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Void Transmission #04 Chloe Nguyen
Male initiation is a nationwide known rite of passage to manhood. IBhokwe: The Goat - a short film adapted from Thando Mngqolozana's book A Man Who is Not a Man as well as INXEBA: The Wound are bodies of work that are centered around Ulwaluko: Xhosa male initiation. Yet how often have you heard about Lebollo la basadi (Sotho, Pedi and Tswana), Intonjane (Xhosa) and Tshikanda (Venda) also known colloquially as […]
The “Madjozi Music Academy” has a ring to it, doesn't it? Reigning champion of Limpopo Champion’s League, Sho Madjozi wants to share her skills with her people. The star attended the launch of the new music institution, Bridges for Music Academy in Cape Town. This is where the inspitation for her academy was born. Artiste, Sho Madjozi, opened up on social media about her desire to start her own music […]
20 November 2019 marked Universal Children’s Day. The day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness in improving children’s welfare. To commemorate Universal Children’s day, The Best Drive spoke to Katlego Kekana, the creator of a unique colouring book titled, Colour Me Melanin. Colour Me Melanin was designed for both children and adults. The book is made up of 27 drawings that pay tribute to 27 African […]
The worldwide phenomenon of legalising Cannabis is something many still have to wrap their heads around. According to esquire.com, in the United States, just over 11 states have legalised the medical use of cannabis. It would seem that the rest of the world is slowly following suit. Recently, South Africa legalised the use of the plant in one's personal space. Yet, selling the plant or products made from it is still […]
ICYMI: The Best Drive tackled a difficult conversation; why South Africans are xenophobic. This following the xenophobic turmoil in South Africa, which included a twar between artists’ AKA and Burna Boy. Between 2010 and 2017 it is reported that the immigrant community in South Africa grew from 2 million people to 4 million. A research poll was conducted by Pew Research in 2018. The poll revealed that 62% of South […]
The 19th Of November marks World Toilet day. This got the Best Drive thinking about how we could improve sanitation in our own homes. They invited Dr. Khanyile onto their segment: Body goals, for some "toilet" advice. In conversation, the doctore mentions that "one should always keep sanitation and hygiene top of mind." This is important in preventing yourself from being infected with potentially fatal diseases, she adds. Some of […]
From developing software in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape, to scooping one of the most coveted singing crowns in the country. Singing may have been a hobby but becoming a musician is Luyolo Yiba's newest reality. Week in and week out, Luyolo repeatedly captured the nation's heart and has now been crowned Idols South Africa Season 15's winner at Big Top Arena in Carnival City. Speaking at a press conference, […]
It’s almost that time of the year. It's important to prepare for the festive season and ensure that you make it safely to the other side of 2019. From Choice Assorteds, to six packs, fireworks and the joy of spending time with family, We all can agree that a South African festive season is like no other in the world. Here, the sun blazes different (LOL), our music pops, we […]
Thursday, 14 November, The Best Drive welcomed international Hip Hop artist, Shane Eagle, onto the show. This marked Eagle’s first radio interview in two years. Shane Eagle visited the show back in 2017. On-air, Eagle shared key life events that have taken place in the two years that have passed. One of them being the loss of his father, which became much of the inspiration for his project: Dark Moon […]
