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East Coast Breakfast

The East Coast Radio Breakfast Show is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Tune in to the show for an energizing start to your day, accompanied by a fantastic selection of music that will keep you hooked. Stay informed with the latest news updates, traffic reports, and sports highlights to ensure you're always up to date.
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5,903 Episodes
2792 – 2812

Hollywoodbets spark a meaningful ripple to get SA Para Surfing stars to USA

Hollywoodbets were ready to start an amazing challenge for all corporates out there. This was in order to have many KZN businesses and others in the country to contribute in helping our national stars get to the USA. This will aid our national stars to gather their outstanding funds. Take…
3 Nov 2021 12AM 3 min

California funds for the SA para surfers is looking a little like this...

What is extremely important right now? That the para surfers receive funding to help each athlete to make it to the competition. They have calculated that each team member has to raise between R45 000 and R50 000 each to cover transport, accommodation, food and competition fees. As you can…
2 Nov 2021 9PM 3 min

Do you think that Elon Musk donating $6 billion will solve world hunger?

This, among other shocking and interesting things to happen in 2021, will go down as the most interesting interaction in history. After he and other billionaires like Jeff Bezos, were challenged to donate a percentage of their money to end world hunger. Musk challenged a certain UN official right back…
2 Nov 2021 2AM 4 min

The impact of the teens not getting vaccinated - KZN Health HOD

This morning we had a chat with Dr Sandile Tshabalala who is the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health HOD. Following the pop up sites at the municipal elections, he gives us an idea of how effective they were in pushing the number of people to get vaccinated. He also shares how…
2 Nov 2021 1AM 3 min

It is unbelievable what happened after elections...

Good Mauling from your favourite banter squad! This morning, after the municipal elections, they chat about the terrible loadshedding and sudden increase in certain facilities right after the elections. Could it be that they waited for the elections to happen before they could let the horrible service delivery continue. Take…
2 Nov 2021 1AM 3 min

KZN listeners share memories of the Addington Children's Hospital

Since, we will be visiting the hospital on Friday morning, tomorrow, we asked you to share some of the memories you might have from the hospital. The KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital (formerly known as the Addington Children’s Hospital) was built in 1928 and was the first hospital for children on the…
28 Oct 2021 12AM 2 min

The Big Favour helps a single mother with daughter's school fees balance

We have all experienced the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. One of the most painful stories to hear is the loss of employment during the lockdown period or even after. Thobeka Shabane might not have lost her job but they cut her salary as a result…
27 Oct 2021 12PM 3 min

This is why a 4th wave of COVID-19 is predicted in Dec/Jan

The last hour of the show on Wednesday mornings mean we get to chat to Prof Tulio - one of the world's top virologists, virus-hunters, and bioinformaticians. He joins us every Wednesday to answer all your COVID-19 and vaccine-related question with extensive experience and research done from KRISP at UKZN…
27 Oct 2021 4AM 7 min

Was Quinton de Kock wrong for refusing to take the knee?

Quinton de Kock withdrew from the Proteas match against the West Indies at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday after refusing to follow a directive forcing all players to take a knee. To be clear, 'taking a knee' means kneeling on the ground, a gesture of solidarity with the Black…
27 Oct 2021 2AM 5 min

Proof that the Irish genuinely believe in magic...

Today on Get Fact'd with Darren Maule, he shares these mind-blowing facts: -According to a 1985 paper, everything takes a little longer than we think. Take a listen to find out how long. - Japan has gifted South Africa a sapling from a tree that survived the 1945 atomic bomb…
27 Oct 2021 1AM 3 min

Keri Miller did the unthinkable whilst on the trip to Joburg...

The team left Durban to broadcast from our sister station, Jacaranda FM. Darren and Sky both agree that Keri Miller might be a little hard to travel with. Take a listen to why. Also she did one of the bravest and most Keri Miller things ever - find out what.
27 Oct 2021 1AM 3 min

You'll be surprised what memes can do to you and your mental health

The word "Arctic" is from the Greek for bear, "Arctos", making it the "bear-place". The Antarctic is the anti-Arctic, the "no-bears-place". Consuming memes helps people deal with pandemic-related stress. in the 60s, the Dutch were so frustrated with the government's monopoly on TV that they built an artificial island in…
26 Oct 2021 1AM 3 min

There is one woman who really made Sky's day horrible. Why?

Tuesday morning is looking a lot better for Darren, Keri and especially Sky. After Manchester's loss, he has recovered from the pain and heartache. But there was one woman at the gym who made him even turn back. Take a listen to what happened.
26 Oct 2021 12AM 2 min

Why is Action SA's name not on the ballot? Take a listen

On November 1, South Africans will be having municipal elections. There are a multiple candidates putting themselves up for the varying positions in different wards. The team have a chat about Action SA's name not being on the ballot and more about the upcoming elections.
25 Oct 2021 2AM 3 min

These are the most popular sneakers right now...

Get Fact'd with Darren Maule sees him share some of the most mind-blowing facts of the world. Today he shares: In general, your favourite songs are the songs you were listening to at a certain age. Naming a cow can increase the milk yield by a whole lot. Find out…
25 Oct 2021 1AM 3 min
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