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Thando Thabooty to drive listeners home on the "947 Drive with Thando"
439 days ago
You heard right - Thando is joining the 947 team from 23rd March!
Here's the new, full line-up: shows, details, times, podcasts, and more
414 days ago
Here's the new full weekday and weekend line-up. Get all the information you need to tune in to your favourite shows on #947Joburg.
[WATCH] Katy Perry drops electric new single and music video
376 days ago
Pokémon’s 25th-anniversary celebration continues with today’s release of iconic recording artist Katy Perry’s new single and video, “Electric.” Katy, whose love for all things Pokémon dates back to childhood, when she played the original video games on her Game Boy, created the track especially for “Pokémon 25: The Album,” which will be released this year.
Post Office challenging courier services industry with new proposal
378 days ago
When last did you use/go to the Post Office? The failing SOE is now challenging the courier industry saying no one else is allowed to deliver parcels under 1kg - a ruling that could decimate a R20bn industry. Anele and the Club caught up with Arabile Gumede to find out more about this.
[WATCH] J. Cole "Applying Pressure: The Off-Season" Documentary
378 days ago
Rapper J. Cole became the first artist to be featured solo on the cover of iconic basketball publication SLAM. The cover is for SLAM 232, the June/July 2021 issue of the magazine. The issue’s cover story was released this morning and can be read at covers.slamonline.com/j-cole.
Zweli gets Up Close with GoodLuck about their new acoustic album
378 days ago
GoodLuck joined Zweli to chat about their acoustic album, 'Up Close' on the 947 Top 40. It’s been in the works for a long time – and after wrapping up in-studio recently – the full 8-track album officially released on Good Friday, 2 April 2021, as well as a behind-the-scenes doccie on YouTube.
[PODCAST] Shekhinah: Trouble In Paradise Interview with Zweli on the 947 Top 40
378 days ago
Zweli caught up with songstress Shekhinah after her highly-anticipated sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise, finally dropped. Catch up on all the action as these two friends sat down for the Trouble In Paradise interview on the 947 Top 40. Shekhinah navigates love on her highly anticipated sophomore album, Trouble in Paradise available - on all platforms.
Reduce, reuse, recycle and REFILL at Hyde Park Corner's new The Refillery store
378 days ago
By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish! That statement alone is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. But sadly, the facts about plastic expose a harrowing reality and we are now, more than ever, in a dire state of over consumption and drowning, so to speak, in single use plastics.
[WATCH] Coldplay release catchy and beautiful new single, 'Higher Power'
383 days ago
To celebrate Higher Power’s release, the band linked up for an extraterrestrial video chat with French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently onboard the International Space Station.
[LISTEN] The pitch for Joburg's squeakiest voice in town reached new heights
384 days ago
We are on the search for the squeakiest voice in Joburg. You can’t put it on, it has to be the way you speak
Do Bill & Melinda have to separate their assets? Here's what their divorce means
385 days ago
After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates will divorce. The pair commands an estimated $146 Billion (more than R2 trillion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires index. How will the money be split? Do they have to sell all their assets? What is the process?
[READ] Billie Eilish's powerful, exquisite Vogue cover and interview
385 days ago
According to Vogue's new cover star, “it’s All About What Makes You Feel Good”: Billie Eilish On New Music, Power Dynamics, And Her Internet-Breaking Transformation.
[WATCH] The G.O.D Guluva Interview: KWESTA joins Zweli on the 947 Top 40
385 days ago
Kwesta joined Zweli on the 947 Top 40 to talk about his brand new album, G.O.D. Guluva!
Apple Music celebrates the spirit of Umoja for Africa Month
385 days ago
With the eyes and ears of the world currently on Africa, Apple Music is celebrating Africa Month this May with a campaign themed around Umoja and a message of unity and togetherness. The campaign also shines a spotlight on the new generation of African artists who are changing the narrative in the music industry locally and abroad.
[WATCH] Incredibly beautiful performance by Jesse Clegg on 947
385 days ago
Huawei Joburg Day is always moving forward. We’ve gone from one large venue in the city, to wherever you want to be. From standing in line to watch your favourite artists perform, to not getting out at all. Mate40 Pro powers HUAWEI Joburg Day. Online and live on-air on 28 May 2021.
[LISTEN + WATCH] OneRepublic releases new single, RUN
385 days ago
OneRepublic released their new single, “Run”. Get it here! The track was written and produced by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, Tyler Spry, and John Nathaniel. “Run” will appear on the group’s forthcoming album, Human.
[LISTEN] Zweli catches up with the talented songstress, Mikhaela Faye
387 days ago
She's making big waves in the music scene and Zweli caught up with her on the 947 Top 40.
[FULL RECAP] Center Save Supermarket crowned Best Biltong in Joburg
389 days ago
