Russian team arrived 12 days later at the Olympics find out why

Loading player...
We get facts you are likely to hear anywhere else from Darren.

Learn about London foxes and domestication.

At the 1928 Olympics, rower Henry Pearce stopped mid-race to let a family of ducks safely cross his lane. Did he win or lose?

In 1908, the Russian shooting team arrived the Olympics twelve days late. This had a lot to do with the calendar they were using that time.

Take a listen.
4 Aug 2021 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

Other recent episodes

'We aren't coming back anytime soon' - Superfan Papa Wawa

'We aren't coming back anytime soon' - famous SA football fan Papa Wawa tells Darren, Carmen and Sky after Bafana Bafana's historic win against South Korea this morning. The superfan was at the match. Listen to his comments.
25 Jun 3AM 4 min

How Fresh Food with Thuladu became Durban's culinary darling

What does it take to turn a small food business into one of Durban's most celebrated culinary brands? Chef Thuladu Ngadi and her daughter, Maluti, join East Coast Breakfast to share the inspiring story behind Fresh Food Daily. From humble beginnings at Durban Station in 2015 to operating from the…
22 Jun 4AM 10 min