ECR's Top 5: DKS stories you missed out on in the 1st week of October

ECR's Top 5: DKS stories you missed out on in the 1st week of October

The breakfast team shared some impactful stories this week that you might have missed out on. 

Taking a look at the top five stories that were written during the week on Darren, Keri, and Sky.
Taking a look at the top five stories that were written during the week on Darren, Keri, and Sky. Image: ECR

We've picked out the top five stories that were featured on the Breakfast Show this week. 

Read more: ECR's Top 5 - DKS stories you missed out on 2nd week of September

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1. 

There's some good news for people who regularly travel to and from Durban, LIFT Airlines is increasing its operations in the city. 

According to The South African website,  the airline announced that it will offer flights to Durban from October.

Read more: Up, up, and away! LIFT introduces new Joburg to Durban route

The airline is the brainchild of Uber South Africa’s Jonathan Ayache and Gidon Novick from Comair’s low-cost carrier, Kulula. It was launched less than two years ago.

Lift is set to launch Durban flights starting in the month of October.
Lift is set to launch Durban flights starting in the month of October. Image: Facebook/Lift

2. 

East Coast Radio is turning 26 years old this month. To celebrate being by your side for 26 years, we will be taking you on a trip down memory lane every day throughout the month. 

We want to challenge you to recall some of the biggest newsworthy events you have heard or read on ECR. What’s a big newsworthy event that stands out for you? 

Read more: #ECR26: 26 Years Of Being By Your Side 

We have also looked at some of the recordings from previous stories that left a mark on us over the years. To Listen to these stories click here!

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3. 

As we approach warmer weather in KwaZulu-Natal, there will be cause for concern when it comes to snake activity in the province.

According to IOL News, a cat owner got the shock of their life when their pet brought home a young puff adder as a "present". 

Read more: A cat in KZN gifts owner with a venomous snake

I kid you not, the cat managed to take a dangerous snake to the owner without getting bitten by the venomous serpent. 

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4. 

eThekwini Municipality has re-opened some of its beaches, but there are still some concerns about water quality.  

The municipality has made an improvement to the water quality, but the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) is still appealing to the Department of Water and Sanitation to intervene. 

Read more: Intervention needed over KZN's dirty beaches

People swimming at a Durban beach, many of which are closed because of sewage discharges and etc.
People swimming at a Durban beach, many of which are closed because of sewage discharges and etc. Image: Doctor Ngcobo/African News Agency

5. 

Everyone is going to freak out when they hear about the new feature WhatsApp will introduce. 

According to MyBroadband, WhatsApp is rolling out screenshot and screen recording blocking for view-once images and videos. 

Read more: WhatsApp is set to block screenshot ability for all users

This new feature will be available to WhatsApp users on the latest Android version of the app. 

This will be a game changer for people who sneakily take screenshots of messages on their WhatsApp. 

Darren and Sky are sharing their views on an interesting new WhatsApp feature that will soon become available. 

Listen below: 

WhatsApp is rolling out screenshot and screen recording blocking for view-once images and videos.
WhatsApp is rolling out screenshot and screen recording blocking for view-once images and videos. Image: MyBroadband/ WABetaInfo
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