East Coast Breakfast

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen delved into one of society’s most bizarre elements … Community WhatsApp Groups - They asked you to submit your screenshots from bizarre conversations from KZN Community WhatsApp groups, and asked AI to create a song – The result was absolutely hilarious! Streaming now on ecr.co.za, under the East Coast breakfast...

One of KZN’s most exciting sporting showdowns is making a massive return as the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Hollywoodbets Sharks swap bats, banter, and bragging rights in the Fin Cup T20 at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Sunday, 16 August. Here's what to expect Webpage

Garfield has built a massive TikTok audience with nearly half a million followers and over 20 million views and now he’s revealing how he did it! Garfield shares the secret recipe behind making viral videos in South Africa’s fast-moving social media world, from understanding trends to creating content people can’t stop sharing. Webpage

Khayalethu Mkhize and Lorkin Erwin, Grade 12 boys from St. henry's Marist College had a debate on the Phala Phala Scandal and whether or not President Cyril should be impeached. Who are you backing? Webpage

During his French Open debut in Paris, Arthur Gea had to make a sudden dash off court for an emergency bathroom break proving that sometimes your body doesn’t care about timing, pressure, or millions watching on TV. Darren, Sky, and Carmen ask: what’s the most inappropriate time you’ve ever “had to go”? Expect hilarious confessions, relatable chaos, and stories that’ll make you grateful you made i...

Sky Tshabalala revealed how he got scammed out of R18 000 on his banking app and it opened the floodgates to listeners sharing the scams catching South Africans right now. Webpage

An anonymous listener sent us this emotional love letter that had Darren, Sky and Carmen in tears Webpage

Right after the 38 National orders were awarded to the most influential and impactful South Africans, Darren, Sky and Carmen decided to ask KZN what National orders they deserve... This is how it went down Webpage

East Coast Breakfast discusses 38 recipients of South Africa’s national orders, awarded for contributions to democracy and improving citizens’ lives. The team zone in on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus receiving an order but being unable to attend due to Springbok alignment camp, reportedly sending his 81-year-old friend Frikkie Erasmus to collect it. Webpage

Tulio De Oliveira explains the open public nomination process and says the award is symbolic rather than financial, coming with a medal whose first recipient was Nelson Mandela. He reflects on 30 years of outbreak work and stresses that early identification of pathogens and the development of diagnostics, therapies and vaccines save lives, especially in South Africa Webpage

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 ... Webpage

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 robot means “two more cars minimum”. Plus… why do KZN drivers think the yellow lane i...

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 are failing, and whether experienced drivers would stil...

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 pressure, the passion, and the moments that defined Durban City’s incredibl...

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 about living in a car with 9 other contestants, and what it feels like to drive a brand-new BMW M240i Webpage

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 the experience was really like, and whether the contestants survived the pressure Webpage

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 the Andes variant, often starting like flu. Webpage

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 radio drama and let’s just say, things escalated quickly. From unexpected plot twists to laugh-out-loud...

"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 a brand-new BMW M240i worth more than a Million Rand! Darren, Sky, and Carmen had a breaking news moment from the vehicle on Tuesday m...

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 a few “what have I signed up for?” moments. Webpage

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 want to miss. Webpage

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 about what pushed him to keep going, whether he actually trained for the race, and if he’s ever taken on some...

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 Webpage

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, with renewed threats to close the strait and Trump warning he could destroy Iran’s p...

“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 M240i worth more than a Million Rand! If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Deon Govender reviewed the BMW M240i in grea...