Stacey & J Sbu

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!