Jacaranda FM The Drive with Rob & Roz

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
680 – 700

Unknown tax: 10 extra taxes you are paying on everything you buy

In financial services firm PwC's recent VAT Indirect Taxes in Africa report for 2023 it showed that in South Africa, the value-added tax (VAT) imposed is a flat rate of 15%. But with inflation being a constant worry in most South African households, did you know that VAT is not…
24 May 2023 3 min

One country is no longer reporting news

A world without any breaking news? It is weird to think that there may have been a time without news channels, traffic reports and weather updates. One country's reporters, news anchors and all other media employees have come together and decided for one whole day they will not be reporting…
23 May 2023 2 min

The Fittest Man in Africa gives realistic fitness advice

On paper, Jason Smith seems like any other 38-year-old. However, in 2009, he started competing in Crossfit competitions and has made it to the Crossfit Games three times, with 2023 being his fourth appearance. He has held the title of Fittest Man in Africa multiple times since 2013 and this…
23 May 2023 9 min

Cholera outbreak: test results in Hammanskraal have been revealed

The city conducted sampling testing of water from multiple sites around Temba and Hammanskraal on Monday. The tests came after nearly 100 people visited hospitals and clinics since Monday last week showing cholera symptoms, including diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea. To date, over 50 people have been admitted to the…
22 May 2023 6 min

WARNING: Sharing Andre de Ruyter's book could result in legal action

Just days after its release, Andre de Ruyter's tell-all book about his time as Eskom CEO, 'Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom', was leaked as a PDF online. This version of the book, which was two years in the making, has been shared on WhatsApp groups and amongst…
19 May 2023 4 min

Is Eskom working on Stage 16 load shedding schedules?

The latest load shedding schedule comes amid a warning by the power utility that stage 8 load shedding is a real possibility during the winter months. Eskom’s chief transmission executive Segomoco Scheepers said the best-case scenario would see the power utility keeping the planned power cuts between stages 3 and…
18 May 2023 4 min

Eskom: will the grid collapse?

As South Africans prepare for winter and the harsh cold it is bound to bring, Eskom is working on avoiding a possible grid collapse. Will it get worse before it gets better? Should we be expecting a stage 8 or no power at all? This edition of Explained Well has…
16 May 2023 3 min

Is South Africa actually choosing Russia's side?

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to reiterate the country’s non-aligned foreign policy. South Africa has been walking a diplomatic tightrope over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which it has refused to condemn, saying it prefers dialogue to end the war. Ramaphosa says South Africa has not been, and…
15 May 2023 4 min

Pretoria musician and Alicia Keys collab features in Netflix series

Ofentse Pitse is an enthusiast. An enthusiast of art, music, architecture, and Africa. A creative visionary with a deep desire to showcase the work of Black African Composers, she is also a founder of Anchored Sound, the first-ever fully black-owned and operated orchestra on the continent. Take a listen as…
15 May 2023 13 min

Someone from DJ Jazzy D's past shares farewell message

We're saying goodbye to Jacaranda FM's very own Groove Master, DJ Jazzy D. While it's a very sad day, we wanted to not only celebrate this great man but also remind him how loved he is by everyone he's helped over the years, his Jacaranda FM family and you, our…
12 May 2023 6 min

A special message for DJ Jazzy D's farewell

We're saying goodbye to Jacaranda FM's very own Groove Master, DJ Jazzy D. While it's a very sad day, we wanted to not only celebrate this great man but also remind him how loved he is by everyone he's helped over the years, his Jacaranda FM family and you, our…
12 May 2023 15 min

US accuses South Africa of having supplied weapons to Russia

The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the Ukraine war, local media said. Jacaranda FM News Editor, Marius van der Walt, explains what effect this has on South Africans and even the Rand.
11 May 2023 4 min

Mental load shedding: Mindfulness expert shares 5 tips for better mental health

Refiloe Nyoni is a qualified mindfulness facilitator, content creator, renowned speaker, and the CEO of Mindful Revolution – a company committed to supporting the creation of workplace environments where employees feel nurtured whilst cultivating professional excellence. She came to visit us and shared some very helpful tips.
11 May 2023 11 min

Boere-"boyband" Jan Jan Jan is meer as net 'n paar kuite

Jan Jan Jan is terug met ‘n mini album waarop twee splinternuwe liedjies gehoor kan word. Kort op die hakke van 'Braaf soos ‘n Boerboel' wat vroeër vanjaar in samewerking met Helpende Hand se Tassie Projek uitgereik is, keer Jan Jan Jan terug 'Hy is ‘n Lekker Ou'.
10 May 2023 15 min

Randburg listener shares her wild rom-com moment gone wrong

We've all heard about 'ghosting', but the latest dating trend is being 'zombied'. It happens when you are dating someone, they disappear and don't contact you anymore, without any explanation, only to pop back into your life months later. One listener shared her absolutely crazy story of how she was…
10 May 2023 1 min

EKSKLUSIEF: Ikoniese Amy Kleinhans-Curd deel meer oor #RHOWL

Die eerste Bruin Mej. Suid-Afrika, Amy Kleinhans-Curd, het onlangs haar debuut gemaak op die nuutste seisoen van die 'Real Housewives'-reeks en het met Rob Forbes en Rozanne McKenzie kom gesels oor haar ervaring op die realiteitsprogram.
9 May 2023 10 min
680 – 700