East Coast Breakfast

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