Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

FUTURE 50: ORYXT DESERT SALT (Episode 29)

From the Kalahari Desert to tables around the world 🧂 We spotlight Oryx Salt, a Western Cape based business bringing pure, mineral-rich Kalahari Desert salt to global markets in refillable bottles.

1 Sep 7AM 6 min

When animals become thieves

Apparently the seagull is responsible for for BILLIONS of rands of food waste and theft in the UK. Many of us have experienced our chippies being stolen by the bird here in Cape Town. But they're not the only animal responsible for robberies.

1 Sep 5AM 6 min

Human Still Wins - a new book by Kara Fox

A few weeks ago we were pleasantly surprised to hear how many of our listeners are authors who have written their own books. Kara Fox is one of them and has just finished her book Human Still Wins. Kara wrote the book after some concerns about the impact of AI…

31 Aug 4AM 8 min

A lucky Monday worth R50 000 for Tanya

It's happened again! We've just made someone R50 000 richer. Tanya Swailes correctly identified Ryan's R50 000 Noise as "opening a metal, manual milk frother and putting the lid on a surface". Tune in to the show at 7:10 and 8:10 for Ryan's new R50 000 Noise.

31 Aug 4AM 1 min

A painful wax and a Faf Speedo challenge for tickets

Courtesy of Coca-Cola we had some of the last tickets available for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. Michiel and Donovan were two gents willing to really put themselves out their comfort zone to watch the Springboks take on the All Blacks.

28 Aug 7AM 3 min

FUTURE 50: DNA EOR (Episode 28)

On Future 50, hear how DNA EOR, a Gauteng-based global employment partner helping companies around the world hire exceptional South African talent by making global employment simple and compliant.

25 Aug 4AM 5 min

Your hot takes

Everyone has an opinion. Even though it might not be popular, it's still your opinion. When you have a controversial idea that very few people agree with you might call that a hot take.

19 Aug 5AM 5 min

FUTURE 50: Nucleus Mining Logistics (Episode 27)

Future 50 profiles the unstoppable, Nucleus Mining, a Gauteng based supply chain and cross border logistics specialist helping the mining industry move confidently across Africa and beyond. Listen to their business story here.

19 Aug 5AM 6 min

Ben Rodrigues chats to Ryan about his new single 'Girl Like You'

Ben Rodrigues is turning one of the most memorable moments of his love story into a feel-good pop anthem. The story behind 'Girl Like You' begins on the night of Ben’s very first live show. He had invited his now fiancé Talisha to come along, and moments before stepping onto…

14 Aug 4AM 7 min

The country's brightest young minds and future of aerospace engineering

A group of Cape Town high school learners won the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Walt Disney World Resort recently. It is the first time an African team has competed in the competition's 42-year history, and they won it at the first attempt. They…

13 Aug 6AM 11 min

From bank robber to life coach

Mark Kotze, a South African author, transformational life coach and speaker. He started off his career in banking and later a bit of broadcasting, but his life changed dramatically when he was arrested for bank robbery! He’s written a book about his experience called Mistaken Identity.

13 Aug 4AM 7 min

Amri the young dreamer

Our friends at Reach for A Dream told us about another young dreamer who has come to visit with his family. Mogammat, also known as Amri, is 7 years old and has had a very challenging young life already. A routine trip to the dentist lead to a long journey…

12 Aug 6AM 6 min

FUTURE 50: Vula Medical (Episode 26)

On Future 50, we profile Vula Medical. Awarded App of the Year and the award for Best Health Solution at the 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards, Vula Medical harnesses innovation and technology to strengthen healthcare, making it easier for professionals to connect, refer, and deliver better patient care…

11 Aug 3AM 6 min

She is saving her mom's life with a transplant

This August we observe Organ Donor Month and there is a growing need for people to register as an organ donor. Elizma gave us a call to tell us about her mom and how she is saving her mom's life with a transplant.

6 Aug 7AM 7 min

Transplant surgeon doctor Johan Koen

This August we observe Organ Donor Month and there is a growing need for people to register as an organ donor. We spoke to transplant Doctor’s Dr Johan Koen is a heart transplant surgeon at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.

6 Aug 7AM 7 min

Jules from GoodLuck pops in for a chat about their new single

GoodLuck are back in a big way. Following a purposeful break from putting out new music, the trio have just dropped Last Deep Breath, their biggest release in years. As their first original single in quite some time, Last Deep Breath takes centre stage as the band's biggest focus for…

4 Aug 4AM 9 min

FUTURE 50: TRANSVAAL HEAVY TRANSPORT(Episode 25)

On Future 50, we profile THT, a third generation, female led logistics business specialising in abnormal loads. With decades of expertise, they continue to move the country’s most complex cargo with precision and dedication.

4 Aug 3AM 6 min

Esihle Ndleleni and Cait Pansegrouw talk to us about Black Burns Fast

Following a successful festival run that included its international premiere at the 2026 Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) and the honour of closing BFI Flare's 50th anniversary edition, Black Burns Fast hit cinemas in South African cinemas on 31 July. Written and directed by Sandulela Asanda in her feature film…

3 Aug 5AM 9 min

Our listeners who have written books

A listener who works in the construction industry and is a qualified pilot, recently wrote a book and dropped off a few copies for us. We then asked our listeners what they would call their book if they wrote one. We were so pleasantly surprised to hear about some more…

30 Jul 5AM 6 min

A small, inherited book collection was as a MASSIVE blessing from mom

During a conversation about books that our listeners had written, one listeners called in to share a heartwarming story that was a real full-circle moment. Dylan happened to keep some books from his late mom, three of which turned out to be extremely valuable that got his family out of…

30 Jul 5AM 3 min