Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Dan Nicholl - travelling the world, charity, and Christmas jumpers

When he's not rubbing shoulders with some of the world's most loved athletes, cycling across Europe, or doing great work to give back, he takes some time to talk to the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show. It's always a treat to have Dan Nicholl around. He's in Cape Town for a…

3 Nov 2023 5AM 13 min

Listen to this before you move in with someone

Moving in with a person is a big step - whether it's a friend, partner, or stranger you met on the Internet through a house-sharing forum. There's a lot you need to keep in mind - but there are a lot of things you need to think about BEFORE you…

2 Nov 2023 7AM 5 min

Nik Rabinowitz bringing laughs for change

Nik Rabinowitz is hosting a stand-up event in support of Waves for Change. He popped into studio to have a chat about the the show and of course had the team in hysterics. Listen to the full conversation with Nik here where he entertained us with his take on Ivermectin…

31 Oct 2023 6AM 5 min

What a Bok Friday it was!

It's the weekend we've been waiting for and the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show got Cape Town ready with the gees we all needed. Ryan and the team decided to tackle a sensitive issue in the rugby world - when you have supporters of different teams living together. That was the…

27 Oct 2023 4AM 4 min

Betway Banter Episode 8

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.

27 Oct 2023 2AM 2 min

OMD frontman Andy McCluskey chats to Ryan

Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) will delight South African fans with a Greatest Hits Tour in April next year! The band takes to the globe in 2024, playing 22 dates across the UK & Ireland, including their biggest ever London headline show at London’s O2 Arena on…

24 Oct 2023 2AM 10 min

Jean de Villiers is feeling the nerves for the Boks

It's Bok Friday and Springbok legend Jean de Villiers was back with the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show to look ahead to the weekend. He doesn't foresee a win for Argentina against New Zealand and predicts a nerve wracking game for the Boks against England. But he does feel that even…

20 Oct 2023 4AM 7 min

Betway Banter Episode 7

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.

19 Oct 2023 9AM 2 min

A Saffa and Brit in the same house for this weekend's rugby & cricket action

In an unprecedented turn of events, South Africa will be facing England in both the rugby AND cricket world cup on the same day. What happens when you have supporters from opposite ends of the world living together? Karen (South African) and John (English) are married and find themselves in…

17 Oct 2023 6AM 3 min

Ryan's R50 000 noise has been cracked again!

For the fourth time since May, Ryan's R50 000 Noise has been cracked! Tessa Pritchard from Someset West correctly identified the latest noise as an "easel falling down". Tessa said that both her and her mom had been back and forth to the Crazy Store to try and look for…

17 Oct 2023 4AM 2 min

Bryan Habana on World Rugby Hall of Fame induction

Bryan Habana is among a list of rugby greats to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. He said he's humbled and honoured for the recognition. We caught up with him to also hear his thoughts on this weekend's quarterfinals between South Africa and France.

13 Oct 2023 6AM 8 min

Betway Banter Episode 6

Anthems, broken jaws and massive quarter finals. It's all here on this week's Betway Banter!

13 Oct 2023 2AM 2 min

Success Lekabe gets hypnotised live on air

Andre The Hilarious hypnotist is back in South Africa after a stint in England. Andre celebrates 30 years on stage with his ability to change ordinary people into extraordinary actors. He's in Cape Town for a few nights and popped in at the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show and we tested…

12 Oct 2023 5AM 9 min

World Record skateboarder Jean-marc Johannes

A skateboarder from Athlone, Cape Town has made us all proud by cementing his skills in the Guinness World Records. Jean-Marc Johannes got the recognition with the Guinness World Records history books for two records - the most skateboard 360 frontside spins in 30 seconds and the most consecutive skateboard…

11 Oct 2023 6AM 9 min

"I want Heather back..."

Hairbrushes, toiletries, cellphone charges, and a single sock or shoe are among the most common left behind items in hotel rooms. We were shocked when an Airbnb owner told us about a certain type of doll she found in the shower after the guests left. But we would NEVER have…

9 Oct 2023 6AM 6 min

The case of the missing panty

The holidays are over and we're getting ready for that last stretch before the end of the year. Maybe you spent the last weekend outside the city in a guesthouse or hotel. It's not uncommon for us to forget some personal belongings. One listener told the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast how…

9 Oct 2023 5AM 2 min

Motorcross extremist and entertainer Brian Capper on ROC Breakfast

The FIA World Rallycross Championship returns to Cape Town for a double-header at Killarney International Raceway this weekend! Brian Capper will be there - he is one of the country's most versatile riders and a motorcross extremists! He popped in for a chat with Ryan ahead of the weekend's action.

6 Oct 2023 7AM 9 min

Betway Banter Episode 5

The Boks may not be playing but the stakes have never been higher as Ireland take on Scotland! All this (and more!) on this week's Betway Banter.

6 Oct 2023 2AM 3 min

It's FIA World Rallycross Championships week. Iain Banner has all the details for you

The FIA World Rallycross Championship returns to Cape Town for a double-header at Killarney International Raceway, when the penultimate round of the season will take place on 7 & 8 October 2023. Adrenaline junkies, race enthusiasts and fans of all ages can expect a thrilling combination of on-track action and…

4 Oct 2023 5AM 8 min

Internet sensation Desi 'I feel good' Koolen chats to Ryan

You've probably seen the video of 7 year old Desmond Koolan performing James Browns' "I Feel Good" at his school, proudly wearing his Springbok jersey. The viral video impressed the likes of Will Smith, Wayne Brady, and Keri Hilson. We caught up with Desi this morning.

4 Oct 2023 5AM 4 min