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The Breakfast Express
Interviews, Discussions, Entertainment at its best.
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Episodes
INTERVIEW WITH NEWLY CROWNED MISS SA 2019 12.08.2019 9:46
25-year old Zozibini Tunzi, was crowned the 61st Miss South Africa on Women’s Day. We chatted to the dynamic Zozi shortly after she was crowned.
PRINCESS DRESSES -WOMENS MONTH 08.08.2019 6:59
To commemorate Women’s Month we will be helping little girls become princesses for the day... We chatted to Cookie Edwards of the KZN Network On Violence Against Women to find out how we could help
MEDICAL AID VS HOSPITAL PLAN 07.08.2019 12:04
Both Medical aid and hospital plans offer certain advantages and disadvantages. But, choosing which one is right for you can be a tough decision. So to unpack which is the better option, we chatted to Financial Advisor and Wealth Planner, Yulisha Chaanlall
INTERVIEW WITH ESKOM SPOKESPERSON DIKATSO MOTHAE 02.08.2019 11:22
We interviewed energy expert Ted Blom on Tuesday, before Eskom could table its integrated results for 2019. Since, the announcement of a net loss after tax of R20.7bn for the 2019 financial year, we will be chatting to Eskom spokesperson Dikatso Mothae on the way forward for the power utility..
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: DO THEY HELP OR HURT? (with Dr Tamara Phieffer) 31.07.2019 10:20
In a recent study, researchers looked into the effects of 16 different supplements and the results were underwhelming – we chatted to Doctor Tamara Pheiffer to get to the bottom of this story and find out if they help or hurt.
BLACKOUTS OR BAILOUTS? WITH ENERGY EXPERT TED BLOM 30.07.2019 10:30
Eskom, which supplies about 95% of Southern Africa’s power and is reliant on government bailouts to remain solvent, is set to announce its second consecutive multi-billion rand annual loss. We chatted to Energy expert Ted Blom about what he believes are the main problems at the power utility and some of the possible solutions.
JOHNNY CLEGG TRIBUTE 17.07.2019 3:03
South African music legend Johnny Clegg died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66 years old. The breakfast express paid tribute to the music icon while sharing your memories of Clegg's music and what it meant to you.
INTERVIEW WITH MISS SA FINALIST XIA NARAIN 16.07.2019 7:34
We chatted to 23 year old Miss SA Finalist Xia Narain. This former Chatsworth lass is ecstatic after being selected as a finalist and really wants to make a difference in South Africa.
INTERVIEW WITH FORBES 30 UNDER 30 ENTREPRENEUR 09.07.2019 11:41
27-year-old female entrepreneur, Nureshka Viranna has made the Forbes Africa top 30 under-30 list, in the technology category. We chat to her to find out more about her business and the future of women in technology.
INTERVIEW WITH DR PAULO (WALK IN DR) 08.07.2019 15:55
Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, also known as the Walk-In Doctor, has created a very pertinent conversation, after opening his medical practice in Westdene in Bloemfontein last month. His practice has become a nation-wide hit, especially among the most vulnerable who cannot afford standard consultation rates, by only charging patients what they can afford. We chat to Dr Paulo to find out more about his r...
INTERVIEW WITH JULY COMMENTATOR CRAIG PETERS 05.07.2019 7:40
The most prestigious race on the South African racing calendar, the Durban July is about to gallop away… We chat to the famous voice, Durban July veteran commentator Craig Peters on his epic journey and we got some great tips from him as well
INTERVIEW WITH 16YR OLD SINGER TIA DASRAM 13.06.2019 9:37
16-year-old Bloemfontein lass, Selochana Tia Dasram, is set to fly the South African flag at America’s longest-running talent show, Talent America, in New York, later this month. Tia hopes to wow the judges with her angelic voice after shrugging off thousands of other participants at the SA finals.
INTERVIEW WITH DR BINA KURUVILLA 12.06.2019 26:58
We chatted to India’s leading scientist and researcher, Dr Binu Kuruvilla. He has researched a potent turmeric extract, utilised in the food supplement Bio-Curcumin, which is shown in studies to counter inflammation – a precursor to several diseases.
INTERVIEW WITH N3TC - DON'T DRIVE N3 AT NIGHT 11.06.2019 6:09
The route between Johannesburg and Durban, one of South Africa's busiest roads, has become ground zero with dozens of trucks torched in recent weeks. Motorists have now been warned to avoid travelling on the N3 at night. With the school winter holidays almost upon us, and many drivers preferring to travel at night, this could have far reaching consequences. We spoke to N3TC's Praveen Sunderlal for...
INTERVIEW - KILIMANJARO BURNS CHALLENGE 07.06.2019 9:59
O'Neil interviewed plastic surgeon Dr Kamlen Pillay (formerly from chatsworth) who will be summitting Africa’s highest mountain, in an effort to raise funds for burn victims in South Africa.
Kindhearted petrol attendant Nkosi on the Breakfast Express 04.06.2019 8:49
A crowdfunding campaign for petrol attendant Nkosikho Mbele whose act of kindness warmed hearts across South Africa has raised more than R400,000. Mbele paid R100 out of his own pocket to top up the tank of a motorist who stopped for fuel but had forgotten her bank card. O'Neil chatted to the kind hearted petrol attendant
INTERVIEW WITH SANESHA NAICKER - BREAST CANCER RESEARCH 29.05.2019 5:18
Cancer causes more deaths in South Africa than HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And someone trying to reduce that stats, is the Leading Female Pioneer in Breast Cancer Research for 2019, Sanesha Naicker, whose incredible research is breaking new ground in breast cancer.
INTERVIEW WITH SARAY KHUMALO 28.05.2019 17:13
The first black woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Sara Khumalo, received a hero's welcome home after conquering the foreboding mountain. We caught up with Saray to find out more about her incredible achievement and unforgettable experience.
INTERVIEW ON WATER PROJECT 21.05.2019 9:26
Star College High learners Kiaran Chetty and Calden Gounden, were announced as the winners of the 20th National South African Youth Water Prize Competition, and will now represent South Africa in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Annual Stockholm Junior Youth Water Prize at the end of August. We chatted to the young men to find out more about their invention
INTERVIEW WITH PRAVIN GORDHAN 24.04.2019 11:18
We spoke to energy expert Ted Blom, who claimed that Eskom may be on the verge of financial ruin. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan however, is refuting this and says the government has the problem ''well under control,''. We spoke to Minister Gordhan to get the full story….
Interview - Swallowed by a whale - Rainer Schimf 13.03.2019 6:05
Rainer Schimf became an international sensation when this Port Elizabeth man was almost swallowed by a whale. We managed to track him down so he could share his incredible experience with us
INTERVIEW WITH SETH MAZIBUKO 06.03.2019 11:50
As Eskom teeters on the brink of complete financial and operational collapse, defaulting municipalities are being placed under the spotlight for debts nearing R15 billion owed to the power utility. Soweto debt amounts to what almost 60 municipalities owe. We delve into this matter further with Seth Mazibuko – Chairman of the Orlando action committee.
Interview : Tumi Morake 13.02.2019 11:48
We had a candid chat with actress, comedian and radio personality Tumi Morake. The vivacious lady had so much to share including (if she had to choose) which Bollywood actor she would be her sugar daddy... You won't believe who it is...
Interview : Marc Lottering 25.01.2019 10:47
O'Neil chatted to South African comedian Marc Lottering. Lottering spoke about maintaining himself well in his almost 2 decades in the industry, his love for Whitney Houston and how Aunty Merle has been there since day one and is still on the family whatsapp group.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH REACTION UNIT - ABANDONED BABY BOY 14.01.2019 7:17
The shocking news of a newborn boy, wrapped only in a piece of cloth, who was left for dead in a bin packet in Everest Heights, Verulam has gripped the nation. The mother has since been arrested while the vulnerable baby is recovering in hospital. In an exclusive interview we chatted Reaction Unit SA’s Prem Balram who was first on scene and whose team miraculously saved the tiny 2.3kg baby, minute...
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