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
3140 – 3160

Disaster on Valentine's Day

When Rico called in to play for Darren Maule's Quick Quiz, he took that chance to ask a someone he likes out on a V-day date. It all ended sour.
28 May 2021 7AM 3 min

Sweet surprise for craftsman's birthday.

Craftsman, Lionel, was on Keri's Couch to share about his journey after the hard lockdown left him jobless and homeless. We called him a couple of days after the interview on his birthday, to make it extra special with a surprise.
28 May 2021 7AM 2 min

The Kiffness' viral club remix

David Scott, popularly known as The Kiffness, joined us to talk about his success with his song with Bilal Goregen (an obscure Finnish folk song originally performed by Turk Bilal Goregen) going viral with 17+ million views on YouTube. We had a chat about his career making parodies, COVID-19's effects…
28 May 2021 6AM 2 min

DKS Best Moments: Cover page girl Keri

This is the year that everyone on the East Coast Breakfast team will grace the cover of a mogazine. No, that's not manifesting. It is a challenge they all have to complete. Darren completed the challenge first, Keri followed. This is how the reveal went down.
25 May 2021 3AM 2 min

DKS Best Moments: Keri's Flight Attendant Attempt

Bingo Ball always brings up the most challenging of tasks and Keri gets to receive the most exciting ones. In this one, she had to try be a flight attendant as he stood on a chair with a vibrating standing board and apply make-up perfectly. Darren and Sky did not…
25 May 2021 2AM 2 min

International superstar, local spelling champion and stunning backpackers #DKSApproved

KZN-born star, Thuso Mbedu, has been an acclaimed actress in South Africa after starring in local dramas and telenovelas like, 'Scandal', 'isThunzi', 'Shuga', and 'Saints & Sinners', among others. Her international debut was just a few weeks ago when Barry Jenkins' series, 'The Underground Railroad', premiered. Sky gives her his…
21 May 2021 12AM 5 min

New chess rules for COVID-19

Good Mauling! Another great morning with the exciting trio Darren, Keri and Sky as they share the empty feeling post Last Kid Standing. Following the Department of Basic Education's announcement of cancelling contact sports, we can only wonder if certain sports like tennis and chess can still take place.
19 May 2021 10PM 3 min

Quadruple amputee, Shan Visser, raises funds with YouTube show

Five years ago, Shan was bitten by a mongoose at a friend’s house. Post the bite, a day later, she began to feel sick. It was then when she had to be rushed to ICU and has since had to undergo multiple surgeries including amputation of her legs and arms…
19 May 2021 10PM 22 min

Over a million rand needed for Shan's surgery

After the amputation of her legs and hands following a mongoose bite, Shan has had to raise her own funds for her leg surgery. Having medical aid has been known to be the most convenient resource for healthcare but Shan has unfortunately not been able to use it as it…
19 May 2021 8PM 3 min

69 surgeries and counting for quadruple amputee Shan Visser

On Keri's Couch today we have Shaninlea Visser. Five years ago, Shan was bitten by a mongoose at a friend’s house. Post the bite, a day later, she began to feel sick. It was then when she had to be rushed to ICU and has since had to undergo multiple…
19 May 2021 8PM 3 min

Third wave going national? Prof Tulio shares COVID-19 predictions

After Gauteng was announced to be in the third wave, the question of whether or not the COVID-19 third wave would reach any other provinces is on everyone’s mind. Virologist, virus hunter and bioinformatician Prof Tulio de Oliviera, from KRISP at University of KZN, speaks to us this week on…
19 May 2021 1AM 11 min

Darren reveals his most dangerous weapon

In today's Bingo Ball one of Darren's questions asked what is the most dangerous thing in his house. Keri and Sky were shocked by his revelation. Could it be that Darren Maule is KZN's James Bond? Take a listen.
19 May 2021 12AM 7 min

Darren Maule's changing surnames. How?

Someone assumed that Darren's Anna is 'Anna Maule' when she called for Darren. Thinking about the polyandry talk that's been going around, Darren's having thoughts... Take a listen to another crazy morning with the trio - Darren, Keri and Sky.
18 May 2021 9PM 2 min

Road to Tokyo Olympics: SA Men's Hockey Crowdfunding Campaign

The team were able to launch a crowd funding initiative, and thus give their cause the visibility which it deserves with Matchkit.co. It allows athletes to consolidate their existing social media accounts and connect with fans and sponsors, thereby allowing them to enhance their level of engagement, and thus better…
18 May 2021 8PM 3 min

Jemimah wins the title of #KZNLastKidStanding

After 5 weeks of excitement with smart 4th graders spelling each morning in hopes of winning the #KZNLastKidStanding and getting prizes worth R100 000, we have finally found the winner.
18 May 2021 4AM 6 min

An epic Last Kid Standing Finale 1

After 5 weeks of competitive spelling, we have six finalists who are ready to battle it out in the grand finale of Last Kid Standing - Spelling Bee Edition.
18 May 2021 12AM 4 min

Most awkward thing on your fridge? Nothing here...

In today's #BINGOBALL one of the questions for Darren was what he has on his fridge. It may be eggs, your keys, flowers? We leave so many different things on our fridges. What about Darren Maule?
17 May 2021 12AM 7 min

A Betway game of Roulette

How the game works is: A ball is spun and lands either on Red or On Black. The player whose colour it lands on gets awarded 1 point. The first person to get 2 points wins the game. Each contestant will be allocated a colour either red or black and…
16 May 2021 10PM 1 min

'Loadshedding Stage 2' every South African's song this morning

This morning, every one has to pull each other up following the countrywide loadshedding that hit us last night. Despite the fact that we were informed about it a few minutes before it happened, some had it earlier than other. Some is Keri. Anyway, let's all cheer each other on…
16 May 2021 10PM 2 min
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