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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5,897 Episodes
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Only in KZN will you experience this

Darren & Sky asked KZN something only they can relate to: "What's a struglle thats unique to KZN and KZN only?" This question blew up on our Facebook page, and you had a lot to share about your struggles and experiences living in KZN Who knew our province was so…
20 Aug 2025 12AM 9 min

KZN's best animal impressions: Are you even human?

We were so impressed by KZN's Hadeda impressions, we couldn't help but wonder what other "animals" roam our streets... So - we asked for your best impressions and WOW - you delivered!
19 Aug 2025 12AM 5 min

Aviation investigator explains what might have gone wrong in Durban plane crash

We are devastated after a video went viral of a pilot crashing into the ocean at Battery Beach during an aerobatic display on Thursday afternoon. Wouter Botes is a multi-talented aviation professional a pilot, test pilot, maintenance expert, media presenter, and tenacious aviation investigator. He joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen…
15 Aug 2025 1AM 3 min

Battery Beach plane tragedy: Search for missing pilot will be resumed today

The search continues today for the pilot who tragically crashed into the ocean near Suncoast during an aerobatic display at the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Global Summit 2025. The heartbreaking incident has captured nationwide attention after videos of the crash went viral. Garrith Jamieson - Managing Director at ALS…
14 Aug 2025 10PM 3 min

Snow White in Mzansi gave KZN a stellar performance - LIVE in studio

The cast of Northwood School’s “Snow White in Mzansi” joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen in studio — bringing a fresh, proudly South African twist to the classic fairytale. With a mix of talented young performers from multiple schools, they gave us a taste of their upcoming show hitting the stage…
12 Aug 2025 12AM 9 min

Carmen's online order ooopsie...

Have you ever ordered something online, only to get something totally "NOT WHAT YOU ORDERED"? Well, Carmen did - and it turns out she wasn't alone…
11 Aug 2025 12AM 8 min

Heads or tails? Which side is which?

Numismatist Anthony Govender joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to debunk the truth behind the real heads and tails on a coin. Chances are... you've been doing it wrong ALL ALONG!
10 Aug 2025 11PM 6 min

The show you MUST SEE at the Hilton Arts Festival

Bruce and Darren explored the creation of Actress, a captivating one-woman show co-written by Bruce and Talia. Set against a New York backdrop and featuring eight original songs, the production is inspired by Talia’s real-life journey, delving into the complex roles women juggle - from motherhood to chasing career dreams.
8 Aug 2025 12AM 5 min

Fin Cup Coach Wars: Sky vs Nick - Who’s got the bigger game plan?

Things are heating up ahead of the Fin Cup, powered by Hollywoodbets, kicking off Sunday 17 August at Kingsmead Stadium! Sky Tshabalala has thrown his name in the hat to mentor the Hollywoodbets Dolphins… but Nick Tatham reckons he's the better man for the job. Now it’s up to YOU…
6 Aug 2025 12AM 5 min

This is what it sounds like to win ONE MILLION RAND

Darren, Sky, and Carmen made a Millionaire in Lottostar’s Fortune Frenzy Competition! Congratulations to Nehal Parsad who navigated his way through 4 tough rounds and emerged a winner out of 120 golden ticket holders.
5 Aug 2025 1AM 7 min

KZN Fans Reveal Their Favourite Sequels That Beat the Originals

If you missed it on Wednesday morning on East Coast Breakfast, The New York Times dropped its list of the 100 greatest films of the 21st century—but Darren, Sky, and Carmen noticed something strange: not a single sequel made the cut. Which is weird, because sometimes the sequel is better…
30 Jul 2025 2AM 6 min

Forget Algebra! We need rugby and life skills in school

If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the team tackled the real school subjects that life forgot to teach us — from doing taxes and managing credit, to parallel parking and even understanding rugby rules. Listeners had strong opinions on what should be part of the curriculum, like queue…
28 Jul 2025 4AM 7 min
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