East Coast Breakfast

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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Darren's (in) appropriate joke on MasterChef SA

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Normally on Mondays, we’re joined by the latest MasterChef SA elimination. But this week? No one went home. Instead, the episode featured one of our own: Darren Maule sitting in as a guest judge. He had the joke of the day ... and it has to do with Pork Crackling…
18 May 2AM 4 min

The real rules of KZN roads

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren took a hilarious and slightly terrifying look at the unofficial rules of the road in KZN after learner licence pass rates dropped following South Africa’s new computerised testing system. From treating roundabouts like vibes, to believing a yellow…
18 May 2AM 9 min

Could YOU still pass your learner’s licence today?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Think passing your learner’s licence is easy? Think again. Since South Africa introduced a new computerised testing system, learner’s licence pass rates have dropped dramatically, and many drivers are being caught off guard. KZN Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya joined East Coast Breakfast to explain what’s changed, why so many people…
13 May 5AM 12 min

Durban City make history! Darren Keet & Rowen Fernandez relive the Nedbank Cup glory

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
After Durban City’s historic 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup Final, veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet joined East Coast Breakfast to relive the unforgettable win that brought silverware, pride, and hope back to Durban. Keet, alongside goalkeeper coach Rowen Fernandez, chatted to Darren, Sky, and Carmen about the…
12 May 4AM 13 min

Live Inside & Win The Ride Winner gives Carmen a lift

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Siphamandla Mthiyane won a brand-new BMW M240i in East Coast Radio and Gold Rush’s Live Inside and Win the Ride! After living in the car for 10 days, he drove away with the prize. He joined East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning to speak about the most difficult thing was…
11 May 5AM 12 min

SURPRISE! This East Coast Breakfast host is crashing the MasterChef Kitchen

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
A very familiar voice from your mornings on East Coast Radio is stepping into the MasterChef SA kitchen as a surprise guest judge this Sunday at 18:00 on e.tv. But which East Coast Breakfast favourite is it? Before the big reveal on TV, we’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea, what…
11 May 4AM 3 min

Hantavirus? Prof. Tulio de Oliveira answers SA’s biggest questions

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Prof Tulio De Oliveira explains hantavirus is a well-known virus discovered in 1976, usually transmitted by rodents and associated with farm work or cleaning rodent excrement, with low fatality. He outlines symptoms, including kidney bleeding in some variants and lung fluid leakage leading to pulmonary disease and cardiac arrest in…
7 May 2AM 5 min

The FIRST-EVER radio drama with the Isitha: The Enemy cast?!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky, and Carmen welcomed Luyanda Zuma, Linda Sebenzo, Senzokuhle Radebe, Andile Mxakaza, and Sibonginkosi Tenza from eTV’s hit show Isitha: The Enemy (Season 4)… but this wasn’t your typical interview. In a first for East Coast Radio, the cast put their acting chops to the test in a LIVE…
5 May 5AM 7 min

Live Inside & Win the Ride takes a wild turn!

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
"Live Inside & Win the Ride”, brought to you by Goldrush and East Coast Radio is LIVE on East Coast Radio! People are currently living in a car for 10 days and there will be a series of challenges and elimination rounds, and ultimately one person will drive away in…
5 May 4AM 4 min

Can a skilled SANDF Candidate Officer live inside to win the ride?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky, and Carmen caught up with finalists Sinaed, Rivaldo, and Tyreek (a SANDF Candidate Officer) to find out what’s going through their minds before stepping into the car. This trio gives us a glimpse into how they plan to outlast the competition, from survival strategies to mental strength and…
28 Apr 5AM 14 min

Can Nolwazi & Chris live inside to win the ride?

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren, Sky, and Carmen caught up with the first two finalists, Nolwazi and Chris, to unpack their game plans, survival strategies, and what possibly convinced them to sign up for this extreme challenge. From mental toughness to unexpected tactics, this is just the beginning of a high-stakes ride you won’t…
27 Apr 5AM 8 min

Dead last, but not defeated: Nasser Narain’s 8-hour Chatsworth Ultra Marathon

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
He came in last… but he still crossed the finish line — and that’s what made it count. Nasser Narain completed the Chatsworth Ultra-Marathon in a tough 8 hours, proving that this wasn’t about podiums or personal bests… it was about pure determination. Darren, Sky, and Carmen chat to Nasser…
23 Apr 5AM 7 min

Ashay Sewlall's tips on surviving a confined space

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
What does it really take to survive being stuck in a tight space with strangers… for days on end? On East Coast Breakfast, Big Brother Mzansi Season 6’s Ashay Sewlall shares his real-life insights on staying calm, managing conflict, and keeping your sanity when there’s no escape
21 Apr 3AM 10 min

US-Israeli war against Iran: "Diesel is expected to rise R8 per litre"

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
East Coast Radio’s chief news editor, says the US Israeli war against Iran is only temporarily suspended and questions whether the ceasefire will last. He notes that optimism on Friday after messages suggesting Iran had opened the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump thanking them reversed over the weekend,…
20 Apr 4AM 2 min

Live Inside & Win The Ride: Deon G's BMW M240i review

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
“Live Inside & Win a Ride”, brought to you by Goldrush is coming to East Coast Radio! It’. 10 people will live in a car for 10 days and there will be a series of challenges and elimination rounds, and ultimately one person will drive away in a brand-new BMW…
20 Apr 4AM 2 min

Sune Luus' last Google search shocked us...

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Sune Luus joined East Coast Breakfast on Thursday morning, and the team asked her what the last thing is she Google … her answer was something NOBODY expected!
16 Apr 4AM 8 min

Rachel Kolisi is leading change ahead of the Mancosa ECR Business Breakfast

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Darren speaks with Rachel Kolisi about what drives her to lead change in South Africa. Kolisi says there wasn’t a single defining moment, but a repeated exposure to desperation, need, and leadership gaps in both her business, Falling Forward, and her philanthropy work, where she felt advocacy and conversation weren’t…
16 Apr 3AM 3 min

Carmen lives inside her car

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Don’t miss your chance to enter for Gold Rush and East Coast Radio’s Live Inside and Win the Ride! Enter on ecr.co.za, and you can drive away with a brand-new BMW M240i, valued at over a million rand. You have to live in the car for 10 days and compete…
15 Apr 3AM 4 min

WIN a BMW M240i with GoldRush! Here's how

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to be the LAST ONE STANDING? Live Inside & Win the Ride is here… and it’s next level. You could stand a chance to WIN a brand-new BMW M240i worth over R1 MILLION. 10 finalists. 10 days. ONE car at Hillcrest Corner From 1–10…
14 Apr 4AM 3 min

Big Favour update: Shoprite Checkers makes a life-changing donation

Podcast  |  East Coast Radio - Catch Up | East Coast Breakfast
Shoprite Checkers showed up in a big way, donating 3 pallets of toilet paper (that’s 432 rolls!) and care packs for every learner; including essential hygiene items like sanitary pads, shampoo, and toothbrushes. This is more than just a story about infrastructure. It’s about dignity, health, and the real impact…
13 Apr 4AM 3 min
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