Stacey & J Sbu

The first day of a new school year is always a mix of nerves, excitement and “did we pack everything?” energy. To mark the moment, J Sbu did what he does best – he turned it into a conversation. Sitting down with his son Zanda, who turns nine this year and has officially entered grade three, J Sbu asked a few simple questions. The answers? Honest, hilarious and unexpectedly deep.

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Ethan Naicker has achieved what thousands of pupils across the province work towards each year: becoming KwaZulu-Natal’s number one matric student for 2025. Yet, despite the accolades and certificates surrounding him as he spoke to Stacey and J Sbu interview, the young high achiever admits the moment still feels unreal.

“I still haven’t processed all of this yet, if I’m being honest with you,” Naicker the Drive Show hosts. “Everything has just been such a surreal experience from the time I got the call.”

His rise to the top was not driven by constant pressure or early academic obsession. In fact, Naicker says his motivation developed later than many might expect. The turning point came in Grade Four, when he experienced his first real academic win.

“I got a taste of it once and then I never let go,” he explained. That single moment of success sparked a drive that would shape his attitude towards learning and eventually see him outperform every other matriculant in the province.

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January usually arrives with empty bank accounts, long emails and the emotional hangover of December. Romance? Not so much. For Stacey Norman, this year’s first month flipped the script completely, delivering a moment so magical it left colleagues, friends and listeners misty-eyed.

Even J Sbu couldn’t believe the timing. “Who has the audacity in January to go down on one knee?” he joked. Yet, while most of us are still recovering financially and emotionally, Stacey’s now fiancé, Dylan MacDonald, decided this was exactly the right moment to change their lives forever.

A date night with suspicious hints

It all started with what sounded like a simple plan: a fancy dinner to mark the end of the holidays before work kicked off again. However, there were hints. Nails. Hair. Dressing up properly. For someone who proudly calls herself the “Nancy Drew of KZN”, Stacey noticed everything.

“Men can lie, but they can’t keep a secret,” she laughed, explaining how Dylan and her best friend Filipe were both unusually invested in her grooming. Still, after years of heartbreak and what she openly calls “questionable choices”, Stacey chose not to overthink it.

The moment everything changed

Dinner was at the Oyster Box, the same place where their love story began on their very first date. Already emotional, Stacey returned from a quick break to find a singer performing “Endless Love”.

Her internal alarm bells went wild. Dylan’s calm response to her panic? “Do you trust me?”

Instead of heading to a familiar bar, they were guided through a hidden garden, past a pool Stacey didn’t even know existed. Then she saw it: a candlelit gazebo, rose petals underfoot and a moment that felt completely unreal.

Tears, nerves and the easiest yes

Both of them were crying when Dylan dropped to one knee, steady and certain. Whatever speech he had planned melted away, replaced by words that landed straight in Stacey’s heart. He asked her to marry him.

Her first response, perfectly Stacey? “What did you say?” She wanted to hear it again. And then she said yes.

Close friends were quietly watching, capturing a moment Stacey never thought would come. After years of waiting, doubting and healing, she finally got her forever.

A Durban mother is transforming lives with a digital village that uplifts and connects mothers nationwide. Rochelle Rae spoke to East Coast Radio about her self-funded project feeding families and providing much-needed grocery vouchers.

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South African singer Lloyiso joined J Sbu in studio today talking all things music and his Elephant in the Room tour.

The Eastern Cape native even spent time trying to teach J Sbu how to do a musical run.

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Fresh off a visit to Stacey and J Sbu on East Coast Drive, the singer-songwriter sat down to reflect on the journey that led him here, from quiet self-doubt to sold out venues, from private healing to public connection, all culminating in his Elephant in the Room tour.

In the lead-up to SharksFest, Stacey and J Sbu called their sister station, Jacaranda FM to chat with JacaDrive hosts Rob and Roz.

With the Sharks taking on the Bulls this SharksFest, it was important to the Drive duo to get in touch with their frenemies...

Rob and Roz got under Stacey and J Sbu's skin by calling the Shark Tank the 'Bulls Pen' before chatting in Afrikaans...

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As we close off Kiddies’ Hotline for the year, we’re celebrating a proudly KZN story that is making waves far beyond our coastline. Northlands Primary’s First Lego League team, the Smooth Sailors, have just made history. After an incredible performance at the national “Unearthed” First Lego League competition in Johannesburg, they’ve secured their spot to represent South Africa on the world stage in South Korea next year.

Now, this team didn’t just show up, they delivered excellence in robot design, innovation, teamwork and pure creativity, earning the prestigious Champions Award and placing fourth in the country. Their journey is a testament to grit, imagination, and the power of STEM education right here in Durban North.

Stacey and J Sbu caught up with 12-year-old Kirthan Cross, the

Every December, the same question pops up: What’s the real meaning of gifting? Is it about piling up shiny boxes under the tree, or is it about giving experiences and memories that last a lifetime? Some say material gifts are overrated; they clutter our homes and drain our wallets. Others argue that nothing beats the joy of unwrapping a surprise and holding something tangible.

We've noticed that there’s a growing trend of gifting experiences: a spa day, a concert ticket or even a family getaway. These gifts create stories, not just stuff.

Here’s the twist: Does the pressure to buy expensive gifts take away from the spirit of Christmas? Should we be focusing on quality time instead of price tags? Or is gifting still the ultimate way to show love and appreciation?

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J Sbu sat down with the team from FlySafair to talk about something truly magical taking to our skies this festive season. For years, they’ve dreamed of creating a Christmas livery that would wow South Africans, and this year, that dream came true.

Picture this: Santa in his sleigh, packed with gifts, being pulled by an African buck, all beautifully branded on a FlySafair aircraft. The story behind it is just as charming. Santa was worried about delivering presents on time, so one of his elves suggested FlySafair, Africa’s most on-time airline. The result? Santa’s new sleigh is flying across SA, spreading festive cheer.

Plus, there’s a big giveaway. Here’s J Sbu’s full chat with FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, about this incredible campaign.