East Coast Breakfast

How often should you change your WhatsApp profile picture? Sky Tshabalala asked the people of KZN after rocking his new glasses! He’s been wearing contact lenses for years, but now he’s temporarily switched to glasses.

Although, it seems profile pictures are more complicated than we thought. Some people meticulously plan their profile pictures, while others just don't care. Check out some of the most interesting perspectives. Webpage

Bassem Youssef, the man dubbed 'The Egyptian Jon Stewart', joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of his first-ever South African tour, The Middle Beast. From his days as a heart surgeon to hosting the most-watched political satire show in the Arab world, Bassem's story is as inspiring as it is hilarious. We chat about his rise to fame during the Arab Spring, his battles with censorship, and how comedy became his tool for revolution.

Ahead of his performances in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Bassem gives us a glimpse into his one-of-a-kind show and the personal journey behind it. Get ready for a conversation packed with humor, heart, and razor-sharp insights from one of the world's most fearless comedians. Webpage

East Coast Breakfast visited Avonford Secondary School for Day 1 of My School Rules and boy did they have a show for us. From the amazing energy on the school premises, the warmth of the staff, to the insanely talented bunch of kids; Avonford truly brought the My School Rules tour alive.

Aariya Devnath graced us with her sweet poem about Avonford Secondary, and Serena Pillay and Nobuhle Khubeka shared their musical talents with their renditions of Katy Perry and Whitney Houston. Webpage

What makes a city the best in the world? Andrew Hallet, Content Director of Time Out Magazine, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the recent survey that crowned Cape Town as number one globally.

Andrew shares some of the 44 factors that put Cape Town on top, from its high happiness index and vibrant food scene to endless things to do.

Listen to find out why the Mother City stole the global spotlight and what makes it a bucket-list destination for so many! Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen dive into the wild stories of bunking school! From sneaky trips to Wimpy and daring East Coast Radio adventures, to bunking for dates and brushes with the law, our listeners left no story untold.

But the highlight? Sky Tshabalala’s confession about the "one time" he bunked school to “read his textbooks.” The truth didn’t stay hidden for long as former classmates called in to expose his bunking legacy, complete with the receipts!

Don't miss these hilarious stories and what Sky really got up to at school. Webpage

East Coast Breakfast sits down with Kwandokuhle Mhlungu, a 2024 matriculant from Phendukani Full Service High School in Newcastle, who recently aced her finals with phenomenal results, achieving 97% for Life Science, 92% for Zulu, 89% for English, and a perfect 100% for Life Orientation.

Kwandokuhle shares how her hard work and dedication have transformed her life and opened up new opportunities. But despite her academic success, she keeps it real by balancing her dreams with washing dishes and cooking for her family.

Take a listen to her inspiring story Webpage

What the heck with Carmen Reddy is always intense. You'll never guess which Springbok coach joined politics. Hugh Jackman's complicated love life has everyone talking and Drake dropped his lawsuit against Kendrick, but he's still suing his label.

What the heck? Webpage

Meet Caden Govender, the top achiever in KwaZulu-Natal’s Matric 2024 results. He joined East Coast Breakfast to share the secrets behind his extraordinary success and the mindset that led him to surpass thousands of students and claim the #1 spot in the province.

From his relentless determination to unwavering discipline, Caden inspired the Matric class of 2025 and uplifted his community of Phoenix. Webpage

Darren, Sky and Carmen celebrated the incredible achievements of KZN's 2024 matriculants as they shared their academic success on East Coast Breakfast.

From bachelor's passes to an astounding 10 distinctions, these students are proof that hard work and determination pays off.

Listen to these inspiring stories and boosts of motivation for the class of 2025 as they gear up for their matric journey! Webpage

What is HMPV and will it cause the world to go into another lockdown? These are just some of the questions that Virus Hunter, Virologist and Bio-informatician Prof. Tulio De Oliveira answered on East Coast Breakfast on Monday morning. Listen to Darren, Sky, and Carmen’s conversation with one of TIME100’s most influential people of 2024, Prof. Tulio De Oliveira on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage