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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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Baboon on the loose in KZN - Here's what to do ...

This week Durban’s been buzzing with reports of a baboon on the loose! First, we heard it was caught in a trap now word is, there’s another one still running free. Clint Halkett-Siddall, the Operations Director for CROW joined East Coast Breakfast to confirm. To find out what you should…
25 Sep 2AM 3 min

Pick KZN's best Rugby Rap!

The Springboks are playing against Argentina on Saturday 27 September… and it’s happening at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban! Carmen Reddy Ticket Fairy is giving away a VVIP match day experience courtesy of Vodacom! Your prize includes: Suite Tickets — Watch the clash from a private suite with…
25 Sep 1AM 1 min

KZN raps for rugby: The VIP experience up for grabs

The Springboks are taking on Argentina this weekend at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park stadium, and the tickets are expensive and super limited. So - East Coast Breakfast and Vodacom are giving one lucky KZN listener the chance to win a VIP experience to this epic clash... But - you've gotta…
22 Sep 11PM 4 min

Its official! Bryan Adams is coming to Durban!

Global music legend Bryan Adams is bringing his Roll With The Punches Tour to the Durban ICC on 28 April 2026. With his unforgettable chart-topping hits and electrifying stage presence, this promises to be one of the biggest concerts of the year. Brought to you by Big Concerts, in association…
22 Sep 12AM 1 min

World Food Day starts with YOU!

This year, World Food Day falls on 16 October, a day that marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization back in 1945. Last year, we partnered with RCL to make a difference, and this year, we’re taking it even bigger and better. Find out exactly how…
18 Sep 12AM 13 min

KZN's hacks on reducing food waste - you might wanna take notes

As we launch our World Food Day campaign with the Do More Foundation, East Coast Breakfast asked KZN how they actively reduce food waste at home! From freezing leftovers to sharing excess food with neighbours and homeless people, its clear that KZN hates wasting precious food - especially in this…
17 Sep 11PM 7 min

KZN's classroom cheaters confess their sins

Darren, Sky, and Carmen asked KZN to spill the tea: what happened to you after you cheated? Where did life take you? Did you finesse the system and end up in Parliament (like a real politician), or did one dodgy crib note derail your entire future? Turns out, KZN had…
16 Sep 12AM 6 min

Tragedy struck at a Westville pub

A woman has been shot dead at a popular pub in Westville. The shooting happened on Jan Hofmeyer Road on Monday afternoon.
15 Sep 10PM 2 min

Should husbands be allowed to take their wives' surnames?

The Constitutional Court recently ruled that husbands now have the choice to take their wives' surnames after marriage, which has divided the country! KZN shared their views with Darren, Sky and Carmen and how this affects them - from culture to personal preferences. Attorney Ashton Naidoo shared his view on…
15 Sep 12AM 14 min

Matric dance dresses: To copy or not to copy?

Matric dance season is here, but is it okay to snap a dress in-store and duplicate it for less? Darren shared his daughter’s dress dilemma, and designer Haroun Hansrot weighs in on the copycat couture debate.
10 Sep 12AM 12 min

Warping through time with the Rocky Horror Show cast

Step into the Time Warp! Darren, Sky, and Carmen sat down with the cast of The Rocky Horror Show - Frank N Furter, Brad, and Janet - to chat about the cult classic’s wild history, the quirky behind-the-scenes magic, and why audiences can’t get enough of the madness. Plus, don’t…
9 Sep 12AM 12 min

Nature’s home hacks that you didn’t know you needed

Sky came with a household issue he needed help with. His oldest son, Kai, got bitten by a mosquito on his forehead. He refused to go to school or even leave the house. Sky needed a healthy natural home hack to get rid of it and a friend recommended rubbing…
8 Sep 12AM 10 min

The taxi strike affected us in ways we didn't expect

Darren, Sky and Carmen are ecstatic that taxis are back on the road and life is back to normal. After the unexpected taxi strike on Thursday, the team shared just how much the strike affected them in their personal lives. The strike gave East Coast Breakfast a much-needed reality check…
4 Sep 11PM 2 min

Taxi Strike: SANTACO Provincial Manager updates KZN

SANTACO Provincial Manager Sfiso Shangase joined East Coast Breakfast on East Coast Radio to give us an in-depth update on the ongoing taxi strike, why it's happening and what the potential outcomes could be. Take a listen to the details and what commuters need to know.
4 Sep 10PM 6 min

Taxi Strike: This is the human cost of Durban’s taxi strike

Darren Maule shared the true cost and effects that Durban's Taxi Strike has on the people of KZN - from the essential workers to school children - who rely on taxis for their day-to-day. Mrs BK - a Morningside resident - joined East Coast Breakfast to share her sentiments and…
3 Sep 11PM 5 min

Taylor Swift’s wedding in Durban? Say less!

When Darren, Sky, and Carmen heard that New Zealand had the audacity to petition for Taylor Swift’s wedding, they thought: “Hold my bunny chow!” If KZN knows anything, it’s how to throw a party. So, the team decided to outdo New Zealand by producing their very own official advert for…
2 Sep 12AM 6 min

Carmen’s Spring Ceremony: Out with the old

Winter is over, and Spring has sprung! But what’s something you need to leave behind from winter? Insecurities, uncertainties, toxicity… Whatever it is – Carmen Reddy held a ceremonial burning of everything that should stay away this Spring!
1 Sep 12AM 6 min
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