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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Mark Banks has Carmen and Darren in stitches

Comedy legend Mark Banks stops by for a laugh-filled chat with Darren and Carmen. From bizarre airline names to everyday observations, Mark's wit had the hosts in stitches throughout. Catch Mark's show "Laughter is on the Menu" at Macnut Farm, Assagay, 27 Feb - 1 March.
27 Feb 2AM 12 min

Carmen Reddy was NOT impressed with this gift!

Carmen Reddy celebrated a birthday on Tuesday, and she was showered in gifts, well wishes, chocolate, cake, and flowers … One gift she received left her completely confused and offended. So, Darren, Sky, and Carmen wanted to know what the most inappropriate gift is you have received for a Birthday.
25 Feb 3AM 8 min

ECR Newswatch anchors Natarah and Dineo launch new podcast

Natarah Nadesan & Dineo Mphahlele joined Darren, Sky and Carmen for the launch of a new ECR podcast series - SA Rescue: Out Alive. The podcast explores real life South African rescues where victims made it out alive when all odds were against them! Natarah & Dineo share what you…
25 Feb 2AM 4 min

Carmen's budget birthday surprise!

On Monday morning Darren and Sky ran into a problem on East Coast Breakfast: Carmen’s birthday is on Tuesday, but payday is on Wednesday … What to do, what to do? The boys both got a budget of R250 and with your help, they hit mall to do their best…
23 Feb 3AM 10 min

Die Kantoor comes to Darren's rescue in an unexpected way

Darren Maule’s at his wits end with trying to help his daughter, Mouse, learn Afrikaans. No TV show has been able to keep her entertained, until she stumbled on ‘Die Kantoor’ – The Afrikaans version of The Office. Mouse sent Flip Bosman, the boss in ‘Die Kantoor’ a message –…
23 Feb 2AM 5 min

"KZN won't survive this catastrophe" - The Tongaat Huletts saga

Dr. Siyabonga Madlala, the Executive Chairman of the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to speak on the Provisional Liquidation of Tongaat Huletts and how it will affect the economy and daily consumer. Dr Kajal Ramnanun, an academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and…
18 Feb 3AM 10 min

Darren, Sky and Carmen react to alleged football racism

Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius Júnior's 50th-minute rocket. His provocative celebration led to a confrontation, and he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him 'mono'(monkey in Spanish) prompting a 10-minute stoppage under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.
18 Feb 1AM 2 min

Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend?

Darren, Sky and Carmen discussed the question that nobody asks anymore: Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you still officially ask that question or is it just vibes? Here's what KZN had to say
17 Feb 3AM 8 min

Last minute Valentine's weekend: Update on Calvin and Carina

On Friday morning on East Coast Breakfast Darren, Sky, and Carmen was looking for a couple who has been dating for less than 3 months, and they sent them on a weekend away to Jozini Tiger Lodge – The catch … they had to leave immediately! The team caught up…
16 Feb 12AM 4 min

Calvin & Carina’s surprise Valentine's getaway ... but there's a catch!

It’s the weekend of love on East Coast Radio, and things got real romantic… real fast! On Friday morning, East Coast Breakfast met Calvin and Carina - a couple who only met three months ago on Instagram. Cute, right? Well… it gets better. They won a dreamy getaway to Jozini…
13 Feb 3AM 7 min

Durban's Archery Queen Danya Thompson speaks on Olympic dreams

Danya Thompson, a teen archer from Umhlanga, has won gold at the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championships in Argentina, making her the world champion. Danya joined Darren, Sky and Carmen to discuss her journey in archery, the unpredictability of the competition, and her ambitions to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
9 Feb 4AM 8 min

EXPOSED: Normal things KZN people can't do

After finding out that Carmen couldn't whistle for all these years, East Coast Breakfast wondered what other "normal" things KZN people couldn't do. YOH - we didn't realise just how abnormal we are. From burping, to drinking water and even parking forwards - these are all the "normal" things KZN…
5 Feb 3AM 11 min

Carmen shocks the team with her new skill!

After East Coast Breakfast’s returned from Season 2 of My School Rules, the team realised the Carmen Reddy CAN NOT WHISTLE. After many interventions and classes, Carmen Reddy was given 24 hours to learn how to whistle … did she nail it? Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast…
4 Feb 3AM 4 min

FACT: It is impossible to teach someone how to whistle

My School Rules Season 2 gave us some very interesting knowledge on many many things. However, the one that stood out the most was learning "Carmen can't whistle" - so we decided to take it upon ourselves to teach her a thing or 2…
3 Feb 2AM 10 min
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