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This week, I thought to myself—there are a few people who really know me. And then there are two young women who know me the wellest (yes, I know that’s not a word… but we’re going with it).

I’m talking about my daughters, Simone and Zhara, 22 and 20. Becoming a mom to them shaped who I am as a person. So I thought, why not sit down with them and pick their brains about something a little personal: me—and specifically, me dating.

We talk about my dating life, my experiences, and yes, even my marriage. (If you didn’t know, I was married. We’ve been divorced for a long time now.)

I figured it would be fine—because they love me. And also, they kind of have to be nice to me… I’m their mom. We can only hope. Podcast page on Jacaranda FM

This week’s episode is all about audacity. The audacity to speak your truth. The audacity to go after what your heart really wants—even if it’s messy, complicated, or unexpected.

Joining me is Shantelle Engelbrecht, who does exactly that. She’s the force behind Coloured Girls Rock, an incredible Facebook community that’s grown into something massive. It’s a space for the coloured community—men, women, kids—to share, support, and sometimes spill the wildest stories you’ve ever heard.

We talk about being bold, honest, and unafraid to want more. Because honestly, why deny what your heart wants? Why pretend you’re fine when you’re not? Sometimes, if you’re lucky—and just a little bit brave—you might even change your mind.

Let’s see where this one takes us.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Love, Dating and Chaos

00:08 The audacity to speak your truth

01:09 Challenges in dating within the Coloured community

02:59 Personal dating experiences and preferences

06:28 The five slot dating system

08:52 Hilarious and horrifying dating stories

17:04 Swimming dates and makeup

17:30 Tinder adventures in Cape Town

18:09 Dealing with online criticism

19:42 A memorable Tinder date

23:35 Dating preferences and red flags

27:07 Green flags and dating standards

29:06 Final thoughts on dating

31:22 Conclusion and podcast wrap-up Podcast page on Jacaranda FM

In this week’s edition of To the Last Drop, Brenden flies solo and chats all things United Rugby Championship with seasoned Rugby writer Gavin Rich. From what Jaden Hendrikse said to Jack Crowley that caused the heated exchange in the controversial quarterfinal win in Durban to the big semifinal at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, there is a lot to discuss.

Have the Sharks finally got themselves into a position where they can overcome their own demons to make it to the final, or will the Bulls get to their third final in four years? The hosts break it down and make some interesting predictions.

When we think about dating apps or matchmaking services, our minds usually go to the big international names. But what about platforms built specifically for us? For South Africans? This week, we’re looking a little closer to home.

In this episode of Love, Dating and Chaos, I put on my investigator hat—think Sherlock Holmes or Angela Lansbury, but the African edition—and find out if we as South Africans date differently. Because yes, while there are tons of global platforms out there, there are also homegrown options designed with South Africans in mind.

I’m joined by two incredible women who have made a career out of hitching people up. First up is Lieze Wolfaardt, the founder of Smooches, a proudly South African dating app that takes a more thoughtful approach to matching. Then I speak to Michelle De Lange from Mingle—who is, wait for it, a real-life matchmaker. Not an algorithm, not a swipe. An actual human helping other humans find love.

Imagine that.

And just to round things out, I’ve got a story from Xola Ntshinga, who shares his own very weird experience.

In this episode:

00:00 Welcome to Love Dating and Chaos

00:23 Exploring South African Dating Apps

01:05 In-Depth with Lieze Wolfaardt from Smooches

02:07 The Realities of Online Dating

04:12 Personal Experiences and Insights

07:37 Challenges of Modern Relationships

15:14 Story Time: A Man's Perspective on Dating Apps

19:10 Interview with Matchmaker Michelle De Lange

24:26 The Last Straw: Deciding to Move On

25:35 Explaining Infidelity to Children

26:39 Advice for Parents in Troubled Relationships

27:36 Empowering Women in the Dating World

28:24 Challenges of High-Powered Women in Dating

29:18 Men's Preferences and Dating Dynamics

30:27 The Importance of Compatibility

33:30 Personal Dating Experiences and Lessons

35:23 Red Flags and Green Flags in Relationships

42:41 Safety Tips for Modern Dating Podcast page on Jacaranda FM

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt insists his team needs to storm out of their castle instead of being preoccupied defending it when they take on the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Lofts Versfeld on Saturday.

Everitt told the hosts of To The Last Drop his team will have to stick to what has worked for them this season if they are going to optimise their performance in Pretoria.

Edinburgh is undaunted about the task facing them to win at Loftus for the first time and they draw inspiration from compatriots Glasgow Warriors' win in Pretoria in last year's final.

Bulls director of rugby Jake White meanwhile underlined the need for his team to dictate terms from the start of the match. In their last clash against Edinburgh they failed to do so and paid the price.

To The Last Drop hosts predict a difficult afternoon for the Sharks in their clash against Munster but expect the hosts to win in Durban if they exercise good game management.

They expect the Stormers to have their hands full in their clash against the Warriors in Glasgow.

Let's do it for the dreamers! Support Slipper Day 2025 and make a dream come true for a child fighting a life-threatening illness. The Good Morning Angels Fund will donate R50,000 to Reach for a Dream to help make the dreams of more children a reality. GMA webpage

Afrikaans se verjaarsdag maand is amper op sy kop, maar die toekoms wink en ons waag ‘n paar voorspellings in die finale episode van ‘n 100 Jaar van Afrikaans. Ons lag ook saam met bekende sanger, Jo Black, oor sy gunsteling Afrikaanse woord, en hoor hoe die groep, Tribal Echo, se musiek Suid-Afrikaners na trane dryf - en in die land hou.

* Mature content advisory *

This whole podcast is about love, dating, and the chaos that comes with it. Not just in my life, but in other people's lives too. I'm trying to figure out where I might be going wrong, where I should be looking, what I should be doing, and what people are actually looking for.

I'm part of a WhatsApp group. Who isn't? (That's a whole other podcast.) I thought to myself, you know what, let me throw it out there. I’ll do a bit of a case study and talk to people I don’t know that well about love, dating, and all the trials we go through.

Luckily for me, Geordie and Nirin reached out and came to chat about their experiences in the dating world.

Of course, I had to get a guy’s perspective too. It wouldn’t be fair if it was just women ganging up on the guys. Maybe we as girls are doing something wrong.

Anyway, let’s see.

Coming up in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Love, Dating, and Chaos

01:01 Personal Dating Struggles and Reflections

01:27 Challenges of Dating with Children

04:45 The Quest for Peace in Relationships

07:54 Dating Younger Partners

09:59 A Story from Philicity's Love Life

14:15 Online Dating Adventures

15:34 The Awkward Date Scenario

15:43 Dating Rules and Boundaries

16:36 Modern Dating Challenges

17:08 The Chicken Wings Incident

17:51 Transactional Relationships

22:26 The Importance of Communication

24:59 Physical Preferences in Dating

28:28 Concluding Thoughts on Relationships Podcast page on Jacaranda FM

Good Morning Angels, together with Martin Bester and Round Table's Warm Fees, assisted the SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria with the R45,000 needed to install their much-needed security system, ensuring the safety of their staff, animals, and facilities. We will also contribute an additional R25,000 to assist with vet bills, food, and other necessities, bringing the total donation to R70,000! Warmfees 2025 with Martin Bester & Round Table will donate 100 blankets to SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria – one for each of their dog (60) and cat (40) kennels. GMA webpage

Teater, rolprente en TV in Afrikaans is sinoniem met hoe dié kultuur by die dag meer divers en kleurvol raak. Die aantal stories wat deesdae op die verhoog en die groot en klein skerm vertel word, is ongekend. So ook het die taal gebruik meer loslit geraak in die dialoog van films om stories te vertel waarmee almal kan identifiseer. Episode drie van 100 Jaar van Afrikaans, begin met die verhaal oor die heel eerste Afrikaanse rolprent wat klank gehad het in 1931.