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This week on Slegs Afrikaans, we’re flipping the script, literally. Marli van Eeden sits down with award-winning poet and musician PIETER MADIBUSENG ODENDAAL to talk about his genre-bending debut album Ontaard, the evolving identity of Afrikaans, and why this language is very much alive, African, and in motion. From dubstep to uhadi, poetry to politics, this is not your ouma’s Afrikaans.

Team chat about Nick and Marli’s radio origins story after they recent participated in the celebration of the Campus Radio Station, MFM, where they both got their first taste of making radio, while attended Stellenbosch University.

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that invented something.

Are Teen Emojis Dangerous or Just Misunderstood?

The TV series Adolescence has sparked real-world panic about emoji use and
online slang among teenagers. In the show, a 13-year-old boy is radicalised by misogynistic content, and certain emojis – like 💯, 💥, and 💊 – are portrayed as having hidden meanings linked to dangerous online ideologies like the “manosphere.

Parents are now asking: What are my kids really saying online?

Budget 3.0: Godongwana’s Make-or-Break Moment.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is returning to Parliament to table his third attempt at a national budget this year. His first two efforts failed, largely due to a proposed VAT increase that triggered legal action, political revolt, and nearly collapsed the coalition government. Now, with VAT hikes officially scrapped, all eyes are on how he plans to plug a R75 billion budget hole without triggering economic or political meltdown.

If Budget 3.0 fails again, automatic spending ceilings could kick in, slashing funding to
critical services like health, education, and struggling SOEs like Eskom and Transnet. That could stall service delivery, spark protests, and deepen distrust in the government of national unity (GNU).

She’s small in size, big in ego, and has never let the laws of gravity stop her from making a point. Whether it’s hanging up on friends or throwing shade in wellies, who is this preschool pop star with the confidence of a CEO?
(Hints: iconic phone hang-up on Suzy Sheep, general boss energy)

Acclaimed filmmaker and YouTube creator Dan Mace is no stranger to bold storytelling - but his latest film might be his most dangerous yet.

The hard-hitting documentary “Inside South Africa's Taxi Mafia” dives into the
heart of Cape Town’s deadly taxi wars, bringing viewers behind the veil of

South Africa’s most volatile transport system. From the corridors of law enforce-
ment to the frontlines of taxi turf battles, Mace weaves a tension-filled narrative

that confronts both the official system - The City of Cape Town - and the perceived lawless - the taxi industry itself.

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

Nick Hamman is looking for stories from people who have had something removed before.