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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
Comrades queen Gerda Steyn joins East Coast Breakfast to share golden advice for first-time runners, reveal what she whispers to herself when the pain kicks in, and reminds us all that running almost 90km is as much about your mind as it is your legs. Whether you're running on Sunday or just cheering from the sidelines with a cappuccino, you'll want to hear this! Webpage
Phepsi Buthelezi joins East Coast Breakfast ahead of the URC clash between the Sharks and Munster. We get into club secrets, match-day mindset, and the moments that shaped him. From his Sharks journey to scoring on his Springbok debut, Phepsi brings bubbles, bruises, and absolutely no sugar-coating. No Coke - Just Phepsi! Webpage
The Comrades Marathon is around the corner, and Darren, Sky, and Carmen are looking for first time participants – One of South Africa's most hilarious comedians, Schalk Bezuidenhout is one of them – He joined East Coast Breakfast on Friday morning – Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! And listen out for the most awkward moment he experienced on an airport… Webpage
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the USA to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. Out of all the headlines, Americans were most fascinated by a member of the South African delegation who arrived with a cooler box and a plastic bag – but what's in it? Darren, Sky, and Carmen heard the most hilarious speculations! Have a listen on ecr.co.za – select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
On Tuesday morning, Darren, Sky, and Carmen had some fun on East Coast Breakfast. They asked the kids of KZN to imitate their parents nagging them – hilarious! Webpage
From forwarding cheesy good morning pics, to having full songs as WhatsApp tones – What are the things our parents should stop doing? Darren, Sky, and Carmen heard some hilarious stories on East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning! But, what Darren, and Sky did NOT know, is that Carmen Reddy asked THEIR kids what THEY should stop doing! Webpage
On Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren Maule and Sky Tshabalala noticed something on Carmen Reddy's phone… It sparked the question: Is it okay to use a picture of yourself as your phone's lock screen? It also turns out that the picture you choose as your lock screen says a lot about your personality. Webpage
Did you miss East Coast Breakfast on Tuesday morning? Things were far, far away from normal! The cast of Love is Green: Shrek the Musical joined Darren, Sky and Carmen for a fairytale morning. Have a listen on ecr.co.za – just select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
From “this meeting should have been an email”, to “I'm Running late” – What's an emoji we need but don't have? East Coast Breakfast has put together a list of emojis that society really needs! Webpage
On Friday morning Darren, Sky, and Carmen had the most incredible Valentine's Breakfast at The Beverly Hills with 5 of KZN's most beautiful couples! The morning was full of romantic moments, romantic music, and memories were made! Have a look at the most incredible photos from the morning on ecr.co.za, and listen to a follow up with one of the couples who got married on East Coast Radio 5 years ago to the day! That's on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
One of Carmen Reddy's friends waits for her boyfriend to fall asleep, and then uses his face to access his phone… That was the bombshell story on East Coast Breakfast on Wednesday morning – Does your partner have access to your phone? Webpage
12,000 swimmers took on the 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile in Howick over the weekend! On Monday morning, East Coast Breakfast caught up with the women's winner, Catherine van Rensburg from Pretoria - who swam her first-ever Midmar Mile - and the men's champion, New Zealand's 5km national titleholder, Louis Clark. Webpage
Cobus joined East Coast Breakfast to give a roundup of all the important developments at SONA 2025, live from Cape Town. There were a lot of GNU things and a lot of not-so-GNU things. President Cupcake wants to revitalize mining and finally provide clean water for everyone. Sure...sure... Webpage
On Friday morning on East Coat Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen became aware of a viral video of a one-legged KZN man in crutches, wrestling a Crocodile on the ground! Before you ask, the croc is fine ... It turns out Neville Wolmarans is a very interesting man .. And this was NOT his first rodeo - Have a look at the video, and listen to the podcast on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
East Coast Breakfast sat down with PapaWawa – the Kaizer Chiefs superfan and the People's Chairman! He gave us his bold prediction for the Soweto Derby and revealed the secret to fitting his big hat in the car! Don't miss this fun, unmissable chat! Webpage
Since Sky got his new glasses, he's been trying to change his profile picture, but Carmen won't let him. So, she used AI to find out if their profiles are really as cool as they think? Also, someone's wife pleaded with the team to help her husband pimp his profile. Listen to what you missed on East Coast Breakfast. Webpage
Bassem Youssef, the man dubbed 'The Egyptian Jon Stewart', joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of his first-ever South African tour, The Middle Beast. From his days as a heart surgeon to hosting the most-watched political satire show in the Arab world, Bassem's story is as inspiring as it is hilarious. We chat about his rise to fame during the Arab Spring, his battles with censorship, and how comedy became his tool for revolution. Ahead of his performances in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Bassem gives us a glimpse into his one-of-a-kind show and the personal journey behind it. Get ready for a conversation packed with humor, heart, and razor-sharp insights from one of the world's most fearless comedians. Webpage
East Coast Breakfast visited Avonford Secondary School for Day 1 of My School Rules and boy did they have a show for us. From the amazing energy on the school premises, the warmth of the staff, to the insanely talented bunch of kids; Avonford truly brought the My School Rules tour alive. Aariya Devnath graced us with her sweet poem about Avonford Secondary, and Serena Pillay and Nobuhle Khubeka shared their musical talents with their renditions of Katy Perry and Whitney Houston. Webpage
What makes a city the best in the world? Andrew Hallet, Content Director of Time Out Magazine, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the recent survey that crowned Cape Town as number one globally. Andrew shares some of the 44 factors that put Cape Town on top, from its high happiness index and vibrant food scene to endless things to do. Listen to find out why the Mother City stole the global spotlight and what makes it a bucket-list destination for so many! Webpage
East Coast Breakfast sits down with Kwandokuhle Mhlungu, a 2024 matriculant from Phendukani Full Service High School in Newcastle, who recently aced her finals with phenomenal results, achieving 97% for Life Science, 92% for Zulu, 89% for English, and a perfect 100% for Life Orientation. Kwandokuhle shares how her hard work and dedication have transformed her life and opened up new opportunities. But despite her academic success, she keeps it real by balancing her dreams with washing dishes and cooking for her family. Take a listen to her inspiring story Webpage
Meet Caden Govender, the top achiever in KwaZulu-Natal's Matric 2024 results. He joined East Coast Breakfast to share the secrets behind his extraordinary success and the mindset that led him to surpass thousands of students and claim the #1 spot in the province. From his relentless determination to unwavering discipline, Caden inspired the Matric class of 2025 and uplifted his community of Phoenix. Webpage
Darren, Sky and Carmen celebrated the incredible achievements of KZN's 2024 matriculants as they shared their academic success on East Coast Breakfast. From bachelor's passes to an astounding 10 distinctions, these students are proof that hard work and determination pays off. Listen to these inspiring stories and boosts of motivation for the class of 2025 as they gear up for their matric journey! Webpage
What is HMPV and will it cause the world to go into another lockdown? These are just some of the questions that Virus Hunter, Virologist and Bio-informatician Prof. Tulio De Oliveira answered on East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning. Listen to Darren, Sky, and Carmen's conversation with one of TIME100's most influential people of 2024, Prof. Tulio De Oliveira on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the Durban Super Giants' journey in the Betway SA20 tournament as captain Keshav Maharaj joins East Coast Breakfast. Keshav shares his thoughts on the team's strategy, their star-studded lineup, and the incredible support from Durban fans. Plus, a lighthearted exchange with Darren about crowd-catching tips. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining conversation ahead of the epic showdown against the Pretoria Capitals! Webpage
Vinesh Soogreem joined East Coast Breakfast to reel in the new year, speaking on the east coast fishing season and all its great catches, despite a few challenges. Blue Lagoon and the Umgeni Estuary are off-limits, but other KZN spots are still producing. Take a listen to plan your perfect fishing trip! Webpage
Creative polymath and Celebrity MasterChef SA winner Seth Shezi joins East Coast Breakfast for a feast of fun! From haute cuisine to high-end lifestyle, discover his tips on living your best life, his foodie secrets, and the stories behind the magic that makes him a true tastemaker. Don't miss this deliciously entertaining chat! Webpage
East Coast Breakfast's Darren Maule had an exclusive sit-down with the legendary Dr. John Kani and the brilliant Kagiso Lediga to discuss the magic behind 'MUFASA: The Lion King Story', their roles and what makes this project so extraordinary. MUFASA releases in cinemas everywhere on Friday, 20 December 2024. Webpage
Can we fix the youth unemployment issue? Absolutely YES!! The Honorable Mbali Shinga, KZN's MEC for Social Development, joined East Coast Breakfast to discuss the Integrated Youth Development Program and its mission to empower the youth of KZN. Webpage
East Coast Breakfast's Darren and Carmen arrived in studio on Monday, and Sky Tshabalala was nowhere to be found. They tried calling him, but it went straight to voicemail, which had the team super concerned Sky eventually got back to us, and it turns out they were worried for nothing. Sky was out and about living his best life. Ke Dezemba, and Sky is already in the festive mood where anything can happen. Webpage
East Coast Breakfast has been on a festive journey to create the ultimate Christmas Cookie Box! With flavours designed by kids from KZN, the cookies are finally here! Darren's Strawberry Cheesecake & Popping Candy Crumble, Carmen's Caramello Bear Chocolate, and Sky's Milk Tart Muscle Cookie are ready to delight your taste buds. Now, you can get your hands on these delicious treats! Visit SugardInc.co.za to order your box for R230. It includes the three East Coast Breakfast cookies plus three additional cookies of your choice. Best of all, proceeds go to the Season of Sharing initiative! That's SugardInc.co.za! Webpage
Did you miss East Coast Breakfast on Thursday morning? Darren, Sky, and Carmen caught up with Springbok and Hollywoodbets Sharks Jordan Hendrikse from the ahead of this weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup game. From his Glenwood High School days to making history alongside his brother Jaden as the 36th set of brothers to play for the Springboks, Jordan shared unforgettable memories and insights about his journey in rugby. Catch the full conversation now on the podcast at ecr.co.za, under East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Sky Tshabalala's December birthday sparked a lively debate on East Coast Breakfast: Should December babies get one combined gift for Christmas and their birthday, or separate gifts?
Over the past three weeks, East Coast Breakfast has been creating the ultimate Christmas Cookie Box. Darren's cookie is a Strawberry Cheesecake & Popping Candy Crumble, Carmen's is Caramello Bear Chocolate, and Sky's is the Milk Tart Muscle Cookie.KZN kids were invited to design the cookies, and after receiving hundreds of entries, the winners were announced! Listen to the full story on the podcast at ecr.co.za—select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
On Monday morning, East Coast Breakfast highlighted festive season safety. Konrad Jones from S.T.A.R.T Rescue and Redline Response spoke about the dangers of drunk driving, while Chief Fire Officer De Wet Engelbrecht from Fire Ops SA discussed solar panel fires. Catch the full conversation on the podcast at ecr.co.za—search East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
The East Coast Breakfast Christmas cookies are almost ready to go! You've helped them with the flavours: Darren is Strawberry Cheesecake & Popping Candy Crumble Cookie for Darren, Caramello Bear Chocolate for Carmen, Milk Tart Muscle Cookie for Sky. But they need your help to figure out what the cookies should look like! So, ask your kids to draw 3 cookies, one for Darren, Sky, and Carmen, and send them to 061 792 9495 on WhatsApp. Webpage
On Wednesday morning, a video from East Coast Radio's 2022 year-end function resurfaced as Darren, Sky, and Carmen tried to uncover which colleague "threw their name away" at the event. Watch the video now on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast, and find out which of your favourite presenters are featured! Plus, listen to hilarious stories from others about their year-end function fails. Webpage
Darren, Sky, and Carmen have reached a truce in the 2024 Cookie Wars! On Monday morning, the public voted for Darren's flavour: Strawberry Cheesecake & Popping Candy Crumble Cookie, Carmen's: Caramello Bear Chocolate, and Sky's: Milk Tart. After being very excited to share the news with Fathima from Sugard Inc., they've now hit a snag. Hear what happened at ecr.co.za—select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Schalk Bezuidenhout joined East Coast Breakfast on Wednesday morning to talk about his exciting new show, World's Strangest Jobs, launching on Amazon Prime on the 24th of November. From his global comedy adventures to giving some much-needed Afrikaans dating advice to our producer, WR! Catch the full interview now on our podcast at ecr.co.za—just select East Coast Breakfast!
Did you miss East Coast Breakfast on Tuesday morning? Carmen Reddy has come up with the ultimate way to get Darren Maule in the Christmas Spirit – Cookies! That's it, East Coast Breakfast is launching their very own Christmas Crumble Cookie, and they want you and the kids to get involved! Tune in on Wednesday morning at 06h40 to find out how! Webpage
We heard everything we needed to hear from our beloved Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux when she spoke to us during Women's Month just a few months ago. Her passion and fortitude in creating awareness for the Deaf community has been more than inspiring. East Coast Breakfast was so sad to hear the news of her resignation from the Miss Universe competition. Read more here · Webpage
On Thursday morning, East Coast Breakfast commemorated 164 years since the first arrival of Indians in South Africa with a conversation featuring Claudette Sigamoney, President of the Global Indian Organisation. Claudette joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen to discuss the unveiling of a new statue that honours the legacy, resilience, and contributions of the Indian community to South African society. Listen to the full interview on the podcast at ecr.co.za, just select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
On Thursday morning, East Coast Breakfast marked World Diabetes Day with a special guest, Dr. Steph Osborn, an expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Osborn joined us to answer listener questions about diabetes, including if it's curable, and what symptoms to look out for. She also shared insights into how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can support diabetes management. Listen to the full conversation on the podcast at ecr.co.za, just select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
If you missed the announcement on East Coast Breakfast on Wednesday morning, Season of Sharing is back! Join East Coast Radio for The Big Favour's Pledge Day on 6 December at Gateway from 6am to 6pm. Every donation goes toward food hampers that feed families and grow sustainable futures. Call 087 087 9495 on the day (save this number) or visit ecr.co.za and click the Big Favour Tab to donate. Let's keep “Feeding Smiles with You”! Webpage
Did you miss the interview with Spud author John van de Ruit on East Coast Breakfast? What do you imagine Spud Milton's life is like ten years after matriculating? Stuck in a quarter-life crisis, back at home with his parents, and resisting a chaotic school reunion with the Crazy Eight. Have a listen to the full interview on the podcast at ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast!
The owner of Humphrey, the famous "Dog in a Million" who went from being homeless to having his own life-size statue on the Umhlanga Promenade, joined East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning to share his inspiring journey. Humphrey, who was once abandoned, became a beloved ambassador for the Durban & Coast SPCA and touched countless lives. Although he has sadly passed away, his legacy lives on. Listen to the full story on the podcast at ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
South Africa and India are going head-to-head in a T20 tomorrow at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead. The game starts at 5PM, and Proteas Ottneil Baartman and Donovan Ferreira joined East Coast Breakfast on Thursday morning ahead of the game. Listen to the podcast on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast!
KZN has experienced severe weather conditions over the past week, emphasising the crucial importance of safety during lightning events. On Tuesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen featured lightning expert Trevor Manas from Blitzdetect. Trevor shared some vital information on how lightning forms, what actions to take if you're outdoors, and essential precautions to keep your home safe during storms. Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast, and listen to the full podcast for expert tips on staying safe during lightning storms. Webpage
Last week on The Big Favour, East Coast Breakfast took you along on the Gounden family's journey after Viven Gounden lost his wife in the Tongaat Tornado. The team sent the family on an unforgettable trip to Cape Town. They're back, and we've just heard all about the highlights and special memories they made. If you missed it, catch up on their full story at ecr.co.za – it's one you don't want to miss! Webpage