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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.
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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Shoprite Checkers showed up in a big way, donating 3 pallets of toilet paper (that’s 432 rolls!) and care packs for every learner; including essential hygiene items like sanitary pads, shampoo, and toothbrushes.
This is more than just a story about infrastructure. It’s about dignity, health, and the real impact of communities coming together.
And somewhere along the way, these learners reminded us that the biggest change… happens in the heart. Webpage
This year on The Big Favour on East Coast Breakfast, Darren, Sky, and Carmen has been on a journey to help eradicate pit toilets in KZN schools! With the help of LottoStar, Breadline Africa, and Envirosan, they have demolished the pit toilets at 3 schools, and replaced them with proper, functioning, safe, clean toilets! Follow the story on ecr.co.za, under the East Coast Breakfast Blog, and find out what it feels like for a child to flush a toilet for the first time in their entire lives! Webpage
This year, we have taken on the powerful mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools, with the backing of LottoStar and Breadline Africa, and now in the hands of Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan. Earlier this morning he shared some more great news with us .. Webpage
This year, East Coast Breakfast has taken on the powerful mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools, with the backing of LottoStar and Breadline Africa, and now in the hands of Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan.
In the latest update, Brian checks in with another school principal and reveals that they could be less than a week away from finishing their school!
It’s a real look at the challenges behind creating safer schools and the determination to push through them.
Follow every step of the journey on ecr.co.za under East Coast Breakfast. Webpage
If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast: The Big Favour with LottoStar is well on track with their mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan has announced that the demolition of the old pit toilets at the 3 schools is done, and work has started on building new, safe toilets – But they’ve already run into their first roadblock. You won’t believe how fast the work is progressing! AND there’s a video on the WhatsApp channel [On WhatsApp click updates > search East Coast Radio > Hit follow]. You can also follow the progress on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage
If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast: The Big Favour with LottoStar is well on track with their mission of eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Brian Lewis, CEO of Envirosan has announced that the demolition of the old pit toilets at the 3 schools is done, and work have already begun on building new, safe toilets – But they’ve already run into their first roadblock. You won’t believe how fast the work is progressing! AND there’s a video on the WhatsApp channel [On WhatsApp click updates > search East Coast Radio > Hit follow]. You can also follow the progress on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage
With fuel price increases expected from 1 April and possibly continuing into May, authorities and industry stakeholders are pointing to working from home as an immediate way for consumers to reduce travel costs and ease financial pressure. Webpage
You’ve been part of a journey with East Coast Breakfast … and it’s been nothing short of powerful. Together with LottoStar, YOU raised an incredible R1 847 500 to help eradicate pit toilets in schools, a reality thousands of children still face every single day.
Then, on Tuesday morning, Marion Wagner, CEO of Breadline Africa, made an announcement that changes everything:
Not two… but THREE schools will now have their pit toilets demolished and replaced with proper, clean, safe facilities.
See why this matters. Watch the video now on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast … and imagine your child using that facility. This is real change. This is dignity. This is safety. Webpage
South Africa’s longest running and most beloved music festival is turning 35! Splashy Fen is taking place between 2 and 6 April 2026/
Tickets at plashyfen.co.za - There’s more than 30 food trucks, stalls & artisan vendors, 6 stages of live music, and more than 300 artists – Including Jemma Kate and Angel M!
They took over the East Coast Breakfast studio with an epic live performance on Friday morning! Listen again on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Darren shared a powerful story about when Carmen Reddy had to use a pit toilet for the first time a daily reality for many children in KZN.
Marion Wagner, CEO of Breadline Africa, joined the team for what she thought was a regular update… but then came the big moment.
Darren, Sky, and Carmen surprised her with ANOTHER R1 847 500 raised through The Big Favour with LottoStar to continue eradicating pit toilets in KZN schools. Webpage
ECR's Chief News Editor Marius Van Der Walt shared an update on the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and says South Africans can expect another MASSIVE fuel spike in the coming month. Webpage
What started as a shocking first for Carmen turned into a reality check for all of us. Darren Maule relives the emotional day they visited MaShangase in Inchanga and why it still hits hard today.
For many children in KZN, pit toilets aren’t a once-off experience… they’re everyday life.
But thanks to YOU, over R1.8 million was raised during Santa’s Stash with LottoStar and now, real change is coming.
Find out how lives are about to be transformed. Full plan revealed Thursday at 07:40 on East Coast Breakfast. Webpage
It’s time to come together and walk in each other’s shoes. The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns on Sunday, 17 May 2026, along Durban’s iconic promenade, bringing thousands of walkers together for a day of fun, community, and connection.
There are only 24 000 tickets available, and ONLY 5 000 Early bird tickets cost R145. Then it’s R165 per person - Kids under five walk for free, and tickets are available at durbanbigwalk.co.za! Webpage
After waking up before the rest of KZN for two decades, Natarah Nadesan is signing off from the East Coast Breakfast news desk. We look back at the early mornings, the unforgettable on-air moments, and the life milestones that happened while she kept the province informed. From memorable broadcasts to the occasional on-air slip-up, Natarah reflects on her journey, and reveals what comes next. Webpage
If you use the N2 at the uMngeni Interchange, you’ll want to plan ahead. SANRAL has confirmed that construction work will run from 12 March until 15 April 2026, with temporary lane closures and disruptions expected around the interchange.
Crews will be replacing bridge parapets and median barriers on the uMngeni Bridge, which means sequential lane closures on key routes including the northbound N2 off-ramp, the southbound on-ramp from Inanda Road, and sections of the fast lanes in both directions.
Traffic will still move through the area, but lanes will be narrower and delays are expected.
Motorists are being urged to allow extra travel time, follow signage, and stick to reduced speed limits while travelling through the construction zone. Webpage
The Kickstands joined Darren, Sky and Carmen ahead of the 35th Splashy Fen!
They gave us a stellar performance, reminisced on their years of Splashy & even spoke on a song that East Coast Breakfast! Webpage
Attorney Ashton Naidoo joined East Coast Breakfast to unpack the Sibling Maintenance Law controversy and how it actually works.
He also educated us on other weird laws that exist in South Africa, from witchcraft, dying your dogs, and riding horses while inebriated. Webpage
War erupted after the US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran, shutting down airspace, disrupting flights and rattling global oil markets. The biggest question for South Africans is how this will affect our petrol and Diesel Prices – Marius Van Der Walt, East Coast Radio’s Chief news editor joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen to discuss the impact. Get the full conversation on ecr.co.za, select the East Coast Breakfast blog! Webpage
Recently, old legislation saying you can claim sibling maintenance came to light. Carmen Reddy is an only child, but Darren and Sky’s messages to their siblings completely backfired! Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast Webpage
Things got heated (literally) on East Coast Breakfast! Darren, Sky, and Carmen found themselves in a surprisingly serious debate about the studio temperature.
Darren insisted the aircon should stay at a crisp 22°C, Carmen argued that 25°C is the perfect cosy setting, and Sky tried to keep the peace with a compromise: 10 minutes at 22 and 10 minutes at 25.
But the real judges? You, our listeners. Webpage
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