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#DearDiary

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

#DearDiary follows the life of a young isiZulu Durban, KwaZulu-Natal wife, through her diary entries.
It was first broadcast on East Coast Urban with Thandolwethu.

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Episodes

#DearDiary: At last, the lover speaks! Part 2

March 20, 2018 21:00 - 8 minutes - 3.59 MB

You have heard about her journey down the aisle, the infidelity, and the lies. Now it's time to hear from the man whom she had the affair with - the father of her baby... Website

#DearDiary: At last, the lover speaks! Part 1

March 19, 2018 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MB

You have heard about her journey down the aisle, the infidelity, and the lies. Now it's time to hear from the man whom she had the affair with - the father of her baby... #DearDiary: At last, the lover speaks! · Website

#DearDiary: Gasps, gun shots, and a DNA test

March 13, 2018 14:03 - 1 minute - 434 KB

It is the season finale and #DearDiary must now face the music and confront her husband with the truth of the paternity of her child. Website

#DearDiary: It is show time!

March 12, 2018 18:00 - 1 minute - 429 KB

#DearDiary is headed back to Jozi town, to break the news to her husband. There is no going back now... Website

#DearDiary: Time may no longer be on my side

March 07, 2018 21:00 - 50 seconds - 356 KB

The Christmas break is winding down and #DearDiary is enjoying the last family moments she has before she heads back to be with her husband in Johannesburg.  #DearDiary: Time may no longer be on my side · Website

At last! #DearDiary finally spills the beans

March 06, 2018 21:00 - 1 minute - 485 KB

#DearDiary and her family have arrived at her families homestead in rural KZN and there is a festive mood in the air. This episode of #DearDiary is set on Christmas Day.  Website

#DearDiary: The fear of revealing the secret

February 27, 2018 19:00 - 54 seconds - 384 KB

Dear Diary is on her way to rural KwaZulu-Natal to her family homestead. The drive is bumpy and long.  #DearDiary: The fear of revealing the secret · Website

#DearDiary: Learning to trust family with your secrets

February 26, 2018 12:48 - 1 minute - 422 KB

Dear Diary is getting back into the swing of things as she heads back to work after her maternity leave.  Website

#DearDiary gets spiritual advice from a church elder

February 21, 2018 11:33 - 1 minute - 483 KB

Dear Diary and her husband are at a church elder's home after service but something inside her didn't feel right. Website

#DearDiary: I wish my husband hated me

February 20, 2018 11:23 - 1 minute - 483 KB

#DearDiary is trying to adjust to being back home with her husband.  Website

#DearDiary: I am an emotional wreck

February 19, 2018 13:53 - 55 seconds - 390 KB

It is time for #DearDiary to face her husband and tell him the truth. What happens when she opens the door to see him?  Website

#DearDiary: The plan is to confess to my husband

February 15, 2018 21:00 - 1 minute - 485 KB

All roads lead to Johannesburg as #DearDiary heads back to her husband with her daughter.  Website

#DearDiary: Mixed emotions as she returns home

February 13, 2018 13:45 - 1 minute - 446 KB

Before heading back to Johannesburg, after three months in Durban for her maternity leave, #DearDiary had one last thing to do... Website

#DearDiary: It is time to let the cat out of the bag

February 12, 2018 12:44 - 1 minute - 495 KB

Whilst on her awkward lunch date with her husband, her lover calls... Website

#DearDiary: An awkward lunch date with my husband

February 08, 2018 20:00 - 1 minute - 431 KB

After weeks of not seeing each other, things between #DearDiary and her husband are extremely awkward.  Website

#DearDiary: It is time to choose her destiny

February 07, 2018 19:00 - 1 minute - 495 KB

#DearDiary has made her choice between her husband and her lover. Website

#DearDiary: Who do I pick between my husband and lover?

February 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 minute - 452 KB

#DearDiary has another massive decision to make, and it is freaking her out... Website

#DearDiary: Trouble in paradise

January 31, 2018 13:54 - 1 minute - 588 KB

Might there be trouble in paradise for #DearDiary and her lover? Website

#DearDiary: Close call while out and about

January 30, 2018 21:00 - 1 minute - 490 KB

#DearDiary survived another close call by avoiding bumping into a familiar face while out with her lover.  #DearDiary: Close call while out and about · Website

#DearDiary: 'Caught in the act'

January 29, 2018 15:26 - 1 minute - 627 KB

Dear Diary her lover, baby girl and his son from a previous relationship are having a playdate at a popular restaurant. A surprise walk in from someone catches her off guard... Website

#DearDiary relieved after a false alarm

January 24, 2018 12:44 - 1 minute - 531 KB

#DearDiary breathed a sigh of relief when she found out what her new church friend meant when they said "I know your little secret"... Website

#DearDiary: I know your little secret

January 23, 2018 20:00 - 1 minute - 676 KB

#DearDiary is on the road to Durban from Johannesburg with her brother. #DearDiary: I know your little secret · Website

#DearDiary: Playing happy families with the in-laws

January 22, 2018 19:00 - 1 minute - 791 KB

#DearDiary is meeting up with her girlfriends to de-stress and discuss her telephonic conversations with her mother-in-law.  #DearDiary: Playing happy families with the in-laws · Website

#DearDiary: Trouble is looming

January 17, 2018 20:00 - 1 minute - 623 KB

In episode 31, there is a confrontation between #DearDiary and her lover - and a surprise call from the in-laws.  #DearDiary: Trouble is looming · Website

#DearDiary: My lover is having an affair

January 16, 2018 18:00 - 1 minute - 579 KB

#DearDiary is very upset. She has been suspecting that her lover is having an affair of his own. Listen as she finds out the truth. Website

#DearDiary: My lover and our baby meet for the first time

January 15, 2018 18:45 - 1 minute - 552 KB

It has been four weeks since #DearDiary gave birth and she is now on her way to visit her lover so that he can meet their baby for the first time.  Website

#DearDiary: Should I end things with my lover?

January 10, 2018 20:00 - 1 minute - 648 KB

#DearDiary is still in the hospital with her new-born baby girl. A text message from her lover has her contemplating her next move. Website

I am having post baby blues: #DearDiary

January 10, 2018 18:00 - 1 minute - 485 KB

Dear Diary is feeling the baby blue's, she is like most new moms overwhelmed.  #DearDiary: I'm having the post-baby blues · Website

How do I tell my husband that the baby I am carrying is not his?

January 08, 2018 17:30 - 1 minute - 524 KB

Dear Diary has given birth and she is absolutely smitten with her new baby girl.  #DearDiary: How do I tell my husband that the baby I am carrying is not his? · Website

Hear the woman behind the voice and story of #DearDiary

November 22, 2017 13:49 - 5 minutes - 2.07 MB

For almost two months and 25 episodes, listeners of KZN have been sharing their views of the journey of a young wife from Durban, who goes under the alias #DearDiary. Now it is time to meet her. Website

#DearDiary: What if I never have children again?

November 20, 2017 12:42 - 1 minute - 559 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 25, #DearDiary is at the hospital for a scheduled abortion. What if I never have children again? · Website

#DearDiary: Maybe I should just run, run as fast as possible?

November 15, 2017 13:11 - 1 minute - 706 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 24, #DearDiay is faced with the reality of her decisions: she is pregnant and does not know who the father is.  Website

#DearDiary: The pregnancy test

November 14, 2017 14:35 - 1 minute - 719 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 23, #DearDiay is still feeling sick so she decides to take a pregnancy test. Website

#DearDiary: The feeling of nausea has set in

November 13, 2017 17:00 - 1 minute - 440 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 22, #DearDiary has a feeling that she simply cannot shake off.  Website

#DearDiary: Birthday celebrations and a weekend away

November 08, 2017 12:04 - 1 minute - 607 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 21, #DearDiary is in a celebratory mood.  Website

#DearDiary: The HIV results are in!

November 07, 2017 13:23 - 1 minute - 573 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 20, #DearDiary and her lover get their results of their HIV tests. Website

#DearDiary: Getting tested after the deed is done

November 06, 2017 11:17 - 1 minute - 531 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 19, #DearDiary and her lover are at the hospital to get an HIV test done. Website

Dear Diary: Last night was exhilarating

November 01, 2017 13:53 - 1 minute - 684 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 18 #DearDiary and her crush engage in a night of passion.  Website

#DearDiary: A stolen moment that I will never forget

October 31, 2017 17:49 - 1 minute - 611 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 17, #DearDiary reveals that she and her crush have gone past the crush stage. Website

#DearDiary: "I am falling... hard"

October 30, 2017 13:33 - 1 minute - 566 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 16, we hear of the developing relationship between #DearDiary and her crush. Website

DearDiary: Just because I didn't do it, does not mean I didn't want to

October 25, 2017 12:04 - 1 minute - 545 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 15, #DearDiary drops a massive bomb on us with regards to her lunch date with her crush.  Website

Dear Diary: A lunch date should not hurt, right?

October 24, 2017 12:50 - 1 minute - 566 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 14, #DearDiary shares with us the developing routine she has formed with her crush. Website

#DearDiary: The day after the white wedding and traditional ceremony

October 18, 2017 11:35 - 1 minute - 740 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young KwaZulu-Natal wife. In episode 13, we finally hear all the details about the BIG white and traditional weddings. Website

#DearDiary: Preparations for the white wedding

October 17, 2017 12:08 - 1 minute - 545 KB

#DearDiary follows the journey of a young Kwazulu-Natal wife. In episode 12, she shares her excitement for the upcoming white wedding. Website

#DearDiary: I am extremely confused

October 11, 2017 18:00 - 2 minutes - 851 KB

In episode 11, #DearDiary shares all the details with regards to the traditional ceremony her crush attended. The event overall went well, but the crush made life very uncomfortable for #DearDiary. He could not keep his eyes off #DearDiary. Website

#DearDiary: What should I do?

October 10, 2017 18:00 - 2 minutes - 948 KB

In episode 10, #DearDiary, with the help of her mother, is prepping for the upcoming traditional ceremony. While #DearDiary and her mother are at the mall shopping for food for the ceremony, #DearDiary is distracted and seated on a bench, much to her mother's annoyance. Website

#DearDiary: family affair

October 09, 2017 18:00 - 1 minute - 816 KB

In episode 9 #DearDiary tells us about the awkward aeroplane ride with her crush. As #DearDiary and her crush were boarding the plane, the crush asked her where she was seating...they both pulled out their tickets and realized that they actually were seated next to each other. Website

#DearDiary: More surprises

October 04, 2017 18:00 - 1 minute - 827 KB

In episode 8 of #DearDiary, we hear of yet another surprising re-emergence, and, no, it is not the ex boyfriend. Dear Diary is on the road yet again. This time travelling back from a traditional ceremony between herself and her husband. A ceremony that is culturally meant to be done before the marriage licence is issued. Website

#DearDiary: Growing tensions and a sense of loss

October 03, 2017 18:00 - 2 minutes - 969 KB

In episode seven, #DearDiary reflects on the burial of her grandmother and the persisting ex boyfriend. In episode 6, #DearDiary shared that she had received news that her grandmother had passed away. She also shared how she would be making the trip down to Durban for the funeral without her husband who has work Website

#DearDiary: Case of the ex

September 28, 2017 18:00 - 1 minute - 662 KB

#DearDiary is a new feature on #EastCoastUrban which follows the life of one young wife through her diary entries. In episode six, #DearDiary receives a surprise text message from an old flame Website

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