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Jane Linley-Thomas

If Jane Linley-Thomas were to appear in the dictionary, you’d find the following words next to her name: high-energy, passion, inspirational and exuberance. This channel features some of the content from Jane's radio shows.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · Kids & Family
502 Episodes
36 – 56

Wendy Knowler discusses KZN salmonella outbreak

Consumer expert Wendy Knowler told Jane Linley-Thomas that according to the South African Poultry Association - the eggs from Old Town Italy's supplier were tested - and found not to be the source of the salmonella.
9 Nov 2018 8 min

Should parents buy their child their first car?

A KZN mom is divided as to whether to buy her son his first car for his upcoming birthday. While she thinks it's a good idea, her husband can't help but think it's wrong for her to consider it.
7 Nov 2018 4 min

Calum Scott's opening act shares their excitement

Platinum-selling singer/songwriter and Britain's Got Talent finalist, Calum Scott has announced the South African dates for his ‘Only Human’ Tour, performing live in Durban 9th November. Local talents: 'Opposite The Other' have been announced as the opening act for the concert in Durban and they joined Jane on East Coast…
7 Nov 2018 2 min

"Should I buy my son his first car for his birthday?"

A KZN mom shared a WhatsApp voice note with me about her son's upcoming 21st birthday. She so badly wants to buy him his first car, but her husband doesn't quite agree, as it's not 'teaching him responsibility'.
7 Nov 2018 1 min

Kelly Khumalo discusses Chad Da Don rumours, mommy diaries & depression

The rumour mill has been on overdrive as fans question whether Kelly Khumalo and South African rapper, Chad Da Don are an item. On Monday afternoon, Kelly let Jane in on their relationship status. The rumour mill has been on overdrive as fans question whether Kelly Khumalo and South African…
29 Oct 2018 7 min

Former Idols SA winner on being cyber bullied

Former Idols SA winner Paxton Filies was targeted by a Facebook about her looks and family in a series of hurtful memes. She opened up to Jane Linley-Thomas. Listen to the interview.
29 Oct 2018 4 min

KZN bride on her proudly SA dad-daughter dance

One KZN bride has gone the not-so-traditional route by jiving along with her dad to Miriam Makeba's biggest hit, 'Pata Pata' which is an upbeat, proudly South African tune. She shared insight into why she chose this song as opposed to going the traditional route.
26 Oct 2018 1 min

Partners with irritating habits

As much as we love our better halves, at times there are things that we absolutely cannot stand them doing. The ladies of KZN have shared the annoying habits that irk them to the core.
24 Oct 2018 3 min

Should housewives be paid?

While reading an interesting, debatable article this past weekend, one particular comment left by a reader confused Jane, so she decided to share her thoughts on the topic and the comment itself.
21 Oct 2018 6 min

GM of Down Syndrome Home in PMB sheds light into their work

Sunfield Home is a Non-Profit organisation, which is situated in Howick. It has been a loving home for the intellectually impaired for 60 years. In our beautiful piece of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands we care for and house 111 mentally challenged residents with ages ranging from 18 to 73. Jane…
19 Oct 2018 3 min

Durban mom talks about living with a child who has Down syndrome

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and what better time to use this as an opportunity to educate ourselves on something that many have differing views about. Ahead of National Down Syndrome Day, Jane caught with a KZN mom whose child has Down syndrome to find out what life is…
18 Oct 2018 8 min

KZN tells Jane how they've been scammed by friends/colleagues

In the past month, Jane has heard of two separate stories of mates who have been scammed by good friends who come to your home for dinner and hang out as families together. Its hard to believe, right? In both cases, both parties who went into a business relationship were…
17 Oct 2018 3 min

KZN shares their views and stories with Jane about organ donation

A race to save lives! BRAVISSIMO is a fundraiser event aiming to raise awareness about organ donation, and it has a very sentimental story around why the event was started. Jane shared the story with the listeners of KZN, and they responded - and there were tears, loads of tears!
10 Oct 2018 1 min

#JanesWorld: Do you think an infant baby walker is a good or a bad thing?

This time, it's Kylie Jenner's parenting style which is in question after she posted a picture of her eight-month-old baby daughter, Stormi, in a pink walking ring. Seems normal, however, a handful of moms were divided straight down the middle, with some saying it reminded them of their kids in…
8 Oct 2018 2 min
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