Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Betway Banter Episode 4

It's Handre to the rescue and has a dragon got Eddie's tongue? Find out on episode 4 of Betway Banter this week!

29 Sep 2AM 3 min

Former Springbok captain John Smit talks to The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Former Springbok captain and world cup winner John Smit joined the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show this morning. He shared his thoughts on the spirit of rugby in Paris, the Springboks' chances ahead of their clash with Ireland, and that infamous 7/1 bench split that world of rugby has been debating.

22 Sep 3AM 1 min

Betway Banter Episode 3

Blades, Nick, Naas and Joel all weigh in on the Romania victory and turn their attention to the epic Ireland clash this weekend, with a surprise guest joining on the episode for the first time. All on Betway Banter this week.

22 Sep 3AM 2 min

James Vos commits to helping create 10 000 jobs for Cape Town

Smile FM has embarked on an ambitious plan to ensure that thousands more families enjoy Christmas this year, by helping 10,000 unemployed Capetonians find gainful employment – all before the 25th of December. Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos has joined us on this journey.

18 Sep 5AM 6 min

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins us to help create 10 000 jobs in Cape Town

Smile FM has embarked on an ambitious plan to ensure that thousands more families enjoy Christmas this year, by helping 10,000 unemployed Capetonians find gainful employment – all before the 25th of December. There are various roleplayers that we've partnered with, including Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

18 Sep 5AM 4 min

Ryan wants 10 000 jobs for Cape Town by Christmas

Smile FM has embarked on an ambitious plan to ensure that thousands more families enjoy Christmas this year, by helping 10,000 unemployed Capetonians find gainful employment – all before the 25th of December. Ryan O'Connor made the announcement on his show this morning.

18 Sep 5AM 3 min

Betway Banter Episode 2

Cape Town wakes up to the Ryan O' Connor Breakfast Show every weekday morning 6am - 9am with a chance to crack Ryan's R 50 000 Noise! Sucess Lekabe on traffic, Ricky Shroeder on sports, Merentia van der Vent on News and Producer Phil De Lange.

15 Sep 1AM 3 min

Mecayla is nervous but excited

Moneen wrote to us to tell us about her daughter Mecayla who has had issues with her teeth since birth. Mecayla has a second row of teeth on the top that has not only affected her self-esteem but it's taken its toll on her health too. After reading Moneen’s email…

13 Sep 2AM 2 min

Meet the team helping to give Mecayla her smile back

Moneen wrote to us to tell us about her daughter Mecayla who has had issues with her teeth since birth. Mecayla has a second row of teeth on the top that has not only affected her self-esteem but it's taken its toll on her health too. After reading Moneen’s email…

13 Sep 2AM 4 min

Dan Nicholl cycles to Paris in time for RWC 2023

Friend of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show Dan Nicholl is in Paris for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. He cycled from London for 101 kilometres into Paris alongside adventurer Ron Rutland to complete their third day of the Race to RWC. He joined us live from Paris - tired but…

8 Sep 7AM 6 min

Mark Keohane predicts a victorious weekend for the Boks

He's become the rugby oracle for Smile FM - Mark Keohane from SA Rugby Magazine joined the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast for a chat ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Here is some of his analysis and predictions for the weekend's action.

8 Sep 7AM 5 min

Betway Banter Episode 1

As we head into the Rugby World Cup, Betway has created the Betway Banter, where some of the country’s best ‘commentators’ share their thoughts on Rugby’s biggest tournament. Every Friday at 08h45 exclusive to the Ryan O’Connor Breakfast Show.

8 Sep 4AM 3 min

Bryan Habana live from Paris on ROC Breakfast

It's Bok Friday and we're feeling the gees! One man who knows all about wearing the glory of the green and gold is Bryan Habana. The Springbok legend is in France for the Rugby World Cup and we gave him a call to hear what the vibe is like in…

8 Sep 4AM 4 min

Monique and her miracle son Daniel

You may remember our conversation with a Monique Kemp - a Capetonian mother whose son Daniel was born with Congenital Heart Disease. Their family inspired us with their perseverance and today is Daniel's birthday. So the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show wanted to check in on them and see how they…

6 Sep 6AM 4 min

Francois van Coke on ROC Breakfast

He's been rocking for 20 years and we couldn't be prouder. Francois van Coke has a special place in the hearts of all Capetonians and we loved every minute of his time with us. He joined the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show for a chat about all the projects he's busy…

4 Sep 5AM 12 min

MTN Bok Friday Challenge - 1 September!

It's Bok Friday in celebration with MTN and we're testing your Springbok and World Cup knowledge. Tune in every Friday to The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast to stand a chance to win R5000

1 Sep 7AM 3 min

Tyron Adams

Boerewors breakfast just seems to roll off the tongue so that's what we decided to do going into the weekend. Tyron Adams was recently crowned the winner of the 2023 Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors competition. He brought all the flavour with his visit to the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show.

1 Sep 6AM 5 min

ROC Breakfast exlusive - World Rallycross returns to Cape Town

Iain Banner is synonymous with motorsport and the biggest events in Cape Town. As a close friend of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show he popped in for a visit and had a special announcement for us - and it's a massive event on the motorsport calendar for the Mother City…

29 Aug 2AM 6 min

Ryan's R50 000 Noise has been cracked!

After more than 2 months Ryan's R50 000 has been cracked. Congratulations to Ismail Canfield from Mitchells Plain who correctly identified it as a fishing lure being rattled.

25 Aug 2AM 1 min

Devi Sankaree Govender remembers her colleague and friend Derek Watts

Veteran journalist Derek Watts died at 74 on Tuesday, 22 August after a battle with cancer. The veteran journalist is fondly remembered for his time at Carte Blanche where he started in 1988 and remained until his health prevented him from working. Devi Sankaree Govender is another familiar face in…

23 Aug 3AM 6 min