East Coast Radio - Catch Up Stacey & J Sbu

Are major international summits worth the disruption for locals?

Loading player...
Durban recently hosted the 46th SADC Summit, welcoming heads of state and international attention to the city.

While events of this scale can boost Durban's profile, attract investment and showcase the city on a global stage, they can also bring road closures, traffic congestion and disruptions for residents and businesses.

Stacey and J Sbu asked whether the long term benefits of hosting major international summits outweigh the short term inconvenience experienced by locals.

Listen to the debate and decide for yourself.
18 Aug English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

Other recent episodes

The Fugitive checks into a hotel as the bounty climbs to R29 000

After a full day spent evading KZN, the East Coast Radio Fugitive revealed his final clue before calling it a night. With the bounty now sitting at R29 000, he announced he'll be checking into a hotel and starting from there in the morning. His parting hint? "A Hotel, B…
14 Oct 3 min

The Fugitive is heading back to the beach...

The East Coast Radio Fugitive checked in after his dramatic capture in Newcastle, and while Tash may have claimed the R15,000 bounty, he's already looking ahead to his next move. In this chat, he explains how he'd describe his unusual lifestyle to a six-year-old, reflects on his journey across KZN,…
13 Oct 2 min
All episodes