The Drive with Rob & Roz

Winter hobbies: Rob and Roz try colouring in

Winter is coming and we're getting ready! When it's too cold to go outside and you don't want to be on your phone for hours, what do you do? Rob and Roz are trying out winter hobbies to see if they can find something fun to do in the coming…

9 Apr 1 min

Capetonians help Two Oceans Aquarium save 80 baby sea turtles!

After serious weather conditions across SA but especially in the Western Cape, a record number of baby sea turtles were found washed up on shores. The Two Oceans Aquarium reached out to volunteers and locals on social media for help and the response was immense.

9 Apr 3 min

Die Heuwels Fantasties' Hunter Kennedy shares embarrassing story

Have you ever been at a braai and one guy decides to bring out his guitar unprompted? Rozanne McKenzie has some serious beef with these people but she might be the only one who feels this way…

9 Apr 8 min

Explained Well: How is lab-grown meat made?

In the technologically advanced age we live in, researchers, scientists, and curious minds are always innovating and trying to find ways to help solve the world's problems. One way some people are trying to fight world hunger and other food-related concerns is by cultivating meat.

8 Apr 3 min

"I am no longer paying for my brother's wedding", says listener

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie will sift through their mailbag, drive@jacarandafm.com, looking to help a listener in need. Not all are equally as serious, but no matter the issue, the team will address them all with the same intensity. And with the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the…

8 Apr 5 min

Explained Well: Where do bees go in the winter?

It's almost winter time and humans aren't the only ones preparing for the colder months. You won't bee-lieve these interesting bee facts!

5 Apr 7 min

Explained Well: First man successfully receives pig kidney transplants

The 62-year-old who was part of this ground-breaking surgery has officially been released from hospital. But what is the significance of the procedure and how does it affect the future of the medical industry?

4 Apr 5 min

Elvis Blue is cycling 1700km for charity!

Elvis Blue stopped by the studio to chat about his return to Innibos. But he isn't flying or driving to the festival. Instead, he has chosen to take on a monster challenge and will be cycling to the event! And he is doing it for a good cause.

4 Apr 6 min

Everybody from Bedfordview knows: about the bulletproof glass

The Drive with Rob and Roz want to get to know Gauteng a bit better. We're looking for the best-kept secrets, the hidden gems and the need-to-knows. From traffic tips to the cool people, we want you to share it all. This week we looked at Bedfordview.

3 Apr 4 min

Explained Well: Why has loadshedding stopped?

If you are as suspicious as we are, then listen up. Eskom suspended loadshedding over the Easter weekend but South Africans expected it to go back to normal. But there are a few very interesting reasons we've all had power this week.

3 Apr 4 min

People explain why their wallpapers are pictures of themselves

It might seem like a weird phenomenon to some, but you might have noticed that some people have their own pictures as their phone wallpapers. We conducted an unofficial survey and found that it's more common than we think.

3 Apr 6 min

Roz shares how she didn't recognise a famous sportsman

We all have embarrassing moments and Rozanne McKenzie decided to share one of her stories. And it involves a very well-known rugby star…

2 Apr 3 min

Is lab-grown meat the way forward or a threat?

In the technologically advanced age we live in, researchers, scientists, and curious minds are always innovating and trying to find ways to help solve the world's problems. One way some people are trying to fight world hunger and other food-related concerns is by cultivating meat.

2 Apr 5 min

Road trip tips: The best and worst car games

Road trips are fun but at some point during a long car journey, the boredom might start to kick in. But with limited space and other restricting factors, there is only so much that can be done.

28 Mar 2 min

Explained Well: The end of e-tolls and what it means

The withdrawal of toll declaration will be effective on 11 April 2024, making it possible for the gantries to be switched off for tolling purposes. We spoke to Stefanie Fick, executive director of accountability at OUTA.

28 Mar 6 min

Actress Sophie Joans talks about her award-winning play

After a hugely successful tour in the UK, the multi-award-winning comedy play, 'Île' is back! Written and performed by powerhouse Sophie Joans, and directed by comedy legend, Rob Van Vuuren, this coming-of-age story follows a young girl who visits her ancestral home: the Island of Mauritius.

28 Mar 7 min

Road trip tips: Are boiled eggs allowed as 'padkos'?

When you are road-tripping, 'padkos' is probably as important as the GPS. But what is the best 'padkos' and what is not allowed?

27 Mar 3 min

Fashion buyer explains why sizes vary at different stores

Something that makes shopping exceptionally worse is when you are trying on clothing and you find that you are a certain size, only to move on to a different store and find that this size is now completely wrong. Is your closest full of jeans that are three different sizes?…

27 Mar 5 min

Explained Well: 13, 000 SA students' college careers have been cut short

The minister for Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande held a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, to clarify his department’s decision to de-register four Educor colleges.

27 Mar 5 min

Explained Well: Why chocolate becoming more expensive

You might be able to afford chocolate now, but there is a chance that the sweet treat might become more scarce over the next few years. The cocoa price has already increased massively over the last year, so why is this and what is happening to this industry?

26 Mar 4 min