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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5,727 Episodes
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Kobus' gives thrilling a recap of UFC 312

Of all the people accredited for the Dricus du Plessis UFC fight, Kobus was dead last on the list! But East Coast Breakfast’s loyal sports correspondent still made it—and delivered a report worthy of a champion!
9 Feb 10PM 1 min

Sending the sports correspondent to SONA 2025: at least "Eskom is less kak"

Cobus joined East Coast Breakfast to give a roundup of all the important developments at SONA 2025, live from Cape Town. There were a lot of GNU things and a lot of not-so-GNU things. President Cupcake wants to revitalize mining and finally provide clean water for everyone. Sure...sure…
6 Feb 11PM 1 min

Viral video: One-legged KZN man wrestles a CROC!

On Friday morning on East Coat Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen became aware of a viral video of a one-legged KZN man in crutches, wrestling a Crocodile on the ground! Before you ask, the croc is fine ... It turns out Neville Wolmarans is a very interesting man .. And…
6 Feb 10PM 3 min

What to expect: Cyril's first SONA as the GNU

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address is a hot topic, and Darren, Sky, and Carmen got the inside scoop from East Coast Radio’s News Editor, Marius van der Walt. At 07h40 on Friday morning (7 February 2025), the team will be joined by none other than KOBUS!…
6 Feb 12AM 3 min

To diet or not to diet?

The team discussed some New Year's resolutions - starting with the biggest casualty of them all: diets! What’s the last diet you attempted? Did it last longer than a weekend, or did it crumble like a stale rice cake? Listen in as we dive into the weird, the wild, and…
5 Feb 12AM 4 min

Imagine finding a spitting cobra in your toilet

Always check your toilet for snakes before you sit! A Mozambique spitting cobra was found in the ladies public toilet at Phalaborwa Gate! Can you imagine if they didn't check before they sat down? Ouch…
4 Feb 10PM 2 min

Lorraine's ultimate glow-up surprise

Lorraine Govender from La Mercy admitted she hasn’t had the confidence or time to update her profile picture in years! Darren, Sky, and Carmen sprang into action - teaming up with their partners to arrange a new wardrobe, hair, makeup, a facial, a photoshoot, a social media expert, AND they…
4 Feb 2AM 6 min

PapaWawa's Soweto Derby predictions and big hat secrets

East Coast Breakfast sat down with PapaWawa – the Kaizer Chiefs superfan and the People's Chairman! He gave us his bold prediction for the Soweto Derby and revealed the secret to fitting his big hat in the car! Don’t miss this fun, unmissable chat!
31 Jan 1AM 15 min

Sky's parental dilemma

Sky Tshabalala faced yet another awkward parenting dilemma: Should people without kids be invited to a children's birthday party? The debate sparked after Carmen Reddy was left off the guest list for Sky's son's birthday party. Never has a topic divided KZN so much! Listen to some of the wild…
28 Jan 11PM 3 min

How often should you change your profile picture?

How often should you change your WhatsApp profile picture? Sky Tshabalala asked the people of KZN after rocking his new glasses! He’s been wearing contact lenses for years, but now he’s temporarily switched to glasses. Although, it seems profile pictures are more complicated than we thought. Some people meticulously plan…
28 Jan 12AM 3 min

Heart surgeon turned comedian? Bassem Youssef shares his crazy journey

Bassem Youssef, the man dubbed 'The Egyptian Jon Stewart', joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of his first-ever South African tour, The Middle Beast. From his days as a heart surgeon to hosting the most-watched political satire show in the Arab world, Bassem's story is as inspiring as it is hilarious…
27 Jan 2AM 5 min

Avonford Secondary School's talented kids showcase their gifts!

East Coast Breakfast visited Avonford Secondary School for Day 1 of My School Rules and boy did they have a show for us. From the amazing energy on the school premises, the warmth of the staff, to the insanely talented bunch of kids; Avonford truly brought the My School Rules…
20 Jan 3AM 6 min

Cape Town crowned the best city in the world

What makes a city the best in the world? Andrew Hallet, Content Director of Time Out Magazine, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the recent survey that crowned Cape Town as number one globally. Andrew shares some of the 44 factors that put Cape Town on top, from its high…
16 Jan 12AM 4 min

Bunking 101: KZN shares their failed attempts at bunking school

Darren, Sky and Carmen dive into the wild stories of bunking school! From sneaky trips to Wimpy and daring East Coast Radio adventures, to bunking for dates and brushes with the law, our listeners left no story untold. But the highlight? Sky Tshabalala’s confession about the "one time" he bunked…
16 Jan 12AM 9 min

Straight A's: Kwandokuhle Mhlungu's inspiring Matric results

East Coast Breakfast sits down with Kwandokuhle Mhlungu, a 2024 matriculant from Phendukani Full Service High School in Newcastle, who recently aced her finals with phenomenal results, achieving 97% for Life Science, 92% for Zulu, 89% for English, and a perfect 100% for Life Orientation. Kwandokuhle shares how her hard…
16 Jan 12AM 3 min

Caden Govender's incredible rise to number 1 in KZN for Matric 2024

Meet Caden Govender, the top achiever in KwaZulu-Natal’s Matric 2024 results. He joined East Coast Breakfast to share the secrets behind his extraordinary success and the mindset that led him to surpass thousands of students and claim the #1 spot in the province. From his relentless determination to unwavering discipline,…
15 Jan 12AM 3 min
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