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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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South Africa’s Cartoon King Zapiro Talks 30th Collection

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, South Africa’s most famous cartoonist Zapiro joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of the launch of his 30th annual collection What Else Could Go Wrong? He’s unveiling it this Sunday, 30 November, at Gateway Mall, at the food court near…
28 Nov 1AM 6 min

Celeste Ntuli Brings the Laughs to Durban

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, Celeste Ntuli, South Africa’s undefeated, undisputed Queen of Zulu Comedy joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of her Celeste N Da Big Dudes Comedy Special. After a sold-out smash hit in Johannesburg, the show is coming to Durban for the…
28 Nov 1AM 11 min

Warning: There's a YEF Outbreak in KZN!

Darren Maule announced that he has been diagnosed with YEF … Year-End-Fatigue … Darren, Sky, and Carmen called their sports correspondent, Cobus, who said we should phone his cousin…KOLIN with a K from Cape Town, because Cape Town has an ocean, not a Sea!
24 Nov 11PM 5 min

Umlazi Film Fest: All you need to know and how you can get involved

Michael Ngema - the director of the Umlazi Film Festival - joined Darren, Sky and Carmen ahead of this epic meet of local and international filmmakers. He shares the journey the festival has taken, what it's all about, what you can expect and how you can get involved.
23 Nov 11PM 6 min

KZN's ULTIMATE G20 delegation announced

The G20 is taking place in Joburg this weekend, and East Coast Breakfast are putting together South Africa’s PERFECT delegation! Who would you include? Carmen Reddy said General Mkhwanazi, Sky Tshabalala wants Rassie Erasmus, and Darren Maule wants to send someone who is actually already at the G20! You'll never…
19 Nov 11PM 7 min

10 seconds at the G20 - this is what KZN would say

The G20 Summit is taking place in Joburg this weekend – Filled with important people – But you are just as important! East Coast Breakfast wanted to know what you would say at the G20 Summit if you had just 10 seconds.
18 Nov 10PM 9 min

The weird and wild KZN Office Awards

Darren Maule has bagged a nomination for Best Breakfast Show Presenter in the Telkom Radio Awards, but why should he have all the glory? This morning, Darren, Sky, and Carmen turned the spotlight on you, the real heroes of the workplace! We asked KZN: What award should YOU win at…
17 Nov 11PM 9 min

Only Carmen knows how to do this...

Those jobs only YOU can do at home, from dishwashers to potato-mashing to Carmen being the only person who can operate that infamously confusing Umhlanga lift. Darren, Sky, and Carmen even spoke to the actual elevator technician to find out WHAT THEY WERE THINKING!
16 Nov 11PM 9 min

The Bean Challenge SOLVED!

We spilled the beans on KZN with a pretty higher grade problem sum and most of you got it! If you didn't though, this is the answer. A very significant number!
10 Nov 11PM 5 min

Newcastle floods: 'It was unbelievable'

A tragic flash flood hit the town of Newcastle with the Factory Plaza being affected. East Coast Breakfast spoke to Dina Tseng, a Factory Plaza business owner, who shared the real stories behind those affected.
9 Nov 11PM 7 min

Pick n Pay just dropped a MASSIVE bombshell

As we wrapped our Season of Sharing Telethon on Friday where you helped us raise R1.8M, we thought the surprises were over. However, Pick n Pay decided it wasn't enough and they dropped a huge bombshell that had us shocked and grateful!
9 Nov 11PM 4 min

The great Christmas food debate

Christmas is around the corner and families everywhere have already started planning for the big day! Darren, Sky and Carmen had a bit of a debate on East Coast Breakfast on which traditional Christmas foods should go. Trifle? Jelly and Custard? The BRAAI?? Well, we asked KZN and the debate…
4 Nov 11PM 8 min

Mind = Blown! What Sky just found out will surprise you!

Sky Tshabalala has learned something new about the origins of surnames … So, on Tuesday morning, Darren, Sky, and Carmen explored some cultural phenomenon that nobody knew – Like some cultures only eat soup in Winter, and that Zulus have no “R”
3 Nov 11PM 7 min

Can you still enter the 2026 Comrades Marathon? Exclusive info

The Comrades Marathon 2026 made history selling out in under 10 hours! East Coast Breakfast’s Darren, Sky, and Carmen chat with Comrades Marathon General Manager Alain Dalais to unpack how this record-breaking rush happened, what role social media played, and what’s next for those who missed out.
3 Nov 11PM 4 min

Here's how you could win a SPA DAY with Carmen Reddy

It's the week of our annual Season of Sharing Telethon and Carmen Reddy is offering a deluxe Spa experience as she raises funds for the Season of Sharing. Send through your pledges on Thursday between 8 and 9AM to 087 087 9495 and this is what you could win!
2 Nov 11PM 3 min

There's a new Dolphin in town and he's bringing speed to the pitch

The CSA T20 Challenge is back this weekend and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins are taking on the Moothee Ram Tuskers this Saturday! If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, CEO of Dolphins Cricket, Heinrich Strydom, and newly signed Dolphins player, Anrich Nortje, joined the team ahead of…
29 Oct 12AM 10 min
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