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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
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure
1,055 Episodes
660 – 680

Smart electricity meters will soon control your electricity for you

Eskom has decided to implement a new system where smart meters will be installed in Midrand and Sandton as a test. The meters will be able to pick up how much electricity households are using and control it by switching off appliances. Take a listen to find out more.
13 Jun 2023 5 min

Who's to blame for the Hammanskraal cholera outbreak?

Journalist Masechaba Sefularo looks into the history of the problem and interventions. Listen to the Explained Well Series this week at 17:10 on The Drive with Rob & Roz for more about the cholera outbreak.
12 Jun 2023 5 min

Uber will no longer be available at Soweto malls

The fight between taxis and e-hailing services in Soweto is nothing new and has taken a new turn. Take a listen to find out why you won't be able to get a e-hailing service to drop you off or pick you up from a mall in Soweto.
9 Jun 2023 6 min

Find out how one man cycled from Limpopo to Cape Town

Not a lot of people would be keen to make the 3,257km journey from Musina, Limpopo to Cape Town in a car, never mind on a bicycle. But Vusi Sindane had been looking for a reason to do something good. He decided that he would make this epic trek with…
8 Jun 2023 2 min

Rob talks to the man who crashed into his car

While at a shoot in the city, Rob got the unfortunate news that someone had crashed into his car. Luckily no one got hurt but Rob decided that he had to find out more about the man. Take a listen as Rob confronts driver Zweli.
8 Jun 2023 1 min

Why is everyone sick with the flu?

If it seems like everyone is sick with the flu, it's probably because they are. It's that time of the year, winter is upon us and it seems like everyone around you is getting the flu. According to the Health Department of South Africa, everyone is.
7 Jun 2023 4 min

Meet the man who cycled 3,257km for 10,000 school shoes

Not a lot of people would be keen to make the 3,257km journey from Musina, Limpopo to Cape Town in a car, never mind on a bicycle. But Vusi Sindane had been looking for a reason to do something good. He decided that he would make this epic trek with…
7 Jun 2023 3 min

Why are government hospitals putting babies in boxes?

Warning: this podcast contains content that might upset sensitive listeners. Government hospitals are having to put newborn babies in boxes and journalist Christelle du Toit explains why this is happening.
7 Jun 2023 5 min

Why are car tyres so expensive?

If you own a car, or even just know someone who owns a car, you have probably had to fork out a pretty penny for a set of new tyres. And you are also most likely asking yourself why is it so expensive to buy tyres. We've got the answers.
6 Jun 2023 3 min

People are buying billboards to send a message to Cyril Ramaphosa

How much would you be willing to pay to get a message across to someone who just doesn't seem to listen? South African citizens have decided to take matters into their own hands and have bought billboards in order to get a very serious message across to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
6 Jun 2023 5 min

Is it safe to eat chicken and eggs?

It has recently been confirmed that five commercial chicken farms have been affected by high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, in the Western Cape. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development has released an official statement concerning the recent bird flu outbreak.
2 Jun 2023 3 min

Has the ANC expelled Ace Magashule?

The party's national disciplinary committee has found the former secretary-general guilty of misconduct. The committee found that Magashule failed to apologise for his actions, and had brought the organisation into disrepute. More in this edition of #ExplainedWell.
2 Jun 2023 2 min

The Minister of Electricity has the power, but can he fix the load shedding crisis?

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred electricity generation powers from Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe to Electricity Minister Kgosietso Ramokgopa. In a statement on Friday, the Presidency said the proclamation will provide the minister with the powers necessary to direct the procurement of new generation capacity. This means…
29 May 2023 4 min

Is there cholera in Gauteng's water?

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says the Hammanskraal water crisis can be traced back to 2004. The death toll in the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has risen to 22, the Health Department confirmed on Thursday. But what remains a mystery is where the source of the outbreak is.
26 May 2023 5 min

Your grocery prices could be affected by where you live..

The Drive with Rob and Roz wants to understand why living costs are rising, so Jacaranda FM Newscast Editor, Christelle du Toit, will be doing some shopping every month. The team has drawn up a basic basket of groceries that, while not representative of a full month's - or even…
25 May 2023 5 min

Johannesburg aerialists say who's the better performer: Rob or Roz

In 2019, Alana and Cheree met for the first time and started experimenting with aerial doubles until lockdown forced them to take a break. After honing their skills and growing together, they won the SA Pole Sports Federation National Competition, where they qualified for the World Championships and in October…
24 May 2023 5 min
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