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Mi Casa celebrates their ten years in the music industry and a deal with the biggest label in the world.
G-dog shared his most embarrassing sports injury ever with KZN … it happened when he was much much younger… but it still haunts him today!
Today is day 56 of national lockdown and day 21 of level 4 and we are sure a lot of illegal things have been taking place.
East Coast Drive speaks to South African Democratic Teachers Union, Provincial Secretary Nomarashiya Caluza.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has announced that schools will officially reopen for Grade 7s and 12s on 1 June and most people are not happy about this.
Together in one house for 54 days... we're sure most families and couples have had their fair share of arguments and fights.
A German Bundesliga team fan has found a clever way to get fans into the stadium, without really being there.
After more than 50 days in lockdown, many South Africans are feeling the blues, and many of us are also looking a bit blue without our normal beauty treatments.
There's a good chance alcohol will be on sale again in some parts of the country from June - if President Cyril Ramaphosa’s expectations are met.
What would have been the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon this year has been cancelled.
Tuesday is International Nurses Day and East Coast Drive thought it would be amazing to chat with one of our very own nurses.
Today is day 46 of the national lockdown and day 11 of level 4, but it feels like we have been in this a lot longer...
We all want what feels like a nightmare of a virus to come to an end - and any given opportunity to make that happen would be amazing.
Most people are suffering from the lockdown regulations that have been imposed on the country, especially since alcohol and cigarette sales have been prohibited.
East Coast Drive has come across an incredible story. The Beacon Isle KwikSpar in Plettenberg Bay has given space in its store to local businesses to sell their goods.
"My best friend of 15 years Joanne Stanley is an essential worker in a KZN hospital, she sacrifices her life daily in the fight to curve the Covid-19 pandemic."
A group of surfers protested earlier today against the lockdown regulations prohibiting surfing and South Africa has had a lot to say about this.
Pieter Beck is a nurse at St Augustine's hospital. He is a cancer survivor and is still going to work every day at the hospital to do his part.
It's our first week back since the country was moved to level 4 of lockdown, and most companies are reopen for business.
Sister Jennifer Reed is working 12-hour shifts and taking it all in her stride as a professional member of Netcare.
Today on East Coast Drive is the first time Jason Mraz speaks to SA fans and media in 2020.
Dr A Reddy, a doctor that has been working at Provincial Hospitals during this lockdown period, day in and day out often working 30-hour shifts without sleep or rest.
East Coast Drive was able to have a chat with one of the most well known celebrities worldwide - Black Coffee.
East Coast Drive had asked the kids of KZN to get involved in sending a message to the country during this trying time.
Craig Howard says work is normal for them, masks and sanitizer are a way of everyday life.
Ava Max talks about her new single called Kings and Queens and how she is dealing with life in isolation during coronavirus.
Managing Director of Marshall Security, Tyron Powell and his team of officials are definitely South African Frontline Heroes.
Gordon spoke to one of the doctors who compiled the letter, Urologist at East London’s Life Beacon Bay Hospital, Dr Fred Tyler.
East Coast Drive talks to Lauren Martin who gives advice for Matrics who find themselves in limbo between two very different worlds.
During this tough time, there must be some serious cases that come through that even Trauma Specialized Nurses don't want to handle but have to.
From supermarket employees to police and healthcare workers, to those assisting their different communities, there are everyday heroes walking among us.
The Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotels in Durban are doing their bit towards flattening the curve. They recently did something magnificent which can only be seen! After seeing such a beautiful site on beachfront the Drive team had to talk to the General Manager of the Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani. See photos
Today's Frontline Hero is Moulana, a priest in Phoenix who is going the extra mile for the community.
Paul’s wife Linda emailed has nominated her husband as a Frontline Hero. Paul Herbst leads a medical rescue team for IPSS Medical Rescue.
Irene and her husband are Frontline Heroes – she works in food retail and her husband is a police officer with SAPS, both of these fall under essential services. East Coast Drive was able to have a chat with Irene about her living situation at home with her husband and family, during this lockdown and quarantine period, especially working as an essential service employee. Read more here
Lunga Nombewu tested positive for COVID-19 on March 16 and beat it, testing negative two weeks later.
East Coast Drive spoke to Yusuf Abramjee, the founder of an organisation called Tax justice South Africa about the ban of the sale of alcohol and tobacco during the lockdown!
This lockdown has been difficult for the entire country, and the banning of the sale of a few vice items such as tobacco and liquor has put a damper on many people's daily lives.
In an emergency shout-out to all South Africans and corporate, SHOUT SA has created a new public service initiative to get surgical and N95 masks to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are into Day 13 of lockdown - and many of us are not used to having our partners around 24/7. DrD helps out and adds valuable advice for those couples that are struggling during lockdown.
Amidst the global COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown of South Africa, the Yusuf Islam Foundation has partnered with a local humanitarian organisation, Penny Appeal South Africa, to provide an emergency relief of hygiene and food packs to vulnerable communities across the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Today we want to help the parents out there! According to Clinical Psychologist Dorianne Weil - aka 'DrD', it is a tightrope trying to tell our children not to panic but at the same time make them understand that this is really, really serious.
East Coast Drive played her husband Matt's voicenote this week all the way from Indonesia. On Thursday, we were able to speak to his wife in Durban to get the full story. The family managed to get back to Durban, but Matt is still there.
We are now one week into the 21-day lockdown enforced to curb the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa and it is something we’re all becoming accustomed to, but for our government, it comes with a whole bunch of new, unprecedented challenges.
East Coast Drive decided to speak to DrD about people who are alone at home. We often speak of families together and we sometimes forget that some people are completely alone and that comes with a whole set of different challenges altogether.
Economic activity around the world is at its lowest point since the 2008 financial crises that brought about depressions in almost every major and minor economy around the world. South Africa has been downgraded to junk status, so the Drive team thought it would be great to speak to Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group, Johann Els, to help us make sense of exactly what this all means.
The KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition (KZNDHC), in partnership with Usizo Advisory Solutions, have developed a not-for-profit program called, ‘Doctors on Call’.
A lot is going through people's minds after Monday night's address to the country by our President, but how does everyone actually feel about all the changes and restrictions?
It's been nearly a week since schools were officially closed due to the coronavirus and we are sure the children are missing the outside just as much as the adults are.
Most of the country is going through some sort of quarantine at this moment in time and for others, it's been longer than others and cabin fever has started to creep in.
Mags happily drops her mic after 20 years in the radio industry. East Coast Radio will not be the same without you.
Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell spoke to the Drive Team about the effects of isolation, the anxiety of the unknown, financial anxiety, and how to deal with these things.
The Drive Team wanted to have some fun with listeners on Thursday - so they came up with a game everyone can play.
The SA Radio Award nominations have been announced, and the Drive Team has made the list with 4 nominations.
Schools have officially closed after the president's address on March 15th, where he stated that schools would be closed until after Easter.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday 15 March and announced new measures that the country would be adopting to fight the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. We spoke to KZN and found out what they thought of these measures.
East Coast Drive wanted to get an idea of how people around the world are dealing with COVID-19, so Bongani and Mags spoke to South Africans in the UK, USA and Middle East.
Would it be fair to say that people who still travel during the coronavirus pandemic are selfish and are putting everyone close to them back home at risk?
KZN has been in a state of semi-panic since a few cases of coronavirus were confirmed, but we thought we would ask KZN how they really feel about the matter, instead of assuming everyone's feelings.
COVID-19 outbreak has now reached South Africa and even leaving the house could potentially put you at risk. East Coast Drive spoke to a Labour law expert on the responsibilities of employers and employees alike in the working environment.
We all have bad habits - don't even try and deny it! One bad habit a person can have is smoking - and that is what this edition of 'Balance Me' concerns.
Sikhumbuzo Notshe has made a fantastic start to life in Durban after a move from the Stormers to the Sharks.
South Africa is now back in recession, but what does this all mean? An economist is in studio to take us through all the important factors.
There is a lot of panic going around with regards to the Coronavirus. With any panic comes misinformation and fake news, so Bongani decided to do a little research just for you.
We now live in a time where being an influencer has become so big that you can actually make a living off it.
We have a brand new sound for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker worth R25,000! If you feel like March is your lucky month, then go ahead and guess away.
It was a quick but tough two weeks before Thiloshni won the R25,000! Congratulations to Thiloshni for taking the win!
We always complain about taxes and we all hate paying them, so Bongani decided to do some research into where our money actually goes.
The beautiful Nomuzi "Moozlie" Mabena has done it again! She has bagged her first magazine cover ever for Bona!
We sometimes have those lucky days where we find money unexpectedly in the house, but what happens when you find R100k and it doesn't belong to you?
Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, will be delivering his annual budget speech on Wednesday afternoon. In the spirit of budgets, we thought it would be fitting for G-Dog to call a financial advisor for "Alphabeticall".
We never really think or talk about the real reasons as to why we have a fear of failure - and that often builds up and conspires to ruin our dreams.
Bongani's top five is back and on Thursday he talks about smartphone apps you probably didn’t know about.
When anniversaries come around, usually the husband is the one that buys gifts for his wife, but should the husband also expect a gift?
"I now realise how difficult it is for single moms to find love and how society often just throws them to one side..."
Bongani was the reigning champion of the 'Alphabeticall'... until today! He let himself down and Mags and G-Dog had a big laugh at his expense.
People fall in love all the time and it's usually unexpected. But what happens when the person you are dating has a child and now you realise that you are not up for it?
Friday was absolutely beautiful! Nicole and Matthew said "I Do" with smiles and tears on their faces. They were overwhelmed with all the love KZN gave them and the work ECR put in to make their dream come true.
In what is a first for radio in South Africa, East Coast Radio has managed to plan and execute a wedding in just one week.
South Africa has been saddened by the death of one of our musical heroes, Joseph Shabalala. He played a major role in uniting South Africa during its hardships.
It's only Tuesday and the lovely couple is already overwhelmed by the love and spoils from the Drive Team! Imagine how they will feel on their big day? We can't wait!
ECRWeddingInAWeek is underway and all the preparations have to be done by Friday the 14th of February - before the lovely couple can say "I Do"!
After a tough week with all the #ECRWeddingInAWeek finalists in the studio with the Drive Team, a decision was finally made! We are happy to say we have found our perfect winning couple - Matthew & Nicole.
Love conquers all - and Shannon and Jonathan showed us that today. They have had a rough time, but have been able to overcome it all side by side.
Cricket is not loved by everyone in South Africa, but a new set of talented players are starting to change perceptions.
Sometimes love doesn't happen as easily for everyone and it takes some time to eventually know the other person is the one for you - Matthew van Wyk and Nicole Hindley were separated for a long time but found their way back to each other.
Love always prevails no matter what when you meant to be with the one you love. Kinita and kirwyn have been together since grade 11 and 9 years later their love still wins.
Minnie Dlamini Jones has a lot to celebrate in 2020! She celebrates ten years in the entertainment industry this year and she will be celebrating her 30th birthday soon.
It's been a few weeks with the brand new Secret Sound Heat Seeker and we have a winner of the R50,000 already! It was a tough one, but clearly KZN is getting better at guessing.
We all tend to do weird things after a hectic break-up. Some people want to find themselves, while others devote their time to self-love and care. Some, however, go the wild route...
Take a listen as Bongani sails his way through the alphabet like a seasoned professional!
We all have those guests who overstay their welcome, but sometimes we just don't have the heart to let them know how we feel. What lie have you come up with to get rid of your unwanted guests?
It's story time on East Coast Drive this Monday. We received a voice note from our producer over the weekend after something really embarrassing happened to him at the supermarket...
Not everyone is a relationship person, as some people just love their own space. On the flip side, some people love companionship and cannot live without it. Where do you fall in this situation or are you just unlucky in love?