Stacey & J Sbu

Every January, millions of us show up like new people. We’re gym-goers, early risers, budget masters, detox devotees, only for that energy to fade fast. Turns out there’s real psychology behind this yearly personality shift. Researchers call the start of the year a “fresh start” moment: a temporal landmark that makes us feel like we can leave past habits behind and become a new version of ourselve...

There’s growing concern across KwaZulu-Natal’s agricultural sector as the province deals with a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that’s putting pressure on farmers, supply chains and biosecurity controls. While authorities have moved to contain the spread, questions remain around the scale of the outbreak, the effectiveness of current measures, and what this means for both commercial and emerging f...

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. I am at the edge of my seat for the confession this week. This week's confession went something like this: "I’m going to say something that sounds terrible, but I know I’m not the only one thinking it: sometimes co-parenting feels harder than th...

As children return to classrooms across South Africa, parents are facing a tough financial reality. The back-to-school period has become one of the most demanding times for household budgets, often rivalling or even exceeding December holiday spending. Recent research confirms what many families already feel: education-related costs are increasing at a rate well above general inflation. Uniforms d...

Every Wednesday, the little ones of our province take our airwaves over with their cuteness. It’s a chance for the kids of KZN to share something with us. This week, we asked the kiddos to share some of their back-to-school highlights. Here's what your little ones had to say...

The first day of a new school year is always a mix of nerves, excitement and “did we pack everything?” energy. To mark the moment, J Sbu did what he does best – he turned it into a conversation. Sitting down with his son Zanda, who turns nine this year and has officially entered grade three, J Sbu asked a few simple questions. The answers? Honest, hilarious and unexpectedly deep. Listen to the ful...

Ethan Naicker has achieved what thousands of pupils across the province work towards each year: becoming KwaZulu-Natal’s number one matric student for 2025. Yet, despite the accolades and certificates surrounding him as he spoke to Stacey and J Sbu interview, the young high achiever admits the moment still feels unreal. “I still haven’t processed all of this yet, if I’m being honest with you,” Nai...

January usually arrives with empty bank accounts, long emails and the emotional hangover of December. Romance? Not so much. For Stacey Norman, this year’s first month flipped the script completely, delivering a moment so magical it left colleagues, friends and listeners misty-eyed. Even J Sbu couldn’t believe the timing. “Who has the audacity in January to go down on one knee?” he joked. Yet, whil...

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...

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 t...

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 behin...

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, arres...

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...

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...

The school year is wrapping up, the homework is slowing down, the exams are out the way and the holidays are calling. Before we all head into summer mode, we want to hear from you. What were your big highlights this year? Maybe you nailed a tough subject, made a new friend, learned a new sport, joined a club, won an award or finally understood those tricky maths fractions. Maybe you took part in y...

Are restaurant reservations killing spontaneity? Should a night out be a spontaneous decision or a scheduled appointment? Stacey and J Sbu shared their thoughts on the matter before opening the lines to you! In between, there was a battle with the word 'spontaneity'. Listen in if you missed it live!

This past weekend marked a historic moment for South Africa and the African continent. For the first time ever, the G20 Leaders’ Summit was hosted on African soil, right here in South Africa. The summit, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on 22 and 23 November, brought together leaders from the world’s major economies, representing 85% of global GDP and two-thirds of the world’s population. Unde...

This is a fun, high-energy challenge where Stacey and J Sbu put their lyrical memory to the test. Each presenter will pick two of their favourite songs. The game will play a snippet of the song up to the hook, then fade out. Stacey and J Sbu tried their best to keep singing confidently from memory. At a random point, the track fades back in to check if they’re still in sync with the original lyric...

KwaZulu-Natal is once again facing the harsh reality of severe weather. Disaster management teams have confirmed that search and rescue operations are still underway in the uMshwathi Local Municipality after Sunday night’s devastating floods. Earlier today, teams recovered the body of a middle-aged woman who was swept away in New Hanover. At the time of this broadcast, two others remain missing. S...

Stacey Norman spoke about the G20 Women’s Shutdown, a nationwide act of refusal and remembrance led by Women For Change. Why you may ask? Because in South Africa, a woman is murdered every 2.5 hours. That's why today, she gave women across KZN the mic to share that one sentence that says it all. No politics. No speeches. Just voices united in a truth that should never be negotiable: Safety is a ri...

South Africa is in the global spotlight this week as we host the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the very first time on African soil. This historic gathering brings together the world’s major economies under the theme ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’. It’s more than just a diplomatic event, it’s a moment for Africa to amplify its voice on the global stage. Over the next two days, a lot will be happe...