Drive Moment - Things About South Africa That Still Make You Smile

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It's easy to identify the things about South Africa that hurt and discourage us. We vent about these things often, and who can blame us? As a nation we've endured a lot of pain, a lot of disappointment, and have had to fend for ourselves when we felt let down by our nation's leaders. However, despite the negative things, there are moments when we can think about our country, our people, and our nation and smile. What is it about Mzansi that still makes you smile? Our Drive 959 team had a heartwarming conversation about Mzansi and the little things we love about our country. Take a listen!
24 Jun 2025 English South Africa Music · Comedy

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