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The Drive with Rob & Roz

Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie co-host 'The Drive with Rob and Roz' every weekday from 16:00 to 19:00. Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are an ally for all, ensuring that the show infuses valuable discussions and information for listeners driving home or home already. 'More Music You Love' features heavily in this drive-time show, so you can expect a whole lot of music mixed in with popular topics like the weird things we all do, or breaking exclusive interviews that give us the story behind the story. They have created a Drive Show that is designed to relax and leave listeners smiling (and thinking). You also get your weekly dose of 'Rob's Mix' every Friday where he creates his latest mix to kick-start your weekend.

Show Features: * Explained Well * Four-In-A-Row * Rob's Mix * Pick n Mix
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1,055 Episodes
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Will the Springboks iconic green and gold jersey soon be gone?

Every sports team is synonymous with a colour. The Springboks are green and gold, Wales are fiery red and the All Blacks are in all black. But rugby's governing body has been working on making the sport more accessible for those suffering from colourblindness which means possibly getting rid of…
28 Aug 2023 5 min

What is going on in the Zimbabwean elections?

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa is facing off for the presidency against 80-year-old incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose ZANU-PF party has been in power since independence in 1980. The polls have spilled into an unprecedented second day because of purported delays to print ballot papers -- a problem that the CCC says…
24 Aug 2023 5 min

Moon landing first by India!

India on Wednesday became the first nation to land a craft near the Moon's south pole, a historic triumph for the world's most populous nation and its ambitious, cut-price space programme.
23 Aug 2023 5 min

The cost of basic groceries tracked over a year

In August 2022, the Drive with Rob and Roz embarked on a year-long exercise to track the cost of a basic basket of groceries. The data was captured during the year in an interactive timeline, and now the team has drilled down into what a year’s worth of shopping can…
22 Aug 2023 7 min

How is the BRICS summit relevant to me?

The heads of Brazil, China, India, and South Africa plus Russia's top diplomat will gather from Tuesday to Thursday this week under the theme "BRICS and Africa", South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said this month. Here's a full lowdown on the what, where, when, why and how of BRICS.
21 Aug 2023 5 min

Is Tupperware (the brand) closing it's doors forever?

The Tupperware brand has made it known that they have been struggling financially over the last few years and have had to make some major adjustments. But this has all been international news. What exactly is happening to the brand in SA?
18 Aug 2023 4 min

Oscar Pistorius asks Constitutional Court for parole

It's been a decade since the tragic death of Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence. Pistorius has made multiple bids for parole in recent years but given his sentencing things might be more complicated than expected.
17 Aug 2023 3 min

Why your internet seems to be struggling

Have you been struggling with connectivity recently? In this edition of #ExplainedWell, the team discuss internet cables and give you the lowdown on the issues.
16 Aug 2023 3 min

Will Jacob Zuma ever serve prison time?

Zuma was sentenced in June 2021 after refusing to testify before the commission of inquiry into state capture -- but was freed on medical parole just two months into his term. In November last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal found the release was illegally granted and ordered the now…
11 Aug 2023 3 min

Rob & Roz's partners reveal their annoying habits

Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie might seem perfectly perfect in every way, but their partners would beg to differ... We all have annoying habits that even the people who love us the most despise. Whether it's not closing cupboard doors or never answering calls, no one is safe from the…
7 Aug 2023 7 min

Western Cape taxi strike: Everything you need to know

The taxi stay-away continued on Monday after Santaco’s Western Cape leadership, City of Cape Town MMC for Urban Mobility Roberto Quintas, and Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie failed to reach an agreement on Sunday afternoon. In a joint statement released on Monday morning, the government officials said both…
7 Aug 2023 6 min

Which country is the biggest producer of beer?

Happy World Beer Day! It only makes sense that one would talk about an ice-cold beer on a Friday. But there is so much we don't know about beer and beer production in South Africa. Take a listen to learn more. Please note: we do not endorse irresponsible drinking.
4 Aug 2023 3 min

Is action being taken to combat child malnutrition in SA?

No one in the world should be going to bed hungry, especially children. Food is a right and not a privilege. Children deserve their basic needs to be met and if we want our future generations to be healthy, they have to receive the necessary nutrients from nutritional meals.
3 Aug 2023 5 min

Elzabé Zietsman: "My job as a cabaret performer is to make people talk"

For Women's Month, Elzabé Zietsman will be performing her cabaret. 'Femme is Fatale'. The story shines a light on gender-based violence and covers a range of topics that are relevant to men, women, and anyone willing to listen. Elzabé herself is an icon in the South African entertainment industry who…
3 Aug 2023 10 min

Is EFF chant hate speech or freedom of speech?

After celebrating the 10th anniversary of the party, EFF leader Julius Malema says he has no reason not to chant "Kill the Boer". AfriForum had approached the Equality Court to declare the song hate speech, but their case was dismissed a year ago. It filed an appeal, saying it believes…
2 Aug 2023 4 min

Bianca Flanders & Dean Balie talk about their family-friendly stage production

Get ready for a heart-warming and enchanting experience as the much-loved children's book series comes to life on stage with 'Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness - The Play.' This delightful production takes young audiences on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the transformative power of kindness. With laughter, puppets, and memorable…
1 Aug 2023 12 min

Update on NASA losing the Voyager 2 spacecraft

Unfortunately, NASA has confirmed that it has lost contact with the Voyager 2 after the antenna that communicates with the spacecraft was shifted a mere 2% by flight controllers. The wrong command was sent a week ago and tilted the antenna away from Earth while the spacecraft is approximately 19-billion…
1 Aug 2023 4 min
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