East Coast Breakfast with Darren Maule

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 the Andes variant, often starting like flu. Webpage

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 radio drama and let's just say, things escalated quickly. From unexpected plot twists to laugh-out-loud moments and undeniable chemistry, this is one performance you didn't see coming. Did they nail it… or completely lose the plot? Hit play and decide for yourself. Webpage

"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 a brand-new BMW M240i worth more than a Million Rand! Darren, Sky, and Carmen had a breaking news moment from the vehicle on Tuesday morning that nobody expected Webpage

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 a few “what have I signed up for?” moments. Webpage

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 want to miss. Webpage

He came in last… but he still crossed the finish line — and that's what made it count. Nasser Narain completed the Chatsworth Ultra-Marathon in a tough 8 hours, proving that this wasn't about podiums or personal bests… it was about pure determination. Darren, Sky, and Carmen chat to Nasser about what pushed him to keep going, whether he actually trained for the race, and if he's ever taken on something this demanding before. Because sometimes, finishing last still means you beat everyone who didn't even start. Webpage

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 Webpage

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, with renewed threats to close the strait and Trump warning he could destroy Iran's power infrastructure. Brent crude is trading around $95 a barrel, implying petrol could rise about R2.50 in May, though a possible continued R3 levy reduction could keep petrol flat; diesel is expected to rise about R8 per litre, or about R5 if the levy continues. Webpage

“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 M240i worth more than a Million Rand! If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Deon Govender reviewed the BMW M240i in great detail – and the car is more impressive than anyone could imagine! Webpage

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! Webpage

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 enough. She explains that with a growing platform comes a responsibility to do something impactful that changes others' lives too. Webpage

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 in a series of challenges to win … but Carmen Reddy tried to work from her car on Wednesday morning … It went ...okay… Webpage

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to be the LAST ONE STANDING? Live Inside & Win the Ride is here… and it's next level. You could stand a chance to WIN a brand-new BMW M240i worth over R1 MILLION. 10 finalists. 10 days. ONE car at Hillcrest Corner From 1–10 May 2026, finalists will LIVE inside the car. Eat there. Sleep there. Compete daily. Every day brings a new challenge testing your patience, focus and determination. Lose, quit or break the rules… and you're OUT. Think you've got what it takes? ENTER NOW: bit.ly/3QpzVx6 Entries close 17 April 2026 at 18:00 NOTE: Goldrush account holders automatically qualify for an additional entry. T's and C's apply Webpage

Shoprite Checkers showed up in a big way, donating 3 pallets of toilet paper (that's 432 rolls!) and care packs for every learner; including essential hygiene items like sanitary pads, shampoo, and toothbrushes. This is more than just a story about infrastructure. It's about dignity, health, and the real impact of communities coming together. And somewhere along the way, these learners reminded us that the biggest change… happens in the heart. Webpage

This year on The Big Favour on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen has been on a journey to help eradicate pit toilets in KZN schools! With the help of LottoStar, Breadline Africa, and Envirosan, they have demolished the pit toilets at 3 schools, and replaced them with proper, functioning, safe, clean toilets! Follow the story on ecr.co.za, under the East Coast Breakfast Blog, and find out what it feels like for a child to flush a toilet for the first time in their entire lives! Webpage

This year, we have taken on the powerful mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools, with the backing of LottoStar and Breadline Africa, and now in the hands of Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan. Earlier this morning he shared some more great news with us .. Webpage

This year, East Coast Breakfast has taken on the powerful mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools, with the backing of LottoStar and Breadline Africa, and now in the hands of Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan. In the latest update, Brian checks in with another school principal and reveals that they could be less than a week away from finishing their school! It's a real look at the challenges behind creating safer schools and the determination to push through them. Follow every step of the journey on ecr.co.za under East Coast Breakfast. Webpage

If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast: The Big Favour with LottoStar is well on track with their mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan has announced that the demolition of the old pit toilets at the 3 schools is done, and work has started on building new, safe toilets – But they've already run into their first roadblock. You won't believe how fast the work is progressing! AND there's a video on the WhatsApp channel [On WhatsApp click updates > search East Coast Radio > Hit follow]. You can also follow the progress on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage

If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast: The Big Favour with LottoStar is well on track with their mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan has announced that the demolition of the old pit toilets at the 3 schools is done, and work have already begun on building new, safe toilets – But they've already run into their first roadblock. You won't believe how fast the work is progressing! AND there's a video on the WhatsApp channel [On WhatsApp click updates > search East Coast Radio > Hit follow]. You can also follow the progress on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage

With fuel price increases expected from 1 April and possibly continuing into May, authorities and industry stakeholders are pointing to working from home as an immediate way for consumers to reduce travel costs and ease financial pressure. Webpage

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