When disaster strikes, some run away. Others run toward the danger. SA Rescue: Out Alive is an East Coast Radio podcast hosted by Newswatch anchors Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele. Each episode takes you inside a real South African rescue, told through the voices of first responders, survivors and experts who know the stories best. From mountain storms to river floods and high-risk urban rescues, these are the moments when seconds mattered and courage made the difference.Produced by ECR Newswatch, the trusted voice of KwaZulu-Natal.

East Coast Breakfast is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Your drive home, anchored by two trusted voices with undeniable chemistry. Stacey Norman and J Sbu bring sharp conversation, real perspective and high-energy moments that keep afternoons moving.Expect fearless talk, strong opinions, and engaging features that reflect what listeners care about. If you miss it on air, you’ll find some of the best moments from the show here.

Catch the latest traffic report from 05h30 until 18h00 with the ECR Traffic Team: Buhle Hlatshwayo starts your morning off with weekday traffic from 05h30 to 11h30 on the Breakfast slots, with updates every 15 minutes from 05h30 until 09h00 and then every 30 minutes from 09h30 until 11h30. Rounding off your afternoon and evening traffic is Andi James from 12h00 until 18h00, with updates every 30 minutes from 12h00 until 15h00 and then every 15 minutes from 15h00 until 18h00.

East Coast Radio Newswatch is the Durban-based station's independent news team. We are KZN’s trusted news source from dawn to dusk with bulletins from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays our news updates are 7am until 12pm. © East Coast Radio.

She is an award-winning host with a golden heart and a resounding voice, she is Carol Ofori! Stirring up your weekday teatime, Carol will bring you all the feels on current affairs, topics that people are too afraid to talk about and of course all her travels and celebrity hot gos! Listen to the show's catch up podcasts here:

Young and energetic, Danny is always on the go. He’s a dance & fitness instructor, MC and huge football fan so you already know you’re in for a jam-packed show, full of surprises every time you tune in. Here are some of Danny's catch-up moments from his show.

Reel in the latest fishing updates, tips, and tricks with the king of KZN fishing, Vinesh Soogreem, on the award-winning Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast!  ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest KZN fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. This weekly report includes predictions from Vinesh and the team for the upcoming weekend. Let's Fish for the Future!

Discover the driving force behind South Africa’s most ambitious businesses with Pavlo Phitidis in Season 3 of Future 50, powered by FNB Business and East Coast Radio. This podcast showcases dynamic entrepreneurs and innovative companies pushing boundaries and achieving meaningful growth across industries and regions. Each episode explores the strategy, resilience and leadership shaping the country’s business future. Listen for practical insight, honest conversations and real-world lessons from founders who are building for scale and sustainability.Proudly powered by FNB Business, a supporter of over 1 million unstoppable businesses.

Everyone loves a good comeback—but what does it really take to rise again? In this powerful podcast, award-winning broadcaster Carol Ofori sits down with remarkable individuals who’ve faced life’s toughest moments—and found the strength to keep going. This is The Comeback—a podcast about resilience, healing, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. From personal tragedy and mental health struggles to moments of radical transformation, each episode explores how ordinary people rebuild, rediscover, and rise—on their own terms. Raw. Real. Uplifting. These are the stories behind the strength.  New episodes every Thursday.

Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with Gcina Mhlophe. In the multi-award-winning African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe,  Gcina shares many of the tales you grew up with plus new stories – so we can keep the magic of African storytelling alive for new generations. Season 2 of African Story Magic is proudly brought to you by McDonalds Happy Meal Readers. Listen to each episode in either English or isiZulu and let's keep the storytelling magic alive! (Production Engineer: Lango Cele. Executive Producer: Diane Macpherson)

Business Watch is a weekday feature on East Coast Radio that covers local business-related news and events. The feature is hosted by economist and award-winning radio producer, WR Van Der Merwe. Listen at 6:40am on weekdays. Submit your business news to [email protected]

ECR Sport is the Durban-based station's independent sports team. Our bulletins are hourly, from 6h30 - 08h30 and 15h30 - 17h30, Monday to Friday. On weekends you can catch our reports at 07h30, 08h30, 16h30, 17h30 and 18h30. Listen to our latest bulletin below.

A proud KZN local, Zisto brings her life journey, raising a preschooler and a matric teen, right to the mic. Expect lively discussions on parenting, must-visit spots around our beautiful province, wellness tips, and a little style inspiration to start your weekend right. With her motto ‘Look good, feel good, do good,’ Zisto invites you to jump in on the conversation. Because weekends are better when we share them together!  Here are some of the catch-up moments from Weekend Breakfast with Zisto.

Coast Watch with Vinesh Soogreem is a proudly KZN on-air feature that brings you the latest beach conditions, fishing tips, ocean safety advice, sardine run updates, and the top coastal moments making waves. Whether you're heading seaside or staying inland, Coast Watch keeps you informed and connected to what’s happening along our shores. Catch it live every Friday at 06h40 on East Coast Breakfast, with the catch-up audio available here.

Do you ever find yourself with countless questions swirling in your mind, yet too busy to Google them or too exhausted to ask Chat GPT? Questions such as, "Does one person at Eskom control loadshedding?" or "Is it safe to use hair relaxers?" Maybe you're curious about the metaverse or wondering if you should only drink bottled water.  Introducing The Carol Ofori Podcast - a podcast where we answer these questions and many more.The Carol Ofori Podcast is hosted by the talented Carol Ofori (previously Ralefeta). Carol is a seasoned, international award-winning voice-over artist, award-winning radio presenter, TV host, and motivational speaker. Join Carol as she leads conversations with handpicked experts from diverse fields to provide the answers to all of your burning questions.Find Carol Ofori on Twitter and Instagram @CarolOfori and on Facebook @RealCarolOfori.

Welcome to The Deep Dive—a bi-weekly companion series to the popular Angler News South Africa podcast. Hosted by Vinesh Soogreem, this weekly podcast goes beyond the latest fishing hotspots to bring you expert advice, gear breakdowns, and tactical tips for anglers who want to level up. While the original Angler News SA continues to drop every Thursday with the latest KZN Report, The Deep Dive is where we unpack the how, the why, and the what’s next in South African fishing. Join us weekly, and let’s fish for the future.

This channel features content from your favourite 'After Hours' and weekend radio personalities, including Tee Xaba, Deon Govender, Styles and Sam Cele.

Are you ready to connect with nature in a whole new way? Welcome to The Green Scene, your guide to a greener, healthier world. Join Green Corridors’ Andiswa Dlamini, Duncan Pritchard, and Sharlene Versfeld to explore nature's wonders, learn how we can live more sustainably, and take small actions at home and work to make a big impact. The Green Scene takes you on a journey through Durban’s incredible green spaces and biodiversity, while also sharing practical tips that can make a difference wherever you live. With inspiring stories, helpful advice, and a bit of humour, this podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about living sustainably, whether you're in the heart of the city or beyond. The Green Scene is a partnership between ECR and the Durban-based NPO, Green Corridors.

Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, is giving us daily consumer tips to help empower you as a consumer. Here are the latest Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler.

Find features and interviews from KZN's No 1 radio station, East Coast Radio here.

Kindness is such a simple word. We all have experienced the joy of kindness in our lives. We all aspire to be kinder. We believe that kindness has the power to change the world. Yet, knowing how to be kinder in an increasingly tough world is sometimes hard for all of us. In this podcast series, radio personality Jane Linley-Thomas and psychologist Paul Bushell explore fun and easy ways to be kinder in different situations in our lives.

Wendy Knowler is arguably SA's most experienced consumer journalist. She’s helped more consumers over her 20 year career than she could count. But while known as a champion of consumer rights, Wendy's also respected by corporates for her fair, accurate and balanced reporting. Here's the archive from ECR's Consumerwatch feature.

Hear the latest news interviews or news clips from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.

The 'History of South Africa' is a very popular South African podcast series that seeks to tell the story of South Africa in some depth. Presented by experienced broadcaster, historian and podcaster, Des Latham, and updated weekly, the episodes take a listener through the various periods in history that have made up the story of South Africa.

With a new podcast being released every 30 seconds somewhere in the world, scrolling for a podcast can take up more time than your lunch break allows. That's why East Coast Breakfast brings you Podcast Pick every Friday morning. The best podcasts, picked fresh for you, and, every week a prominent podcaster will share their picks and answer your podcast questions.

This is a five-part drama series that will leave you cold. ‘The Confession’ is a detailed look at how crime and secrets tear a family apart. On 20 September 2018, Cynthia Jezi walked into a police station and confessed to killing her husband. This is not the story of how he died. Instead, it's the story of what happened after and why Cynthia confessed to a crime she didn't commit. This is, 'The Confession'.

The Second Wife is a 10-part drama series that follows the story of Zinzi, a young woman who is tricked into a polygamous marriage by her fiancé Victor.

Snake Rescue with Nick Evans is an adrenalin-fuelled podcast series which follows Nick on his exciting snake rescue adventures in the Greater Durban area. Durban is home to some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. With a population of over 3.5 million people, and many snakes around, human/snake conflict is a common occurrence, and snakes end up being found in some strange places! It's Nick's job to safely remove these misunderstood animals. There are always risks involved though, and always challenges. To be part of Nick’s adventures, listen to this podcast.

Award-winning journalist and author, Marianne Thamm uncovers some of the extraordinary stories that lurk behind some of the most ordinary-looking South African front doors. Marianne asks questions, takes issue and peels back some of those ordinary layers to reveal the extraordinary lives underneath. She gets them to talk in the First Person. *First Person, a Kagiso Media Radio initiative, is produced by Jayne Morgan.Background to this Legacy Podcast Series:  In 2016, when podcasting was just beginning to take off in South Africa, Kagiso Media Radio wanted to see what we could do with this new medium. The result was First Person – six sound portraits of ordinary people with extraordinary lives, presented by award-winning writer and journalist, Marianne Thamm and produced by one of South Africa’s podcast pioneers, Jayne Morgan. Together, they created compelling content that proved podcasting could capture imaginations like no other medium.Now, eight years on, and in a very different podcast landscape, we’re going back to this ground-breaking series. We’re discovering that it has certainly stood the test of time – was ahead of its time in some ways - and presenting it once again to the thousands of listeners in this country who have now discovered the joy of listening on demand. By doing so, we hope we’re creating a whole new generation of First Person fans.