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Outworx, a South African call center providing customer service and sales for international clients, is expanding its operations with a new location in Ballito. Currently operating in Umhlanga, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth, Outworx is seeking customer service and sales agents for their Ballito office. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to ballito@outworx.co.za. Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security
It's Time to Jingle and Mingle at Umhlanga's Mega Festive Market! The Umhlanga Festive Market is getting ready to open to the public – and it's going to be a weekend to remember. The festive market is hosted by the Umhlanga Residents and Ratepayers Association (URRA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to making Umhlanga an amazing place to live, work, and play. From Friday, 13 December to Sunday, 15 December, the Umhlanga Spare Centre will transform into a winter wonderland, featuring more than 110 vendors selling everything from unique gifts to delicious treats. That's not all, though. This festive market will also include a milkshake festival for the kids (and let's be honest, the young at heart), and cheese and wine tastings for the grown-ups. In addition, there will be Christmas carols and performances by local musicians and dancers. Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the chance to participate in exciting lucky draws, with prizes donated by local businesses, restaurants and hotels. This is a fantastic opportunity to win incredible gifts just in time for Christmas. So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family and get ready to jingle and mingle at the Umhlanga Festive Market.
'Tis the season to be jolly! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting the Durban North Pole, a house in KZN that's transformed into a festive wonderland with stunning Christmas lights? Every night from 7 pm to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 7 pm to 10/11 pm on Friday and Saturday (weather permitting), the Durban North Pole comes alive with a dazzling display of lights that's sure to mesmerise visitors of all ages. The best part? Admission is free! However, donations are welcome, and proceeds will go to an orphanage in Welbedacht. The Durban North Pole is located at 27 Somerset Drive in Umhlanga – it's a must-visit destination for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit. As the owners of the Durban North Pole so aptly put it, "ECR is the reason we started!" Inspired by the ECR Big Switch in 2006, they've been lighting up the night for their community ever since. So why not visit and experience the magic of the Durban North Pole for yourself?
J Sbu dove into a topic that is tough for men to open up about - fatherhood. He spoke with Umhlanga-based clinical psychologist Michael J Theron. If you're struggling or want to support a friend or family member who you know is battling, this is the conversation for you!
The owner of Humphrey, the famous "Dog in a Million" who went from being homeless to having his own life-size statue on the Umhlanga Promenade, joined East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning to share his inspiring journey. Humphrey, who was once abandoned, became a beloved ambassador for the Durban & Coast SPCA and touched countless lives. Although he has sadly passed away, his legacy lives on. Listen to the full story on the podcast at ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Darren, Sky, and Carmen were at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga today, outside next to the Whale Bone Pier with Excellerate Tactical Response. Excellerate Tactical Response boasts with a K9 unit which is trained to sniff out all types of danger. Apollo is a Webpage
CEO Marcel von Aulock says the share price hit its highest point last week since the group listed separately in 2019. He believes it's largely due to optimism around SA's new government of national unity, and shares insights on expansion plans for Cape Town and Umhlanga, challenges in Durban, and expectations for the upcoming summer season. Podcast series on Moneyweb
You know how you know someone is ashamed of the area they live in?? When they 'upgrade' their suburb e.g. when they say I'm from Sandton when in actual fact they are from Alex. Maybe you have an aunt that lives in Phoniex, but tells people Umhlanga, or someone who is in Buccleuch saying its Waterfall NIEL VOICE NOTE ‘'Hi Team, I get street names being the same but the one that annoys me the most is when people upgrade tehri suburb because their neighboring suburb is nicer. Now I can't even find your location on uber!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Durban North police are investigating a case of attempted murder after a senior advocate for SARS was shot in an attempted hit. Website
Pilot Reinhardt Hanel soared into the skies above Durban with a massive South African flag. This endeavour aimed to inspire citizens to participate in voting. With a target in sight, the mission was simple: fly the 400sqm flag from uMhlanga across Durban. There are also two other things you need to know as you wake up on the East Coast. VIDEO: Durban pilot flies SA flag high to promote voting · Webpage
Jonathan Liebmann, co-founder of BlackBrick, is The Money Show's Shapeshifter. He talks with host Bruce Whitfield about his career and founding BlackBrick, which has quickly become Africa's fastest-growing apartment hotel brand since 2019. With properties in Sandton and Foreshore, and a new hotel in Bedfordview, BlackBrick plans to expand to Gardens by February 2025 and Umhlanga by December 2025, establishing a strong nationwide presence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mining experts and host Bruce Whitfield discuss BHP's final attempt to acquire Anglo American. The bid was rejected by the mining giant and the state-owned Public Investment Corporation, which owns over 7% of Anglo American. Anglo American Plc's second-largest shareholder stated that BHP Group's takeover offer needs a “meaningful revision,” making these public comments just hours before the deadline for BHP to either commit to an offer or withdraw. Liandra da Silva, Economist at Nedbank, and host Bruce Whitfield analyze the latest inflation figures. According to Stats SA, consumer prices saw minimal movement in April, with headline inflation slowing to 5.2%, down from 5.3% in March. This aligns with economists' expectations for headline inflation to remain steady after its first decrease in 2024, from 5.6% in February. Jonathon Liebmann, founder of BlackBrick, is The Money Show's Shapeshifter. He talks with host Bruce Whitfield about his career and founding BlackBrick, which has quickly become Africa's fastest-growing apartment hotel brand since 2019. With properties in Sandton and Foreshore, and a new hotel in Bedfordview, BlackBrick plans to expand to Gardens by February 2025 and Umhlanga by December 2025, establishing a strong nationwide presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fish kills and distress reports at the uMhlanga Lagoon have led to concerns about pollution and calls for a thorough investigation. Website
Carmen Reddy has had severe cockroach infestation. She brings us the latest on what's going home on her Umhlanga home. Carmen shares: "There were cockroaches everywhere in my apartment! They were fumigating the kitchen of the building I live in, and now they are coming out of all the nooks and crannies - I don't know what to do!" www.ecr.co.za · Webpage
A South African choir from over very own backyard is set to take on The Big Apple! Reddam House Umhlanga is taking their performance to USA for a lifechanging journey in June. This co-ed ensemble, including 10 former Drakensberg Boys Choir students, is set to captivate audiences at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall. Can you believe it!? Reddam House Umhlanga choir heads to New York City · Webpage
Three suspects who had allegedly planned on robbing a business in Umhlanga are due to line up in the Durban Magistrate's Court. Website
There is more at stake than just our comfort. In this stand alone episode Dannie Grobbelar. An elder on the NCMI Translocal Team & Leaders of City Life Church, Umhlanga. Urges us to rise to the call of God on our lives. He encourages us to gain a fresh perspective on the call of God
Vibes Naidoo (General Vehicle Sales Manager at CMH Honda Umhlanga) gives us a sneak peak of what to expect ahead of the launch of the much-anticipated New 2024 Honda CR-V Executive! Set to revolutionise your journey with enhanced technology, unmatched safety features, and an updated, bold design: it's your companion for a lifetime of incredible memories. Be the first to discover the All-New Honda CR-V Executive at CMH Honda Umhlanga (89 Flanders Drive, Mt Edgecombe). Call 031 580 7900 to find out more… CMH Honda Umhlanga - The Power of Dreams. CMH Honda Umhlanga · Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security
A ward councillor for Umhlanga and La Lucia says residents are picking up the pieces after their homes sustained extensive damage in this weekend's storm. Website
Every year, five Grade 11s from Africa get selected for a trip to Antarctica. This exciting trip was won by 17-year-old from Umhlanga, Keira King. She was awarded this ambassadorship from Matrics In Antarctica for an outstanding effort towards environmental sustainability and awareness on the topic. Umhlanga student elected as youth ambassador for Antarctica trip · Webpage
Stacey and J Sbu welcome well established Durban DJ Sox into studio today. He chats music, what Umhlanga has in store for tourists and locals this festive season and more...
Every year, five Grade 11s from Africa get selected for a trip to Antarctica. This exciting trip was won by 17-year-old from Umhlanga, Keira King. She was awarded this ambassadorship from Matrics In Antarctica for an outstanding effort towards environmental sustainability and awareness on the topic. Umhlanga student elected as youth ambassador for Antarctica trip · Webpage
Wayno Kerr joins us in studio to recall the moment he saved a young boy's life on uMhlanga beach. This act of heroism by a former lifeguard did not go unnoticed. Members of the public rallied in congratulations for Wayno's speedy response after a boy, believed to be between four and five years old, was swept off his feet in Grannies Pool by a strong rip current. Local legend saves young boy from near-fatal drowning incident · Webpage
If you have been prancing along the uMhlanga promenade recently, you may have noticed that the Whalebone Pier has been under construction. East Coast Breakfast brings you the exclusive from eThekwini Municipality Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda. Webpage
A man has died after he was stabbed while waiting for his transport on the N2 near Umhlanga, north of Durban. Website
Prime is a new international sports drink that is now available on the South African market. It has gone viral on social media due to the involvement of YouTube celebrities KSI and Logan Paul. It has also been doing the rounds with celebrities and ordinary folk like us. Prime energy drink goes for R400 right here in uMhlanga
A Durban family is praying for a full recovery for their 15-year-old daughter who has been in ICU since a horrific go-karting incident at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, in Umhlanga.
The Rand strengthened against the Dollar yesterday as President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected yet again as the ANC's 15th President and much more. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnowAsYouWakeUp #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Copper thieves at it again as street lights from Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga are affected
Darren, Keri and Sky were live from Netcare Umhlanga Hospital to support SANBS to secure enough blood before the festive season. Darren, Keri and Sky chats with Wendy Beato, General Hospital Manager at Netcare Umhlanga. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #TrustToSaveLives #YourBloodSavesLives Joining the East Coast Breakfast team is Wendy Beato, General Hospital Manager at Netcare Umhlanga.
The newly-opened Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban, has been hit by robbers.
SANBS must collect an average of 3 500 units of blood a day. Join us on Thursday 15 December at Netcare Umhlanga. DKS will be broadcasting live from there. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #SANBS #YourBloodSavesLives #TrustedToSaveLives
Taking a look at the five things you may have missed out on this Friday morning... Sho Madjozi wrote a children's book, Australian cricketer David Warner's manager made a shocking new claim about Sandpaper-gate, and much more. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnowAsYouWakeUp #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Two uMhlanga beaches still closed
The DA in eThekwini has challenged mayor Mxolisi Kaunda to take a dip in the water at the Umhlanga main beach after saying beaches would be open 1 December. Darren, Keri and Sky got to chat with Msawakhe Mayisela, eThekweni municipality's Senior Manager of Media Relations and City Spokesperson. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #VisitDurban #eThekwiniMunicipality Updated list of which beaches are open or closed to the public. · Will eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda take a swim at Umhlanga Main Beach?
A man who was caught carrying explosive devices in a minibus taxi in Umhlanga will apply for bail next week.
The Hawks intercepted a taxi on the M41 near uMhlanga, A truck driver was arrested at Eskom's Camden station and much more. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnowAsYouWakeUp #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: KZN residents urged to ration water
A man caught travelling in a minibus taxi with explosive devices in KZN faces a charge of contravening the Explosives Act.
The Hawks have arrested a man in Umhlanga who was found with explosives in a minibus taxi.
A murder case has been opened after a man was shot and killed at Umhlanga Beach in Durban. uMhlanga resident, Stacey Norman, reacts to the incident: Man arrested for deadly Umhlanga pier shooting
There's a 1-minute video that made the rounds on WhatsApp yesterday of a bunch of motorcycle riders filming the situation at what is alleged to be the Umhlanga water treatment facility. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR
Die premier van KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, sê daar is 'n behoefte aan vroue in sentrale rolle in leierskapstrukture in Afrika, insluitend grondbesit. Sy het die aanmerkings gemaak by die African Women Leadership Organisation se jaarlikse kongres in Umhlanga. Dube-Ncube dis kommerwekkend dat vroue nie altyd betrokke is by besprekings oor grondbesit, grondherstel en hervestiging nie:
A video has surfaced on Tuesday afternoon showing blackened water gushing out below one of the piers. It's prompted concern it might be sewerage. Darren, Keri and Sky investigate the matter as they try to find someone who has more information. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR
Darren, Keri and Sky have been watching the video doing the rounds of raw sewerage running into the ocean at the Whale Bone Pier in Umhlanga. M.J. Mkhize is the lifeguard there and he sent us an update this morning. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR
Three people have been rushed to hospital following a collision between a delivery van and a car in Umhlanga.
Darren, Keri, and Sky opened the show with a caller asking them what was going on with the road in the N2 Highway. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR
A man has died and two others were left seriously injured following a head-on collision on the M4 Ruth First Highway near Umhlanga, north of Durban.
The gang is back on a Thursday morning, where Darren told Keri and Sky all about his gig last night Comedy Night at La Parada Umhlanga. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR Good Mauling #ComdeyNight
Fourteen people are recovering in hospital after they were involved in a collision on the M4 between Umhlanga and La Lucia, north of Durban.
A group of striking Unilever workers has marched to the company's head office in Umhlanga to hand over a memorandum of demands.
Reddy – who's leading the ambitious R4 billion mixed-use property project with joint venture partner Rob Alexander – speaks about the new hotel and gives an update on the overall development, which will include a luxury mall, supercar showroom and two residential towers.
Reddy – who's leading the ambitious R4 billion mixed-use property project with joint venture partner Rob Alexander – speaks about the new hotel and gives an update on the overall development, which will include a luxury mall, supercar showroom and two residential towers. Podcast series on Moneyweb