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Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Cape Town wakes up to the Ryan O' Connor Breakfast Show every weekday morning 6am - 9am with a chance to crack Ryan's R 50 000 Noise! Sucess Lekabe on traffic, Ricky Shroeder on sports, Merentia van der Vent on News and Producer Phil De Lange.
Daily English South Africa News Narrated by Success Lekabe, Ricky Schroeder
727 Episodes
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Marc Lottering and David Chevers chat about Colleen The Musical

COLLEEN THE MUSICAL is comedian Marc Lottering’s fourth musical comedy, following hot on the stilettos of the critically acclaimed AUNTY MERLE trilogy. Produced by Anwar Mc Kay, COLLEEN THE MUSICAL is directed by Lara Foot. Musical Direction is by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, set design by Patrick Curtis, choreography by Grant Van…
28 Nov 6AM 8 min

A very special Christmas wish that had us in tears

This morning Ryan brought the our friends from Ackermans to studio. You may remember they helped us granted 5 Christmas wishes last week but there was a very special one that we couldn’t ignore. It was from Elle who is in grade 2.
26 Nov 5AM 7 min

Digital Wellness Consultant Mark Russell on social media safety at home

In a world first, online platforms TikTok, Snapchat and Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will soon be banned for Australian teenagers through 1 million-plus accounts. It's a move that Digital Wellness Consultant Mark Russell says is good step towards keeping children safe.
19 Nov 5AM 5 min

Rules you have to protect your kids on social media

In a world first, online platforms TikTok, Snapchat and Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will soon be banned for Australian teenagers through 1 million-plus accounts. The move comes as a decision to try keep children safe from the risks associated with social media use. It's a concern for all parents…
19 Nov 5AM 6 min

Who in Cape Town has worked in the same place the longest?

The average career length spans between 35 and 42 years of your working life. During that time we'll have 3-5 career changes. We thought we'd open up the conversation to find someone in Cape Town that has spent their entire working life at a single company.
14 Nov 3AM 6 min

Mentalist Brendon Peel pops in for a chat

Today (Friday 14 November) sees the theatrical release of the third installment of the Now You See Me franchise – it's called Now You See Me Now You Don’t. As part of the build up to the film's release, we also had a surprise from one of South Africa’s very…
14 Nov 2AM 6 min

Actor Thabang Molaba on his role in Now You See Me Now You Don't

Today (Friday 14 November) is the theatrical release of the third installment of the Now You See Me franchise – it's called Now You See Me Now You Don’t. Along with Jesse Eisenberg, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman, and Woody Harrelson, it also stars South African actor Thabang Molaba. Producer Phil…
14 Nov 1AM 13 min

Some people REALLY take advantage of their phone's storage

The average phone stores either 128gb or 256gb of data. It sounds like it might be a bit difficult to fill up but you'll be surprised how quickly it gets used. If you thought you had a lot of photos, wait till you hear from these callers that were on…
13 Nov 3AM 4 min

Ryan sits down with comedian Stuart Taylor

After a very successful run earlier this year that had audiences giggling, guffawing, and relating in all the right places, Stuart is back with his award-winning comedy show Odd Man Out. In the show Stuart unpacks life as a suburban comedian in his 40s. From his awkward teenage years as…
10 Nov 4AM 5 min

We're experiencing body changes earlier than expected

A recent survey of adults finds that most people are feeling some serious wear and tear on their bodies as early as their mid-forties. The average respondent will start to notice their knees creaking and cracking around 47, notice hearing deterioration at 49, and start to feel intense back pain…
7 Nov 5AM 5 min

The Seabelo Senatla 7s tournament takes place this weekend

In conversation with rugby superstar Seabelo Senatla and Connect Academy's Murray Ingram. The Seabelo Senatla 7s tournament takes place this weekend in partnership with Connect Academy. Connect is one of Cape Town's top grassroots launchpad for high-performance sports, being the starting ground for provincial, national and international rugby stars.
6 Nov 3AM 7 min

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix brings hope to the Karoo

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix is a documentary and the world’s gateway into the heart of Philipstown, celebrating the community’s spirit without shying away from its struggles. It follows a group of young racers who, armed with scrap wire, bottle caps, and boundless imagination, build intricate draadkars (wire cars) to…
5 Nov 5AM 7 min

Mr South Africa Marcel Roux

Marcel Roux is the current reigning Mr South Africa. From something of an 'accidental' title win to now representing the country and on a mission to inspire the youth, Marcel is taking his message to the world.
4 Nov 4AM 9 min

The art of negotiating (with your kids)

Being a parent often involves the fine line of putting your foot down and negotiating to get your kids to do what you need them to. Apparently a large portion of learners in the UK feel they weren't adequately taught how to negotiate properly, something that seems to come naturally…
4 Nov 3AM 9 min

Behind the Scenes of The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show Ep. 9

Producer Phil takes you behind the scenes of the show and gives you some insight into what it takes to be a radio producer. This episode is the Halloween special where Phil talks about getting his team a bit freaked out and our listeners experiences with the supernatural.
31 Oct 6AM 7 min

Callers share their spookiest tales

Happy Halloween! There always seems to be someone who has had a paranormal experience around you. From your kids seeing ghosts, to noises in haunted houses, and spooks visiting you in the middle of the night, our listeners shared their scariest experiences.
31 Oct 4AM 9 min

The small frustrations that lead to big breaks

Have you noticed how many incidents take place in tennis where players completely smash their rackets? One wonders how frustrated players get to a point where they break something so expensive. For some of us the realisation that the anger isn't worth it comes a little too late.
30 Oct 4AM 5 min
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