The Big Favour: Helping dreams take flight
East Coast Radio, in partnership with KZN Slots, have set out to help tertiary students pay off their outstanding debt, so they can pursue their dreams and uplift themselves and their families.
At East Coast Radio, we believe in the unstoppable power of community, the strength found in resilience, and the limitless potential of our youth to shape the future.
Education is a stepping stone to a brighter future, but for many, the burden of student debt stands in the way of their dreams.
That’s why The Big Favour with Darren, Sky and Carmen has partnered with KZN Slots to help deserving graduates finally claim what they’ve worked so hard for – their qualifications.
Aphiwe’s story
On Monday, March 3, 2025, Aphiwe Miya took on Darren Maule’s Quick Quiz, hoping to win R1,000. When asked what she planned to do with the money, her answer revealed a deeper struggle.
Aphiwe owes R7,722 in outstanding university fees. Without settling this debt, she can't receive her degree in Analytical Chemistry from Mangosuthu University of Technology, leaving her stuck in limbo and unable to start her career.
After hearing her story, the breakfast team knew they had to do more. No one should be held back from their future because of financial barriers. So, the team called in a friend – Dhamian Munien, general manager at KZN Slots.
Without hesitation, KZN Slots stepped up and have committed to pay off Aphiwe’s outstanding fees in full. In a matter of moments, her burden was lifted, and her future became brighter.
More lives to change
Aphiwe’s story is just the beginning. Countless other young graduates have
completed their studies but can’t move forward because of student
debt.
That’s why The Big Favour with Darren, Sky, and Carmen – in partnership with KZN Slots – are opening the door to helping more students get the financial relief they need to step into their futures with confidence.
Do you know someone who has finished their course but can’t get their certificate due to outstanding fees? You can help change their life!
How you can help
Visit ecr.co.za, click on The Big Favour tab, and submit a motivation for someone who’s completed their tertiary education, but can't graduate due to outstanding fees.
Tell us about this student, where they studied, the course they studied, and how much they owe. The Big Favour with Darren, Sky and Carmen could be the key that helps them unlock their future.
Together, we can break the barriers standing in the way of bright futures. When we lift each other up, we all rise.
As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
