East Coast Breakfast

What does one do, see or even eat at the annual Hilton Arts Festival?

In its 31st year, the annual Hilton Arts Festival will be held at Hilton College, just outside Pietermaritzburg, from 11-13 August 2023. Evan Roberts, assistant director of the Hilton Arts Festival, joins us the Breakfast team for a chat.

8 Aug 2023 1PM 3 min

East Coast Radio joins Openview’s audio bouquet

East Coast Breakfast had some exciting news for listeners this morning. East Coast Radio is now part of Openview's Audio Bouquet on channel 606! 🌐 Now reaching over 3 million Openview households, ECR brings its dynamic content, presenters and news to listeners nationwide. To listen to East Coast Radio on…

8 Aug 2023 3AM 4 min

Bugged Clue 11 - Mic 2

There is a Bug hidden somewhere in KZN. We are looking for BUG NUMBER 2 OF 5. If you can find it, you'll win your share of R125 000 in cash. WhatsApp 'BUG' to 061 700 0800 to enter.

8 Aug 2023 2AM 3 min

It's definitely a show that caters for everyone - Lesego Tlhabi

The Great South African Bake Off is back with a new 4th Season starting on the 9th of August on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) at 8 pm. Lesego Tlhabi, one of the hosts, chats to Darren, Sky, and Carmen about the show and what people can start to expect.

7 Aug 2023 3AM 4 min

Here are places we know the bug is not in

Each day, we'll reveal new sound clues about the enigmatic echoes coming from the depths of KZN.

7 Aug 2023 2AM 3 min

Bugged Clue 7 - Mic 2

There is a Bug hidden somewhere in KZN. We are looking for BUG NUMBER 2 OF 5. If you can find it, you'll win your share of R125 000 in cash. WhatsApp 'BUG' to 061 700 0800 to enter.

7 Aug 2023 1AM 3 min

'We started from a small print on the shorts and now we are title sponsor' - Devin

The Sharks unveiled Hollywoodbets as its new title sponsor. This is the next exciting chapter in a formidable partnership that started in 2019, which sees the Purple Team now acquire title sponsorship, in addition to stadium naming rights of the iconic Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Devin Heffer the Brand and Communications…

4 Aug 2023 2AM 5 min

Bugged Clue 3 - Mic 2

The first bugged mic has been found, and now Darren, Sky, and Carmen bring you a clue to find the next bugged 2.

4 Aug 2023 1AM 4 min

'These water tankers will really bring growth to the community' - Gugu Sisilana

In response to water challenges and the high cost of hiring water tankers, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda will unveil a fleet of new water tankers and tractors today. To talk to us about this significant investment aimed at improving service delivery, we are joined by eThekwini Municipality Spokesperson…

3 Aug 2023 4AM 3 min

Bugged Clue 13 - Mic 1

We’ve hidden sounds across KZN... Can you hear them? Find the clues for your chance to grab the ching. So Darren, Sky, and Carmen have revealed the next clue for the sound. I got a feeling by now you probably know where it is if you listen to this…

3 Aug 2023 1AM 4 min

Sky: Banyana Banyana are the Queens that they are for making history

South Africa won a Women's World Cup match for the first time with a stunning 3-2 victory over Italy, reaching the last 16 in a thriller on Wednesday.

3 Aug 2023 1AM 3 min

Bugged Clue 9 - Mic 1

We’ve hidden sounds across KZN... Can you hear them? Find the clues for your chance to grab the ching. So Darren, Sky, and Carmen have reveled the next clue for the sound.

2 Aug 2023 1AM 3 min

A viral video of a black sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo in China.

According to TODAY, a video on X shows a Chinese zoo at the center of a storm. The zoo has found itself denying an outrageous allegation that its adorable sun bears are, in fact, humans donning bear costumes.

1 Aug 2023 2AM 3 min

Bugged Clue 5 - Mic 1

Hidden somewhere in KZN is a Bug. If you can find it, you'll win your share of R125 000 in cash. Once again, Darren, Sky, and Carmen turned their attention to the clue that may lead you to find out where the bug might be.

1 Aug 2023 1AM 4 min

Bugged Clue 1 – Mic 1

There is a Bug hidden somewhere in KZN. If you can find it, you'll win your share of R125 000 in cash. WhatsApp 'BUG' to 061 700 0800 to enter. We can tune into the microphone for a short bit every day. This is the first time we can open…

31 Jul 2023 2AM 1 min

Bugged has come alive in KZN

There is a Bug hidden somewhere in KZN. If you can find it, you'll win your share of R125 000 in cash. WhatsApp 'BUG' to 061 700 0800 to enter. You can also go to ecr.co.za and listen to the last time we've opened the microphone as many times as…

31 Jul 2023 2AM 3 min

'Guys will it be safe to go to concerts if people throwing stuff at artists' - Carmen

Cardi B throws a microphone at a person Who Hurled a Drink at Her During a Concert.

31 Jul 2023 1AM 3 min

'Can these aliens please fix loadshedding' - Carmen

What technology would you like from the aliens? The Breakfast team have a few ideas about this.

27 Jul 2023 1AM 4 min

'Developments have already started by the beach front' - Thapelo

It’s exciting times for many parts of eThekwini as big capital projects are kicking off in earnest. To talk to us about these multi-million rands investments. The Breakfast team was joined by the Head of Real Estate in eThekweni, Thapelo Mmusi-nyane.

26 Jul 2023 4AM 5 min

Have you ever gotten caught skipping school or work?

The team revisited the conversation of how did you get caught skipping school or work. Here's part 2 of the conversation.

26 Jul 2023 4AM 1 min