Stacey & J Sbu

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. Here's what anonymous shared with us: “I pretend to be broke, not because I am, but because the people closest to me won’t stop asking for money. It started with small favours. ‘Can you help just this once?’ Then it became expectations. Family members are counting my salary before I even get paid. Friends making plans with my wallet in mind. I tried being honest. I said no. I explained boundaries and suddenly I was ‘selfish’, ‘forgetting where I come from’, ‘acting better than everyone else’. So now I lie. I complain about being broke. I downplay promotions. I hide wins, because it’s easier than being guilt-tripped by the people who raised me and grew up with me. They say money shouldn’t come between family and friends, but money already has. So tell me… am I wrong for protecting myself, or wrong for lying to the people who expect me to provide?"

Last year the National Department of Health shared that Human Papillomavirus vaccinations will be conducted at public, special, private and independent schools by teams of healthcare workers. The Department has stressed that Cervical Cancer is highly preventable through the HPV vaccination. They further encouraged parents, caregivers and legal guardians to sign the consent form to ensure that their children do not miss out on life-saving vaccinations. But what IS HPV? Dr. Angelique Coetzee, South African general practitioner and former chair of the South African Medical Association, went into detail about this viral infection and why vaccination is important. Stacey also took a moment to share her own experience with HPV and cervical cancer. If you missed it live, listen in...

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, Aunty Stacey and Uncle J Sbu asked your little ones: Would you rather not do homework and never be able to watch TV again or do homework and watch TV whenever you want?

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 "stepping in" helping or hurting? Here's what you had to say...

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 advice on how to say no.

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 performance and sets out the programme of action for the year ahead. We asked you, would you rather hear HONEST bad news or POLISHED promises? Here's what you had to say...

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, where the Head of State reports to citizens on government’s performance and sets out the programme of action for the year ahead. However, before all of that, we thought, let’s actually hear from the people who live this thing every single day. No big words, no politics, no podiums. Just real South Africans, in their own voices, giving us their version of the State of the Nation.” This is the People’s SONA.

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 you’re wondering who, where, and how on earth we ended up there, we’ve got you covered. Our Sport Lead, Nick Tatham is standing by with a look at the Winter Olympics, a special focus on Team SA, and why this is actually a bigger deal than you might think.

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 rising meat prices to farm livelihoods, and our News Anchor, Dineo Mphahlela has the latest details and what this means today. Listen in here...

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 translates to a weekly wage of R1,264.85. When calculated over a month of 4.3 weeks (or 195 hours), the minimum becomes R5,894.40. For households employing domestic workers on a more typical 160-hour month, the minimum monthly wage rises to R4,834, up from R4,606 in 2025. Households must also note that South Africa’s minimum wage laws require employers to pay for at least four hours of work each day, regardless of the actual hours worked. This sets the true daily minimum for domestic workers at approximately R121, an increase from R115 last year. Domestic workers have been fully covered by the National Minimum Wage since 2022. However, data suggests that many workers are still earning below the legal minimum. According to BusinessTech, median salaries reported by Stats SA show that domestic workers earn around R2,350 per month, equivalent to R14.69 per hour for a 160-hour month. This is less than half of the 2026 minimum wage.

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 from politicians to business leaders is being mentioned in one way or another. Now one name that’s popped up recently that you might not have expected is Bill Gates, yes, that Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and global health philanthropist. Before you roll your eyes, he’s not selling a new version of Windows or a ‘Philanthropy 2.0’ update, but Gates has spoken up about seeing Epstein in the past and the headline he gave us is pretty honest. Do tell. In a recent interview, Bill Gates said he regrets ‘every minute’ he ever spent with Jeffrey Epstein, calling those meetings a ‘foolish’ mistake. Here's how it went...

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 and prevention are no longer optional, they’re essential. Today, we were joined by Justine Lacy, Clinical Executive at Profmed, who believes too many people are diagnosed late, not because they don’t care, but because they lack access to the right information. Today’s conversation asks one key question: how do we move from awareness to action on cancer prevention? Listen in here...

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-the-scenes moment that proves not all live crosses go to plan.

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...