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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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Food Alchemist & MasterChef Pete Goffe-Wood shares his ultimate steak secret

Food Alchemist, professional chef, author, and esteemed judge for MasterChef South Africa and Ultimate Braai Master, Pete Goffe-Wood shares his excitement about participating in the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show. He outlines his upcoming live cooking demonstrations featuring afternoon tea delights, hearty winter warmers, and delectable steak dishes.
3 Jul 10PM 3 min

We're building a house for Ms Shangase this Mandela Day

Sky, and Carmen checked in on their incredible Mandela Day mission — rebuilding Ms Shangase’s home in Inchanga! Her house was destroyed in the 2022 floods, and for over two years, help never came… until now. Carmen and Sky visited the site where the house, funded by East Coast Radio…
3 Jul 12AM 5 min

Brighton Mhlongo exposes Sky's friendship etiquette

Former footballer, TV presenter, Engen Knockout Cup ambassador, and all-round great guy Brighton Mhlongo joined the team for a fiery interview! From obscure bets to surprise saves, social media pet peeves, Sky's weird friendship etiquette, and whether Sky’s ever gotten a prediction right … EVER
2 Jul 12AM 10 min

Up To Date Potato Wars: Who made the best dish?

If you missed it on Tuesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Carmen Reddy arrived at work hauling a massive 10KG bag of Up To Date Potatoes and then dished out a delicious challenge to the team! From Darren’s beef bourguignon (made by Anna) to Sky’s Clarise’s Ouma’s roast potatoes, Carmen’s…
1 Jul 12AM 6 min

Popcorn Barbie Sneakers: What’s your Durban July Racehorse name?

Durban is buzzing ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July! If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen were on the hunt for your ultimate racehorse’s name! Here’s the formula: • The last thing you ate • The last movie you watched • The…
30 Jun 1AM 6 min

Can you hoot like Whitney? KZN drivers take on the iconic snare!

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen threw down a car hooter challenge like no other! Inspired by Whitney Houston’s iconic 1992 hit “I Will Always Love You”, they asked the entire province to time that legendary snare drum… with their hooters!…
25 Jun 1AM 5 min

Sorisha Naidoo donates 250K and spills the tea on the RHOD reunion

After sharing the story of Ms Thembele Shangase from Inchanga, whose home was destroyed in the 2022 floods, they committed to rebuilding it this Mandela Day. Businesswoman, philanthropist, actress, wife, mother, and Sibaya Trust Trustee, Sorisha Naidoo, joined East Coast Breakfast live to announce an ENORMOUS donation! Hear what touched…
24 Jun 1AM 6 min

Build a home with us this Mandela Day

Darren, Sky, and Carmen shared the powerful story of Ms. Thembele Shangase from Inchanga, whose home was destroyed in the 2022 floods. Years later, she’s still living in unsafe conditions — and we’ve decided: this Mandela Day, we’re rebuilding her home. But we can’t do it alone! Our team is…
23 Jun 12AM 5 min

Bet you can't guess which songs are AI...

Carmen Reddy put Darren and Sky to the test after a viral AI video of a lion in a grocery store fooled thousands online. This time, the challenge was all about music: Can you tell the difference between an AI-generated song and a real one? Carmen played three tracks, and…
19 Jun 12AM 9 min

Carmen searching for KZN's Sardines with a chopper

Carmen took to the skies yesterday for an epic helicopter adventure, chasing sardines, spotting whales, and soaking up the breathtaking beauty of Durban’s coastline! Here’s what went down… or should we say, what went up
16 Jun 11PM 6 min

KZN's best dad jokes

Its Father's day this weekend, and we're switching things up by gifting dads a full tank of petrol and 2 bunnychows - but we wanted to hear the best dad jokes! This is what KZN came up with…
12 Jun 12AM 5 min

Untangling the shark nets with KZN Sharks Board's Wayne Harrison

Darren, Sky, and Carmen dove deep into shark nets, the sardine run, and the ocean’s big predators with Wayne Harrison from the KZN Sharks Board. Ever wondered what these nets actually look like or how they’re placed along the coast? Wayne painted a vivid picture and busted some common myths…
11 Jun 12AM 4 min

Shaina Rae's unbelievable Comrades journey

We dive into the incredible debut Comrades Marathon story of Shaina Rae Bauwens, who shattered her own expectations with a finish time of 10 hours and 47 minutes. From battling nerve pain just 18km in, to emotional support from the sidelines (and a tearful call from her mom), Shaina takes…
10 Jun 12AM 8 min

Comrades winner Tete Dijane came prepared & ready for war

With a commanding 05:25:28 finish, Tete Dijane claimed victory in the men’s category of the 2025 Comrades Marathon. He chats to Darren, Sky, and Carmen about the moment he knew he had it in the bag, the mindset of a champion, and what fuels his passion for running South Africa’s…
9 Jun 12AM 2 min

Gerda Steyn's fourth Comrades win!

Fresh off her record-smashing win at the 2025 Comrades Marathon, Gerda Steyn joins Darren, Sky, and Carmen to relive her incredible 5:51:19 finish. She opens up about the mental grit, training discipline, and raw emotion behind winning the ultimate human race. A must-listen for runners, fans, and anyone chasing greatness.
9 Jun 12AM 4 min
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