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.
Daily English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News
5,901 Episodes
3200 – 3220

Did Darren really say that? "Wedding bells"

In the final remarks when closing the show last week Friday, Darren did not whisper but rather confidently and swiftly called his girlfriend Anna, his 'wife'. Wedding bells ringing for the couple, perhaps? You'll be shocked to hear if he meant it or not.
31 May 2021 2AM 4 min

Lap dancers paid more during ovulation

Get Fact'd with Darren Maule is the feature where he shares random facts about anything and everything. Today's facts: - A 2012 study suggested that men who wear pink earn more than those who are not willing to wear pink. - The oldest recorded joke (from 1900 BCE) was a…
31 May 2021 1AM 4 min

Goalkeeper Darren is not that bad

The team all met the Sunday before their return to the mics after the week long break. It was for a soccer match that required Darren and Sky to play soccer. Find out how their team did as they played against the Guselli's
31 May 2021 1AM 2 min

Best quad biker, Darren, Keri or Sky?

The team have a adventurous day - they go from whale and dolphin watching to quad bike riding. You'll be surprised to hear who's the most advanced quad biker in the team!
30 May 2021 11AM 2 min

Disaster on Valentine's Day

When Rico called in to play for Darren Maule's Quick Quiz, he took that chance to ask a someone he likes out on a V-day date. It all ended sour.
28 May 2021 10AM 3 min

Sweet surprise for craftsman's birthday.

Craftsman, Lionel, was on Keri's Couch to share about his journey after the hard lockdown left him jobless and homeless. We called him a couple of days after the interview on his birthday, to make it extra special with a surprise.
28 May 2021 10AM 2 min

The Kiffness' viral club remix

David Scott, popularly known as The Kiffness, joined us to talk about his success with his song with Bilal Goregen (an obscure Finnish folk song originally performed by Turk Bilal Goregen) going viral with 17+ million views on YouTube. We had a chat about his career making parodies, COVID-19's effects…
28 May 2021 9AM 2 min

DKS Best Moments: Cover page girl Keri

This is the year that everyone on the East Coast Breakfast team will grace the cover of a mogazine. No, that's not manifesting. It is a challenge they all have to complete. Darren completed the challenge first, Keri followed. This is how the reveal went down.
25 May 2021 6AM 2 min

DKS Best Moments: Keri's Flight Attendant Attempt

Bingo Ball always brings up the most challenging of tasks and Keri gets to receive the most exciting ones. In this one, she had to try be a flight attendant as he stood on a chair with a vibrating standing board and apply make-up perfectly. Darren and Sky did not…
25 May 2021 5AM 2 min

International superstar, local spelling champion and stunning backpackers #DKSApproved

KZN-born star, Thuso Mbedu, has been an acclaimed actress in South Africa after starring in local dramas and telenovelas like, 'Scandal', 'isThunzi', 'Shuga', and 'Saints & Sinners', among others. Her international debut was just a few weeks ago when Barry Jenkins' series, 'The Underground Railroad', premiered. Sky gives her his…
21 May 2021 3AM 5 min

New chess rules for COVID-19

Good Mauling! Another great morning with the exciting trio Darren, Keri and Sky as they share the empty feeling post Last Kid Standing. Following the Department of Basic Education's announcement of cancelling contact sports, we can only wonder if certain sports like tennis and chess can still take place.
20 May 2021 1AM 3 min

Quadruple amputee, Shan Visser, raises funds with YouTube show

Five years ago, Shan was bitten by a mongoose at a friend’s house. Post the bite, a day later, she began to feel sick. It was then when she had to be rushed to ICU and has since had to undergo multiple surgeries including amputation of her legs and arms…
20 May 2021 1AM 22 min

Over a million rand needed for Shan's surgery

After the amputation of her legs and hands following a mongoose bite, Shan has had to raise her own funds for her leg surgery. Having medical aid has been known to be the most convenient resource for healthcare but Shan has unfortunately not been able to use it as it…
19 May 2021 11PM 3 min

69 surgeries and counting for quadruple amputee Shan Visser

On Keri's Couch today we have Shaninlea Visser. Five years ago, Shan was bitten by a mongoose at a friend’s house. Post the bite, a day later, she began to feel sick. It was then when she had to be rushed to ICU and has since had to undergo multiple…
19 May 2021 11PM 3 min

Third wave going national? Prof Tulio shares COVID-19 predictions

After Gauteng was announced to be in the third wave, the question of whether or not the COVID-19 third wave would reach any other provinces is on everyone’s mind. Virologist, virus hunter and bioinformatician Prof Tulio de Oliviera, from KRISP at University of KZN, speaks to us this week on…
19 May 2021 4AM 11 min

Darren reveals his most dangerous weapon

In today's Bingo Ball one of Darren's questions asked what is the most dangerous thing in his house. Keri and Sky were shocked by his revelation. Could it be that Darren Maule is KZN's James Bond? Take a listen.
19 May 2021 3AM 7 min

Darren Maule's changing surnames. How?

Someone assumed that Darren's Anna is 'Anna Maule' when she called for Darren. Thinking about the polyandry talk that's been going around, Darren's having thoughts... Take a listen to another crazy morning with the trio - Darren, Keri and Sky.
19 May 2021 12AM 2 min

Road to Tokyo Olympics: SA Men's Hockey Crowdfunding Campaign

The team were able to launch a crowd funding initiative, and thus give their cause the visibility which it deserves with Matchkit.co. It allows athletes to consolidate their existing social media accounts and connect with fans and sponsors, thereby allowing them to enhance their level of engagement, and thus better…
18 May 2021 11PM 3 min

Jemimah wins the title of #KZNLastKidStanding

After 5 weeks of excitement with smart 4th graders spelling each morning in hopes of winning the #KZNLastKidStanding and getting prizes worth R100 000, we have finally found the winner.
18 May 2021 7AM 6 min
3200 – 3220