East Coast Breakfast

The tragic news of the death of Warrick Stock spread through the nation on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

The 40-year-old media personality, known as DJ Warras, died Tuesday afternoon near Johannesburg's Carlton Centre. Police say he was armed but couldn't fire back as a gunman hit him four times in the chest and once in the chin; nothing was stolen from him. Webpage

After a week and a half of non-stop wins, festive chaos, and jaw-dropping moments, Lottostar’s Santa’s Stash wrapped up in the BIGGEST way possible all in support of The Big Favour.

East Coast Radio Managing Director Mzuvele Mthethwa joins Darren, Sky, and Carmen to reflect on just how powerful this year’s Big Favour campaigns have been… before Lottostar CMO Maria Pavli drops the number that stopped everyone in their tracks.

R1 847 500 raised because of YOU.

This isn’t just a campaign recap, it’s proof of what happens when KZN shows up, shows love, and shows heart. Webpage

KZN remembers Paige Bell, a 20-year-old South African woman whose life was tragically taken while working abroad.

As we close off 16 Days of Activism, we reflect on her story and share a listener-written tribute song honouring her life, raising awareness, and reminding us why saying her name still matters. Webpage

Darren's most exciting career moment happened at the Fin Cup this past weekend as he took on the responsibility of being the official coin tosser and celebrity umpire.

However, something happened... and it ultimately turned it into the lowest point in his entire career. Webpage

This December, KZN is more than just beaches and braais!

Darren, Sky, and Carmen dive into the ultimate guide for non-beach festive adventures across the province, from juicy litchis and magical light trails to adrenaline-packed game reserves, festive markets, and dinosaur-filled wonderlands!

We’ve got every East Coaster covered. Tune in for tips, laughs, and everything you need to December like a local - sand-free but full of fun! Webpage

Experience the profound impact of the Big Favour Season of Sharing. With your support, R3.1-million was raised, providing enough essential food items to fill a wheelbarrow with rice, sugar, beans, samp, flour, onions, potatoes, butternut, maize meal, and oil.

This contribution will sustain a family of four for up to six weeks with three nutritious meals a day.

Darren, Sky, and Carmen visited Buhlebethu High School to witness the difference your generosity is making, and the encounter transformed their perspective in ways they never expected. Webpage

Tis the season we've all been waiting for, and the question that remains is simple: When is the right time to put up your Christmas tree? Is there even a right time?

Well, Darren, Sky and Carmen took to KZN to find out when the perfect time is, and it turns out, you might be late to the party... Webpage

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, South Africa’s most famous cartoonist Zapiro joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of the launch of his 30th annual collection What Else Could Go Wrong? He’s unveiling it this Sunday, 30 November, at Gateway Mall, at the food court near the glass floor, starting at Noon featuring his most iconic cartoons from the year. Catch the full conversation now on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

If you missed it this week on East Coast Breakfast, Celeste Ntuli, South Africa’s undefeated, undisputed Queen of Zulu Comedy joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen ahead of her Celeste N Da Big Dudes Comedy Special. After a sold-out smash hit in Johannesburg, the show is coming to Durban for the very first time at the playTSOGO Globe on Thursday, 4 December. Tickets are available on TicketPro. Listen back now on ecr.co.za under the East Coast Breakfast page. Webpage

Darren Maule announced that he has been diagnosed with YEF … Year-End-Fatigue …

Darren, Sky, and Carmen called their sports correspondent, Cobus, who said we should phone his cousin…KOLIN with a K from Cape Town, because Cape Town has an ocean, not a Sea! Webpage