Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Cape Town wakes up to the Ryan O' Connor Breakfast Show every weekday morning 6am - 9am with a chance to crack Ryan's R 50 000 Noise! Sucess Lekabe on traffic, Ricky Shroeder on sports, Merentia van der Vent on News and Producer Phil De Lange.
Daily English South Africa News Narrated by Success Lekabe, Ricky Schroeder
850 Episodes
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FUTURE 50: CONVERGE SOLLUTIONS (Episode 23)

On Future 50, we profile Converge Solutions, an unstoppable Western Cape business delivering digital healthcare solutions across Africa, the UAE, and beyond. By combining innovation with expertise, they’re helping organisations improve patient care and build connected systems. Listen to their story here.
21 Jul 4AM 6 min

Former NASA Astronaut Dottie Metcalf Lindenberger

Former NASA Astronaut Dottie Metcalf Lindenburger in South Africa to educate and inspire the youth. Dottie is a former high school science teacher and was then selected to become an astronaut. She will be visiting schools and various events to promote STEAM as part of the Living Maths Space Tour…
21 Jul 4AM 10 min

Dalin Oliver talks about his new show 'Stuck In Dubai'

Fresh from another standout run at the National Arts Festival and securing his third National Arts Festival Ovation Award in Makhanda, one of South Africa's most celebrated comedians, Dalin Oliver, is officially taking his brand-new stand-up show, Stuck in Dubai, on the road for his biggest national tour to date…
20 Jul 3AM 9 min

If only his dad named him Ben...

Peru has made headlines for an unusual record. The most babies born recently named after Erling Haaland. Over the World Cup more than 500 babies born now carry either his first name, last name, or full name. We put it out there and asked listeners to tell us the story…
15 Jul 6AM 4 min

Ryan chats to Zola Nene ahead of Mandela Day

Every year we’re encouraged to give back. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day why not join us on Friday 17 January. We’re teaming up with Ladles of Love who are bringing thousands of South Africans together at DHL Stadium to support…
14 Jul 5AM 6 min

FUTURE 50: Qualipak JHB (Episode 23)

This Future 50 spotlight shines on Qualipak, a Gauteng packaging specialist delivering shrink sleeving and labelling solutions with speed and precision. With over 20 years of experience, they’ve built a reputation for superior packaging. Listen to their story here. Visit our website to sign up for your business to be…
14 Jul 4AM 6 min

FUTURE 50: TENSILE RUBBER HOSES (Episode 22)

The latest business to take the Future 50 spotlight is Tensile Rubber Hoses, a Gauteng manufacturer producing automotive, radiator, and custom rubber hosing for Southern Africa. For nearly six decades, they’ve led the way in rubber hose innovation. Listen to their story here. Visit smilefm.co.za to sign up for your…
7 Jul 3AM 6 min

Chaeli & Alex from the Chaeli Campaign join us to chat about Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the identities, culture, and contributions of the disability community while confronting ableism. Chaeli Mycroft has always been at the forefront for advocacy for the rights of the disabled community. She joined us along with Alex Pasqualli who serves on…
6 Jul 6AM 11 min

Romeo Valentino has a go at wrestlers Johnny Palazzio & Alex Prince

The Africa Wrestling Alliance is the home of professional wrestling in South Africa and they call Cape Town home! We were joined by owner and promoter Shaun Koen, along with two of the wrestlers Johnny Palazio, and Alex Prince. Fellow wrestler Romeo Valentino was listening and called in to give…
3 Jul 7AM 3 min

AWA's Battle for Glory is coming to Cape Town!

The Africa Wrestling Alliance is the home of professional wrestling in South Africa and they call Cape Town home! We were joined by owner and promoter Shaun Koen, along with two of the wrestlers Johnny Palazio, and Alex Prince. They're in action on Tuesday 7 July at Parow Civic Centre.
3 Jul 6AM 5 min

Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto in studio

Every year we’re in July encouraged to give back. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day why not join us on Friday 17 July. We’re teaming up with Ladles of Love who are bringing thousands of South Africans together at DHL Stadium…
1 Jul 4AM 9 min

FUTURE 50: IWater Management (Episode 21)

Turning water challenges into smart, sustainable solutions. On Future 50, we profile the unstoppable iWater Management, a Gauteng business designing and managing complete water systems for industries, estates, and communities. Through innovation and efficiency, they’re helping South Africa make every drop count. Listen to their story here. Visit smilefm.co.za to…
30 Jun 5AM 4 min

Frank Rautenbach and Neels van Jaarsveld chat about Beter As Gister

Why are fathers held to a different standard than mothers? That was the question that planted the idea for the new drama series, 'Beter as gister'. It revolves around four families and especially focuses on the role of the men in each of them. The show stars Frank Rautenbach and…
25 Jun 6AM 11 min

FUTURE 50: Khulio Electric

Khulio Electric is a proudly South African manufacturer of switchgear and reliable power solutions. Founded in 2013, the company now exports locally manufactured products across the region while championing innovation and excellence. Listen to here to the Future 50 to hear their journey.
23 Jun 9AM 6 min

Jenny Morris talks about her new book Greedy Girl

Everyone's favourite chef Jenny Morris is cooking up a storm again and has just published her 7th book! Greedy Girl is a celebration of flavour, fun, and feeling. Jenny invites readers to play in the kitchen with this collection of dishes that she loves and stories that she’s lived.
19 Jun 4AM 8 min

Young Josh and his family have been through a lot

We met another young dreamer through our friends at Reach for A Dream this morning. Joshua is 9 years old and has gone a lot of challenges in his young life already. Since the age of 2 already he was in and out of Hospital. Unfortunately he was diagnosed with…
17 Jun 6AM 11 min

If life had VAR it would expose a lot of us...

Imagine if life had its own Video Assistant Referee. Every decision, every excuse, every "that's not what I meant" moment could be reviewed from every angle. What would VAR expose about you? 
15 Jun 5AM 4 min

FUTURE 50: J Planet Consulting (Episode 19)

From feed and seed processing to specialised machinery solutions, J Planet Consulting is helping keep South Africa's manufacturing sector moving. Founded in 2017, this Gauteng-based business has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional service. Listen to the Future 50 here to hear their story. Powered by FNB Business…
9 Jun 6AM 5 min

Office politics gone too far

A police officer in the US was arrested after allegedly pointing his firearm at a co-worker for heating a fish sandwich in their office's communal microwave. It got us thinking about some of the pet peeves you have in your workplace.
8 Jun 5AM 3 min
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