fails. It's not so much about having a secret affair, but rather about securing a "supportive connection" or friend…
Drive Moment - Is it Hard For You To Say "I Love You" To Your Loved Ones?
Feeling love for our friends and family is natural. What may feel unnatural is actually saying those words to them. The words may be simple but the emotion carried by the words is very powerful. Why is tough to express sometimes? Is it the fear of rejection? Could it be…
Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
We've all seen the "zero sugar" options of beverages and food items. They use artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Sucralose etc. that give food or drinks a sweeter taste without using normal sugar. Many people who are sugar conscious consume these in the hope of reducing their sugar intake…
Drive Moment - The Outfits You Wore Once And Never Again
We feel all brand new when we buy clothes, and look forward to wearing them wherever we planned to wear them. For the prices we are paying, you'd think we'd be more deliberate about wearing every single item that we own. Somehow, fashion experts say that we only wear 20%…
Drive Moment - Can Solving Other People's Problems Become Addictive?
Within our human nature is the desire to be a good person, and to help others. Some of us though, are always over-extending ourselves to help others even when the problem wasn't ours to solve at all, and even to the extent of compromising our own boundaries. Is there a…
Drive Moment - Have You Ever Taken Money Advice From Friends And Family? Did It Work For You?
When money comes up as a topic among friends and family, there's always a well-meaning-someone who has all the money answers, or experience to share. From how to buy assets, invest, save, insure, and cover your assets. They always mention how well it has worked for them, which makes you…