After Hours
This channel features content from your favourite 'After Hours' and weekend radio personalities, including Tee Xaba, Deon Govender, Styles and Sam Cele.
Timothy De Monk paints a ‘Pretty Picture’ of self-love with release of new single
Young and talented is how you would describe Timothy De Monk. Gordon Graham speaks to him on Play Local about his brilliant new single 'Pretty Picture' which is all about remembering to appreciate yourself - something Timothy says the COVID-19 pandemic has taught him.
Sappi work with government to give back to communities
Making good on our commitment to support Quality Education, today Sappi donated items to 300 schools in Mpumalanga. His Excellency Mr. David Mabuza, the Deputy President of South Africa, was in attendance today at the Sappi Ngodwana Mill, to accept a donation of 10,000 boxes of Typek paper, 20,000 masks,…
Last chance to experience Gateway's World Of Illusions
Gateway’s wildly popular World of Illusions is making one final splash, with cheerful tropical prints and the most inviting sparkling pool scene you’ve ever seen! It’s the final production of this interactive attraction and it’s not to be missed! If you haven’t already seen the previous installations, now is the…
SA's first locally built electric game viewer is here! (Full Interview)
Thula Solutions has partnered with Bloemfontein-based bakkie builder Brandt BRV to develop the first South African-made electric 4×4. The 4×4 is a bespoke product and is called the Thula Electric Safari Viewer (ESV). WR van Der Merwe features Founder and CEO of Thula Solutions Gary Davies on Business Watch
Nic Billington on being homesick
This week Gordon speaks to former Durban singer and songwriter Nic Billington about his new single and the release of the video for 'Homesick'. Gordon asks, as Nic is now living in London (for around 7 months) if the song was about missing home - and the answer may surprise…
The International Auto Sound Challenge Association is back in Durban
It’s going to get loud at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom in February as the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) launches its 2022 season. The auto show, last hosted pre-pandemic, sees cars entered by amateurs and professionals to test their sound systems. According to Mohnish Ramgovind, IASCA Event Organiser,…
SOLVED! The mystery of what lies beneath the surface of the Botanic Gardens pond?
Mike has been to beaches all around the world and has always dreamed of seeing a turtle in the wild. Surely this lucky pond was not the scenario where this dream would come true?
Gin is BIG! Really BIG!
Gin has been rapidly growing in popularity - and the pandemic hasn’t slowed customers’ interest in the gin craze. This is according to Pick n Pay who says that gin has grown more than three times faster than all other liquor types available at Pick n Pay liquor stores over…
Royal Canin's Reverse Vending Machine at Cornubia Mall
If you are an animal lover, you’ll love Royal Canin South Africa’s Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) recycling initiative at Cornubia Mall in Durban. You can now deposit recyclable materials and in exchange, Royal Canin will donate pet food to animal shelter beneficiaries across the country. WR Van Der Merwe has…
Jonas Blue reveals the weirdest sleeping habit we've never actually thought about and more! #ECRTop40
Danny and Jonas chat about his collab with Why Don't We and how that came about, the meaning of his new song, his weird sleeping habit, TikTok and how he looks for big talent to put on his songs. they also laughed about the message he sent to Shawn Mendes,…
OLX disappears overnight, here's why
You might have woken up this morning wanting to scroll through OLX to see the latest classifieds in your area, only to be met with an error. Naspers launched OLX in South Africa in 2011, competing directly with local classifieds platforms Bidorbuy and Gumtree and now they've shut it down…
Pick n Pay rolls out car licence disc renewal service to all stores
Due to huge customer demand, Pick n Pay today launched its new Vehicle Licence Disc Renewal Service nationally. Customers will now be able to renew their licence disc in over 500 Pick n Pay stores, across South Africa, at an amended service fee of R250. WR Van Der Merwe has…
Maritzburg College lead the way in reducing carbon footprint
Maritzburg College took the lead in an environmentally responsible solar energy installation. The installation of solar panels covers the roof of the school’s Alan Paton Memorial Hall. WR Van Der Merwe has more in Business Watch
MASSIVE increase in electric appliances prices expected
On the 30th of January, Appliance Distributor Hirsch’s will have been in business for 43 years. Allan Hirsch says that we are in for a tough year when it comes to appliance prices. He predicts an increase of up to 30 % for many appliances and electronic goods this year,…
4AM chats to Play Local about 'The Hangover'
4AM is a South African band that could easily be called the hardest working act in SA. They recently released their new album called 'Tides' and the new track from the album called 'The Hangover'. It's a fun, vibey song with just the right amount of positive vibes to start…
Goodluck's Jules Harding on feeling positive about 2022
With a brand new single from SA's top electro band Goodluck soaring up the East Coast Radio Top 40, presented by Danny Guselli, Play Local decided we needed to find out more. Gordon Graham finds out why Jules from Goodluck is feeling super positive for 2022.
Coca Cola's Jamii initiative against pollution, will it be enough?
The heavy rains across the coast in the last couple of weeks once again revealed a pest in our oceans and rivers - Plastic pollution! Tons of plastic materials are littered every year and it seems like governments and producers are turning a blind eye to the problem. Coca-Cola recently…
Nic Preen chat to Gordon Graham on Play Local
In your latest Play Local, Gordon Graham catches up with Nic Preen, lead vocalist for 'The World of Birds' band about his solo 'ad'venture as he puts it and the release of his new song 'Stevie, Hey You' which he describes as an ode to his girlfriend.
This is where you can collect SRD grants during the festive season - Business Watch
Pick n Pay has confirmed it will pay out social relief of distress (SRD) grants for beneficiaries with a Postbank account throughout December, including public holidays and weekends. Listen to Business Watch with WR Van Der Merwe for more details. Image credit: Unsplash
'You and Me' with musician KD
This week in Play Local, Gordon Graham sat down with Kyle - better known as KD - following the success of his debut single 'Durban'. KD is back with his new single 'You and Me'. This retro-styled RnB track is just perfect for summer and speaks to KD's belief that…