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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The Fugitive drops his first BIG clue on his "Morning" run

The Fugitive just called into East Coast Breakfast to drop his first BIG clue on where he could possibly be this morning, and it has something to do with his Morning run in a place that shares its sname with other places around the world... Can you figure it out?
28 Sep 1AM 4 min

The Fugitive needs a car.

All things East Coast Radio Fugitive is voted by KZN and today was no different. After asking KZN to choose his voice, he now wanted to know which car he should be zooming around the province in.
25 Sep 5AM 4 min

Phepsi & Vincent Spill a Secret About the ECR Fugitive

Sharks stars Phepsi Buthelezi and Vincent Koch joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of the massive Sharks vs Ospreys clash — and while they chatted rugby, they also dropped a little secret about the East Coast Radio Fugitive…
23 Sep 5AM 15 min

He called AGAIN… The East Coast Radio Fugitive finally reveals more

Another call. More clues. And a whole lot more questions. 👀 The mysterious East Coast Radio Fugitive is back and this time, East Coast Breakfast had more time to interrogate him. A wife? Kids? A hiding spot in Durban? Somewhere else in KZN? And is there actually a way to…
22 Sep 2AM 6 min

Serial killer profiler: Who they should be looking for in the East Rand

Several bodies have been discovered across the East Rand, leaving a community on edge and raising one chilling question: could a serial killer be at large? Dr Gérard Labuschagne, former head of the SAPS Investigative Psychology Section, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the case, the potential patterns investigators look…
16 Sep 2AM 5 min

ECR WhatsApp channel hacked!?

Darren, Sky and Carmen has been informed that the Station WhatsApp Channel has been 'taken over. [Open WhatsApp > Open Updates > Search East Coast Radio > Hit Follow] - Just go and look! This together with the suitcases that have been appearing is so suspicious! We knew about the…
15 Sep 12AM 3 min

Professional Chefs Reveal SA's Most Challenging Meals

Amasi, bunny chow, bobotie and a proper braai all tell part of South Africa's story. But when East Coast Breakfast asked professional chefs which local dishes are the hardest to master, the answers sparked a lively debate. With Heritage Day around the corner, Carmen Reddy has turned that debate into…
14 Sep 3AM 14 min

Ooops... Darren just lost a MAJOR battle

Darren's battle with a mystery dog that keeps using his Westbrook lawn as a toilet took a strange turn when someone in the community WhatsApp group suggested he should simply "let Mother Nature take its course". They asked you to help Darren craft the perfect response, but "Give the phone…
9 Sep 2AM 9 min

The world map is wrong about Africa - Here’s what changes now

The world map as we know it may have a serious problem and Africa is at the centre of it! After the UN voted to recognise Africa’s true size, we asked the big question: Will this actually change anything in our everyday lives, or is it simply a change on…
8 Sep 4AM 4 min

Wait... we actually believed that?

We asked KZN about the wildest things they genuinely believed growing up, and the answers are hilarious, nostalgic and, in some cases, absolutely unhinged. Did you believe people lived inside the radio? That the stork brought babies? Or that thunder meant someone was angry? Press play and prepare for some…
8 Sep 2AM 12 min

Rugby Kaans’ take on the flypast and score prediction

Westley, better known as @rugby_kaans, is a passionate South African rugby fanatic and social-media personality. Known for his colourful, humorous and unapologetic takes on the game, he brings the passion, banter and emotion of rugby to life for thousands of fans online. Darren, Sky and Carmen caught up with him…
4 Sep 12AM 3 min

Darren calls Airlink pretending to be a passenger

There will be no Airlink flyover ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks clash in Johannesburg on Saturday after the airline withdrew its application. If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast … Darren Maule phoned airlink and pretended to be a passenger to find out why his flight was cancelled, but…
3 Sep 2AM 2 min

The 2 most hilarious calls Darren took as a receptionist.

This week Darren Maule spent one hour as a receptionist at Mount Edgecombe Country Club - And he is a changed man! According to Darren, It was one of the most amazing mornings, and he has gained so much respect for all receptionists. Adding: "The next time you call a…
3 Sep 1AM 7 min
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