East Coast Breakfast

HOD for KZN Health unpacks the current trend of cases under level 1

Following KZN Premier's briefing on Sunday, Dr. Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN Department of Health talks to the team about the current COVID-19 stats and how these are affecting the healthcare workers.

13 Oct 2020 1AM 4 min

Married men shouldn't be mooning #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Imagine going to the moon and missing out on the whole experience because you have to spend the whole trip looking for an important piece of jewellery.

13 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

#CakeGate: Keri has been accused of cheating and she needs a lawyer

After a successful ECR 24th birthday cake-off on Friday, 09 October, all the hard work and celebrations went down the drain when the team discovered that Keri Miller actually cheated. Now she will need a lawyer.

12 Oct 2020 3AM 5 min

Cornavirus Update: Increase in tax for R350 grant continuation + No North Koreans have Covid-19

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest corona news from around the globe. According to econimists, the country cannot permanently continue with the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant unless income tax is increased. Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim Jong-un claims no North Koreans have contracted Covid-19,…

12 Oct 2020 2AM 4 min

Evolution is rendering many things obsolete - even teeth #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. From teeth to tendons, evolution will have us talking about some of our organs in past tense or having no use for them at all.

12 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Who emerged 'Cake Boss' for the ECR birthday?

Darren, Keri and Sky had a bake-off challenge where they were tasked to bake a birthday cake for KZN's number one hit music station as a way to celebrate a great milestone. The trick, however, is that the ingredients they used for their individual cakes should not have cost more…

12 Oct 2020 1AM 6 min

Diver John Miller talks about rare whale behaviour spotted on KZN South Coast

Seasoned diver John Miller was rewarded with the sight of a lifetime at Aliwal Shoal, near Scottburgh when he spotted a humpback whale with its calf in its mouth. He tells Darren, Keri and Sky about this unique phenomenon.

8 Oct 2020 2AM 3 min

HOD for KZN Health highlights importance of nutrition during COVID-19 pandemic

This week is National Nutrition Week as well as National Obesity Week. Dr Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN department of health spoke to the team about dietary tips and body mass index (BMI).

8 Oct 2020 1AM 5 min

It finally makes sense why purple is the colour of royalty #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Very few countries have ever had purple in their flags and there is a very valid reason for this.

8 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Keri's Couch: Remarkable woman who made a difference during the lockdown period

Florence Peters is a reminder that even though there is a lot of hardship and trauma as a result of lockdown, bright lights continued to shine. Her open-heartedness saw the birth of a non-profit company where she links candidates with companies for learnership programmes to teach them new skills and…

8 Oct 2020 12AM 14 min

Why is Trump's COVID-19 condition confusing? Prof Tulio de Oliveira explains

Since testing positive for coronavirus, US President Donald Trump has been receiving a number of different drugs, according to his doctors. So, what is the deal with Donald Trump? Many people have been asking this question after the US president was diagnosed with the Coronavirus last week. Virologist and bioinformatician…

7 Oct 2020 3AM 8 min

Never eat this meat, lest you lose your hair and skin #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. If you want your skin to peel and your hair to fall out you can live at Chernobyl or the North Pole.

7 Oct 2020 1AM 2 min

Nah, mate! We don't like this ban #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Did you know, Parliament in Australia banned a word that we actually like? You probably like it too. Meanwhile, Darren also revealed just how long honey lasts... it is a loooooooooooong time.

6 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Goeie genade, these teacher stories are quite funny!

This World Teacher's Day, the team took a walk down memory lane and shared funny and inspiring stories about their favourite teachers. The listeners share their hilarious stories too.

5 Oct 2020 2AM 9 min

Seat laws, effective cures and Arsenal FC facts #GetFact

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. From a law Darren really believes Bill Gates should get in on to another "bush" to start and stop American wars and the last time Arsenal was guaranteed a win - these facts are interesting.

5 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Indie pop act December Streets drops new track for all who've lost

The six-member band, originally from Pretoria, has all the street cred after being in the music industry for over ten years. Their new track titled 'Last Forever' premieres today on Darren, Keri and Sky and one-sixth of the band had a chat with Darren about the inspiration behind the song.

25 Sep 2020 12AM 9 min

Over 300 people joined Keri Miller for the 'Jerusalema' Dance Challenge

This Heritage Day, KZN moved to the beat of 'Jerusalema' by Master KG and Nomcebo on the beautiful Durban North Beach promenade. Our very first outside broadcast, since lockdown was enforced in March, saw hundreds upon hundreds of listeners make their way to the Durban North Beach to join Keri…

24 Sep 2020 8AM 3 min

Coronavirus Update: 500K app downloads + Lawbreakers dig graves for victims

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest corona news from around the globe. According to the department of health, many South Africans have already downloaded the country’s Covid-19 tracing app - the goal is 10 million. In another part of the world, villagers who refuse to wear masks are…

23 Sep 2020 2AM 3 min

The Official Jerusalema Dance Challenge - 24 September 2020

This Thursday is Heritage Day and we have gone back and forth trying to decide what we want to do on the day. Thanks to Keri, we've finally figured it out and we want YOU to join us!

22 Sep 2020 3AM 5 min

A 2020 IG Nobel Peace Prize for Ding Dong Ditch

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. From a well-known soft drink company doing the noble thing to IG Nobel Peace Prizes for India and Pakistan playing Ding Dong Ditch - these facts are very interesting.

22 Sep 2020 1AM 4 min