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East Coast Breakfast

The East Coast Radio Breakfast Show is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Tune in to the show for an energizing start to your day, accompanied by a fantastic selection of music that will keep you hooked. Stay informed with the latest news updates, traffic reports, and sports highlights to ensure you're always up to date.
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The man who unveiled COVID's hidden variants receives SA's highest honour

Tulio De Oliveira explains the open public nomination process and says the award is symbolic rather than financial, coming with a medal whose first recipient was Nelson Mandela. He reflects on 30 years of outbreak work and stresses that early identification of pathogens and the development of diagnostics, therapies and…
19 May 5AM 6 min

Erasmus confusion: East Coast Breakfast make a BIG mistake

East Coast Breakfast discusses 38 recipients of South Africa’s national orders, awarded for contributions to democracy and improving citizens’ lives. The team zone in on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus receiving an order but being unable to attend due to Springbok alignment camp, reportedly sending his 81-year-old friend Frikkie Erasmus to…
19 May 5AM 4 min

Darren's (in) appropriate joke on MasterChef SA

Normally on Mondays, we’re joined by the latest MasterChef SA elimination. But this week? No one went home. Instead, the episode featured one of our own: Darren Maule sitting in as a guest judge. He had the joke of the day ... and it has to do with Pork Crackling…
18 May 2AM 4 min

The real rules of KZN roads

If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren took a hilarious and slightly terrifying look at the unofficial rules of the road in KZN after learner licence pass rates dropped following South Africa’s new computerised testing system. From treating roundabouts like vibes, to believing a yellow…
18 May 2AM 9 min

Could YOU still pass your learner’s licence today?

Think passing your learner’s licence is easy? Think again. Since South Africa introduced a new computerised testing system, learner’s licence pass rates have dropped dramatically, and many drivers are being caught off guard. KZN Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya joined East Coast Breakfast to explain what’s changed, why so many people…
13 May 5AM 12 min

Durban City make history! Darren Keet & Rowen Fernandez relive the Nedbank Cup glory

After Durban City’s historic 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup Final, veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet joined East Coast Breakfast to relive the unforgettable win that brought silverware, pride, and hope back to Durban. Keet, alongside goalkeeper coach Rowen Fernandez, chatted to Darren, Sky, and Carmen about the…
12 May 4AM 13 min

Live Inside & Win The Ride Winner gives Carmen a lift

Siphamandla Mthiyane won a brand-new BMW M240i in East Coast Radio and Gold Rush’s Live Inside and Win the Ride! After living in the car for 10 days, he drove away with the prize. He joined East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning to speak about the most difficult thing was…
11 May 5AM 12 min

SURPRISE! This East Coast Breakfast host is crashing the MasterChef Kitchen

A very familiar voice from your mornings on East Coast Radio is stepping into the MasterChef SA kitchen as a surprise guest judge this Sunday at 18:00 on e.tv. But which East Coast Breakfast favourite is it? Before the big reveal on TV, we’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea, what…
11 May 4AM 3 min

Hantavirus? Prof. Tulio de Oliveira answers SA’s biggest questions

Prof Tulio De Oliveira explains hantavirus is a well-known virus discovered in 1976, usually transmitted by rodents and associated with farm work or cleaning rodent excrement, with low fatality. He outlines symptoms, including kidney bleeding in some variants and lung fluid leakage leading to pulmonary disease and cardiac arrest in…
7 May 2AM 5 min

The FIRST-EVER radio drama with the Isitha: The Enemy cast?!

Darren, Sky, and Carmen welcomed Luyanda Zuma, Linda Sebenzo, Senzokuhle Radebe, Andile Mxakaza, and Sibonginkosi Tenza from eTV’s hit show Isitha: The Enemy (Season 4)… but this wasn’t your typical interview. In a first for East Coast Radio, the cast put their acting chops to the test in a LIVE…
5 May 5AM 7 min

Live Inside & Win the Ride takes a wild turn!

"Live Inside & Win the Ride”, brought to you by Goldrush and East Coast Radio is LIVE on East Coast Radio! People are currently living in a car for 10 days and there will be a series of challenges and elimination rounds, and ultimately one person will drive away in…
5 May 4AM 4 min

Can a skilled SANDF Candidate Officer live inside to win the ride?

Darren, Sky, and Carmen caught up with finalists Sinaed, Rivaldo, and Tyreek (a SANDF Candidate Officer) to find out what’s going through their minds before stepping into the car. This trio gives us a glimpse into how they plan to outlast the competition, from survival strategies to mental strength and…
28 Apr 5AM 14 min

Can Nolwazi & Chris live inside to win the ride?

Darren, Sky, and Carmen caught up with the first two finalists, Nolwazi and Chris, to unpack their game plans, survival strategies, and what possibly convinced them to sign up for this extreme challenge. From mental toughness to unexpected tactics, this is just the beginning of a high-stakes ride you won’t…
27 Apr 5AM 8 min

Ashay Sewlall's tips on surviving a confined space

What does it really take to survive being stuck in a tight space with strangers… for days on end? On East Coast Breakfast, Big Brother Mzansi Season 6’s Ashay Sewlall shares his real-life insights on staying calm, managing conflict, and keeping your sanity when there’s no escape
21 Apr 3AM 10 min

US-Israeli war against Iran: "Diesel is expected to rise R8 per litre"

East Coast Radio’s chief news editor, says the US Israeli war against Iran is only temporarily suspended and questions whether the ceasefire will last. He notes that optimism on Friday after messages suggesting Iran had opened the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump thanking them reversed over the weekend,…
20 Apr 4AM 2 min

Live Inside & Win The Ride: Deon G's BMW M240i review

“Live Inside & Win a Ride”, brought to you by Goldrush is coming to East Coast Radio! It’. 10 people will live in a car for 10 days and there will be a series of challenges and elimination rounds, and ultimately one person will drive away in a brand-new BMW…
20 Apr 4AM 2 min

Sune Luus' last Google search shocked us...

Sune Luus joined East Coast Breakfast on Thursday morning, and the team asked her what the last thing is she Google … her answer was something NOBODY expected!
16 Apr 4AM 8 min

Rachel Kolisi is leading change ahead of the Mancosa ECR Business Breakfast

Darren speaks with Rachel Kolisi about what drives her to lead change in South Africa. Kolisi says there wasn’t a single defining moment, but a repeated exposure to desperation, need, and leadership gaps in both her business, Falling Forward, and her philanthropy work, where she felt advocacy and conversation weren’t…
16 Apr 3AM 3 min

Carmen lives inside her car

Don’t miss your chance to enter for Gold Rush and East Coast Radio’s Live Inside and Win the Ride! Enter on ecr.co.za, and you can drive away with a brand-new BMW M240i, valued at over a million rand. You have to live in the car for 10 days and compete…
15 Apr 3AM 4 min
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