Stacey & J Sbu

Discipline is the ultimate balancing act, but lately, the scales are tipping. These days, we see very different worlds. Throw in the reality of parental fatigue, that bone-deep exhaustion where you just want to tap out without being judged and the lines get even blurrier. So, here’s the real question we’re asking you on the drive home: Who is actually allowed to discipline the child and is "steppi...

This week, Stacey and J Sbu touched on a topic plaguing many South African households. From a R100 here, to a R500 for this and before you know it - you have no money in your bank. J Sbu shared a touching, personal story about his struggle with financial mistreatment from a loved one before we heard from Anonymous, who had a few hard-hitting words. Registered Counsellor Linda Turner helped us with...

They’ve earned their spot. From unbeaten Shield champions to stepping onto the biggest stage in university rugby, the Varsity Cup. Now, flying the KZN flag with pride, hunger and something to prove, the Emeris boys are in the building. Stacey Norman and sports lead Nick Tatham spoke with AB Mthembu and Jacques Marais, and here's how it went...

Every Wednesday, the little ones of our province melt our airwaves with their cuteness. It’s a chance for the kids of KZN to share something with us. This week, Aunty Stacey asked the kiddos: If you chose your own wake-up and bed time, what would it be? Here's what your little ones had to say...

This Thursday, the nation listens as the President delivers the State of the Nation Address. Basically, the SONA provides the President with an opportunity to reflect on the state of the nation across political, economic and social fronts - both domestically and within a shifting global context. It is also a moment of accountability, where the Head of State reports to citizens on government’s perf...

the State of the Nation Address is happening this week Thursday, and yes, the President will speak, the country will listen, and the group chats will be busy. Basically, the SONA provides the President with an opportunity to reflect on the state of the nation across political, economic and social fronts - both domestically and within a shifting global context. It is also a moment of accountability...

Now, when you think of South Africa, you don’t exactly think snow, skis, and minus-ten temperatures. We’re more sunscreen than snow boots. But believe it or not, the Winter Olympics are underway, and yes, Team South Africa is in the mix. From ice rinks to alpine slopes, there are South Africans out there flying the flag, proving that you don’t need to grow up in the snow to compete on it. And if y...

There’s an important update on the Foot-and-Mouth Disease situation that’s been affecting livestock across the country, and particularly here in KZN. The outbreak has been serious enough that the province is moving to declare it a provincial disaster, with hundreds of cases recorded and big impacts on farmers and local communities. It’s a situation with real economic and social consequences, from...

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the latest updates to South Africa’s National Minimum Wage, affecting domestic workers, farm workers, and other applicable employees. Following recommendations from the National Minimum Wage Council, the rate has been increased by 5%, moving from R28.79 to R30.23 per ordinary hour worked. For a standard 45-hour work week, the increase translate...

Every Thursday around this time, we detail some of the wildest confessions from the streets of Mzansi. We get YOU to weigh in on your unfiltered thoughts. This week's confession was not THAT deep but Stacey and J Sbu still had opinions to share. Listen in!

You’ve probably heard about the Epstein files hitting the headlines again, that’s the huge release of documents tied to the late Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in jail back in 2019 while facing serious criminal charges. Epstein was connected to scores of rich and famous folks over the years, and with millions of pages recently made public by the U.S. Justice Department, everyone...

Today is World Cancer Day, and this year’s theme, “United by Unique,” reminds us that while every cancer journey is personal, prevention is a shared responsibility. In South Africa, the urgency is real. The National Cancer Registry recorded 87 853 new cancer cases in 2023, with experts warning the true number may be even higher. With cancer cases projected to nearly double by 2030, early detection...

Every Wednesday the little ones of our province melt our airwaves with their cuteness. It’s a chance for the kids of KZN to share something with us. This week Stacey and J Sbu asked the little ones of the province: What is something you'd like to learn how to do this year? This is what your kiddies had to say...

On today’s Great Drive Debate, we’re having a sensitive but important conversation. This discussion is about honesty, not judgement and about understanding parental fatigue, not questioning love for children. Should parents be allowed to say they regret becoming parents, without being cancelled? Stacey and J Sbu shared the airwaves with you. Here's how it all went down..

The red carpet. The biggest stars in music. Absolute confusion. J Sbu anchors a very serious Grammys cross… while Stacey reports live from what starts as Hollywood glamour and slowly unravels into something else entirely. Big wins, bigger emotions, questionable interviews and a reality check no one saw coming. It’s polished. It’s chaotic. It’s journalism-adjacent at best. Press play for a behind-t...

Sharks rugby fullback Aphelele Fassi joined Stacey and J Sbu in studio ahead of what promises to be a humdinger clash against the DHL Stormers this weekend! Sports lead Nick Tatham started things off with a quick Q & A with Fassi before the team surprised him with a call from a loved one. Here's how it all went down...

Every Wednesday, the little ones of our province take over our airwaves with their cuteness. It’s a chance for the kids of KZN to share something with us. This week we asked the kids of KZN: What's the one thing girls your age should stop apologising for? Here's what your little ones had to say...

Stacey and J Sbu unpacked one of South Africa’s biggest post-school questions: is university still worth the cost, or are degrees being oversold? The debate touched on rising tuition fees, limited access, student debt and the pressure facing young people today. The YES side argued that degrees still open doors, offering valuable skills, stronger employment prospects and long-term career flexibilit...

If you’re sitting with a matric certificate right now and wondering whether there’s space for you in the system, this one matters. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa’s post-school education system is not in crisis, but it is under serious pressure. Around 650,000 learners passed matric, but post-school institutions can only absorb just over 80% of them. Speaking in Pretoria,...

There’s a moment that sneaks up on all of us, when you hear a song and think, “This still feels new.” And then you realise, it’s not. It’s ten years old, a full decade. Somewhere between loading playlists and saying “just one more song”, time quietly sprinted past us. We've created a montage of the songs that turn 10 years in 2026, the kind you still sing like they came out last summer, but in rea...

Every Wednesday, Aunty Stacey and Uncle J Sbu let the kiddos of KZN take over. They pose a question and allow your little ones to share their thoughts. This week they asked your kiddos: "How much do you think it cost for all your school supplies?" Here's what the kiddos of KZN had to say...

Every Thursday around this time, we detail some of the wildest confessions from the streets of Mzansi. We get YOU to weigh in on your unfiltered thoughts. This week's confession went like this: "I fear that my boyfriend of six years has no intention of marrying me, not because he doesn’t love me, but because I refuse to replace his mother. I won’t manage his life, cushion his consequences, or pret...

South Africa’s highest court has just delivered a landmark ruling on how marriage law works when traditional customs meet modern civil law, and it could affect thousands of couples, especially here in KwaZulu-Natal, where customary marriages are common. The Constitutional Court has clarified that a civil marriage does not erase or override an existing customary marriage. Instead, the two forms of...

There is something that’s been sitting with me for a while (add context on what it is), and I didn’t realise how heavy it was until I tried to put words to it. We talk about honesty like it’s a straight line, like you either tell the truth or you don’t, but real life doesn’t work like that. Sometimes the truth feels like it’s going to cost you peace, relationships, or stability. And that’s where t...

South Africa is once again in the spotlight after President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a 3.8 percent salary increase for ministers and members of Parliament, as well as 4.1 percent for provincial office‑bearers, a move that adds tens of thousands of rand a year to already hefty salaries. Ministers will now take home around R2.8 million annually, while many MPs cross well over R1 million per year, ev...