East Coast Breakfast

East Coast Breakfast discusses 38 recipients of South Africa’s national orders, awarded for contributions to democracy and improving citizens’ lives.

The team zone in on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus receiving an order but being unable to attend due to Springbok alignment camp, reportedly sending his 81-year-old friend Frikkie Erasmus to collect it. Webpage

Normally on Mondays, we’re joined by the latest MasterChef SA elimination. But this week? No one went home. Instead, the episode featured one of our own: Darren Maule sitting in as a guest judge. He had the joke of the day ... and it has to do with Pork Crackling ... Webpage

If you missed it on Monday morning on East Coast Breakfast, Darren took a hilarious and slightly terrifying look at the unofficial rules of the road in KZN after learner licence pass rates dropped following South Africa’s new computerised testing system. From treating roundabouts like vibes, to believing a yellow robot means “two more cars minimum”. Plus… why do KZN drivers think the yellow lane is a VIP fast lane?! Catch the full flashback now on the East Coast Breakfast page at ecr.co.za Webpage

Think passing your learner’s licence is easy? Think again. Since South Africa introduced a new computerised testing system, learner’s licence pass rates have dropped dramatically, and many drivers are being caught off guard.

KZN Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya joined East Coast Breakfast to explain what’s changed, why so many people are failing, and whether experienced drivers would still pass the test today. Webpage

After Durban City’s historic 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup Final, veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet joined East Coast Breakfast to relive the unforgettable win that brought silverware, pride, and hope back to Durban.

Keet, alongside goalkeeper coach Rowen Fernandez, chatted to Darren, Sky, and Carmen about the pressure, the passion, and the moments that defined Durban City’s incredible cup run. Webpage

Siphamandla Mthiyane won a brand-new BMW M240i in East Coast Radio and Gold Rush’s Live Inside and Win the Ride! After living in the car for 10 days, he drove away with the prize.

He joined East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning to speak about the most difficult thing was about living in a car with 9 other contestants, and what it feels like to drive a brand-new BMW M240i Webpage

A very familiar voice from your mornings on East Coast Radio is stepping into the MasterChef SA kitchen as a surprise guest judge this Sunday at 18:00 on e.tv. But which East Coast Breakfast favourite is it?

Before the big reveal on TV, we’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea, what the experience was really like, and whether the contestants survived the pressure Webpage

Prof Tulio De Oliveira explains hantavirus is a well-known virus discovered in 1976, usually transmitted by rodents and associated with farm work or cleaning rodent excrement, with low fatality.

He outlines symptoms, including kidney bleeding in some variants and lung fluid leakage leading to pulmonary disease and cardiac arrest in the Andes variant, often starting like flu. Webpage

Darren, Sky, and Carmen welcomed Luyanda Zuma, Linda Sebenzo, Senzokuhle Radebe, Andile Mxakaza, and Sibonginkosi Tenza from eTV’s hit show Isitha: The Enemy (Season 4)… but this wasn’t your typical interview.

In a first for East Coast Radio, the cast put their acting chops to the test in a LIVE radio drama and let’s just say, things escalated quickly. From unexpected plot twists to laugh-out-loud moments and undeniable chemistry, this is one performance you didn’t see coming.

Did they nail it… or completely lose the plot? Hit play and decide for yourself. Webpage

"Live Inside & Win the Ride”, brought to you by Goldrush and East Coast Radio is LIVE on East Coast Radio!

People are currently living in a car for 10 days and there will be a series of challenges and elimination rounds, and ultimately one person will drive away in a brand-new BMW M240i worth more than a Million Rand!

Darren, Sky, and Carmen had a breaking news moment from the vehicle on Tuesday morning that nobody expected Webpage