Stacey & J Sbu

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Zakes Bantwini is planning to ignite Durban with his 20th-anniversary bash.

This pre-Durban July party will have you witnessing legends on stage and grooving all night. Bantwini will be live on stage performing hits like 'Osama' and 'Mama Thula' alongside a star-studded lineup featuring Mzansi's hottest acts. We're talking Mi Casa, Major League DJz, Sun EL Musician, and Joyous Celebration!

Roshan Lil-Ruthan, communications spokesperson and liaison officer of the Verulam Water Crisis Committee, is spearheading the initiatives in the Tongaat area as we take stock of the severe weather conditions from yesterday. We have him on the line with a heartwarming update.

When you see me laughing looking at my phone I'm actually looking at...

We asked KZN to share their unpopular opinions on parenting. Listen to the responses we received!

The responsibility to vote is a massive privilege and should not be taken lightly, said Stacey. Prof Maphunye says citizens must educate themselves about the candidates and the issues at hand:

"It’s not just about a face on the poster; it's about the people who are sitting in those seats and best representing you as an individual."

Stacey asked one last question: “If you do not vote, be it a spoilt vote or you left the voting station after arrival. Do those count as nothing? Is it zero, null and void?”

“Yes, it is zero. It gets a bit complicated as it depends on the technicalities and the nitty gritty of the electoral system of the country. There is something that they normally call the remainder. In our country, they do, to some extent, use that kind of system whereby after a certain candidate or political party has achieved a certain number of ballots, the remaining ballots which are not able to be turned into seats for that party or candidate (now we will see how it will work out for candidates) sometimes are reallocated. You know, it's called reallocation. They are reallocated to parties that would be having a majority number of ballots,” said Maphunye.

He explained that this system is very technical for voters but this is what happens. Prof Maphunye urged voters to do their research not just on political parties but also on the nature of our electoral system.

Stacey Norman shared her weekend routine as a child, which included making coffee for her parents before they got out of bed, wiping down furniture and vacuuming, all while her younger sister slept. J Sbu and Stacey heard a few voice notes and spoke with a caller who all shared how strict their parents were when it came to weekends. It seems many KZNers didn't stay out late to party when they were young.

Stacey Norman and J Sbu asked KZN to share one of their deepest secrets: Their crush!

J Sbu is known for having a swooning over Rihanna, and Stacey took some time out to make him realise that it is, in fact, a crush he has on her! However, J Sbu wasn't really convinced that Rihanna was his crush.

Stacey spoke about her crushes on Adam Levine, Craig David and Pedro Pascal.

Some East Coasters shared who their crushes are, with a few people confessing that Stacey Norman is their crush!

Gnarly Griffin, a company born out of the “love for all things tech and nerdy” is changing the game - literally.

Started by Ryan Daniels and Juan Miller, the local company’s goal is to bring people of similar interests together and teach others about board games.

“The business idea was to create a company where individuals could easily find products they love and to join a community in which they feel they belong,” their website reads.

The duo are aiming to promote, nurture, and facilitate the growth of nerd culture within South Africa. They currently host events not just for seasoned board gamers, but to educate others on how to play specific board games.

Speaking to East Coast Radio, Miller said:

"Stirring up a passion for all things nerd culture-related is extremely important to us! Our Gnarly events will continue on the 1st Tuesday of every month but with the interest we’ve already had; we have plans to expand to bigger and more exciting adventures! Follow our socials for more information and updates on these. Please show your support and remember to Geek Out!"

They saw a gap in the market in the Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, Howick, and Midlands areas and took the opportunity to create a space where they could introduce people to nerd culture.

Even without a push in marketing, in their first two months they grasped the interest of quite a few people. Gnarly Griffin doesn’t just focus on one game, they have a number of options so fellow board game enthusiasts don’t feel isolated.

"The mission behind the Gnarly Griffin has always been to nurture and facilitate the growth, exposure and inclusiveness of 'nerd' culture. We here at GG (that's shorthand for 'Gnarly Griffin') are avid players of both video games and tabletop games. So, as part of our vision to grow the nerd community in our area and, hopefully soon, the world, we started planning events for monthly tabletop gaming. Our goal is to start a community of tabletop gamers that will spread the love of board games far and wide. Hence, the Gnarly Griffin Board Game Open Nights was born. It's loads of fun for all sorts of folks and families. We encourage you to reach out to us on our socials to find out more information," Daniels told ECR.

Gnarly Griffin is constantly on the look out for venues in order to keep their costs down.

They launched at the Hilton Arts Festival where they had figurines, comic books, and puzzles with their board games, reports The Witness.

Stacey and J Sbu recently received the following confession:

"Hi Stacey and J Sbu, it's Sne. People are copying my mannerisms, words, outfits and even my major at university. It's unsettling and makes me want to withdraw from social media. This even happens at the office and my friend copies everything, including home decor."

The dynamic duo asked KZN if they ever had any copycats and how they managed the situation. Locals phoned in, sent voice notes and messages, spilling all the tea about their copycats.