Stacey & J Sbu

Following the viral Blue Origin space trip with a number of celebrities, Stacey Norman was left with a pretty intriguing thought.

She decided to ask the people of KwaZulu-Natal which South African woman they'd nominate to represent the country in space and you came through!

From Rachel Kolisi to Stacey Norman, we heard a number of different answers.

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Bella Howard, a talented Grade 10 learner from Kloof High School in Durban, is on the cusp of achieving her ultimate dream: representing South Africa in touch rugby.

She's been selected to join the South African Touch Boks team for the Youth Atlantic Touch Cup in Ireland in July.

This remarkable young athlete's journey in touch rugby began four years ago, and her standout performance at the Inter-Provincial Tournament in Cape Town last year earned her a place on the national team.

Bella's dedication and hard work have paid off, and she's already attended a national training camp as she prepares to compete against the best in the world.

Her sporting achievements extend far beyond touch rugby. She represented KwaZulu-Natal in soccer, playing for the U13A and U14 teams, and became the youngest student to earn a spot on her high school’s 1st netball team.

Through the South African Netball Coaching Academy, her netball skills have taken her abroad, with tours to Italy and the UK. In 2024, she captained the U15A KZN touch rugby team to a second-place finish in Cape Town.

Off the field, she continues to shine, achieving a 95% average in Grade 9 and 100% scores in Maths and Life Sciences in Grade 10.

However, Bella now needs support to make her dream a reality. She is looking for sponsorship from corporate organisations, businesses, and individuals to help with the financial requirements of the tour.

Every donation, big or small, would mean the world to her.

Bella's mother, Ghita, expressed their pride in her accomplishments, saying, "There are no words that can describe how proud we are of Bella and all that she has accomplished, especially at such a young age.

"Bella never ceases to amaze us, whether it's playing sports, cracking 100% in her exams, performing magic tricks or creating beautiful pieces of art... her talent is endless.

"What we are most proud of is what a kind, gentle and empathetic young lady Bella is. She is always willing to help; she always gives 200% and we are honoured to be her parents."

After seeing a meme on social media about asking your partner to be your Valentine, Stacey saw a few other memes with a similar (yet confusing) sentiment.

"When he hasn't asked you to be his egg for Easter" is the one that stood out.

Finding this absolutely hilarious, she was left wondering if others have the same thought floating through their mind.

While J Sbu didn't initially understand the internet meme, he eventually changed his mind, thanks to you - the people of KZN!

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Ubuntu NPO is hosting the Qhawekazi Golf Day on 28 May 2025 at Umhlali Country Club to raise awareness about menstrual health and Period Poverty.

Through the Qhawekazi pillar, they are committed to ensuring that young girls have access to menstrual products and education, enabling them to stay in school with dignity.

Stacey Norman spoke with Amkela Makhanya, the Founding Executive Director of the Ubuntu NPO, to learn more.

Stacey and J Sbu received a concerning confession today that left us with more questions than answers.

An anonymous listener shared that their partner enjoys blowing his nose in their TOWELS. Yes, you read that right - towels.

Trying to make sense of it all, they asked the people of KZN what weird habits their partners have and we're still scratching our heads.

While the ladies of the province aired all their dirty laundry, the gents kept it a bit hush-hush.

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After coming to the (startling) realisation that she is a carbon copy of her mother, Stacey Norman needed to vent!

Sharing some details about the realisation, J Sbu became curious. The duo opened the Parents Hotline to ask the people of KZN if they're like their parents and in what way.

We heard a number of ways locals are just like their moms and dads. Listen in!

J Sbu caught up with South African musician Belinda Davids ahead of her performance at Suncoast.

Davids shared how she's been doing this amazing show for the past 11 years and how it's something for everyone!

Speaking about her favourite Whitney Houston song, she explained how hard it is to pick just one tune from this iconic artist.

If you missed the interview live, listen here!

KZN-based artist Ricollin Moodley is a force to be reckoned with.

The 24-year-old started his journey by creating art using materials such as old lipsticks, stale food colouring and charcoal. He is a self-taught artist with humble beginnings.

Even so, his talent has been appreciated globally. Moodley has sold his artwork to people in the Netherlands, China and Australia.

The Shelley Beach resident joined Stacey and J Sbu in studio today to discuss his journey into the world of art.

Speaking to Stacey and J Sbu about his journey, Ricollin shared how he took up art as a means to earn money to purchase food for his family.

"I took a pencil and found paper, went to the beach and started sketching," he explained. There, he met his first customer who commissioned a piece from him.

Ricollin is known for his unique use of lipstick, he explained that this began after digging in bins. He was unable to afford art supplies and took the 'risk' of using lipstick.

"Little did I know, I could actually create pieces of art with this," he shared.

Stacey Norman and J Sbu had an intense relationship question to ask KZN.

Do opposites attract?

To help answer this question, they called resident Spark Tester Trav Lloyd who believes that opposites don't actually attract.

Studies have consistently shown that people are more likely to be attracted to those who share similar qualities, attitudes, and values. Similarity is a strong predictor of attraction, research has also explored the role of sociodemographic dimensions, such as education, ethnicity, and age.

Studies have shown that online daters are more likely to contact and respond to individuals who share similar backgrounds, highlighting the importance of similarity in relationship formation.

After East Coast Breakfast asked the people of KZN what their dream emojis would be and Stacey and J Sbu had to join in.

Your favourite Drive show hosts shared some emoticons they would love to add. Stacey would love one that simply says the word 'No'. J Sbu on the other hand, wants his water woes to come to life with an emoji about water cuts.

The people of KwaZulu-Natal joined in with some creative options, from bottles of wine to traffic jams.