ECR's Top 5: DKS stories you missed out on in the second week of August

ECR's Top 5: DKS stories you missed out on in the second week of August

Recapping the biggest stories of the week on Darren, Keri, and Sky....

Darren, Keri and Sky
East Coast Radio

The week was full of public holidays and cool moments in studio. 

So here are the top five stories from the week that you may have missed:

Read more: DKS stories you missed out on in the first week of August

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1. 

The Springboks and the All Blacks were involved in another epic showdown in Mbombela on Saturday. For once, the New Zealanders were the team under pressure, having come off a series defeat to Ireland before heading to South African shores for the Rugby Championship. 

WATCH: Angry All Blacks supporter burns rugby jersey

The man in the story above was so angry at the performance of the team that he decided to burn his jersey. Listen to what DKS had to say about it.

2. 

In a move that might shock many tennis fans, Serena Williams has given the biggest hint yet that she could retire after the US Open this year. 

Read more: Serena Williams has retirement in her sights, will 'evolve away from tennis'

In a cover shoot for Vogue magazine, the tennis legend opened up about calling it quits to pursue other things that are important to her. 

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3. 

Darren, Keri, and Sky were broadcasting live from the first Speed Friending event when royalty popped by to say hello to the gang. She competed in the previous Olympics and showcased her swimming talent at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham recently.

LISTEN: "To rep your country is a dream come true"- Erin Gallagher

Erin Gallagher, a resident of Kloof as well as an old girl of St Mary's DSG, is the Durban swimmer who won a silver medal at the recent Commonwealth Games. 

Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this incredible moment Erin shared with DKS. 

Erin Gallagher is the Durban swimmer who won a silver medal at The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Erin Gallagher is the Durban swimmer who won a silver medal at The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Image: ECR

4. 

Paramedics and fire services were on the scene of a fire at 330 West Street, which is student accommodation. It is unclear how the fire started. It was first reported at 06:00 on Thursday morning. 

BREAKING NEWS: Fire in Durban reported at student accommodation

Videos surfaced on social media of the building being on fire. 

5. 

Keri Miller had the pleasure of speaking to biker club members from Hell's Angels, East Coast Motorcycle, and the Iron Feathers on Monday, 8 August. The conversation was mostly around a great initiative the bikers club planned for Women's Day on Tuesday, 9 August. 

LISTEN: 'As bikers, we need to protect and educate our community'

Heather, from the Iron Feathers Club, Justin, who's from Hell's Angels Durban, and Pravesh, who is part of the East Coast Motorcycle club, sat down with Keri to chat about how great it is being part of a bike club in Durban.

Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this incredible moment Hell's Angels shared with DKS. 

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