East Coast Breakfast

KZN Dept of Health discuss impact of funeral parlour strike

Following a protest which saw funeral practitioners hit the streets of Durban yesterday, Dr Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN department of health joined Darren, Keri and Sky to discuss the impact the shutdown has had in hospitals and morturaries.

15 Sep 2020 1AM 4 min

Darren Maule and Shana Mans talk 'Dust' in time for 41st DIFF

Videovision Entertainment co-production, DUST, which is the debut feature film by writer/director Pieter du Plessis has been selected as the closing night film of the 41st Durban International Film Festival which runs from 10th to 20th September 2020. Darren had a chat with lead actress, Shana Mana about this slow-burning…

15 Sep 2020 12AM 13 min

Darren says don't let toilet snakes stop you from using toilets

Darren Maule did something you should never, ever do - Justify a lifelong fear with a news article from a third world country. A snake made its way to the plumbing system in an Indonesian home and bit a young boy. This is the ritual Darren follows now to make…

14 Sep 2020 4AM 4 min

Rare glimpse into Darren Maule's drug-fueled past

It’s been a stressful year for most people and some might not know how to cope with these changes, further leading many to dependence on substances. Malcolm Blake from the South Coast Recovery Centre was on the show to talk about substance and alcohol abuse, which saw Darren Maule share…

14 Sep 2020 3AM 12 min

Coronavirus Update: AstraZeneca’s vaccine + Asthma sufferers not at bigger risk

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest coronavirus news from around the globe twice a week. Pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University say they have resumed a vaccine trial. Meanwhile, the Asthma Clinical and Research Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora presented new research.

14 Sep 2020 3AM 2 min

The one person Darren wants to have dinner with is not who he thought he was #GetFactd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that will have you gobsmacked. Many people who are well-known are not exactly who we think they are. Darren found an interesting fact about a fascinating person he'd like to have dinner with (dead or alive).

14 Sep 2020 1AM 3 min

What it sounds like when someone wins R50K in cash!

Viasha Naidoo walked away with R 50 000 thanks to Standard Bank. Listen to the moment that left us all with goosebumps.

11 Sep 2020 6AM 6 min

Handing out DKS approval stamps today

Eskom Se Push App, going back to the gym, Kaizer Motaung Snr - this Friday, the team approved these things!

11 Sep 2020 1AM 4 min

Justice for petrol attendant pranked in viral video

After a customer played a not so friendly prank on the petrol attended, South African's have come together to raise funds for the young man, and we want to do our bit too.

10 Sep 2020 1AM 3 min

Keri chats to Hayley Nixon, 2020 Athlete of the year

World Surfski champion and proudly KZN, sat down for a virtual conversation with Keri Miller.

9 Sep 2020 11PM 3 min

'Toti woman gives birth while under sedation; on a ventilator

The Amanzimtoti mom woke up from her three weeks under sedation, asking for her baby. Both mom and baby are healthy and back at home. Get more info in the latest Coronavirus update.

9 Sep 2020 2AM 3 min

A new way forward? Statues with detachable heads

Today's Get Fact'd had us scratching our heads. Statues with detachable heads, could this be the way of the future too?

9 Sep 2020 2AM 3 min

Legal expert answers: What happens if your car is damaged during a riot

#ExpertSeries: Legal expert Ashton Naidoo answers listeners legal questions. From how to deal with noisy neighbours and what to do if your car is damaged during a riot, our legal expert is here to answer your calls.

8 Sep 2020 5AM 11 min

Dr. Sandile Tshabalala, HOD for KZN Health chats to the team

HOD for the KZN Department of Health joined the team for an update on our province’s fight against COVID-19.

8 Sep 2020 1AM 5 min

Who let the dogs out? You did!

Dogs have great taste in music! The more upbeat tunes get their tales wagging, learn about your pooch and Get Fact'd with Darren.

8 Sep 2020 1AM 2 min

What teacher or lecturer made a positive impact in your life? #You'veGotMail

Many of us have amazing stories to share when we look back at our days in school or varsity. Darren, Keri and Sky wanted to know from you, as the listener, which teacher or lecture you'd like to name and fame for making a positive impact in your life. One…

7 Sep 2020 3AM 4 min

Coronavirus Update: No lockdown in China + Transparent masks for Pre-school teachers

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest coronavirus news from around the globe twice a week. Lockdown is long gone in China and people are keen to travel. Meanwhile, the French government says pre-school teachers as well as those with deaf students will soon be given transparent masks.

7 Sep 2020 2AM 2 min

Nope! 'Corona' is not the most Googled word, you won't believe what is #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that will have you gobsmacked. One would expect for 'Coronvirus' or any word related to this global pandemic to be the mosted seareched for word on Google, but this is actually not the case. It's actually quite weird what people search…

7 Sep 2020 1AM 3 min

The much-anticipated SNAKE SEASON slithers into People°s Weather with Nick Evans!

From bringing you Snake Rescue and Snake Rescue Extra on East Coast Radio to a new wildlife series of snake capture, rescue and release on People°s Weather this spring, Nick Evans chats to Darren Maule about his adrenaline-fueled show called Snake Season.

6 Sep 2020 3PM 3 min

Keri goes against the grain and disapproves an act #DKS approved

Every Friday, Darren, Keri and Sky choose items, people, acts, businesses or anything they feel deserves their stamp of approval. However, for the first time since it's inception, Keri Miller disapproved an act we are all subjected to due to COVID -19. The good thing is that she has scientific…

4 Sep 2020 1AM 3 min