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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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5,905 Episodes
3492 – 3512

Netcare 911 spokesperson recounts sad moment upon news of helicopter accident in KZN

Last week Thursday, the country was hit with the shocking news that a Netcare helicopter pilot and a four-man team of highly specialised doctors, nurses paramedics and anaesthetists, died when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed alongside the N3 near Winterton in KwaZulu-Natal. Keri Miller had the chance to…
27 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min

Keri talks to Netcare 911 spokesperson after a horrific helicopter accident in KZN

Following the horrific helicopter crash that took place in KwaZulu-Natal last week, Keri spoke to the spokesperson for Netcare 911, Shawn Herbst. Herbst pays tribute to Dr Kgopotso Rudolf Mononyane, Dr Curnick Siyabonga (Siya) Mahlangu and Mpho Xaba, all from Netcare Milpark Hospital, and Sinjin Joshua Farrance of Netcare 911…
27 Jan 2021 11PM 9 min

Is the new COVID-19 variant affecting more women and younger people?

The new COVID-19 variant SARs Cov 501.2 has proven to be more transmissible than the virus that hit the country in March 2020. Men and old people were found to be 40% more likely to die during the first wave, but with the new variant, there are more deaths across…
27 Jan 2021 2AM 15 min

Black market Ivermectin not given the green light

Doctors are urging people not to take Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19 if they have bought it off the black market or if they have managed to obtain the parasiticide for animal use. Meanwhile, the European Union is embroiled in a row with AstraZeneca after the pharmaceutical company warned…
27 Jan 2021 1AM 2 min

Could this be how ostrich biltong came about? #GetFactd

Imagine fighting with your very own pet and it breaks your ribs. On 'Get Factd' Darren Maule shared the story of Johnny Cash who has a pet ostrich. As funny and crazy as the story is, it actually did happen because Darren only talks facts on this feature. Listen to…
27 Jan 2021 1AM 3 min

Is Keri Miller a hater or is she being 'real'?

Jennifer Lopez has had to do a lot of clapping back lately as more and more social media users question her glowing skin, suggesting that she has undergone surgery. The 'I'm Real' hitmaker has had to fight off some haters for years regarding her "good genes" (including her body) and…
26 Jan 2021 11PM 2 min

Loaded cats and low-cost mousing

Darren loves a good factoid and you will too when you find out how cats (yes cats) made their money in the 1950s.
26 Jan 2021 1AM 2 min

Passenger's message to SA amidst the pandemic

Having listened to Passenger's new song, Darren was interested in the lyrical content, which has lockdown influences. Passenger says that his song was actually due to come out in May last year. "What I always do as a songwriter is to speak from my own experiences to have it universally…
26 Jan 2021 12AM 3 min

Fighting the misinformation regarding vaccines - KZN Health

President Cyril Ramaphosa said recently that South Africa will soon receive its first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines from the Serum Institute in India, the world’s largest vaccine producer. Following this announcement, Darren, Keri and Sky had a chat with HOD for the KZN Department of Health, Dr. Sandile Tshabalala, about…
26 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

It's fastest fingers first for the Budget Bill Blaster Competition

We know that January has been 'Januworry' for many people and that is why Budget Insurance and ECR have stepped in to help pay your bills. Entering is easy and winners get big and small bills blasted. Darren Keri and Sky made another listener's financial burdens that much lighter when…
25 Jan 2021 11PM 4 min

SA vets want to be vaccinated with healthcare workers - Coronavirus Update

South Africa’s vets want to be included in the government’s national vaccine rollout plan citing professional safety concerns. Meanwhile In Zimbabwe, nurses at major public hospitals are on strike after their colleagues died due to lack of PPE, undertakers can't keep up and the country has no oxygen reserves. What's…
25 Jan 2021 1AM 1 min

Darren has another 'Banana' in his life

The only Banana that Darren Maule ever talks about is his Anna, but now he has another one - well, plenty. He brought his banana(s) to the studio on Friday for the team to taste and wanted to know how they are actually harvested. Listen to the podcast for more.
22 Jan 2021 1AM 7 min

Allow us to pay your bills in the Budget Bill Blaster Competition

How would you like your cellphone bill blasted? Or for us to pay for your grocery or school fees? Visit ecr.co.za today & enter the amount of the bill you’d like us to pay in the Bill Blaster Competition. Then, listen out for your name on-air between 25 Jan &…
22 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Fashion Police: Michelle Obama's outfit gets a thumbs up #DKSapproved

The very first #DKSapproved of the year 2021 has finally arrived and the team is not disapproving anything just yet. All three of the Breakfast hosts decided to approve items or people. After the inauguration in America this week, Darren could not stop gushing over Michelle Obama's outfit at the…
22 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

Now we know why baby turtles are born at the same time #GetFactd

On 'Get Factd' Darren shares interesting facts that you would not find on Buzzfeed. On Friday we found out that baby turtles actually have a unique way of communicating even before they are born. Meanwhile, there is only one way to eat fried chicken in Georgia. Take a listen to…
22 Jan 2021 12AM 4 min

Uninvited guests raid Sky Tshabalala's place

Sky Tshabalala is still shaken after an incident that happened at his place on Thursday evening. After going out and leaving one window open, even though he had seen a number of these thieves outside his place prior to leaving, he got home to his place in tatters. In the…
21 Jan 2021 11PM 3 min
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