East Coast Breakfast with Darren Maule

Natarah Nadesan & Dineo Mphahlele joined Darren, Sky and Carmen for the launch of a new podcast series - SA Rescue: Out Alive. The podcast explores real life South African rescues where victims made it out alive when all odds were against them! Natarah & Dineo share what you can expect and one historic rescue that every South African will want to hear! Listen to Episode 1 NOW on East Coast Radio podcasts or wherever you enjoy fine podcasts! Webpage

It's Carmen Reddy's birthday and we decided to get to know her better in a round of QUICK FIRE! Yoh - we were never "Reddy" for what we found out! Webpage

On Monday morning Darren and Sky ran into a problem on East Coast Breakfast: Carmen's birthday is on Tuesday, but payday is on Wednesday … What to do, what to do? The boys both got a budget of R250 and with your help, they hit mall to do their best on a shoestring budget. Webpage

Darren Maule's at his wits end with trying to help his daughter, Mouse, learn Afrikaans. No TV show has been able to keep her entertained, until she stumbled on ‘Die Kantoor' – The Afrikaans version of The Office. Mouse sent Flip Bosman, the boss in ‘Die Kantoor' a message – And the response was hilarious! Webpage

JP Pietersen, the new Head Coach of the Sharks, joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to celebrate this incredible achievement and speak on his first order of business! Webpage

Dr. Siyabonga Madlala, the Executive Chairman of the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to speak on the Provisional Liquidation of Tongaat Huletts and how it will affect the economy and daily consumer. Dr Kajal Ramnanun, an academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Co-Chairperson of the UKZN Business Rescue Unit (BRU) also spoke on the liquidation and how it affects the employees. Webpage

Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius Júnior's 50th-minute rocket. His provocative celebration led to a confrontation, and he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him 'mono'(monkey in Spanish) prompting a 10-minute stoppage under FIFA's anti-racism protocol. Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen discussed the question that nobody asks anymore: Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you still officially ask that question or is it just vibes? Here's what KZN had to say Webpage

On Friday morning on East Coast Breakfast Darren, Sky, and Carmen was looking for a couple who has been dating for less than 3 months, and they sent them on a weekend away to Jozini Tiger Lodge – The catch … they had to leave immediately! The team caught up with the happy couple on Monday morning to find out how it all went – Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

It's the weekend of love on East Coast Radio, and things got real romantic… real fast! On Friday morning, East Coast Breakfast met Calvin and Carina - a couple who only met three months ago on Instagram. Cute, right? Well… it gets better. They won a dreamy getaway to Jozini Tiger Lodge, but there was a twist. They had to drop everything and leave immediately! No packing. No planning. Just vibes. Here's how it went... Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen discuss what happens to the ring after an engagement is broken? Does the woman keep it? Does she return it? KZN weighed in and Attorney Ashton Moodley broke down what the law says Webpage

Danya Thompson, a teen archer from Umhlanga, has won gold at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships in Argentina, making her the world champion. Danya joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to discuss her journey in archery, the unpredictability of the competition, and her ambitions to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Webpage

Spain is making a bold move that's got parents, kids, and tech giants talking - banning social media for children under 16. Investigative journalist Carlos Mendoza from Noticias Iberia joins Darren, Sky, and Carmen to break down what Spain is proposing, why it's happening now, and how it could actually be enforced. Webpage

Sundeep and Anand joined Darren Maule to speak on their friendship, relationship off the stage and what makes them so hilarious. Spoiler: They lowkey don't like each other Webpage

After finding out that Carmen couldn't whistle for all these years, East Coast Breakfast wondered what other "normal" things KZN people couldn't do. YOH - we didn't realise just how abnormal we are. From burping, to drinking water and even parking forwards - these are all the "normal" things KZN people can't do! Webpage

After East Coast Breakfast's returned from Season 2 of My School Rules, the team realised the Carmen Reddy CAN NOT WHISTLE. After many interventions and classes, Carmen Reddy was given 24 hours to learn how to whistle … did she nail it? Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

Connor Doig from Westville, with Bulgarian partner Dimitar Kisimov, won the boys' doubles title at the Australian Open! Connor joined East Coast Breakfast in studio to share his journey of commitment, sacrifice, and balancing schoolwork while chasing a Grand Slam dream. Webpage

My School Rules Season 2 gave us some very interesting knowledge on many many things. However, the one that stood out the most was learning "Carmen can't whistle" - so we decided to take it upon ourselves to teach her a thing or 2... Webpage

Westville Boys High School brings the energy with an epic war cry as the Breakfast team witnesses school spirit at its loudest and proudest. Webpage

The Breakfast team catches up with Westville Boys High principal Graham Steele for a fun My School Rules conversation. Webpage

The Breakfast team stops by Westville Boys High School for Season 2 of My School Rules and speaks to two young rugby players mentored by Sky Tshabalala about growth, discipline, and their love for the game. Webpage

The action moved to Westville High School on Thursday in the Quick Quiz My School Rules edition. Listen to the 10/10 action here! Webpage

Danville Park Girls' deliver amazing war cries - listen to all the action that unfolded at the school this morning. Webpage

10/10 for Danville in the Quick Quiz for My School Rules Webpage

When last did you hear Darren Maule address someone as "Mam"? :-) Danville Park Girls' High School Principal, Linda Scholtz, chats to East Coast Breakfast. Webpage

East Coast Breakfast's Season 2 of My School Rules had an amazing third day, this time at Danville Park Girls' High School in Durban North. A young woman stepped onto the stage to share a poem that addresses the fear amongst women in society as the GBV crisis worsens. Webpage

Breakfast chats with the principal from Kharwastan Secondary School. Webpage

This morning East Coast Radio came to you live from Kharwastan Secondary School in Chatsworth for Season 2 of My School Rules. There was much excitement today, but something that definitely stood out was the band! Listen to their rendition of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira. Webpage

The action moved to Kharwastan Secondary School on Tuesday in the Quick Quiz My School Rules edition. Listen to the 10/10 action here! Webpage

The Breakfast team puts Ferrum High School to the test on Quick Quiz, and they walk away with a flawless 10/10. Webpage

On day one of My School Rules, the Breakfast team chats with Ferrum High School's principal and Director of Culture about leadership, values, and school identity. Webpage

Our first stop for Season 2 of My School Rules took us to Newcastle, where we found a hidden gem - Ferrum High School! They gave us a stellar performance of their award winning African Traditional Choir piece, which is too good to sound human! Webpage

East Coast Breakfast joined Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels as they help flood victims in Limpopo and Mpumalanga by donating R30,000 towards the initiative. Take a listen to the moment here Webpage

Sky Tshabalala was recently summoned to a "meeting" by his three-year-old son to talk on all matters "I'm growing up". He was not expecting what his kid had to say. KZN also shared the moments their kids pulled a "I'm in charge now" moment, and it's nothing short of hilarious. Webpage

Former Proteas captain and cricket legend Graeme “Biff” Smith joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of the SA20 play-offs for a candid and entertaining chat. From whether he's tougher as a dad or as a team captain, to revealing which cricket star's poster once hung on his childhood wall, The Champ drops some unexpected gems in this must-listen conversation. Webpage

On Tuesday morning Darren, Sky, and Carmen announced the return of My School Rules in 2026 to East Coast Breakfast! They'll be visiting secondary schools all across the province next week, looking for the most talented learners, and looking for the winner of R10 000 in cash in a special version of Darren Maule's Quick Quiz! To enter your school for My School Rules 2026, or to get more information, go to ecr.co.za right now! Entries close 23 January! Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen started the East Coast Breakfast week by checking in on all the parents! After the crazy back to school rush of getting stationery, uniforms and sports gear for their young ones, it seems the young ones forgot that they actually have to bring these items back home. Yep - the team asked KZN parents what their kids lost in week 1 of school, and boy were the answers hilarious and outright concerning. Webpage

Graeme Smith joined East Coast Breakfast to speak on all things Betway SA20 ahead of the epic weekend ahead! Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen discuss the floods battering the Limpopo and Mpumalanga area, with the Kruger National Park being at the centre of it all. Webpage

Dietetics Coach Nick Rober't joined Darren, Sky & Carmen to answer the most Googled question of January 2026: "What's the best way to lose weight?" He shares the secrets to effective weight loss, the best diets, tips and tricks to training your mind and how effective weight loss drugs are. Webpage

KZN Matric star Manzil Harikaran-Giandev joins Darren, Sky and Carmen after achieving an incredible 93.54% average and 11 distinctions. He opens up about the hard work behind his success, his dreams of becoming an engineer (with a love for aviation), and the unexpected role Darren Maule's Quick Quiz played in sharpening his general knowledge. Manzil also shares powerful advice for current Matriculants on balance, pressure and staying motivated. Webpage

If traditional careers aren't your thing, this one's for you. Darren and Carmen dive into unusual, lesser-known career paths for Matric grads - from hands-on trades, phlebotomists to high-seas leadership. Webpage