East Coast Breakfast

Mother instills confidence in daughter who is a victim of bullying

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Little Lelanie has been through many hardships at school and even on the internet and all her mother wants to do is give something special that will put a smile on her face and remind her that she is an amazing young girl. "Lelanie is being badly bullied at school…

14 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

The touching story of a mute and deaf boy - Festive Big Favour

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We have been asking you to nominate a child that needs to have their spirit lifted, and the nominations have been coming in. We have met a bubbly young girl who was nominated by her sister, a 12-year-old whose mother wanted to thank her for being supportive during her miscarriage…

14 Dec 2020 12AM 6 min

'We want to uplift everyone's spirits': Ralf Schmitt on Ndlovu Youth Choir's Christmas offering

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The Ndlovu Youth Choir is known to inspire the nation, not just through the choir member's individual personal stories, but also through their music. The music ensemble has remade Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is You'. What is unique about their spin of the song is that it…

13 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

Darren catches up with Ndlovu Youth Choir director Ralf Schmitt

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Many were introduced to the Ndlovu Youth Choir during their incredible run on America's Got Talent in 2019, but some got to know the energetic young group when they put their own twist to Ed Sheeran's hit song 'Shape Of You.' After the incredible success of the choir, Darren wanted…

13 Dec 2020 11PM 5 min

Keri is not a happy driver

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Keri Miller's contract with her sponsor came to an end last week and she now drives a car that The Greek has given to her. However, she noticed that she is not treated the same way on the road by fellow KZNers and she is convinced that it has a…

13 Dec 2020 11PM 2 min

Can we travel in December? - We speak to KZN Health

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Following an announcement by Minster of Health, Zweli Mkhize about the country officially being in the second wave of COVID-19, the breakfast team spoke to Dr Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN Department of Health to find out what this means for KZN during this festive season. WiIl we go back…

11 Dec 2020 2AM 5 min

UPDATE: Keri's 'lights out" bill was miscalculated, she owes more

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Keri Miler is having the worst December and it just got even worse. After already settling her debt that was sent to her last week by her local Municipality about a heft electricity bill, another letter arrived in the mail.

11 Dec 2020 1AM 1 min

Will closing beaches in KZN really make a difference?

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Many questions have been asked by the citizens of Kwa-Zulu Natal after reports that beaches may close in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Virus hunter and bioinformatician Prof Tulio de Oliveira joined the breakfast team to hive his expert advice.

11 Dec 2020 1AM 9 min

Keri takes a sho't left and finds a place to #DKSapprove

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It's the holiday season and Keri has started vacationing and touring the beautiful province of KZN. Last weekend she visited a beautiful retreat center that is an NGO in Ixopo and it took her breath away - she knew it needed her coveted DKS stamp of approval. Listen to the…

11 Dec 2020 12AM 5 min

Festive Big Favour gives Christmas cheer to a supportive little girl

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Bubbly and selfless Keira has been a supportive sister to her older sister and her mother wanted to thank her for it by making sure that she has a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday. Her new toy from Toys R Us and Babies R Us are what she describes…

11 Dec 2020 12AM 2 min

Sisterly Love: Meet the four-year-old girl who has been an amazing little sister

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ECR, Toys R Us and Babies R Us are on a mission to spread the Christmas cheer to little princes and princesses and we need your help! Little Keira has been going the extra mile to help restore her big sister Ciara's self-esteem after she fell and chipped her teeth…

10 Dec 2020 11PM 2 min

Vote for Darren Maule!

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Major news, KZN! Our very own Darren Maule has bagged a nomination for the KZN entertainment awards. So let's get voting! Grab your phone and SMS the name of the category (best radio presenter male) and 'Darren Maule to 48529 Stacey Norman and Minnie Ntuli also need your vote. Listen…

10 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

Acne is not so bad after all - #GetFact'd

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We know that acne can be a pain for many teenagers, but there actually could be a silver lining. If you're a teen who has acne or if you're an adult who, at some point, had acne, this new study will make you very happy.

10 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

"We need our brothers and fathers to wake up." - Keri speaks to Lira

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"We need our brothers and fathers to wake up." This is the message Lira wants for men around the world to get from the song 'My Body (Stand Up)' Lira and Keri highlight the importance of downloading the song as every cent will be used to support homes that look…

10 Dec 2020 12AM 4 min

Lira highlights the importance of rallying around a girlfriend

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We all know a woman who either was abused in the past or is currently in an abusive message, Lira tells Keri that the important thing is for women to rally around their friends who are victims or surviours of abuse. "Some people feel trapped. So it has been a…

10 Dec 2020 12AM 3 min

Lira speaks up against women abuse

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This year, First For Woman decided to do something different in the fight against domestic violence by putting together a song 'My Body (Stand UP)' that speaks to women who have been abused - whether physically, sexually, or emotionally - condemning this behaviour. The song, which saw the collaboration of…

9 Dec 2020 11PM 9 min

12 year old girl who supported her mother through a miscarraige

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The Festive Big Favour is all about making children's dreams come true. All the nominees, so far all the children who have been nominated are smart and brave children who have had a difficult 2020. All their parents want is to make their 2020 a little special through ECR, Toys…

9 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

Festive Big Favour surprises young girl who has been an inspiration

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A teary Lucille Nortje was speechless when Catherine Jacoby from Toys R Us and Babies R Us made her daughter Laura- -Leigh Robberts Christmas dream come true. Laura has been exceptional this year and has been by her mother's side even hen her father lost his job.

9 Dec 2020 11PM 2 min

A woman always knows best - #GetFact'd

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On #GetFactd, Darren does tons and tons of research. This time, he found some rather interesting facts about a woman's ovulation and her decision towards men.

9 Dec 2020 11PM 3 min

Sky's little birdie

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We all know that Sky loves his sport and that he is an active participant in various kinds of sport. Yesterday, he was super proud of himself for an achievement he has been working towards for the longest time, Listen to an elated Sky tell Darren and Keri all about…

9 Dec 2020 11PM 2 min