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What KZN consumers are telling us about festive spending
For marketers planning November and December activity, it is tempting to assume that financial pressure simply means consumers will spend less. The latest consumer intelligence from East Coast Radio suggests the picture is more nuanced. 21 Oct 2026 Read more
East Coast Radio’s Big Favour Season of Sharing returns to bring food relief to families across KZN
East Coast Radio and Pick n Pay call on KwaZulu-Natal to help put food on the table, support rural schools and make a difference this festive season. 19 Oct 2026 Read more
East Coast Radio takes its 30th birthday celebrations across KZN – because of you
From coffee and treats to cash prizes and a R30,000 East Coast Radio Fugitive win, East Coast Radio celebrated three decades with the people who made it possible. 13 Oct 2026 Read more
East Coast Radio turns 30 with R500,000 up for grabs and the return of The ECR Fugitive
East Coast Radio is turning 30, and KZN is getting the presents. To celebrate three decades of music, memories and moments with the province, ECR is giving listeners the chance to win their share of R500,000, including the return of one of the station’s most iconic games, The Fugitive. 21 Sep 2026 Read more
From pain to possibility: East Coast Radio and Busamed change 3 lives
What began as a Mandela Day initiative to change one life became a powerful demonstration of compassion, collaboration and hope, with three KwaZulu-Natal residents receiving life-changing medical support through from Pain to Possibility. 20 Jul 2026 Read more
Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast drives future-focused leadership conversations in KZN
The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast once again cemented its status as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier business events, bringing together a powerful collective of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers for a morning of insight, connection, and forward-thinking dialogue. 24 Apr 2026 Read more
East Coast Radio, LottoStar and Breadline Africa join forces to eradicate pit toilets in KZN schools
In a powerful demonstration of purpose-led collaboration, East Coast Radio (ECR), in partnership with LottoStar, and Breadline Africa is making a tangible difference in the lives of learners across KwaZulu-Natal through a critical school sanitation initiative. 21 Apr 2026 Read more
Legacy in action: The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast returns for 2026!
“What makes this event special is its ability to move beyond inspiration into action,” says Mzuvele Mthethwa, East Coast Radio managing director. “We’ve seen it grow year after year. People leave with ideas they can implement, connections that matter, and a clearer sense of where they’re going. That’s the real success of the Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast.” 25 Mar 2026 Read more
It’s here! The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns
KwaZulu-Natal, it’s time to come together and walk in each other’s shoes. The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns on Sunday, 17 May 2026, along Durban’s iconic promenade, bringing thousands of walkers together for a day of fun, community, and connection. 17 Mar 2026 Read more
Business with heart: East Coast Radio's Season of Sharing raises over R1.8m!
East Coast Radio’s Big Favour: Season of Sharing Telethon once again demonstrated the remarkable power of partnerships, compassion, and collective purpose. Hosted at Pick n Pay Hyper by the Sea in Durban North on 7 November, this year’s telethon raised an impressive R1,860,000, reaffirming the strength of KwaZulu-Natal’s business and community spirit. 24 Nov 2025 Read more
East Coast Radio partners with Oliver Agency South Africa to elevate creative and strategy
East Coast Radio (ECR), KwaZulu-Natal’s leading commercial radio station, is excited to announce its new partnership with Oliver Agency South Africa, a dynamic creative agency known for delivering innovative and impactful marketing solutions. 6 Nov 2025 Read more
The Shangase family’s dream comes true, a new home, built with love by ECR and the heart of KZN
In the true spirit of Mandela Day, East Coast Radio officially handed over a newly built home to Thembele Shangase and her children in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal. 21 Jul 2025 Read more
Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!
KwaZulu-Natal came alive on Sunday, 18 May 2025, as thousands of walkers hit Durban’s scenic promenade for the much-anticipated Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk. Bringing together families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts, the event once again proved why it remains one of the province’s most loved annual traditions. 20 May 2025 Read more
Zisto joins East Coast Radio’s Weekend Breakfast!
Your weekends just got a whole lot better! 16 Apr 2025 Read more
The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast to wow attendees with exciting speaker line-up
Every great legacy begins with a choice. The choice to put in that extra hour of work, to return an idea into a thriving business, to push past fear and do something extraordinary. The event is set to create an opportunity for event attendees to make those bold moves and to ‘own their legacy’ by connecting with other business leaders to collaborate and to create a legacy to be proud of. 24 Mar 2025 Read more
A Million and Change: The radio giveaway that’s more than just money
What would you do with a million bucks? Buy a house so fancy even your bathtub feels like a swimming pool? Book a first-class seat to “See ya, never” island? Finally give that side hustle the glow-up it deserves? 12 Mar 2025 Read more
East Coast Radio season of sharing telethon: A resounding success in partnership with Pick n Pay
East Coast Radio’s big favour: season of sharing telethon has once again proven the incredible power of collaboration and compassion. 12 Dec 2024 Read more
East Coast Radio goes beyond 67 minutes to support the Tongaat community
On Mandela Day, East Coast Radio [ECR] reaffirmed its commitment to KwaZulu-Natal [KZN] by giving back to the Tongaat community. Broadcasting live from Newtown Hall during the East Coast Breakfast show from 6am- 9am, ECR's presence brought a wave of hope and support to the area that is still reeling from the recent tornado. 18 Jul 2024 Read more

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