Podcasts about east coast breakfast

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

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

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

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

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

East Coast Breakfast worked out the ultimate work leave hack to help you stretch your leave days out during the 2026 public holidays! You could turn 10 days off into over 20 days off without wasting your leave days! Here's how Webpage

Out of all the things the Gen Z's have cancelled, new year's resolutions are probably the best one! Instead, East Coast Breakfast wanted to know what you plan on doing more of in 2026 This is what Darren, Sky & Carmen are doing more of this year! Webpage

The Betway SA 20 returns from the 26th of December 2025 to the 25th of January 2026. The first match in Durban is on the 28th with Durban's Super Giants taking on MI Cape Town - Tickets are available on ticketpro - Durban Super Giants Coach, Lance Kleusner is joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen on East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

JP Pietersen joined East Coast Breakfast to talk strategy ahead of the epic clash against the Blue Bulls, what fans can expect and the real reason behind the limited GOLD jersey! Oh, and you won't believe the scariest thing he's ever done! Webpage

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, Celeste Ntuli, South Africa's undefeated, undisputed Queen of Zulu Comedy joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of her Celeste N Da Big Dudes Comedy Special. After a sold-out smash hit in Johannesburg, the show is coming to Durban for the very first time at the playTSOGO Globe on Thursday, 4 December. Tickets are available on TicketPro. Listen back now on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, South Africa's most famous cartoonist Zapiro joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of the launch of his 30th annual collection What Else Could Go Wrong? He's unveiling it this Sunday, 30 November, at Gateway Mall, at the food court near the glass floor, starting at Noon featuring his most iconic cartoons from the year. Catch the full conversation now on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

The G20 is taking place in Joburg this weekend, and East Coast Breakfast are putting together South Africa's PERFECT delegation! Who would you include? Carmen Reddy said General Mkhwanazi, Sky Tshabalala wants Rassie Erasmus, and Darren Maule wants to send someone who is actually already at the G20! You'll never guess who Webpage

The G20 Summit is taking place in Joburg this weekend – Filled with important people – But you are just as important! East Coast Breakfast wanted to know what you would say at the G20 Summit if you had just 10 seconds. Webpage

A tragic flash flood hid the town of Newcastle with the Factory Plaza being affected. East Coast Breakfast spoke to Dina Tseng, a Factory Plaza business owner, who shared the real stories behind those affected. Webpage

Christmas is around the corner and families everywhere have already started planning for the big day! Darren, Sky and Carmen had a bit of a debate on East Coast Breakfast on which traditional Christmas foods should go. Trifle? Jelly and Custard? The BRAAI?? Well, we asked KZN and the debate was polarising! Take a listen Webpage

The Comrades Marathon 2026 made history selling out in under 10 hours! East Coast Breakfast's Darren, Sky, and Carmen chat with Comrades Marathon General Manager Alain Delay to unpack how this record-breaking rush happened, what role social media played, and what's next for those who missed out. Webpage

The CSA T20 Challenge is back this weekend and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins are taking on the Moothee Ram Tuskers this Saturday! If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, CEO of Dolphins Cricket, Heinrich Strydom, and newly signed Dolphins player, Anrich Nortje, joined the team ahead of the big clash. Webpage

The incredible Ndlovu Youth Choir joined Darren, Sky and Carmen on East Coast Breakfast ahead of their big show at the Durban Playhouse! Darren also aked them for a HUGE favour Webpage

A search and rescue operation unfolded dramatically in the skies over KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday (15 October) after two light aircraft sent out MAYDAY calls, sparking an urgent response from emergency services. The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) confirmed after the distress signal came through to air traffic control. East Coast Breakfast unpacked this Webpage

This week Durban's been buzzing with reports of a baboon on the loose! First, we heard it was caught in a trap now word is, there's another one still running free. Clint Halkett-Siddall, the Operations Director for CROW joined East Coast Breakfast to confirm. To find out what you should do when encountering a baboon in the city, and who to contact, go to ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! For more info or to report a sighting, you can contact CROW on 083 212 5281 or 031 462 1127. Webpage

As we launch our World Food Day campaign with the Do More Foundation, East Coast Breakfast asked KZN how they actively reduce food waste at home! From freezing leftovers to sharing excess food with neighbours and homeless people, its clear that KZN hates wasting precious food - especially in this economy. Webpage

SANTACO Provincial Manager Sfiso Shangase joined East Coast Breakfast on East Coast Radio to give us an in-depth update on the ongoing taxi strike, why it's happening and what the potential outcomes could be. Take a listen to the details and what commuters need to know. Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen are ecstatic that taxis are back on the road and life is back to normal. After the unexpected taxi strike on Thursday, the team shared just how much the strike affected them in their personal lives. The strike gave East Coast Breakfast a much-needed reality check on just how big of a role the taxi industry plays in keeping the city functioning. Webpage

Darren Maule shared the true cost and effects that Durban's Taxi Strike has on the people of KZN - from the essential workers to school children - who rely on taxis for their day-to-day. Mrs BK - a Morningside resident - joined East Coast Breakfast to share her sentiments and the suffering that lies behind the Durban taxi strike. Webpage

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast: Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz confirmed that his new haircut was actually a mistake—thanks to his brother holding the clippers! That kicked off a hilarious conversation with with Darren, Sky, and Carmen … about haircut disasters. They heard from Dureshan in Hilton, who tried to cut his own hair, and from Sne in Ladysmith, who gave us the best story of the morning. Catch all the laughs now on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

He's just 14, but Brenton Narainsamy has a talent that'll rev you up! The young KZN prodigy joined East Coast Breakfast to show off his jaw-dropping car sound impressions – and trust us, you'll need to double-check it's not a real engine. Webpage

We are devastated after a video went viral of a pilot crashing into the ocean at Battery Beach during an aerobatic display on Thursday afternoon. Wouter Botes is a multi-talented aviation professional a pilot, test pilot, maintenance expert, media presenter, and tenacious aviation investigator. He joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen on East Coast Breakfast on Friday morning. Webpage

If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen asked: Has a co-worker ever taken credit for your work? That sparked a wave of personal stories from listeners. Plus, they spoke to Owen Dean, the legal expert who fought for justice in the famous copyright case behind “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” He's also the author of Echoes of Injustice: The Story behind the Epic Song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and the Battle of Reparation. A powerful true story of legal triumph and cultural justice that transformed tragedy into hope. When South African musician Solomon Linda composed "Mbube" - the song that would become the global phenomenon "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - he unknowingly signed away his rights to a fortune. For decades, his family remained in poverty while his creation generated millions worldwide. Catch it all now at ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, The New York Times dropped its list of the 100 greatest films of the 21st century—but Darren, Sky, and Carmen noticed something strange: not a single sequel made the cut. Which is weird, because sometimes the sequel is better than the original…Want to see what KZN thinks? Go to ecr.co.za and check out KZN's Ultimate List: 100 Sequels That Beat the Originals, under the East Coast Breakfast tab. Webpage

If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the team tackled the real school subjects that life forgot to teach us — from doing taxes and managing credit, to parallel parking and even understanding rugby rules. Listeners had strong opinions on what should be part of the curriculum, like queue etiquette (don't breathe on the person in front of you!) and trolley control (please, not the Achilles heels!). Catch up now on ecr.co.za, under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

Ahead of The Fin Cup powered by Hollywoodbets, East Coast Breakfast caught up with the big names behind this epic clash. COO of the Hollywoodbets Sharks Novashni Chetty, Dolphins CEO Heinrich Strydom, and players Fez Mbatha and Eathan Bosch joined us to talk crossing codes, Kingsmead buzz, and the friendly rivalry between rugby and cricket. Mark your calendars for 17 August! You don't want to miss this epic clash of titans! Webpage

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the kids were back at school, and Darren, Sky, and Carmen wanted to know: what's the best part about going back? Turns out — it's the tuck shop! So now, East Coast Breakfast is on a mission to find the best school tuck shop in KZN. After visiting schools earlier this year on the My School Rules tour, they realised that some schools don't even have tuck shops anymore — they have full-on restaurants. Catch it all again on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

If you missed it on Tuesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the school bell rang once more and it was time to dust off the backpacks! Darren, Sky, and Carmen shared their back-to-school feels, with Darren admitting he misses Mouse already, even though Mouse is thrilled to be heading back! What's the BEST part about going back to school—the routine, the snacks, or just getting out of the house? Catch the moment on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page! Webpage

Darren, Sky, and Carmen were in the middle of their usual East Coast Breakfast buzz when—shock horror—they were interrupted! And while interruptions are usually a big no-no in broadcasting, this one? This one was very welcome. Webpage

Breadline Africa CEO Marian Wagner joined East Coast Breakfast to speak on Lottostar's Fortune Frenzy and how it's helping them achieve their goal of upgrading infrastructure of underprivileged schools. Tune in to learn about the pressing issue of unsafe pit toilets affecting thousands of students, and Breadline Africa's mission. Webpage

If you missed it on Tuesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Carmen Reddy arrived at work hauling a massive 10KG bag of Up To Date Potatoes and then dished out a delicious challenge to the team! From Darren's beef bourguignon (made by Anna) to Sky's Clarise's Ouma's roast potatoes, Carmen's lamb curry, and producer WR's ‘Janika se Aartappeltert'; they all cooked up a storm and had a taste-off live on air. Webpage

Durban is buzzing ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July! If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen were on the hunt for your ultimate racehorse's name! Here's the formula: • The last thing you ate • The last movie you watched • The last thing you bought Put them together and that's your Hollywoodbets Durban July Horse Name! Webpage

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen threw down a car hooter challenge like no other! Inspired by Whitney Houston's iconic 1992 hit “I Will Always Love You”, they asked the entire province to time that legendary snare drum… with their hooters! Drivers across the province gave it their best shot, but only a few nailed it perfectly! Missed the moment or want to try it yourself? Head to the East Coast Radio Instagram and TikTok page to relive the challenge and watch the video to see who got it! Webpage

After sharing the story of Ms Thembele Shangase from Inchanga, whose home was destroyed in the 2022 floods, they committed to rebuilding it this Mandela Day. Businesswoman, philanthropist, actress, wife, mother, and Sibaya Trust Trustee, Sorisha Naidoo, joined East Coast Breakfast live to announce an ENORMOUS donation! Hear what touched her about the cause, her message to others who can help, and yes — what she could tell us about the upcoming Real Housewives reunion episode. Webpage

If you missed it on Youth Day morning on East Coast Breakfast with Darren, Sky, and Carmen, we celebrated young trailblazers from the Department of Social Development's Youth Development Programme — including Saheel Ajodhaparsadh and Msizi Dlamini, now qualified electricians. Then came a powerful surprise: Samantha Croft, Director of Operations at Southern Sun Hotels, heard their story live on air and was so inspired, she offered them both a job interview — on Youth Day! Catch this uplifting Youth Day moment on ecr.co.za, under the East Coast Breakfast page — and let's all follow Saheel and Msizi's journey! Webpage

KZN is getting ready to host the world for the 98th Comrades Marathon this weekend! A local man doing his 37th Marathon - Basil Kok from Wentworth says it's the supporters along the route who give runners the power to cross that finish line. If you missed it on Thursday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the team spoke to some serial Comrades Marathon supporters to find out how they will be watching, and what their traditions are … One caller, Umbali is supporting all the way from Shanghai! Webpage

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast with Darren, Sky, and Carmen, one man getting ready to run the Comrades Marathon on Sunday is Basil Kok from Wentworth – and it'll be his 37th time! His daughter Sasha-Lee asked Darren, Sky, and Carmen to find out: “What's wrong with him?” - Catch Basil's brilliant chat and the special messages that followed on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

Pule Sibeko has an impressive background in South African races and is preparing for his first run in the Comrades Marathon. He joined East Coast Breakfast to share his thoughts on the event, his preparation tips and his excitement for the Ultimate Human Race Webpage