Jane Linley-Thomas (Archive)

Dawn Dunn joins Weekend Breakfast with Jane Linley-Thomas to share her memories of the late James Small. Dawn says she was devastated when she heard the news of the rugby legend's death. "He was our original rugby rock star...Nobody saw this coming." Listen to the full interview here. Jane's page on ECR

KZN was left reeling after the news that a fire had gutted the Durban home of popular and well-known South African comedians Lisa Bobbert McIlroy and Aaron McIlroy. Lisa tells Jane - in this candid and very personal interview on Weekend Breakfast with Jane Linley-Thomas - that they've been overwhelmed by the love and support of neighbours, friends and the broader Durban community.

The couple were away at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown at the time and were alerted at 1.30am on the morning of the fire earlier this month after their security company sent a panic button alert.

Listen to the full interview here. Jane's page on ECR

As a 6-year-old child I used to listen to East Coast Radio on the way to school every morning and hearing JVB and former Breakfast Show host Daryl Ilbury, I can remember the seed of intention silently being sown. I was so taken by the connection, imagination play and immediacy of radio and loved hearing the joy and banter. When I got my foot in the door in 2004 you can imagine the surreal moment of meeting my creative gate keepers. I worked with Johann von Bargen every morning for a year while hosting the weekday breakfast show - and from the first day I met him it was a laugh a minute. He would arrive each and every morning fresh, chipper, armed with jokes and a cappuccino. I also loved waiting to see what t shirt he would rock up in at 5:30am. My best was a shirt he had of a cartoon dog painting a wall. I loved sitting and hearing JvB tell me story after story of his life, his insight, and of course how to keep safe on the road. I smile fondly thinking of the time we used to do corporate team building activities together and would see us each arriving with a car full of hula hoops, orange road cones and balls. Our friendship from day one was one that regardless of time would always remain the same and I would grin when I got an SMS joke out of the blue. I will always remember the way his eyes smiled and crinkled in the corner, how he used to shake his wrist to move his gold bracelet when telling a story. Even seeing him last month in a fragile and unwell state, I sat on the floor next to his chair and his attitude was still there, upbeat, brave and in survival mode. Thank you for the time JVB, fly high, love always…

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Jane caught up with Melissa Samuels from Samuels Service Centre to chat about their novel method of helping the homeless in and around Durban. READ HERE · Jane's page on ECR

Jane is at the Protea vs Sri Lanka match with East Coast Breakfast's Sky Tshabalala. We asked Cricket South Africa about the team's lunch menu, and it was quite the feast. Jane's page on ECR

Whether it be random pillow fights or talking in strange voices, every family has a weird side to them. In this edition of Jane's World, Jane has shared a tradition that her family has. Jane's page on ECR

Straight-off the set of SABC legal drama series, Nambitha, South Africa’s leading lady, announces her new role as she crosses over from a fearless, bold attorney on Diamond City, to a sultry host of a secret gentlemen’s club on Scandal! and we cannot wait for her to create absolute mayhem on the e.TV audience in her new role as Shado. Jane's page on ECR

It's every mother's worst nightmare, and unfortunately, it came through for a mother in the Hilton area, outside 'Maritzburg. But thankfully there was a happy ending to this story. Jane recently came across a harrowing post from a Hilton group on Facebook from a mother detailing how she almost lost her son. The mom posted the message to alert parents to be aware of their child's whereabouts at all times. READ HERE · Jane's page on ECR

Wet dogs, opening an umbrella indoors, or walking with shoes – every home has its rules. Today, Jane Linley-Thomas wanted to know: "What's the one thing that's not allowed in your house?" KZN shared their views with Jane. Jane's page on ECR

Was it mom's signature roast dish or a freshly baked cake? Hear what KZN had to say with Jane about their mom's favourite dishes growing up. Jane's page on ECR