Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

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
812 Episodes
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Reach for A Dream: Jason's story

Our friends from Reach for A Dream told us about Jason who has had some challenges in his young life. He is a is a kind, thoughtful, adventurous, and caring 14 year old with big dreams. He is also an absolute superstar in mountain biking - he was ceded in…
13 May 6AM 10 min

FUTURE 50: The Pole Yard (Episode 15)

On Future 50, where unstoppable business stories take centre stage, we profile The Pole Yard – specialists in timber, fencing, decking, rustic furniture, and more, with five branches and a flagship store.
12 May 4AM 5 min

The Human League's Philip Oakey in studio

Tomorrow legendary British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will bring their iconic sound to the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. Joining them as special guests are fellow UK synth-pop favourites Blancmange. Tickets are on sale now from Breakout Events or through Webtickets. Philip Oakey from The Human…
11 May 5AM 5 min

The Little Hero Foundation

The Little Hero Foundation exists to solve one of the biggest root causes of animal suffering in South Africa: uncontrolled dog overpopulation. Rather than focusing only on rescue, we fund large-scale sterilisation programmes that prevent suffering before it starts.
7 May 6AM 8 min

A listeners advice for buying on eBay

Gaming company GameStop has reportedly put in a bid to buy eBay for around R940 billion. South Africans don't seem to use eBay too much but there are a number of users that prefer it to buy things they wouldn't find on our most used online retailers. Sean is a…
5 May 6AM 4 min

FUTURE 50: The Sneaker Shack (Episode 14)

On Future 50, powered by FNB Business, we profile Sneaker Shack, the unstoppable South African business changing the way Mzansi thinks about sneaker care.
5 May 4AM 5 min

Captain Johan Potgieter says this is unlike anything he's ever done

A police Captain's bravery has been applauded after he was involved in a highly dangerous and complex operation along the Komati River over the weekend, in which he hoisted a massive crocodile by helicopter. This amid the search for missing businessman Gabriel Batista, who is believed to have drowned after…
4 May 2AM 8 min

FUTURE 50: Van Ryn Rubber (Episode 13)

This week on Future 50, powered by FNB Business, we’re shining a spotlight on Van Ryn Rubber, one of South Africa’s leading high-volume rubber-moulding specialists.
29 Apr 6AM 5 min

Producer Phil chats to Pieter Dirk Uys ahead of Suidoosterfees

The legendary Pieter Dirk Uys has four shows at the Suidoosterfees, including the iconic Evita Bezuidenhout in 2 shows, Bambi in Cabaret (she is Evita’s sister), and The Echo of a Noise which is a memoir of his life. Phil caught up with him.
28 Apr 4AM 13 min

What we'd bring to a new dorpie

Property agency Home & Hectare recently announced that the Karoo town of Middelpos in the Northern Cape will go on auction on 21 May. We wondered if listeners of The Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show had what it takes to come together and bring new life to a dorpie.
23 Apr 5AM 2 min

Community Rallies Behind Veteran Firefighter Mark Randall

Mark Randall (63), a father of three and long-serving member of Volunteer Wildfire Services, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate. Known for his unwavering commitment to others, Mark has spent years being the person people could rely on without hesitation. The community said "now…
21 Apr 4AM 7 min

Kurt Schoonraad at the Suidoosterfees

Comedic legend and friend of Smile FM Kurt Schoonraad joined us in studio to chat about the Suidoosterfees! He is heavily involved in one of Cape Town's biggest annual celebrations of the arts. Not only is he doing his own show "Funny Side Up" but he is also involved in…
21 Apr 3AM 6 min

FUTURE 50: RecruitMyMom (Episode 12)

On Future 50, powered by FNB Business , we profile RecruitMyMom, a South African recruitment company that is helping companies build diverse teams while creating opportunities for women.
21 Apr 3AM 5 min

The good and bad beeps in your house

Everyone has an appliance that beeps. It could be annoying when you're reminded that it's time to hang the washing. But it could also be quite exciting when your air fryer tells you your chicken nuggets are ready!
16 Apr 5AM 4 min

Reach for A Dream: 17 year old Leqisha's journey far

Leqisha is a 17 year old dreamer who we met through Reach for A Dream together with her mom Nicolene. Leqisha is someone that has been through a lot in her life already - last year she was diagnosed with cancer and is wheelchair bound at the moment. She is…
15 Apr 5AM 9 min

FUTURE 50: Wipe-It (Episode 11)

On this episode, we profile the manufacturer that has been supplying trusted paper products since 2002. From toilet paper to hand towels, Wipe-it has built its success on reliable supply, dependable quality, and relationships rooted in integrity.
15 Apr 4AM 5 min

Leora Hessen - entrepreneur and founder of HelloAida

Leora Hessen is an entrepreneur and mom who believes that AI should not replace thinking, but rather to strengthen it. That's why she founded Hello Aida - a multilingual AI tutor for South African learners.
13 Apr 5AM 6 min
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