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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5,836 Episodes
2360 – 2380

Another location change for DKS!

This morning, we are on the other side of KZN. Darren, Keri and Sky are reporting live from Scottsville Primary School in PMB. This is yet another visit to a KZN primary school with #ECRLastKidStanding with SASKO letting the 4th graders know about the coolest spelling bee in the country…
28 Apr 2022 9PM 1 min

SASKO and Nutella are as good as cake!

This morning at Doon Heights as we were having our #ECRLastKidStanding with SASKO activations, the kids once again made sandwiches for Darren Maule and Sky Tshabalala. Take a listen as they judge each one
28 Apr 2022 12AM 6 min

Johnny Depp and Anna Heard's case is the biggest story right now

After Amber Heard shared that Johnny Depp has been abusive towards her, none of the evidence proves this. Instead she shows to be the one who was hurting the Pirates of the Caribbean actor. Take a listen as Darren Maule describes what led to this case taking place.
27 Apr 2022 10PM 3 min

Amanzimtoti learners get to feel DKS love!

This morning, Darren, Keri and Sky are broadcasting live from Doon Heights Primary School for the #ECRLastKidStanding with SASKO. They have been touring KZN schools, reminding the Grade 4 learners that they can enter the province's biggest spelling bee competition. Take a listen to why Darren Maule is in the…
27 Apr 2022 10PM 1 min

Granmom passed with leukemia; family needs financial help for funeral

When a young Kim Marais nominated herself for The Big Favour it was not really just for her. It was for the entire family. Their grandmother passed away after a long battle with leukemia. Unfortunately they do not have funds for a decent funeral. Take a listen as she shares…
26 Apr 2022 9PM 1 min

Family gets R30 000 for their role model grandmom's funeral

The matriarch in this family sacrificed a lot in her life and the children and grandchildren want to give her a dignified send off. She passed away with leukemia and sadly, none of her children are employed. Take a listen as Liberty Group and The Big Favour contribute some money…
26 Apr 2022 8PM 3 min

Unfortunately Sky was not about to compromise the butter situation!

This morning Darren, Keri and Sky are at Clifton School doing activations for the #ECRLastKidStanding with SASKO. They have the pop-up kitchen stands where the Grade 4 learners also make sandwiches with various food items. Take a listen as Darren had an interesting sandwich and Sky was not about to…
26 Apr 2022 12AM 3 min

DKS not in studio again!

This morning we were once again, not in studio. You're wondering what's keeping us on the road this time? It's Last Kid Standing! Yes, the spelling bee competition is back and we are visiting local primary schools in KZN letting the 4th graders know all about it. Take a listen…
25 Apr 2022 10PM 2 min

R6,7 million raised for #KZNFlood affected families

We started the morning on a high note on Friday. Before the end of our show, we had already received a donation from Hyundai for R3-million! We returned back this Monday morning to celebrate that double that amount was raised for the entire #KZNFloodRelief drive by East Coast Radio and…
25 Apr 2022 12AM 3 min

School kids love Nutella on their SASKO

This morning as Darren, Keri and Sky broadcasted live from Whetstone Primary School to kick off the Last Kid Standing 2022; they also had a pop-up kitchen. This is where some of the learners made sandwiches with their favourite pairings and condiments to go with the freshly baked SASKO bread…
24 Apr 2022 11PM 4 min

Secret is out the bag! The team reveal their secret broadcast location

This morning, Darren, Keri and Sky are not broadcasting from the East Coast Radio House. They each received a pin leading to the location they will be doing the show and it turns out to be somewhere familiar for Keri Miller and Sky Tshabalala. Take a listen as they finally…
24 Apr 2022 9PM 2 min

R3-million to #KZNFloodRelief thanks to Hyundai

This morning we were shocked by a huge donation from Hyundai! As we held our #KZNFloodRelief drive this morning, we had a chat with Gideon Jansen van Rensburg, the Franchise Director for Hyundai. Take a listen as he shared the news with Darren, Keri and Sky
22 Apr 2022 12AM 4 min

Durban Crisis Map app helps locate which areas are in need

This morning we talked to Callum Oberholzer from Black Box. They are an app and product development company that performed something magical recently They made an app specifically for #KZNFloods within 36 hours. 'Durban Crisis Map' currently serves the purpose of logging a need in your area (location, need type,…
21 Apr 2022 11PM 3 min

Surprising donation made by Joburg station MixFM 93.8

As we held our #KZNFloodRelief with Gift of The Givers this Friday morning, Darren Scott from MixFM 93.8 got on a call with our producer WR van der Merwe. Their organisation Wingz of Change donated an amazing R20 000 but that was not all... Take a listen to how things…
21 Apr 2022 10PM 1 min

Exceptional start to #KZNFloodRelief Day - huge donations made!

This morning Darren, Keri and Sky are out in East Coast Radio House's parking lot with Gift of the Givers. This is all for the KZN families that were harshly affected by the #KZNFloods. People lost their loves ones, their homes and their livelihoods. Take a listen as the first…
21 Apr 2022 9PM 3 min

Sharks logo on a glass eye! Can you believe it?

This morning we asked ECR listeners to share pictures of their Sharks bumper stickers or tattoos on our WhatsApp line and on social media for a chance to win tickets to the Sharks vs Leinster game this weekend. We got one of the most mind-blowing entries. Take a listen as…
20 Apr 2022 10PM 2 min

Keri Miller finally gets the help she needed!

It has been a tough two week for KZN residents. Water outages have been a consistent problem across the province making it impossible to even have a short shower. Keri Miller and Darren Maule have been victims of this for a while now. Take a listen as Keri Miller finally…
20 Apr 2022 10PM 2 min

R300 000 to The Big Favour for #KZNFloodRelief

Hollywoodbets' Hollywood Foundation have raised their pledge to R5 million rand to help rebuild the KZN after the horrible #KZNFloods destroyed so much. Take a listen as they also share a hige amount of money to The Big Favour to help families that need it most right now.
20 Apr 2022 9PM 2 min

Engineer explains floods' damages in Umdloti and other KZN areas

Darren, Keri and Sky were joined by JG Afrika's engineering geologist, Keval Singh. He detailed what the cause of the mudslides, landslides and infrastructure collapses was. Should KZN water systems have better maintenance to avoid the horrendous flooding? Was the damage from the floods unavoidable? Take a listen
20 Apr 2022 3PM 17 min
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