Durban mum builds digital village for mothers in need

A Durban mother is transforming lives with a digital village that uplifts and connects mothers nationwide. Rochelle Rae spoke to East Coast Radio about her self-funded project feeding families and providing much-needed grocery vouchers. Listen to the full conversation here...

South African singer Lloyiso joined J Sbu in studio today talking all things music and his Elephant in the Room tour. The Eastern Cape native even spent time trying to teach J Sbu how to do a musical run. If you missed it live, listen to the full conversation here...

Fresh off a visit to Stacey and J Sbu on East Coast Drive, the singer-songwriter sat down to reflect on the journey that led him here, from quiet self-doubt to sold out venues, from private healing to public connection, all culminating in his Elephant in the Room tour.

In the lead-up to SharksFest, Stacey and J Sbu called their sister station, Jacaranda FM to chat with JacaDrive hosts Rob and Roz. With the Sharks taking on the Bulls this SharksFest, it was important to the Drive duo to get in touch with their frenemies... Rob and Roz got under Stacey and J Sbu's skin by calling the Shark Tank the 'Bulls Pen' before chatting in Afrikaans... Here's how it went...

As we close off Kiddies’ Hotline for the year, we’re celebrating a proudly KZN story that is making waves far beyond our coastline. Northlands Primary’s First Lego League team, the Smooth Sailors, have just made history. After an incredible performance at the national “Unearthed” First Lego League competition in Johannesburg, they’ve secured their spot to represent South Africa on the world stage in South Korea next year. Now, this team didn’t just show up, they delivered excellence in robot design, innovation, teamwork and pure creativity, earning the prestigious Champions Award and placing fourth in the country. Their journey is a testament to grit, imagination, and the power of STEM education right here in Durban North. Stacey and J Sbu caught up with 12-year-old Kirthan Cross, the

Every December, the same question pops up: What’s the real meaning of gifting? Is it about piling up shiny boxes under the tree, or is it about giving experiences and memories that last a lifetime? Some say material gifts are overrated; they clutter our homes and drain our wallets. Others argue that nothing beats the joy of unwrapping a surprise and holding something tangible. We've noticed that there’s a growing trend of gifting experiences: a spa day, a concert ticket or even a family getaway. These gifts create stories, not just stuff. Here’s the twist: Does the pressure to buy expensive gifts take away from the spirit of Christmas? Should we be focusing on quality time instead of price tags? Or is gifting still the ultimate way to show love and appreciation? Here's what you had to say.

J Sbu sat down with the team from FlySafair to talk about something truly magical taking to our skies this festive season. For years, they’ve dreamed of creating a Christmas livery that would wow South Africans, and this year, that dream came true. Picture this: Santa in his sleigh, packed with gifts, being pulled by an African buck, all beautifully branded on a FlySafair aircraft. The story behind it is just as charming. Santa was worried about delivering presents on time, so one of his elves suggested FlySafair, Africa’s most on-time airline. The result? Santa’s new sleigh is flying across SA, spreading festive cheer. Plus, there’s a big giveaway. Here’s J Sbu’s full chat with FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, about this incredible campaign.

Today on The Great Drive, we’re diving into a campaign that’s been making waves across KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN Department of Transport’s #NenzaniLaEzweni.It’s a province-wide crackdown targeting reckless driving, illegal trucking operations, unroadworthy vehicles, and drivers operating without proper documentation. Week after week, the RTI teams have been out on the roads, impounding trucks, arresting offenders, and pulling unsafe vehicles out of circulation. The goal? Reduce road carnage and save lives. As always, there are two sides to this conversation. If you missed it live, listen in!

America just slapped us with tariffs, cut aid and offered ‘evacuation plans’ to a few Afrikaner white farmers, basically telling us we messed up. You might be asking yourself, what’s up with this beef again between the US and SA? Last week, Trump posted on social media (Truth Social) that the US would bar South Africa from the next G20 Summit, hosted in Miami in 2026, a direct reaction to what he called Pretoria’s mistreatment of white farmers, alleging “killing white people” and “human-rights abuses”. He followed that up with a suspension of US subsidies and financial aid to South Africa. The official statement from the South African government described Trump’s post as “regrettable” and “not substantiated by fact,” rejecting claims that any group in SA is facing systemic “genocide.” In response, last night President Ramaphosa addressed the nation, calling the US move “punitive,” stressing SA’s sovereignty and affirming SA’s right to sit at the G20 “in its own name and right.” Relations that were already tense have now escalated into a near-full breakdown of diplomatic goodwill. Stacey and J Sbu were joined by renowned comedian Carvin H Goldstone to discuss this topic. If you missed it live, listen in!

We’ve been getting DM’s, voice notes, tags on the socials – TO LEAK the biggest kept secret in terms of music festivals – Africa’s leading afro house music festival, no less… The Anywhere In Your City official line-up. The wait is over. The line-up has been under lock and key; the energy online has been wild. Here's all you need to know from DJ Merlon himself, with some insights from Tim Lewis and Matt Davies.