East Coast Breakfast

That payday feeling hits DIFFERENT! 💸 Darren, Sky and Carmen share the hilarious little wins that give adults the same joy as finding R50 in your pocket as a kid — from forgotten money to surprise vouchers and kids actually listening the first time! Webpage

The 100th Comrades Marathon is officially all systems go for 13 June 2027!

Alain Dalais breaks down the federation tensions, the record-breaking 28,000-entry field, the new Kings Park finish and how runners can secure their spot. Webpage

Sky Tshabalala is in more than 400 WhatsApp groups, but somehow Gareth has him beat with 500+!

Now Carmen Reddy has officially had enough. Before you create another WhatsApp group, you might want to hear Carmen’s guide first. Webpage

The Springboks disappointed South Africans everywhere as they lost 33-16 to the All Blacks this past weekend.

However, the most disappointed of them all was Sky Tshabalala, who reminisced on his confidence leading up to the game vs NOW.

How did you feel about the Springboks' performance? Webpage

The Springboks and All Blacks are set for another chapter in rugby's greatest rivalry, and the ECR Breakfast team has some very different thoughts on how it will play out.

Darren Maule and Carmen Reddy are backing the Springboks to win 22-15, while Sky Tshabalala isn't convinced it will be that straightforward. His prediction? Whoever wins, wins by just four points.

The team gets into the Springbok selection, the pressure of facing New Zealand and what could decide this massive Ellis Park showdown. Who's got the prediction right? Webpage

The EB Cloete Interchange will be closed from 6pm on Saturday through Sunday, affecting motorists travelling eastbound from Pietermaritzburg towards Durban.

Darren Maule, Carmen Reddy and Sky Tshabalala break down which routes will be affected and share alternative routes for motorists travelling from the Pavilion towards Umhlanga and other parts of Durban.

If you're heading out this weekend, make sure you know your route before you hit the road. East Coast Radio has maps and alternative route information available on its WhatsApp Channel. Webpage

It’s been six years since online meetings became part of everyday work for much of the world. Yet they still come with moments that drive people mad, like the awkward silence after a host asks, “Does anyone have any questions?”. Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast, and read the 10 Commandments of Online Meetings before you start your workday! Webpage

There’s a temporary road closure on the N3 Eastbound carriageway from Pietermaritzburg towards Durban CBD, within the EB Cloete Interchange.

“A full closure of the N3 Eastbound carriageway is required to switch traffic to the newly constructed Westbound lanes. Note that the closure will only take place within the EB Cloete interchange and the N3 remains open outside of the interchange.”

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

N3 Eastbound Carriageway Closure:

This carriageway will be fully closed from 18:00, Saturday 22 August 2026 to 18:00, Sunday 23 August 2026 within the EB Cloete Interchange area only Webpage

A planned reduction in bulk water supply will affect parts of eThekwini from 6am on 19 August until 6am on 21 August. Webpage

Darren Maule decided it's time to get with the cool kids and get his Gen Z slang in order. KZN kids shared new words for him to learn and its safe to say - he's got AURA! Webpage