KFC Family Fun Days With East Coast Radio Set To Sizzle At Ballito, Durban and Margate

Round up your family and friends, pack your sunblock and your sense of adventure, and make sure you’re in on the action when KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio hits three popular beaches this Easter.  Expect hot temperatures and a hotter line-up of fun for all ages.

Venues:

Thompson’s Bay in Ballito on 3 & 4 April 2015

Durban’s uShaka Beach on 5 & 6 April 2015

Margate Main Beach on 7 & 8 April 2015.  

If there’s one place the kids love to play, it’s the beach! And they’ll be spoilt for choice at the KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio. Your little ones can win awesome prizes in a treasure hunt or “how low can you go?” limbo competition.

There’s plenty of excitement too for grown-ups, the not-so-grown-ups and the forever-young-at-hearts. Get moving with foosball and Frisbee darts; have a go at Family Dip and Dash Race; or let your dance moves win you amazing prizes in the Best Family Fun-Do Dance.

All this plus you get to hang out with your favourite presenters when East Coast Radio broadcasts live from 9am to 3pm on Friday, 3 April 2015 and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, 4 April 2015.

We’ll bring the cool music, the hot vibe and fab prizes. All you need to do is show up!

Make memories, chill, soak up the fun atmosphere and hang out with some pretty cool people with KFC Family Fun Days with East Coast Radio.

Image - supplied

What you can expect at the Consol Craft Beer Revolution

There is much on offer at this event

Here are some of the highlights:

RESTAURANTS & MENUES:

·         Unity    

o   Gourmet Venison Boerie with mustard, pickles and homemade ketchup

o   Butter chicken Bunny with sambas and minted yoghurt

o   Lentil, chickpea and butternut bunny with sambals and minted yoghurt

o   Pork ribs with coleslaw

Maddison Bakery           

o   Pizzas(focaccias)

o   Mozambique Pou bread

o   Cinnamon buns

o   Lemonade (homemade)

o   Pink Lemonade (homemade)

Renegade Kitchen          

o   Pulled Pork Bun

o   Spicy Chicken Burrito  

o   Mexican style pulled chicken with avo salsa and lime infused Cream cheese and fresh coriander 

Café Vigour       

o   Beef Burger & Wedges

o   Nachos

o   Sticky BBQ Wings            

The festival will also feature a selection of the finest Craft Breweries. 

Case by case - Consol is supporting the craft beer industry. 

There will also be live music on offer including:

• Red Light Stereo
• The Kickstands
• John Ellis
• Callie and Barry Thomson

Tickets: www.iTickets.co.za and www.thecraftrevolution.co.za or at the door.

Venue: Suncoast, Durban

Date: 7 March 2015

Time: 12pm - 6pm

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

Sibaya helps support maths and science programme in a big way

Sibaya’s Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust extends support for maths and science out-reach programme

Kudzai Mqingwana, Judge Tshabalala, Candice Potgieter and Sunil Geness

Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom, through the Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust, has reaffirmed its commitment to science education and development amongst disadvantaged school learners with a R500 000 funding commitment to KZN Science Centre’s outreach programme for the next year.

A cheque was handed over on Thursday, October 16^th at the launch of the Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust Educational Outreach Tour at Enkukwini Primary School. This is the second consecutive year that the Trust has supported the KZN Science Centre which since 2002, has focused on providing experiential learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at under-resourced schools in the KZN region.

The KZN Science Centre is a dynamic education facility that provides curriculum-based learning programmes and exhibitions, outreach-based activities and Science Resource Kits to promote science and maths education. Its staff members are all graduates of science, maths and technology and are passionate about teaching and helping educators and learners access the sciences.

With funding support from Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust in 2013, The KZN Science Centre purchased a mobile science lab which travels to schools that do not have laboratory facilities to conduct workshops with learners and educators. All activities are linked to the curriculum and science kits and material are fully endorsed by the KZN Department of Education.

In the first year of the mobile science lab outreach programme, 50 000 learners were impacted. The KZN Science Centre also trained teachers and resourced science labs. The aim is to reach 34 000 additional learners with this second year of support from Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust.

“We are proud to support the KZN Science Centre’s outreach programme and we are delighted with the progress made in its first year. We consider this to be an important initiative which serves to improve maths and science education in under-resourced schools. The state of maths and science education in South African schools is a growing concern. The system is failing to deliver enough school-leavers equipped with adequate maths and science skills to address the ever-widening skills shortages in most sectors.  The KZN Science Centre does tremendous work in developing these essential skills and has proven to be a great contributor to maths and science education in its region,” says Judge Vuka Tshabalala, Trustee of Afrisun KZN Community Development Trust.

Candice Potgieter, Chief Executive Officer at The KZN Science Centre says: “Our model of supporting learning in schools is well documented in strengthening learners’ exposure and ability in science and maths. The success of our programmes is due to their interactive nature and their alignment to the curriculum. The sustainability of projects like the outreach programme depends heavily on funding received by many generous donors like the Afrisun Community Development Trust. With its support we can extend the reach of the mobile science lab to impact more learners in more schools.”

Darren Maule's top 5 tips for Valentine's Day & Other Valentine's News

If Cupid’s arrow hasn’t yet found its way to your heart, perhaps these Valentine’s Day tips from East Coast Radio’s Darren Maule will do the trick! The Breakfast Stack presenter has decided to dish out advice ahead of the most romantic day of the year (but doesn’t say if this comes from personal experience!)

Darren Maule’s Top 5 Valentine’s Day Tips

1. Check if she suffers from hayfever.......no flowers!
2. Check if she is on a diet..............no dinner required!
3. Check if she has a dairy allergy or is diabetic.....chocolates are a no go!
4. Make sure DSTV subscription is up to date and you have PVR'ed The Notebook, Notting Hill, When Harry Met Sally & Pretty Woman
5. Remember her name...(very important)

uShaka celebrates Valentine's Day

With February being the “love month”, we will be getting into the vibe with our new campaign “I Love uShaka” to celebrate all things warm and fuzzy over the Valentine’s period.

Falling on a Friday, this Valentine’s Day will be extended for an entire weekend – running from Friday, February 14^th until Sunday, February 16^th - with so much to do, see and win.

For those with a love for fabulous food, then treat your tummy to a yummy meal at the Cargo Hold, who have lovingly created two special menus for you to enjoy with that special someone this Valentine’s weekend at a cost of R325 pp for the standard menu or R695 for the cupid’s admiral platter for two that includes live entertainment or visit any one of our many superb restaurants in the Village walk, including Piatto Mediterranean Kitchen, Centre Court, Moyo, Panarotti’s, Ocean Basket, Café Java, Silverspear Spur and many more – you’re spoilt for choice!  

If locking lips with your someone special is number one on your list this Valentine’s Day then visit our kissing couch in the Village Walk where couples can snuggle up and have their pictures taken free, which will be uploaded to our uShaka Marine World Facebook page. Tag yourself in your image and stand a chance to win a R1000 Cargo Hold voucher as well as other fantastic prizes.  

Then if you’re game - share our theme this year by bringing an umbrella and joining in the Salsa dancing in the Village Walk, with qualified teachers to show you how to move to the sultry groove!

That’s not all; on Valentine’s night look out for our sexy characters handing out chocolates to make your day extra sweet.

Now, we will be going even further by hosting a super awesome deal for 10 days! The fun begins on Friday the 14^thand ends on Sunday, February 23^rd  - if you buy a combo ticket at R185 your “1 & only” only pays R10! So treat your special someone to a great day out without breaking the bank!

Uber Durban Has A Surprise For You

If you use the services of @Uber_Durban on Valentine's Day you might just find a surprise in your Uber Limo.  

Find out more here:  

https://twitter.com/Uber_Durban

ECR's Mak Dlamini tried to take on a British Airways A380

East Coast Radio's Mak Dlamini had a race with a British Airways A380 yesterday.

(Mak getting some tips from Bryan Habana)

Mak put in some highly impressive footwork.  He gave it his all.  Did he succeed? Read on to find out.

The British Airways A380 touched down at King Shaka Airport as part of a publicity campaign for its new
Man Vs Plane contest.

(On your marks!) 

Mak gave it his best but sadly the machine pipped Mak by a few seconds.

(Pictures - Supplied)

Article by +Fred Felton 

More than R1 million raised during Toy Story Corporate Day

Tonight, thousands of east coasters will go to bed as heroes, having helped make a difference to the lives of ill, orphaned and destitute children in KZN. East Coast Radio’s Toy Story with Game thanks all our un-caped crusaders who have helped us raise a whopping

R1 034 380 during our Toy Story Corporate Day Challenge, 12 November 2013.

(Cameron Delport, Crystalene Nair, Makhosi Khoza and Bianca Warren)

The money will be used to provide meals to primarily child-headed households across KZN. This as Toy Story continues to roll out toy drop-offs at hospitals, children’s homes and orphanages. For many little ones, it’s the first time their little fingers would’ve unwrapped a new toy; the first time they’ve experienced a shiver of excitement when presented with a gift and the first time they have the joy of holding something that is completely theirs.

Damon Beard extended his show for 15 minutes after 6pm to make sure the campaign topped the R1 million mark!

Celebrities from all over South Africa joined East Coast Radio presenters at Suncoast Casino, Hotel and Entertainment to make this possible. The Parlotones, Amazulu players, Gangs of Ballet, celebrity chef Deena Naidoo, The Arrows, Matthew Mole, Patricia Lewis, KZN singer and actor Rory Booth, Dolphins player Cameron Delport, former rugby star Stefan Terblanche, KZN fashion designer Bianca Warren, former rugby star Cedrick Mkhize, KZN Idols hero Crystalene Nair, SA fitness expert Lisa Raleigh, singer and actor Mario Ogle and many others all took time out from their hectic schedules to help answer the Toy Story pledge line and urge corporates and businesses to donate.  Calls came in thick and fast as east coasters opened their wallets and challenged their friends and competitors.

Breakfast show host Darren Maule threw down a titillating challenge of his own: if KZN businesses, corporates and individuals managed to donate over R300,000 by the end of his show at 9am, he will run through Suncoast Casino, Hotel and Entertainment in a speedo. Darren, being a good sport, made good on his promise. Those who witnessed him in his itsy bitsy trunks will sadly never be the same….

East Coast Radio’s Marketing Manager, Renee Burton, says, “Toy Story is about mobilising KZN to own part of the solution to some of the ills that face our children. It might just be one toy but the impact is long-lasting. The support from east coasters has been overwhelming.”

Thank you KZN. You have always given generously to help us make a difference to the children of our province and you didn’t disappoint us this year! We sent out an appeal, and you didn’t just open your hearts to our cause but you opened your wallets too and got your friends, colleagues and competitors to do the same. You have helped us bring light, love and hope to thousands of little ones on the east coast.

If you didn’t get involved in the Corporate Day Challenge, there’s still time to be a hero. Donations can be made until 6 December, via the following means:

How to donate:

1.      Buy a new toy and pop it into a collection box at any Game store in KZN.

2.      Make a cash donation for food parcels online at www.ecr.co.za

3.      Make an electronic transfer via the following:

East Coast Radio Charitable Association

Bank: First National Bank Commercial

Branch: Gateway

Branch number: 25 01 08

Account number: 622 224 283 37

Reference: Your name

For more information visit www.ecr.co.za

(Source - East Coast Radio) 

#Auditions for Indian #Actors

Auditions coming up

Looking for an Indian couple aged between 45 & 65. It's for a phone shoot. It will take place in Durban but the production will fly you there. The casting is tomorrow in Blaigowrie. It has to be a proud Mother with a Nerdy Husband. It pays between 4500 & 7000. Shooting between the 18th & 19th of October 2012. Please urgently 
email me photo's  to tumi@djssa.com

Source - DJ's Model Agency 

Auditions tomorrow 

GO BIG Productions TV COMMERCIAL INDIANS NEEDED
CASTING for All kinds of Indian
characters Male, Female, kids from 10

yrs upwards... For a TVC for a cell
phone provider gross pay is over a
R1000 for the day if chosen, there is auditions tomorrow only in Durban
from 10am to 3pm plz email me if
keen... sasha@gobigproductions.net or add me to BBM 27B6D4C1

Source - Go Big Productions 

Big Time Auditions For Actors

Award winning South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema is embarking on a search for new talent to star in his musical titled "No. 43".

The production, which comes as the ANC celebrates 100 years of its existence, celebrates the life of Rebecca Makgomo Masilela, popularly known as uMagogo.

UMagogo, described by many as the Godmother of the ANC in exile, opened her house in Swaziland to cadres of the struggle, turning it into a home away from home for them for over 40 years.

President Mr. Jacob Zuma, John Nkadimeng and General Siphiwe Gebuza Nyanda are amongst those who are said to have lived at No. 43.

The auditions for a cast of 60 will be held in Gauteng at the Market Theatre, KZN at the Durban Playhouse, Mpumalanga at eMalahleni Civic Theatre, as well as Swaziland at Mbabane Theatre.

"No. 43" will be staged at the Market Theatre in October, which is the month dedicated to the life of OR Tambo in the ANC centenary celebrations.

Audition dates:


17 and 18 July 2012 - Emalahleni/Witbank Civic Theatre, Witbank

20 and 21 July 2012 - Mbabane Theatre, Swaziland

23, 24 and 25 July 2012 - The Playhouse, Durban