Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

When kids swear

Apparently only 50% of households find it unacceptable if kids use swearwords. But you will learn the words eventually - it's just a matter of time and depends on who you learn them from. Do you remember the first time you heard your kids swear?

20 Mar 6AM 7 min

Ryan's School Run: Wynberg Girls Jnr School

In the final edition of Ryan's School Run for 2026 we visited Wynberg Girls Junior School. The school was established in 1884 with 27 learners and 5 teachers. Today they have over 800 pupils and remains one of Cape Town's top-performing public junior schools.

19 Mar 3AM 7 min

Kim Engelbrecht chats to Ryan about her new show at Suidoosterfees

This April, South African powerhouse actress Kim Engelbrecht takes the stage in "A Woman Alone", the critically acclaimed play by Nobel laureate Dario Fo and Franca Rame. Directed by Quanita Adams this production promises to be a highlight of the Suidooster Festival at Artscape. Kim popped in to studio to…

18 Mar 5AM 7 min

When life gets in the way of your goals

We all have dreams. Some of us were lucky enough to follow them. But there's a very small portion of people who end up in a career we always wanted.

17 Mar 6AM 4 min

FUTURE 50: Blomo Plastics (Episode 7)

For over 30 years, Blomo Plastics has been powering South Africa’s packaging industry with high-quality, reliable solutions ♻️ On Future 50, powered by FNB Business, we profiled Blomo Plastics. From product design to fast, nationwide delivery, they’re setting the standard for quality and innovation in plastic manufacturing.

17 Mar 4AM 6 min

Former Springbok Juandré Kruger joins us on Ryan's School Run

Ryan's School Run found it's way to Eversdal Primary this morning. One of their former learners is Springbok legend Juandré Kruger who popped by the broadcast for a chat about his schooling days and also his work with The Gift of Sight Trust.

13 Mar 4AM 5 min

Ryan's School Run: Eversdal Primary

In January 1976 Eversdal Primary School opened it’s doors for the first time. Their holistic approach ensures that each student thrives in a balanced environment, fostering a lifelong passion for learning. They strive to create individuals who are not only academically accomplished but also culturally enriched and are afforded the…

13 Mar 4AM 4 min

The appliances that just keep going

According one survey 70% of adults say they regularly use at least one household appliance that’s more than 10 years old which is quite impressive. But when it comes to household appliances it must be said that some that were made more than 30 years ago REALLY last.

12 Mar 4AM 7 min

Ryan To The Rescue: Dane's heart of gold

Through our friends at Reach for A Dream, we met 8 year old Dane. He is a gentle, loving and selfless little boy with a heart of gold. He has a condition called adrenoleukodystrophy. Despite his challenges he’s always thinking about ways he can help others and make the world…

11 Mar 6AM 9 min

FUTURE 50: Soul Souvlaki (Episode 6)

This week on Future 50, we featured Soul Souvlaki! Born from owner Dino Vlachos’s passion, this contemporary restaurant serves vibrant culture and quality ingredients in every bite. Powered by FNB Business. Help Changes Everything. An Authorised FSP and Credit Provider.

10 Mar 5AM 6 min

Finding secret ways to swear

How many swearwords do you think you use a day? If we're anything like our American counterparts we'd be averaging about 90 expletives a day. When you're in places you shouldn't actually swear but still feel the need to express yourself, you get creative.

9 Mar 5AM 3 min

Happy birthday Ryan and Success

Not only did we celebrate Ryan's School Run with Bloubergridge Primary School, but we also wish Ryan and Success a happy birthday. Ryan celebrates 50 not out and Success had her 37th birthday today! But we couldn't forget Ricky because he's always on holiday when his birthday comes around in…

6 Mar 3AM 5 min

Ryan's School Run: Bloubergridge Primary School

Ryan's School Run went to Bloubergridge Primary this morning! The school consistently scores withing the top schools in the Western Cape in the annual Systemic Tests and Olympiads. They also consistently achieve an annual pass rate of over 95%. They are also very involved in the community – last year…

6 Mar 3AM 4 min

Coin toss or rock, paper, scissors for big decisions?

Apparently we have a number of decisions that we actually make with rock, paper, scissors OR a coin toss. It goes beyond childhood games and sport. Some of the decisions we put to chance include who gets the front seat in the car; who gets to use the bathroom first;…

3 Mar 5AM 5 min

Asking dinner party guests to leave

Ryan recalled a time he got impatient and asked guests to leave. Which brought up the debate - does that make you a bad host? 

3 Mar 4AM 5 min

FUTURE 50: Olympic Paints (Episode 5)

For 40 years, Olympic Paints has been colouring South African spaces, and doing it brilliantly. This week on Future 50, powered by FNB Business, we featured this leader in expert colour solutions.

3 Mar 4AM 7 min

Safe My Mate

Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) has launched a powerful new safety slogan: "Safe My Mate". The name cements the commitment, of every civilian and rescuer, to keep each other safe in the outdoors - together. "Safe My Mate" is a famous, uniquely South African expression. Now, it's a rallying call…

27 Feb 5AM 5 min

Ryan's School Run: Fish Hoek Primary

It's the fifth edition of Ryan's School Run and this time we visited the deep south at Fish Hoek Primary. The school is known for it’s warm, family centred ethos and commitment to nurturing the whole child – academically, emotionally, physically, and creatively. One of their mottos is it’s all…

27 Feb 5AM 4 min

Reach for A Dream: Heidi Rowley joins us for a chat

Reach for a Dream is an organisation very close to my heart and the work they do is incredible – helping to fulfil the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. For children who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness, the magic of childhood may be lost in…

25 Feb 5AM 5 min

Ryan To The Rescue: Ezekiel's dream

Ezekiel is 13 years old and lives in Worcester. He is quite talkative, but shy around unfamiliar people, with a reserved personality. He has never been to Spur and would love to go one day. He has always wanted to be a soccer player, but cannot play due to his…

25 Feb 5AM 3 min