Jane Linley-Thomas

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

#JanesWorld: KZN shares their random items hiding in their office drawers

If you work in an office environment, you would know that over time you tend to collect a lot of nonsense that you probably never use. So, you turn to your trusty drawer which has become a dumping ground for the most random items. We recently received a few images…

18 Oct 2018 4 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

"My colleague just pulled the biggest scam on me and disappeared"

Jane got this really upsetting and disappointing message from a woman who shared how she was scammed really badly by a colleague whom she trusted. They initially were going to go into business together, but clearly, the scammer had other plans.

17 Oct 2018 1 min

#JanesWorld: Have you ever caught your partner cheating on you in public?

Gone are the days where you would sit in a car trying to decide whether to go left or right. Directions and getting around these days have become a breeze thanks to Google Maps. A seemingly innocent image captured on Google Maps has caused a marriage to fall apart and…

16 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

Two KZN moms share their emotional stories about organ donation with Jane

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. Two KZN moms voice noted Jane to share how organ donation has changed their lives.

9 Oct 2018 4 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

Embury Institute teacher shares a special message on #WorldTeachersDay

Being a teacher is known as one of the most underrated professions in the world, and also one of the most difficult. Not only do they dedicate their lives to empowering and educating the youth, they sometimes have to put up with kids who really don't want to learn. We…

5 Oct 2018 1 min

Durban psychologist shares insight into kids and gadget use

Over the years, the use of traditional toys has decreased, and technological ones have been on the rise - within reason. A local psychologist, Dr Paul Bushell shares his view on kids engaging with gadgets and technology at a young age.

3 Oct 2018 1 min

The "ART OF FASHION" hosts runway show at East Coast Radio

The East Coast Radio Deck was turned into a Runway ramp on Tuesday afternoon as Jane Linley- Thomas hosted The Art Of Fashion Show with 8 of the 25 Durban University Students Of Technology students and designers who will be showcasing at the annual Fashion Show between 4 and 5…

2 Oct 2018 5 min

#JanesWorld: Are theme parties still a thing in 2018?

A few weeks ago, Jane threw an amazing party for her kids, which didn't quite go as expected due to the weather, but it was a blast nonetheless. It got her thinking though, are theme parties in 2018 still a thing?

1 Oct 2018 4 min

#JanesWorld: The listeners of KZN share their worst pick-up lines with Jane

We've add had a bad pick-up line used on us at some point of our lives. On Friday, KZN listeners shared their worst pick-up lines used on them, and Jane could not hold back the laughter at how hilarious they were.

28 Sep 2018 1 min

#JanesWorld: Riding shotgun, Spouse or the mother - Who gets the front seat?

Riding shotgun has its pros and cons, but it becomes a messy situation when you have to choose who gets to sit in the front between your mother and your spouse. While it may be a no-brainer on our end, it doesn't seem the case for one KZN woman. She…

26 Sep 2018 6 min

This KZN woman doesn't feel that her mother-in-law should sit in the front seat

Riding shotgun has its pros and cons, but it becomes a messy situation when you have to choose who gets to sit in the front between your mother and your spouse…

25 Sep 2018 1 min

#JanesWorld: Parents share the crazy curve balls their kids throw at them

If you talk to any parent, they will tell you that no two days are the same. Just when you think you have things planned out, your kid rocks up and throws things out of whack. Jane Linley- Thomas decided to share some of her moments with you from her…

25 Sep 2018 4 min

Crime Stats: What are your security surveillance options:

With the recent crime statistics released, as well as a rise in kidnapping in South Africa, how is the security and surveillance industry stepping up to the challenge to help prevent these crimes? Jane Linley-Thomas sat down with Collen Glaeser, the Managing Director of AxxonSoft Southern Africa to find out…

20 Sep 2018 7 min

#JanesWorld: KZN shares their one-sided friendship stories

Being in a one-sided friendship sucks. Jane has been in a one-sided friendship before. It's exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes hurtful - the constant output with no input is awful. Friendships are usually a give-and-take type of situation, but when one friend gives and gets nothing in return, that's a sign…

19 Sep 2018 5 min

#JanesWorld: Durban woman dragged by colleagues over dress length

Jane received a WhatsApp from a friend on Wednesday who told me about a debate that her office broke out into after her colleague rocked up to work in a dress. It's not the style of the dress that sparked outrage, but rather the length. Her colleagues complained that her…

19 Sep 2018 4 min

#JanesWorld: Words that annoy KZN listeners which are pronounced incorrectly

During a recent interview, Ariana Grande opened up about what her surname would be after she marries her now fiance. That's when she dropped a bomb on how her surname is really pronounced. This sparked a debate to find out what words annoy KZN listeners which are pronounced incorrectly.

17 Sep 2018 3 min