Who Said It?
Famous Bible quotes, well-known sayings, proverbs, and “finish the saying” questions.
Remember When?
Old household items, shops, cars, technology, customs, and things from everyday life 40–60 years ago.
South Africa Through the Years
South African history, famous places, sport, food, TV, radio, presenters, jingles, and memorable events.
Music, Movies & Famous Faces
Songs and artists from the 1950s–1980s, Name That Tune, actors, singers, sports stars, and other well-known personalities.
Then, Now & What Year?
Guess the year, before-or-after questions, inventions, major events, and comparing how things were done then versus now.
100

“Let my people go!”

Who is Moses?

100

What famous South African chewing gum had jokes and “Did You Know?” facts printed inside the wrapper?

CHAPPIES

100

What traditional South African dish is made with spiced minced meat and topped with an egg mixture?

Bobotie

100

Which Afrikaans singer was famous for the song “Liefling”?

Ge Korsten

100

In what year did South Africa win the Rugby World Cup on home soil for the first time?

1995

200

“Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Who is Cain?

200

Which radio station, once hugely popular with South African families, broadcast its final programme on 31 December 1985?

SPRINGBOK RADIO

200

Which famous scenic route runs through towns such as George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay?

Garden Route

200

Which South African actor became famous for playing Ouboet in Orkney Snork Nie!?

Zack du Plessis

200

What came first in South Africa: M-Net or cellphones?

M-NET

300

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Who is Joshua?

300

Which children’s TV character presented the “news” from the animal kingdom and was voiced by Riaan Cruywagen?

HAAS DAS

300

Who was the long-time original presenter of Noot vir Noot?

Johan Stemmet

300

Which South African TV music game show was presented for many years by Johan Stemmet?

Noot vir Noot

300

South Africa changed from pounds, shillings and pence to the rand in what year?

1961

400

“You come against me with sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.”

Who is David?

400

Which small car became one of South Africa’s best-known everyday cars in the 1980s and was sold locally under the Citi name?

VOLKSWAGEN CITI GOLF

400

Which South African rugby player kicked the winning drop goal in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final?

Joel Stransky

400

This Afrikaans singer became widely known for “Ska-Rumba” and later recorded hits such as “Jy Voltooi My” and “Vlieg Hoog.” Who is she?

Juanita du Plessis

400

In the 1980s, if someone said, “I’ll tape it for you,” what two things could they most likely have meant?

Record a song on cassette or a TV programme on VHS

500

“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.”

Who is Job?

500

What home technology became a big status symbol in the 1980s because it allowed families to record television programmes and watch rented movies?

VCR/ VIDEO RECORDER

500

Which South African television channel launched in 1986 as the country’s first subscription television service?

M-NET

500

Which South African singer became famous for humorous songs, parody music and comedy films, and was also known for songs such as “Hier Kom Die Bokke”?

Leon Schuster

500

In the 1980s, one family might have needed a camera, diary, calculator, map book, radio and telephone. What single item can replace all six today?

A smartphone

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