East Coast Radio Podcasts

East Coast Radio Podcasts

Welcome to East Coast Radio Podcasts, home to award-winning South African podcasts covering real stories, culture, lifestyle, environment and adventure.

Our newest documentary series, SA Rescue: Out Alive, shares true South African rescue stories told by first responders, survivors and experts. Hosted by Newswatch anchors Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele, each episode takes you inside dramatic mountain, flood and emergency rescues from KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.

Award-winning broadcaster Carol Ofori presents The Comeback, featuring South Africans who have rebuilt their lives after extraordinary challenges, and The Carol Ofori Podcast, exploring family, lifestyle, culture and personal growth.

In African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, the renowned storyteller shares powerful tales from Africa’s oral tradition in English and isiZulu.

Fishing enthusiasts can tune into Angler News SA, hosted by Vinesh Soogreem, for weekly KZN fishing reports, and The Deep Dive for extended interviews.

You can also explore sustainability on The Green Scene and personal growth on the KindnessCan Podcast with Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell.

Listen free on the ECR website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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10 Podcast shows

Angler News SA Podcast

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 fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content…
18 Feb 276 episodes English Sports · Leisure

SA Rescue - Out Alive

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…
9 Feb 1 episodes English News · Documentary

The Deep Dive

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…
13 Nov 2025 11 episodes English Sports · Leisure

The Comeback with Carol Ofori

Everyone loves a good comeback - but what does it really take to rise again? In this powerful South African 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…
6 Aug 2025 10 episodes English Society & Culture · Personal Journals

The Green Scene

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…
10 Mar 2025 12 episodes English Nature · Society & Culture

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

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…
4 Feb 2025 26 episodes English Kids & Family · Books

The Carol Ofori Podcast

The Carol Ofori Podcast is your go-to source for answers to all the burning questions swirling in your mind. From weight loss 'quick fixes' and off-label drugs to the safety of hair relaxers and mommy makeovers, and from the pros and cons of leaving South Africa to the truth about…
16 May 2024 22 episodes English Society & Culture · News Commentary

KindnessCan

Kindness is such a simple word. We've all 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…
7 Feb 2024 74 episodes English Relationships · Self-Improvement

Snake Rescue

Snake Rescue with Nick Evans is an adrenalin-fuelled podcast series that 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…
21 Jun 2021 45 episodes English Nature

First Person

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…
12 Oct 2016 7 episodes English Documentary · Personal Journals