Bongani and Mags present the drive show on East Coast Radio between 3pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The two, along with Rory and Gareth, make radio filled with nothing but great conversations and most importantly fun.
East Coast Drive speaks to J'Something from Mi Casa…
Mi Casa celebrates their ten years in the music industry and a deal with the biggest label in the world.
5/22/2020 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
What is your most embarrassing injury ever?
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!
5/22/2020 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
KZN weighs in on lockdown snitching debate
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.
5/21/2020 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
East Coast Drive speaks to SADTU about schools reopening
East Coast Drive speaks to South African Democratic Teachers Union, Provincial Secretary Nomarashiya Caluza.
5/20/2020 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
KZN reacts to school’s reopening on 1 June
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.
5/20/2020 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
KZN opens up about arguments with their partners during lockdown!
Together in one house for 54 days... we're sure most families and couples have had their fair share of arguments and fights.
5/19/2020 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Football fans find a way to attend a game
A German Bundesliga team fan has found a clever way to get fans into the stadium, without really being there.
5/19/2020 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
KZN comes clean about their lockdown haircuts
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.
5/18/2020 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
KZN responds to possible alcohol sales
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.
5/14/2020 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
East Coast Drive talks to Comrades Marathon Race Director Rowyn James
What would have been the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon this year has been cancelled.
5/14/2020 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
East Coast Drive talks to Sister Dheshni Ragaloo
Tuesday is International Nurses Day and East Coast Drive thought it would be amazing to chat with one of our very own nurses.
5/12/2020 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
KZN: In ten years, we will look back at today and say…
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...
5/11/2020 • 4 minutes, 20 seconds
When a vaccine for COVID-19 ready, will you vaccinate?
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.
5/8/2020 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
"My father paid R10,000 for a case of whiskey"
Most people are suffering from the lockdown regulations that have been imposed on the country, especially since alcohol and cigarette sales have been prohibited.
5/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Owner of Beacon Isle KwikSpar Duncan Brown talks to East Coast Drive
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.
5/6/2020 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Joanne Stanley, essential worker in a Durban Hospital
"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."
5/5/2020 • 3 minutes, 53 seconds
East Coast Drive talks about the Cape Town Protest
A group of surfers protested earlier today against the lockdown regulations prohibiting surfing and South Africa has had a lot to say about this.
5/5/2020 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Pieter Beck – Nurse at St Augustine’s hospital
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.
5/4/2020 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
East Coast Drive talks to people who have returned to work
It's our first week back since the country was moved to level 4 of lockdown, and most companies are reopen for business.
5/4/2020 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Sagie the long-distance truck driver
Sagie is a true Frontline Hero - he is a trucker from Durban to Johannesburg.
4/30/2020 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Manjoo the Frontshop Assistant and Cashier at Havenside Pharmacy
Manjoo Raghunandan has been working for 29 years in the same pharmacy.
4/29/2020 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Sister Jennifer Reed – qualified theatre sister at a leading Netcare hospital in Durban
Sister Jennifer Reed is working 12-hour shifts and taking it all in her stride as a professional member of Netcare.
4/28/2020 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Jason Mraz releases new single "Look for the Good".
Today on East Coast Drive is the first time Jason Mraz speaks to SA fans and media in 2020.
4/27/2020 • 11 minutes
KZN Frontline Hero: : Dr A Reddy – A doctor at RK Kahn Hospital
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.
4/27/2020 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Black Coffee opens up on East Coast Drive
East Coast Drive was able to have a chat with one of the most well known celebrities worldwide - Black Coffee.
4/24/2020 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Kids of KZN deliver important COVID-19 message to South Africa
East Coast Drive had asked the kids of KZN to get involved in sending a message to the country during this trying time.
4/24/2020 • 1 minute, 27 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Craig Howard – Technical staff (Civil Maintenance) at a Durban based hospital
Craig Howard says work is normal for them, masks and sanitizer are a way of everyday life.
4/24/2020 • 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Ava Max opens up about how it feels being stuck at home 24/7!
Ava Max talks about her new single called Kings and Queens and how she is dealing with life in isolation during coronavirus.
4/23/2020 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Tyron Powell – Managing Director of Marshall Security
Managing Director of Marshall Security, Tyron Powell and his team of officials are definitely South African Frontline Heroes.
4/23/2020 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Doctors make desperate plea to Ramaphosa to end hard lockdown
Gordon spoke to one of the doctors who compiled the letter, Urologist at East London’s Life Beacon Bay Hospital, Dr Fred Tyler.
4/22/2020 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: Cashier Courtney at a grocery store in Hillcrest
Courtney is a Frontline Hero and we were happy for her to share her story with us.
4/22/2020 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
East Coast Drive helps Matrics and their parents during this challenging time
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.
4/21/2020 • 5 minutes, 1 second
Kyle van Reenen is leading the way in the fight against the Coronavirus
From supermarket employees to police and healthcare workers, to those assisting their different communities, there are everyday heroes walking among us.
4/20/2020 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Durban hotels spread a message of love and hope!
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
4/17/2020 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Moulana Mohammed Taariq is focused on community upliftment
Today's Frontline Hero is Moulana, a priest in Phoenix who is going the extra mile for the community.
4/17/2020 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
A shout-out to the paramedics at IPSS medical rescue
Paul’s wife Linda emailed has nominated her husband as a Frontline Hero. Paul Herbst leads a medical rescue team for IPSS Medical Rescue.
4/16/2020 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
KZN Frontline Hero: "My husband & I don't even sleep in the same bed."
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
4/15/2020 • 4 minutes, 1 second
East Coast Drive speaks to South African man who beat COVID-19
Lunga Nombewu tested positive for COVID-19 on March 16 and beat it, testing negative two weeks later.
4/14/2020 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
We spoke to Tax Justice South Africa Founder, Yusuf Abramjee
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!
4/14/2020 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
KZN weighs in on tobacco and alcohol ban during 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.
4/14/2020 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
SHOUT SA creates new initiative to get surgical and N95 masks to healthcare workers!
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.
4/9/2020 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Couples in lockdown - 'DrD' Dorianne Weil shares valuable advice
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.
4/8/2020 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
East Coast Drive talks to Penny Appeal CEO Shahnaaz Paruk
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.
4/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
Talking to your kids about lockdown - 'DrD' Dorianne Weil helps parents
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.
4/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 23 seconds
LISTEN: East Coast Drive speaks to Philippa Palahniuk, whose husband is stuck in Indonesia
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.
4/3/2020 • 3 minutes, 53 seconds
East Coast Drive talks essentials with Minister of Social Development Nonhlahla Khoza
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.
4/2/2020 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
LISTEN: Clinical Psychologist DrD addresses people who live alone
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.
4/2/2020 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
LISTEN: Economist makes sense of junk status during lockdown
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.
3/31/2020 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
We finally have an #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker winner!
Monica is the lucky person to have guessed what the ECRSecretSound worth R25,000 is!
3/25/2020 • 3 minutes, 33 seconds
A call centre has been set up to help those in need during this difficult time
The KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition (KZNDHC), in partnership with Usizo Advisory Solutions, have developed a not-for-profit program called, ‘Doctors on Call’.
3/25/2020 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
LISTEN: KZN opens up and tells us how they feel about the lockdown
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?
Monday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/23/2020 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
KZN kids dedicate songs to their friends they haven't seen for over a week
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.
3/23/2020 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
KZN plays along and names all the weird crazy ways you can beat cabin fever if stuck in quarantine!
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.
Friday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/20/2020 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
LISTEN: Mags bids farewell to KZN after 20 years!
Mags happily drops her mic after 20 years in the radio industry. East Coast Radio will not be the same without you.
3/20/2020 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
The Kindness Can team talks to us about the anxiety that coronavirus has brought
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.
Monday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/16/2020 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
KZN speaks out about the effects of the coronavirus measures implemented by Government
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.
Thursday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/12/2020 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
LISTEN: East Coast Drive speaks to South Africans abroad on coronavirus
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.
Thursday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/12/2020 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Is it selfish to travel during the coronavirus pandemic?
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?
Monday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/9/2020 • 1 minute, 37 seconds
KZN tells us what they think about the Coronavirus
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.
Thursday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/6/2020 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
"Employers obligated to provide safe working space" - Labour law expert on coronavirus
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.
Thursday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/5/2020 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Balance Me: "I don’t want him smoking at home or anywhere in front of me"
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.
Tuesday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
3/3/2020 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Top Five things Bongani has learned about the Coronavirus
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.
Tuesday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
2/25/2020 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
G-Dog calls a financial advisor for "Alphabeticall"
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".
Tuesday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
2/18/2020 • 3 minutes, 39 seconds
Bongani makes a mess of the 'Alphabeticall’
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.
2/18/2020 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
#ECRSecretSound is back and we have a new sound for you!
Secret Sound Heat Seeker is back with a brand new sound and it's worth R25,000!
2/18/2020 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
"My friend just started dating a woman who has a six-year-old and I advised against it!" - Bongani
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?
2/18/2020 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
We catch up with #ECRWeddingInAWeek couple after their big day
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.
2/17/2020 • 3 minutes, 1 second
A first for radio: KZN Couple tie the knot live on East Coast Radio
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.
2/14/2020 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Kearsney College Choir's tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala
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.
2/11/2020 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
#ECRWeddingInAWeek: Excited couple grateful for the never-ending spoils!
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!
2/11/2020 • 3 minutes, 22 seconds
#ECRWeddingInAWeek winner: "A fairy-tale wedding that I never thought I deserved"
#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"!
2/10/2020 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Matthew & Nicole WIN #ECRWeddingInAWeek!
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.
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Meet Shannon and Jonathan - the third finalists for #ECRWeddingInAWeek
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.
2/6/2020 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
G-Dog asks Andile Phehlukwayo and David Miller: "Are you the new rock stars of sport in South Africa?"
Cricket is not loved by everyone in South Africa, but a new set of talented players are starting to change perceptions.
2/5/2020 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
#ECRWeddingInAWeek: Second finalists melt East Coast Drive hearts!
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.
2/5/2020 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
LISTEN: East Coast Drive meets their FIRST finalist for #ECRWeddingInAWeek
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.
2/4/2020 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Minnie Dlamini Jones turns 30 and celebrates 10 years in the entertainment industry!
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.
2/3/2020 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
Time to get married with East Coast Drive's #WeddingInAWeek
Introducing the #WeddingInAWeek competition on East Coast Drive with Bongani and Mags!
1/31/2020 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
East Coast Drive gets an exclusive with Prince Kaybee two days before "Uwrongo" release!
Prince Kaybee is dropping his new release this Friday, 31 January, called "Uwrongo".
1/29/2020 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Clarance wins the massive R50,000 on #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker!
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.
1/29/2020 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
"I put my ex's phone number on a loop that would send a Bible verse every morning at 2am"
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...
Tuesday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
1/28/2020 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Bongani smashes the Alphabeticall!
Take a listen as Bongani sails his way through the alphabet like a seasoned professional!
1/28/2020 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Bongani: "My wife and I pretend like we are fighting to get rid of unwanted guests!"
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?
Monday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
1/27/2020 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Drive's producer tells KZN about his embarrassing shopping experience
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...
Monday's incorrect guesses for #ECRSecretSound Heat Seeker.
1/27/2020 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
East Coast Drive asks KZN: "Why are you single?"
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?
1/27/2020 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
#MEGGameChanger with MEG Skin and East Coast Drive has their winners!
#MEGGameChanger with MEG Skin gave East Coast Drive an opportunity to help listeners with their skin problems and make their dreams come true. We listen to the winner's testimonies.