The Afternoon Show

Brett Moran and Etienne Naude - Community Policing Forum

The Ballito Community Policing Forums for wards 6 and 22 need your support. Here's the story.

26 May 10AM 17 min

The Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Eamonn and Valencia introduce us to the Cederberg Bukettraube 2022 W I N E M A K E R ' S T A S T I N G N O T E S - - - - - - - - - A floral Bukettraube with notes of chamomile and…

25 May 10AM 9 min

Brian Botes - DOCRRA

Brian Botes from the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association, DOCRRA, unpacks some of the financial matters relating to imminent municipal rates and services increases that are of concern here due to the tough economic climate at present. Is all above board and is there a more palatable alternative?

23 May 9AM 12 min

Jayshree Govender, Retail Branch Manager Trellidor Durban

Trellidor now offers so much more than barrier security. Here's the lowdown!

19 May 1AM 8 min

Amanda Mthembu presents the Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2020 Raats Family Wines -Cultivar Cabernet Franc - Style Dry Red -Vintage 2020 -Origin Stellenbosch Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation at a temperature of 28°C, the grapes were basket pressed and underwent…

18 May 10AM 9 min

D A Councilor Tammy Colley with news of an exciting fundraiser

Saturday 20th May at Old North Karibu - from 11 - 4pm R1000per Pot (4 cooks) R50 par ticket includes tasters Great family day out with activities for the kids, raffles and entertainment. Contact Privi 073 664 1830 or Tammy 082 894 7808 for more info.

12 May 10AM 10 min

The Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Neil Ellis Wild Flower Rose Dry Provence-style rosé made from Cinsaut. Bright, with a salmon-hue colour and low in alcohol, but substantial in taste and texture. The mesmerizing soft peachy-pink tint grabs the interest upon first glance, and then a bright brush of juicy cherry fruit fills out the palate…

11 May 10AM 11 min

The Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Oak Valley Sounds of Silence Pinot Noir 2021 Oak Valley lies in the heart of the Elgin Valley, renowned for its apples and pears, its greenhouse cut flowers and for the production of its outstanding cool climate wines. With the Oak Valley Sounds of Silence Pinot Noir 2021, the nose…

5 May 7AM 9 min

Ricus Nel - Coming to Ballito! 🎵

FIRST TIME IN BALLITO! Ricus Nel is an Afrikaans musician, singer, and songwriter. He is famous for his ability to have mastered 13 instruments. Ricus and his band are coming to the beautiful La Montagne Resort in Ballito. Ricus Nel se talent en passie vir musiek het oor die afgelope…

26 Apr 9AM 10 min

Valencia and Eamonn present the Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Mason Road Serendipity 2022 VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS The 2022 vintage will be remembered as a cool season before harvest, followed by a sudden temperature spike from January. Good vineyard practices were followed, and canopies were managed well, which delivered exceptional grape analyses and wine quality. Temperatures rose sharply during early January…

20 Apr 10AM 10 min

Nadeem Karim Bidvest McCarthy Toyota Ballito and Mike Charles with some exiting Toyota Info

There's a new financially beneficial option for businesses and individuals who want to drive a new Toyota without the heavy financial burden often associated with vehicle ownership. Here is the info.

14 Apr 9AM 11 min

Valencia and Eamonn present the Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Winemaker JD Pretorius performs a bit of magic with this famous Cabernet. All grapes are tank-fermented, allowing the vibrant, rich, ripe blackcurrant and plum fruit to sit front-and-centre. He then ages everything in very old oak for 18 months, which gives the wine time to integrate, but also ensures that…

6 Apr 10AM 12 min

Penny Fourie - Alarming Rates Increases announced for KDM Residents

Penny unpacks the hefty increases announced by the KDM Mayor in the latest council meeting. There are some very concerning developments concerning the above inflation increases that ratepayers are being expected to fund going forward.

31 Mar 11AM 8 min

Valencia Mthembu presents the Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

LA MOTTE SAUVIGNON BLANC Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality and a culture of excellence. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine and historic charm, La Motte is an enchanting destination for those…

30 Mar 10AM 5 min

Amanda Mthembu presents the Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

STRANDVELD POFADDERBOS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 Named for the many encounters with local Puff Adder snake residents, this cool climate Sauvignon blanc is both beautifully expressive of terroir and slow ripening conditions without the loss of flavour. Passion fruit, grape fruit and blackcurrant on the nose. Creamy and full on the…

23 Mar 10AM 7 min

Journalist Penny Fourie with thoughts on the planned EFF led shutdown for 20 March

Penny discusses what she has been able to determine with regard to the planned shutdown as proposed by the EFF for the North Coast region.

17 Mar 12PM 5 min

Penny Fourie, Stuart Weston and Privi Makan - Community working together for security

Ahead of the planned mass action and demonstration by the EFF and other factions, our local security structures have come together to devise a strategy to keep things under control. Journalist Penny Fourie, CPF Chairman, Stuart Weston and Ward Councilor, Privi Makan join Dave Charles to discuss what is likely…

17 Mar 9AM 14 min

Valencia and Eamonn present The Wine of the Week

Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 The limited release Inkará Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were carefully handpicked and selected from terroir specific vineyards to produce a premium quality wine. The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness to ensure soft round tannins and subtle ripe black fruit on the palate. Rich, spicy and smoky…

16 Mar 10AM 13 min

Nic Jordan and Gavin Steinhobel discuss an exciting sustainable lifestyle development

Fairview Estate is an exciting option for those looking for a return to wholesome living, free from the constraints of interrupted Eskom power and uncertain water supply. Here there is space to grow food and raise livestock and enjoy the security of a well-managed, secure lifestyle estate with room to…

13 Mar 10AM 22 min

Fabio Turilli and Eamonn Dowling present The Tops@Lifestyle Wine of the Week

Oak Valley ‘Fountain of Youth’ Sauvignon Blanc expresses fruit aromas of blackcurrant, granadilla and ripe melons. Flavours of tropical fruit persist on the palate, particularly papaya, litchi and gooseberries. A lovely long finish compliments the dense palate.

9 Mar 9AM 13 min