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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
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words To The Dictionary
Merriam-Webster has added around 1,400 new words and meanings to its dictionary, reflecting changing language, internet culture, technology and everyday life. Among the additions are “glow-up,” “looksmaxxing,” “meme coin” and “trash panda” — a playful nickname for raccoons because of their habit of searching through rubbish for food.
The Louw Down: All You Need To Know About The Springbok Women At The WXV Global Series
Cato Louw talks all things Springbok Women at the WXV Global Series.
South Africa's National Crisis: Gender-Based Violence & Femicide
Women For Change has become one of the loudest voices against GBVF in South Africa. This week we are again in mourning, 9 women found murdered east of Johannesburg in two months, 7 bodies in Ekurhuleni in one week alone, including 38-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo who went for a jog and never returned. Roger Goode chats to Merlize Jogiat, Operations and Advocacy Manager at Women For Change, about what is happening in South Africa and how we can support one another during this time.
Horoscope Hour: What Does Your Date Of Birth Say About You?
Mystic Mishka Loesch tells us about what our birthdate says about us.
"A Lolly To Make You Jolly": The People Behind Cape Town’s Beach Tradition
As Heritage Month gets underway, a new book is celebrating one of Cape Town’s most nostalgic summer traditions: the beach lolly seller. A Lolly to Make You Jolly – In Memory of Our Forgotten People, co-authored by former beach trader and community advocate Paul Jacobson and Vinetia Cedras, daughter of legendary beach seller Vincent “Vinna” Cedras, shines a light on the people behind the familiar calls that have echoed across beaches like Camps Bay and Clifton for generations.
Europe Is Rethinking the Screen: Are Schools Going Back to Books and Handwriting?
A number of European education systems are pulling back from the heavy use of laptops, tablets and smartphones in classrooms, after years of aggressively embracing digital learning. The shift is particularly visible in Sweden and Finland, where schools are bringing printed textbooks, handwriting and teacher-led lessons back into the classroom. One reason is concern about declining literacy and concentration. Some Swedish teachers report that struggling pupils themselves asked for physical books because they found screens distracting. Finland has similarly begun reconsidering its decade-long push towards laptops and digital learning. Roger Goode, the team and listeners share whether or not they would be open to this in South Africa, and what education would look like for the new generation if we went back to physical textbooks and writing.
Alopecia Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma Around Hair Loss
September is Alopecia Awareness Month, shining a light on the different causes and types of hair loss, while helping to break the stigma around a condition that can affect people of all ages and genders. Dr Judey Pretorius, Biomedical Scientist & Founder of BioMedical Emporium, chats to Roger Goode about how alopecia can range from small, sudden bald patches to more widespread hair loss, and can be linked to genetics, hormones, illness, stress, medication or even tight hairstyles. She also shares more about when to seek professional help.
Gender-Based Violence In South Africa: How Much More Can Women Be Expected to Do?
Roger Goode and the team have a serious and emotional conversation about the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence against women in South Africa, following the discovery of another woman’s body in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area. While police continue investigating and have cautioned against speculation about whether the cases are connected, the incident has once again raised questions about the safety of women and the responsibility placed on them to prevent violence. The team unpacks the familiar advice women have heard for generations — don’t walk alone, share your location, avoid isolated areas, be careful when meeting people online and always stay alert — and asks whether women can really be expected to organise their lives around avoiding becoming victims.
The Louw Down: The Springboks Come Out Victorious At The 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rival Tournament
After four thrilling test matches, the Springboks are crowned the champions of the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rival tournament against the All Blacks.
The Secret’s Out: Mishka Loesch Is Expecting Baby No. 2
The team thought it was just another day in the studio until Mishka Loesch revealed some very big news: she’s expecting her second baby! She surprises the team with the announcement, shares the excitement of becoming a mum again and opens up about this very special new chapter for her family.
The Louw Down: The Springboks vs. The All Blacks In The USA
Cato Louw chats to Nick Mallet about the fourth and final test match in the Rugby’s Greatest Rival tour (Springboks vs. All Blacks), which is taking place in Baltimore, USA.
Curry, Malva Pudding Or Vellies: What's Your Heritage?
After a listener, Clement, asks the team about what the would wear or cook for Heritage Day, the Roger Goode Breakfast Show shares more about their culture.
How To Support Anxious Children
Anxiety is something every child experiences, but for some children, those feelings can become overwhelming and start affecting their schoolwork, friendships, confidence, sleep, behaviour and everyday routines. For parents and teachers, it can be difficult to know whether to reassure a child, challenge their fears, give them space, or step in with additional support. We’ll be speaking to Karen Archer, Deputy Principal and Director at Bellavista S.H.A.R.E. and an Educational Psychologist, about understanding anxiety from a child’s perspective and, importantly, what adults can actually do to help.
Are You Smarter Than A DJ: How Much Can You Laugh Without Caffeine?
Delucia Daniels tests the The Roger Goode Breakfast Team on their general knowledge, but things go astray when the team realises that there has been no caffeine in their diet for the morning.
Horoscope Hour: Secret Desires
In the latest edition of Horoscope Hour, the team and listeners dive into the secret desires of each zodiac sign.
Ice-Skating, Packing A Car & Throwing A Ball: What Did You Think You Were Amazing At, But Actually Sucked At?
We all have that one thing we genuinely believed we were really good at. Maybe you thought you could sing, so you were the one grabbing the microphone at every party. Maybe you were convinced you were an incredible dancer because you had two moves and absolutely refused to retire them. The team and listeners share some of things that they thought they would be good at, but actually were not.
How A Fly’s Brain Could Help Explain Human Behaviour
Scientists have created the first complete map of a male fruit fly’s brain, showing all 124 million connections between its nerve cells. This was then compared with an existing map of the female fly’s brain. The researchers found that about 95% of the brain’s cells are shared between males and females, but the remaining 5% have important differences in their wiring. Those relatively small differences appear to contribute to major behavioural differences.
The Louw Down: Should Influencers & Content Creators Be Banned From Sporting Events?
After the "tennis influencers saga" caused widespread controversy and fan backlash at the 2026 US Open (where a massive influx of lifestyle content creators and influencers heavily disrupted professional matches and repeatedly broke traditional tennis etiquette), questions arise whether these individuals should be banned from sporting events.
Everything You Need To Know About Good Hope FM's Warrior Woman Awards 2026
The Good Hope FM Warrior Women Awards are back for their third edition, following the official launch at the station last week. The awards, championed by Leigh-Anne Williams, celebrate women across different areas of society who are making a meaningful difference in their communities, creating opportunities and inspiring others. This year introduces brand-new categories, giving listeners even more ways to recognise remarkable women. She chats to Roger Goode about all of the changes for this year and how people can nominate the incredible women in their lives.
5 Year Old, Keisha Rose Field, Celebrates Being Cancer-Free With The Roger Goode Breakfast Show
Keegan and Shannon Field, along with their five-year-old daughter, Keisha Rose, surprise The Roger Goode Breakfast Show, as she celebrates officially being cancer free a day ahead of World Leukemia Day.
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