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  • "Are there any long-term effects to the vaccines?" Prof Tulio advises
    World-renowned virus hunter, virologist and bioinformatician, Prof. Tulio De Oliveira from KRISP at UKZN joins us to answer any COVID-19 related questions you might have.
    In today's session with him he answers these:
    -How much vaccine efficacy testing has been done on pregnant women?
    -The UK is experiencing a surge in cases, do you think it’s wise to lift restrictions? Is this where the vaccine will actually prove it’s value?
    -There is a social media post doing the rounds that the Delta Variant is caused by vaccines being administered, is this true?
    - Most vaccines go through years of testing, why has the cCOVID-19 vaccine been developed so much quicker and are we sure that in years to come there won't be side effects because of this quick development.
    Take a listen as he answers all these extensively.
    10 min
  • A family in dire need of help get help from a stranger
    When Candice saw a post on Facebook describing the living situation of a family whose lives changed tragically as a result of COVID-19, she could not help but stretch her hand out to offer help in her own capacity.
    Lockdown level 5 saw a closure to most businesses therefore a loss in some jobs for so many people in South Africa. Unemployment has since hiked and it is even more unfortunate when one has a family to take care of.
    Take a listen to how the Big Favour and AKR Concrete make a contribution to this family.
    10 min
  • A family loses everything they have because of COVID-19
    Linelle and her family remain living in an unfavourable living situation for the 7th month today - 5 adults, their on child and their three dogs.
    Fortunately, AKR Concrete was able to donate R5 000 which made it possible for them to purchase their basic necessities.
    Have a listen to the full podcast of Candice Strassburg who nominated Linelle Meyer.
    4 min
  • COVID-19 awfully affects this family's home situation
    Candice Strassburg had her friend send her a picture of a family that lost their family home in a legal battle as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was touched by this story as no one deserves to be in that kind of situation no matter who you are, especially during this time.
    Fortunately, with The Big Favour we were able to find a sponsor and help Linelle Meyer and her family alleviate their current situation.
    Candice further describes her process reaching out to The Big Favour and meets Linelle.
    Take a listen to how that went.
    3 min
  • What you did not know about the movies you watch is...
    On Get Fact'd with Darren Maule, he shares mind-blowing facts you are less likely to hear anywhere else.
    In today's facts you'll learn the following:
    - The lion's roar at the start of MGM films since 1982 is actually not a the roar of a lion but another animal.
    - Nelson Mandela's real first name is Rolihlahla. But where does the name 'Nelson' come from?
    - Now, here is how many times the average person swears.
    3 min
  • Police Minister 'makes' a dramatic entrance at the Nkandla homestead - A parody
    Bingo Ball is a segment in the show where the team gets to answer a certain question or get asked to complete a task. This question or task comes form a ball in the Bingo Bin.
    Today's questions asked Keri what her first online purchase. You will be surprised to know she still has the item.
    Sky was asked a question regarding an eco-friendly item. He give and unfiltered answer.
    Darren was tasked with how he would handle the mass gathering and chaos at former President Zuma's homestead. Let's hear if he could easily be a 'Minister'.
    7 min
  • UEFA fans are targeted and they don't even know
    Get Fact'd with Darren Maule has the main man of the show share facts that you are less likely to find anywhere else.
    Today's facts share a very interesting fact about the Polish dictionary. Quite lazy.
    Learn something new about American surgeon William Beaumont, the "Father of Gastric Physiology" and how he worked on human digestion back in the day.
    Finally, UEFA fans you will be surprised to know this fact about the matches.
    5 min
  • Keri's scary dreams are out of of control
    Another morning with Darren, Keri and Sky. This Tuesday Ker Miller shares that she had a terrible dream that had to do with Darren Maule. In the dream something ruins a special moment that the team had planned for Darren, find out what happens.
    4 min

About East Coast Breakfast

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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.