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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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5,836 Episodes
3800 – 3820

Coronavirus Update: A president attacked by a bird in quarantine

'Darren, Keri and Sky' have your latest Coronavirus Update from around the world. Today, researchers from the University of Houston, in collaboration with others, have designed a “catch and kill” air filter that can trap the virus responsible for COVID-19, killing it instantly. And all the way in Brazil, President…
16 Jul 2020 1AM 3 min

Is Karen from Facebook anti lockdown? Darren Maule calls her

We all have a Karen from Facebook - And if you don’t have a Karen from Facebook, you probably are Karen from Facebook. In a time where whether you believe in fake news or not can make the difference between life and death, it’s better to identify a Facebook Karen…
15 Jul 2020 10AM 8 min

Can you get COVID-19 twice? Prof Tulio de Oliveira answers your questions

Virus hunter, virologist and bioinformatician, Prof. Tulio De Oliveira is back again with another QnA session. A frequently asked question was about the risk of infection for pregnant persons - more especially because the usage of medication that is not prescribed by a doctor is prohibited.
15 Jul 2020 1AM 19 min

Will you really get a criminal record if you buy illegal cigarettes?

Every week, Darren, Keri and Sky bring you professional experts in their respective fields in a bid to help you shed light on any related issue you may have. With the ever-growing need for legal advice, the team has introduced another expert, Ashton Naidoo, who will join the team on…
14 Jul 2020 1AM 14 min

Coronavirus Update: 80 wealthy individuals petition for higher taxes

Scientists at a GreenHill Laboratories in KwaZulu-Natal believe they have made a new revelation in the war against Covid-19 – using wastewater to detect virus hotspots. While 80 wealthy individuals are petitioning for higher taxes on the rich to help pay for the billions in new government programs made necessary…
14 Jul 2020 1AM 4 min

Jules from GoodLuck talks 'The Luck Down' series and 'Rum and Cola'

Following the success of their Global Citizen #TogetherAtHome livestream in March, GoodLuck brought fans the first episodes of a new live stream series, dubbed ‘The Luck Down’. Darren interviewed Jules about their series, their initiative to give back and their new song for the lockdown.
12 Jul 2020 10PM 8 min

Riaad Moosa tells us when 'Life Begins'

Anxiety? Fatigue? Stress? Heavy chest? These could all be signs of withdrawal symptoms from life ‘pre-COVID’. It turns out that there is a cure for this hollow feeling in our chests - a healthy dose of laughter – straight up! - with Riaad Moosa’s latest comedy special, Life Begins.
9 Jul 2020 12AM 6 min

Coronavirus Update - USA withdraws from WHO

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says bed capacity in the country’s hospitals is expected to be breached in the next four weeks as the country battles to contain the spread of the coronavirus. While the United States formally notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the World Health Organization…
9 Jul 2020 12AM 3 min

KZN HOD, Dr. Tshabalala clinically explains "Peak Period"

COVID-19 seems to have reached a peak and the country is now recording more deaths from confirmed cases. People with comorbidities are at an increased rate of suffering complications from COVID – 19. The HOD for the KZN Department of Health Dr. Sandile Shabalala, our usual guest on this slot,…
8 Jul 2020 11PM 7 min

Coronavirus Update: 07 July 2020

Dutch authorities culled thousands of mink on two or more farms infected with the new coronavirus, bringing the total to 20.
7 Jul 2020 12AM 2 min

KZN DOH DR Tshabalala thanks the health community for its hard work during lockdown

The Health Community, Nurses, Doctors, and various disciplines of other non-clinical employees have also been severely hit by this disease. KZN Department of Health, Dr Sandile Shabalala focuses on the Health Community, talking about the impact of this outbreak on the frontline health workers, non-clinical employees and allied workers.
6 Jul 2020 10PM 7 min

The team chats with Dr. Sandile Tshabalala

Dr. Sandile Tshabalala, HOD for the Department of Health in KZN, makes a triumphant return to East Coast Radio to give an update on the COVID19 developments in KZN.
1 Jul 2020 11PM 6 min

Suncoast Casino reopening its doors

Listen as the team chats to Executive Director of Suncoast Casino, Mike Dowsley about the reopening of the establishments after being shut down since March with lockdown regulations.
30 Jun 2020 12AM 5 min
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