East Coast Breakfast with Darren Maule

You've been part of a journey with East Coast Breakfast … and it's been nothing short of powerful. Together with LottoStar, YOU raised an incredible R1 847 500 to help eradicate pit toilets in schools, a reality thousands of children still face every single day. Then, on Tuesday morning, Marion Wagner, CEO of Breadline Africa, made an announcement that changes everything: Not two… but THREE schools will now have their pit toilets demolished and replaced with proper, clean, safe facilities. See why this matters. Watch the video now on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast … and imagine your child using that facility. This is real change. This is dignity. This is safety. Webpage

South Africa's longest running and most beloved music festival is turning 35! Splashy Fen is taking place between 2 and 6 April 2026/ Tickets at plashyfen.co.za - There's more than 30 food trucks, stalls & artisan vendors, 6 stages of live music, and more than 300 artists – Including Jemma Kate and Angel M! They took over the East Coast Breakfast studio with an epic live performance on Friday morning! Listen again on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

Darren shared a powerful story about when Carmen Reddy had to use a pit toilet for the first time a daily reality for many children in KZN. Marion Wagner, CEO of Breadline Africa, joined the team for what she thought was a regular update… but then came the big moment. Darren, Sky, and Carmen surprised her with ANOTHER R1 847 500 raised through The Big Favour with LottoStar to continue eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Webpage

ECR's Chief News Editor Marius Van Der Walt shared an update on the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and says South Africans can expect another MASSIVE fuel spike in the coming month. Webpage

What started as a shocking first for Carmen turned into a reality check for all of us. Darren Maule relives the emotional day they visited MaShangase in Inchanga and why it still hits hard today. For many children in KZN, pit toilets aren't a once-off experience… they're everyday life. But thanks to YOU, over R1.8 million was raised during Santa's Stash with LottoStar and now, real change is coming. Find out how lives are about to be transformed. Full plan revealed Thursday at 07:40 on East Coast Breakfast. Webpage

It's time to come together and walk in each other's shoes. The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns on Sunday, 17 May 2026, along Durban's iconic promenade, bringing thousands of walkers together for a day of fun, community, and connection. There are only 24 000 tickets available, and ONLY 5 000 Early bird tickets cost R145. Then it's R165 per person - Kids under five walk for free, and tickets are available at durbanbigwalk.co.za! Webpage

After waking up before the rest of KZN for two decades, Natarah Nadesan is signing off from the East Coast Breakfast news desk. We look back at the early mornings, the unforgettable on-air moments, and the life milestones that happened while she kept the province informed. From memorable broadcasts to the occasional on-air slip-up, Natarah reflects on her journey, and reveals what comes next. Webpage

If you use the N2 at the uMngeni Interchange, you'll want to plan ahead. SANRAL has confirmed that construction work will run from 12 March until 15 April 2026, with temporary lane closures and disruptions expected around the interchange. Crews will be replacing bridge parapets and median barriers on the uMngeni Bridge, which means sequential lane closures on key routes including the northbound N2 off-ramp, the southbound on-ramp from Inanda Road, and sections of the fast lanes in both directions. Traffic will still move through the area, but lanes will be narrower and delays are expected. Motorists are being urged to allow extra travel time, follow signage, and stick to reduced speed limits while travelling through the construction zone. Webpage

The Kickstands joined Darren, Sky and Carmen ahead of the 35th Splashy Fen! They gave us a stellar performance, reminisced on their years of Splashy & even spoke on a song that East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

Attorney Ashton Naidoo joined East Coast Breakfast to unpack the Sibling Maintenance Law controversy and how it actually works. He also educated us on other weird laws that exist in South Africa, from witchcraft, dying your dogs, and riding horses while inebriated. Webpage

War erupted after the US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran, shutting down airspace, disrupting flights and rattling global oil markets. The biggest question for South Africans is how this will affect our petrol and Diesel Prices – Marius Van Der Walt, East Coast Radio's Chief news editor joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen to discuss the impact. Get the full conversation on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage

Recently, old legislation saying you can claim sibling maintenance came to light. Carmen Reddy is an only child, but Darren and Sky's messages to their siblings completely backfired! Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast Webpage

Things got heated (literally) on East Coast Breakfast! Darren, Sky, and Carmen found themselves in a surprisingly serious debate about the studio temperature. Darren insisted the aircon should stay at a crisp 22°C, Carmen argued that 25°C is the perfect cosy setting, and Sky tried to keep the peace with a compromise: 10 minutes at 22 and 10 minutes at 25. But the real judges? You, our listeners. Webpage

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently unveiled 2 9M statues in Durban of Nelson Mandela & Oliver Tambo, which didn't sit well with a few residents. So, we asked KZN to suggest better statues - and these suggestions are much better suited... Webpage

Turning 35 is something we can't run away from, but we can ensure we live our lives to the fullest! After Sky realised 35 is the end of his "youth", Darren, Carmen and KZN decided to help him tick boxes of what he should have (or have done) by 35! The responses were hilarious and absolutely unhinged! Webpage

Darren, Sky, and Carmen were joined by various South Africans who are stuck in the Middle East. Sudesh explained how his relaxing Saturday afternoon in Dubai turned into a day of day of explosions and panic, while Theresa in Qatar explained how the noise of a missile is nothing she has ever experienced. Webpage

The war in the Middle East escalated drastically over the weekend forcing planes to be grounded. Darren, Sky and Carmen caught up with Dalin Oliver, a South African comedian stuck in Dubai, to find out all the happenings on the ground. Webpage

Comedy legend Mark Banks stops by for a laugh-filled chat with Darren and Carmen. From bizarre airline names to everyday observations, Mark's wit had the hosts in stitches throughout. Catch Mark's show "Laughter is on the Menu" at Macnut Farm, Assagay, 27 Feb - 1 March. Webpage

Carmen Reddy celebrated a birthday on Tuesday, and she was showered in gifts, well wishes, chocolate, cake, and flowers … One gift she received left her completely confused and offended. So, Darren, Sky, and Carmen wanted to know what the most inappropriate gift is you have received for a Birthday. Webpage

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