Afternoons with Zweli: Parenting Rules, Health Risks, and the Caffeine Craze

It’s a conversation every parent needs to hear. On this episode of Word on The Street, Zweli dives into the serious health concerns surrounding highly caffeinated energy drinks. We’re reacting to the devastating news of a 17-year-old athlete who lost her life to caffeine-induced cardiomyopathy—an enlarged heart caused by excessive stimulant intake. We’re looking past the bright colors and "wellness" marketing of brands like Alani Nu to discuss the real impact on young bodies. Zweli reflects on her own childhood "sugar curfews" and asks the 947 family: What are the rules in your house? From listeners who ban energy drinks entirely to those struggling to manage their teens' gym-culture habits, we explore the importance of mindful consumption. It’s a raw look at how a simple choice in the fridge can have life-altering consequences, and why "better-for-you" branding isn't always what it seems. Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.  Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.   Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo  Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9  Follow us on social media    947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/  947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg  947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg  947 on X https://x.com/947   947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.