East Coast Breakfast

#TheConnection: 'Is my relationship worth fighting for?'

Cathy called in to chat with our relationship psychic, Heike Sim to find out about her relationship which has had her troubled. Take a listen to what Heike had to say to her:

19 Nov 2017 9PM 3 min

Vote for Curwin Bosch and you could WIN a signed jersey!

Bosch is up for the ‘ Brightrock Players Fans Choice Award' and he needs your vote to WIN! The winner will walk away with R50 000 & Curwin has chosen to donate the prize towards East Coast Radio's #ToyStory201. Vote on www.ecr.co.za right now!

16 Nov 2017 10PM 5 min

Former Zimbabwean journalist Vincent Murwira chats about the #ZimCoup

With the current state of Zimbabwe being a topic of concern this week, we got in touch with Vincent Murwira - former Zimbabwean journalist who made the world news years ago after being beaten by security police. He shares his thoughts on the current state of Zimbabwe:

16 Nov 2017 8PM 12 min

Zimbabwean policeman Steve gives an update on the state of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe armed forces are reportedly staging a military coup - we received an update from Zimbabwean policeman Steve #ZimbabweCoup:

15 Nov 2017 11PM 1 min

The Oyster Box is giving away a dream weekend stay worth R35 000!

Sally Grey from Red Carnation Hotel SA announced that one of their hotels, The Oyster Box has won the Lilizela Award & Best 5-start hotel in SA award! To celebrate this huge achievement, the Oyster Box will be giving away a 2 night stay at one of their highly recommended…

15 Nov 2017 11PM 3 min

Josh Crocker dares Darren Maule to a 1.6 km swim for #ECRToyStory2017

Imagine having the power to potentially help shape the course of a disadvantaged child’s life. Northlands Primary pupil, 12-year-old Josh Crocker has dared Darren Maule to a challenge to help raise funds and toys for disadvantaged children.

14 Nov 2017 9PM 4 min

Zimbabwean policeman, Steve gives insight on what is being called a #Zimbabwecoup

Zimbabwe armed forces are reportedly staging a military coup after gunshots were heard near to Robert Mugabe’s private mansion in Harare, witnesses claim. We heard from Steve, a policeman in Zimbabwe who told us what's going on:

14 Nov 2017 8PM 3 min

#WorldDiabetesDay: Diabetics share their messages of hope

The 14th of November marks World Diabetes Day - a very important day as it highlights and spreads awareness of what is commonly known as 'the silent killer'. We heard from diabetics who shared how they cope living with the condition & they share their words of hope to those…

13 Nov 2017 10PM 4 min

#TheConnection: "Cut yourself a bit more slack..."

Jeremy* is currently going through a divorced and is now in a new relationship, however he wants to know if it will last long. Heike Sym points out that there's a communication problem but she reveals something even deeper. Take a listen:

13 Nov 2017 12AM 4 min

#StarKids: Kirsty-Anne Stevens is a 10-year-old all-rounder!

Meet the phenomenal 10-year-old all-rounder doing amazing things as a straight A student, she represents KZN in various sports & she's excellent in cultural activities at school too. We chat to Kristy's Dad, Jacques Stevens and Kristy shares some inspirational advice for her peers:

12 Nov 2017 7PM 5 min

Chateau Gateaux goes green!

Darren Maule had the pleasure of chatting to Malcolm Lyle title - Sales and Marketing Director of Chateau Gateaux on their 20th year celebration, the success of the business over the years and their journey towards a greener planet:

9 Nov 2017 11PM 3 min

We chat to St John Ambulance Durban on CPR Week

It's National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) week so we invited St John Ambulance Durban to enlighten us on the importance of CPR and they teach Keri Miller how to resuscitate Sky after he suddenly collapsed:

9 Nov 2017 11PM 9 min

East Coast Breakfast welcomes NASA astronaut Dr. Don Thomas to Durban

Wth over 1040 hours in space, almost 700 orbits around our planet and four missions into space it is a pleasure to welcome Nasa astronaut, engineer , public speaker and motivator of all things science, maths & dreams Dr Don Thomas!

9 Nov 2017 8PM 42 min

#Flakka - Sam Pillay (Anti-Drug Forum) shares insight on new deadly drug

A powerful drug, causing havoc in countries overseas, has now been traced to parts of Durban including the Pinetown, Chatsworth, Phoenix and Wentworth areas. The drug is known as 'Flakka' or the 'zombie drug'. We chat to Sam Pillay from the Anti-Drug Forum about the dangers of this new drug:

8 Nov 2017 8PM 3 min

Riaad Moosa chats about his 'Life Begins At 40' tour

This award-winning comedian, presenter, writer and actor happens to be a qualified medical doctor as well! Also known as “the Comedy Doctor”, Riaad Moosa invites his audience to help him figure out if life really does begin at 40 as he celebrates and talks about turning 40 and expecting his…

7 Nov 2017 8PM 20 min

#TheConnection: "My husband is having an affair, I think it's over?!"

Olivia just found out that her husband has been cheating on her, and her daughter is in an abusive relationship...but is there hope for both of them? Heike reveals some very shocking truths:

7 Nov 2017 8PM 3 min

#StarKids: 9-year-old hero Cheleigh collects over 400 pairs of shoes to donate

Parkside primary School pupil Cheleigh Mac Donald is changing lives one pair of shoes at a time. She learnt of a young boy from Johannesburg who collects shoes for the underprivileged children, Cheleigh wanted to do the same for the man disadvantaged children in Durban. She's collected over 400 pairs…

7 Nov 2017 8PM 6 min

MEG The Skin & Body Experts announce their makeover winners!

Congratulations Tereece Govender & Wade Pathos who've won R10 000 vouchers from MEG The Skin and Body Experts, & runner up Sumerin Madurai who won a R5000 voucher for a make over!

6 Nov 2017 10PM 6 min

'The President’s Keepers' scandal: Is there ever an excuse for piracy?

In the last few days, a PDF version of the Jacques Pauw bestseller 'The President’s Keepers' has been circulating on WhatsApp. Have you asked for or been sent a pirated copy of the book 'The President’s Keepers'? Will you be reading it?

6 Nov 2017 10PM 5 min

Andile Phehlukwayo and Robbie Frylinck take on the #HotSeat

Not one but two Proteas cricket players Andile Phehlukwayo and Robbie Frylinck took the brave decision of joining East Coast Breakfast in the Hotseat.

3 Nov 2017 1AM 15 min