East Coast Breakfast

Carmen Reddy brings you the biggest 'what the heck' stories on the East Coast.

In today's edition we have Rihanna and Actor Kevin Spacey. Webpage

'Call it a streak. Call it destiny.' The Comrades Marathon has a new course record! Gerda Steyn has made South Africa proud with her run that will echo through the halls of Comrades fame. Webpage

Last week, parts of KZN were devastated by a tornado, leaving many families and communities in need of urgent assistance. Our province rallied together to support those affected. East Coast Breakfast launched a WhatsApp-a-thon to facilitate and encourage donations at Vishwaroop Temple.

Homes have been damaged, essential supplies have been lost, and many residents are struggling to cope with the aftermath. These residents need everything. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a significant impact. Webpage

Darren Maule is very pleased to announce that with all of the donations during our WhatsAppathon, we have managed to raise so much money that will go directly to The Gift Of The Givers who will distribute it to those in need in Tongaat! Webpage

The long-awaited Sardine Run has officially kicked off along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. They netted at 8:30am at Margate Main Beach, and again at 9am at Hibberdene on the South Coast.

Vinesh Soogreem says it’s predicted that they’ll be heading to the Scottburgh area from Monday. Depending on the wind direction, we could see them in Durban by next weekend.

Photo credit: Jace Govender Webpage

A Tongaat man has told East Coast Breakfast about the heartbreaking moment he lost his wife when Monday's tornado destroyed their home.

On Monday afternoon, large parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) were battered by damaging winds and torrential rain. Some areas, particularly in Tongaat, were devastated by a wedge tornado.

The East Coast Breakfast team, in collaboration with The Gift of the Givers, hosted a first-of-its-kind 'WhatsAppathon' on Friday morning. The event was broadcast live from the Vishwaroop Temple in the Tongaat area to raise funds for those affected.

One Tongaat resident, Viven Gounden, (pictured below) joined the East Coast Breakfast team to share his story. He told the team how his wife, Rennisha, died after the collapse of their home.

According to Gounden, he managed to shield his seven-year-old son, but the strong winds caused the ceiling to collapse.

"In one minute, everything stopped; the entire house was completely wrecked."

As a nurse, Gounden immediately attempted to resuscitate his wife, but was unable to sustain his efforts due to the severity of her injuries. Webpage

East Coast Breakfast, in collaboration with Gift of the Givers, was at Vishwaroop Temple to collect donations and provide updates on the relief efforts. This was a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how your contributions are making a difference and to join a community united in support and solidarity. Support Tongaat's Recovery: Join ECR's WhatsApp-a-thon and Donate Today · Webpage

Darren, Sky, and Carmen are broadcasting live from Vishwaroop Temple from 6-9 AM. Come down and drop off items such as clothing, shoes, non-perishable food items, pet food, water, building supplies, toiletries, and more. Every item donated will help someone in need. Support Tongaat's Recovery: Join ECR's WhatsApp-a-thon and Donate Today · Webpage

It’s almost time for the much anticipated Comrades Marathon!

This weekend, the rubber meets the road for Comrades runners, in their quest to conquer the 97th Comrades Marathon, an Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Meet the man who is running his 50th Comrades Marathon! · Webpage

KZN has experienced severe weather conditions, including tornadoes. On Monday afternoon, parts of KZN were destroyed by what is believed to be a tornado, which is unusual for this part of the world. It left a trail of devastation in it's path and KZN has questions.

Joining us this morning on East Coast Radio is meteorologist Annette Venter. Meteorologist: Why is KZN suddenly experiencing tornadoes? · Webpage