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The Big Breakfast Show
The Big Breakfast Show is hosted by well-known personality Stan Mars, who’s booming yet smooth voice wakes up Cape Town every weekday morning. Together with his vibrant team made up of well-known Cape Town comedian Dalin Oliver, Gaby G, Natalie Malgas, and Andriques Petersen, the show offers great music, cover trending and relatable topics, there is lots of humour on the show, there’s lots of social media engagement, and they keep you entertained and informed with the latest news, sport and traffic updates. The Big Breakfast Show is a lighthearted, informative show aiming to make Cape Town’s morning motorists and commuters forget about the traffic blues, with a special focus on kids with parents in car before 08:00 and more adult focused content after 08:00. Presenter: Stan Mars News & Traffic: Mishka Loesh Sport: Carl Lewis Producer: Andriques Petersen
Unpacking The Case: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their lawsuit regarding the 2024 film It Ends With Us on May 4, 2026, two weeks before a scheduled trial. The settlement followed a tumultuous dispute where Lively accused Baldoni of harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign, which he denied. Roger Goode and the team unpack the case.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Michelle Rhode (Principal at Sunlands Primary School)
Sunlands Primary School is a co-educational institution that proudly serves 766 learners from Grade R to Grade 7, supported by a dedicated staff complement of 60 members. Roger Goode sits down with Michelle Rhode, Principal at Sunlands Primary School, about their incredible school, Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign and being a part of the Keep Cape Town Warm campaign.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Commander Graham Samuels (Wynberg Fire Station)
Commander Graham Samuels, Station Commander at Wynberg Fire Station, chats to Roger Goode about the most common causes of fires and injuries you see in homes during winter and shares some advice on how residents in those spaces can stay warm.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Jaco (VW Barons)
Roger Goode chats to Jaco from VW Barons about their R100 000 donation to the Keep Cape Town Warm campaign.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Gail & Jackie (Oasis Association)
Oasis Association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and uplifting vulnerable communities through social development initiatives, community support programmes, and empowerment opportunities. Gail Bester, Executive Director, and Jackie, HR Manager at Oasis Association, chat to Roger Goode about being of the beneficiaries of the Keep Cape Town Warm campaign.
Another One Bites The Dust, No More Sweeties Pies For South Africans
Beyers Chocolate, founded in 1987 by Belgian-born confectioner Kees Beyers, has entered liquidation after a dispute with Woolworths oversupply exclusivity. One of its best creations, the sweetie pie, seems to be a victim to this crime because South Africans may no longer get access to it. Roger Goode and the team share some of their favourite chocolates that no longer exist, but are always in our cravings.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Marilyn May (Atlantic Hope)
Marilyn May sits down with Roger Goode to chat about her incredible organisation, Atlantic Hope, and shares what ‘care and safety for vulnerable babies’ actually look like day-to-day and how they feel about being a Keep Cape Town Warm beneficiary.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Mr Senekal (Sea Point Primary School)
Sea Point Primary started in 1884 in a church with just two learners. 140 years later, it is still one of the oldest and most diverse primary schools in the province. Roger Goode chats to the principal, Mr Senekal, about their school and being involved in the Keep Cape Town project.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Sonica Lategan (Disaster Risk Management)
In the midst of the weather, the Keep Cape Town Warm campaign aims to help those in need by donating blankets and non-perishable goods and spreading the word on how to keep warm safely. Sonica Lategan, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management, chats to Roger Goode about how communities can step up to help others and shares some precautions that families can take to keep warm.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Pick 'N Pay Donates R10, 000, Surprises Roger Goode & The Team At Pinelands North Primary
While at Pinelands North Primary School, Roger Goode and the team gets surprised by Pick 'N Pay, who donates R10,000 to the Keep Cape Town Warm initiative.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Monika Edwards (Mamelani Projects)
Monika Edwards from Mamelani Projects chats to Roger Goode about their incredible organisation and being one of the beneficiaries of the Keep Cape Town Warm campaign.
Keep Cape Town Warm: Ms Stadler (Pinelands North Primary School)
Pinelands North Primary School stands out as a truly exceptional institution, dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is not only valued but empowered to reach their fullest potential. Ms Stadler, Principal at Pinelands North Primary School, chats to Roger Goode about some of the special innovations they have at the school and being involved in the station's annual Keep Cape Town Warm campaign.
More Women Are Filing For Divorce In South Africa – And Most Are In Their 40s
Statistics South Africa’s latest marriages and divorces report shows that women are initiating the majority of divorces in South Africa, making up 57.2% of divorce cases in 2024,continuing a long-term trend. Stats SA says this reflects major social change, with fewer people getting married, those who do marry doing so later, and more women having the independence and means to leave marriages that no longer serve their well-being. The data shows that Gauteng recorded the highest number of women-led divorces, followed by the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Most women filing for divorce were ending their first marriage and were generally employed, often in professional, semi-professional, or technical jobs.
Good Hope FM Launches Cape Town’s Original Sundaze Party
Sundays just got more original. Introducing The Cape Town’s Original Sundaze Party, only on Good Hope FM. Peadon Smith sits down with Roger Goode to share more about the station's first Sundaze event, happening at the end of the month, and how people can get their tickets.
Are You Smarter Than A DJ?
Delucia Daniels tests the team's knowledge on all things pop culture, science and everything in between.
Cynthia Erivo To Star As Miriam Makeba in R300 Million Film, “The Road Home”
Cynthia Erivo has been cast as iconic South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba in a new musical drama titled The Road Home. The film will explore a major moment in music and political history, focusing on the late 1980s during Paul Simon’s Graceland era and the controversial world tour that followed, set against the backdrop of the UN cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa. While many are calling it a major career move for Erivo, some social media users are questioning why a South African actress was not chosen to play such an important South African cultural figure.
Men Are More Likely To Be “Gold Diggers” Than Women, Study Suggests
A recent study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization suggests that men may be more likely than women to engage in financially motivated relationships, challenging the traditional stereotype of “gold digging” as a mainly female behaviour. Researchers found that while both men and women can be influenced by financial incentives in dating, changing social dynamics such as shifting gender roles, greater income equality, and modern dating culture are reshaping relationship patterns.
Anne Hathaway Crowned People’s “World’s Most Beautiful Star 2026”
People magazine has named Anne Hathaway the World’s Most Beautiful Star 2026. The honour comes ahead of a packed year for Hathaway, with five films set for release, including The Devil Wears Prada 2 on 1 May 2026.
Tee-Ann Lawrence Walks Aways With VIP Tickets To Ultra South Africa
As we count down the days to the much-anticipated Ultra Music Festival, taking place at The Ostrich, Roger Goode gives away one lucky listener (Tee-Ann Lawrence) VIP to the biggest EDM festival in the world.
Are You Smarter Than A DJ? (Goode/Louw vs. Loesch/Felaar)
Delucia Daniels puts the team to the test, but this time it is all about Roger Goode and Cato Louw vs. Mishka Loesch and surprise guest, Rinaldo Felaar.
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