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Carmen Reddy brings you some What The Heck stories as you wake up. Kim Kardashian was booed by the crowd Sunday evening as she took the podium at the roast of Tom Brady. Emily Blunt reveals kissing some of her Hollywood co-stars made her want to be sick. And, a free Madonna concert made history!

What The Heck with Carmen Reddy brings you the wildest stories of the day. The East Coast Breakfast team chat about Britney Spears' latest update, the emotional end to Young Sheldon and Zendaya's 'incredible' career plus how fashion reporting has evolved.

Matric dances are always one to remember but in this instance, it is for all the wrong reasons…. A video has gone viral after a matric student was captured emerging from a casket for their matric dance arrival.

We are on a mission to find the little Sharks team members of KZN. We are looking for Junior Team Assistant Manager,Junior Journalist ,Junior Match Day Official, Junior Match Day MC and Junior DJ. All you have to do to enter is ask kiddies to tell us which position they would like to apply for, and why they are perfect for the position. Send the voice notes to 072 257 5041 on WhatsApp.

Sky Tshabalala is plotting world domination, milking cows on a farm or possibly even sipping some orange juice in the Western Cape? While we all have our wild theories, Darren Maule checks in on his tjommie.

Carmen reddy brings you the biggest What The Heck stories of the day. Currently Britney Spears is going through the most fter deleting her Instagram account amid speculation that she is 'dysfunctional.' And, Kendrick Lamar has released a new diss track against Drake titled Euphoria.

Crackers and polony for dinner? Or perhaps a full spread? East Coast Breakfast investigates meals for one in KZN... We have seen the wave of lazy girl dinners and meal deliveries as solutions to eating for one take over the net. However, this is not a sustainable solution for cost-effective and healthy meals. We have turned to our fellow East Coasters to chime in with their thoughts.

Dr. Sandile Tshabalala who is the Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health joins us to talk about the milestone achievements of the Health sector over the past 30 years. Additionally, improving healthcare outcomes for the citizens of South Africa.

A child’s birthday party can be such a joyous occasion with so many moments to remember. Unfortunately, this video has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. A big brown bear devoured ducklings during a child’s birthday bash at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington.

Carmen Reddy has had severe cockroach infestation. She brings us the latest on what's going home on her Umhlanga home. Carmen shares: "There were cockroaches everywhere in my apartment! They were fumigating the kitchen of the building I live in, and now they are coming out of all the nooks and crannies - I don’t know what to do!"

Carmen Reddy had a weekend from hell dealing with a severe cockroach infestation. Carmen shares, "There were cockroaches everywhere in my apartment! They were fumigating the kitchen of the building I live in, and now they are coming out of all the nooks and crannies - I don’t know what to do! We tackle the myths ahead of the cockroach season in KZN:

It's time for What The Heck with Carmen Reddy. On Sunday, Justin Bieber he posted a number of selfies of him in tears. Noah Cyrus spoke out publicly for the first time after she was confronted about a family love triangle rumour.

It's a proud moment for the East Coast as one of our very own music groups has gone viral. The Joy are an a cappella group from South Africa. These Mzansi superstars provided lead vocals for American Grammy Award-winning rapper Doja Cat on two of her tracks. The tracks, Acknowledge Me and Shutcho, were reimagined to incorporate lyrics in Zulu. How rad!

ECR) is thrilled to welcome a new addition to its podcast lineup that promises to give listeners the latest scoop straight from KwaZulu-Natal’s waters. The ‘Angler News South Africa’ (ANSA) podcast with Durbanite Vinesh Soogreem has joined ECR’s award-winning podcast bouquet. The podcast has been delivering fishing updates, tips, and techniques to South Africa’s angling community since 2022, and has amassed over 150 episodes in its archives. “Having my podcast as part of the ECR family feels like a dream come true. I’m bursting with joy and excitement,” said an excited Soogreem ahead of the launch. “I’m in utter awe when I think that an idea - that kicked off in the corner of my garage for a really niche audience – is now part of a mainstream radio station – and in fact, the one I’ve grown up listening to!” Soogreem, and his team of angling experts from around the province, will share real-time reports about the hottest feeding zones in KZN waters every Thursday afternoon, just in time for the weekend. We welcomed Vinesh Soogreem in studio. Listen to the interview here.

It's pie wars and friend of the show, Denver, drops off what he believes is the best on the East Coast.

Making the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list is something most aspiring entrepreneurs dream of. A duo from Durban have made this desire a reality. Innovators from the East Coast set out to address the pressing healthcare challenges faced by the South African public and their efforts have been recognised with a prestigious award.

A South African choir from over very own backyard is set to take on The Big Apple! Reddam House Umhlanga is taking their performance to USA for a lifechanging journey in June. This co-ed ensemble, including 10 former Drakensberg Boys Choir students, is set to captivate audiences at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall. Can you believe it!?

It's time for eThekwini Matters, and joining us today is Mayoral Spokesperson, Mluleki Mntungwa.

Mzansi has very strong feelings about pies and this is evidenced through the rapid responses when we tried to find out what the best pie flavour in South Africa is. This deep dive into pies has sparked a pie war controversy on the East Coast. The East Coast Breakfast team have decided to share the verdict on this matter.

One South African-born performer, Innocent Masuku, is making Mzansi proud in this competition. Innocent put on a stellar performance that has wowed international judges and social media. Carmen Reddy shares the scoop:

KZN Slots are lending a helping hand by putting R20 000 towards fixing this roof. Siyamu Dlamini has reached out to the East Coast Breakfast team on behalf of her grandmother, Makho. This granddaughter is seeking some urgent assistance to fix her mothers house which suddenly went up in flames during a freak accident.

Siyamu Dlamini has reached out to the East Coast Breakfast team on behalf of her grandmother, Makho. This granddaughter is seeking some urgent assistance to fix her mothers house which suddenly went up in flames during a freak accident. KZN Slots are lending a helping hand by putting R20 000 towards fixing this roof.

It's time for What The Heck with Carmen Reddy. One customer took it too far after she allegedly set her eyelash technician's car alight due to her dissatisfaction of not being able to get a booking. And, an Australian woman accused of killing her ex-husband's parents and an aunt by feeding them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has appeared in court.

When struck with the dilemma of what to get at a petrol station, only a select number of snacks reign supreme. We have consulted the Mzansi snack specialists (you) to carefully curate this epic list of the best snacks at a garage:

It's time for What The Heck with Carmen Reddy. Some major clashes are happening in Hollywood...some for all the wrong reasons. David Beckham goes head to head with Mark Wahlberg!? The Spice Girls have an unexpected reunion and Taylor Swift's new album is making waves.

We are live from Jojo Robinson from The Real Housewives of Durban’s Home in Salt Rock today. Boo Bear, Calvin Robinson, took Sky Tshabalala up on a challenge in his home gym.

We are live from Jojo Robinson from The Real Housewives of Durban’s Home in Salt Rock. We’ve got some quickfire questions for Jojo Robinson and Nonku Williams.

Yesterday Carmen Reddy kind of invited herself to Jojo Robinson’s house. The East Coast Breakfast team are calling Jojo Robinson from The Real Housewives of Durban to see if she will let us pop over.

This Saturday (13th April 2024) the Hollywoodbets Sharks host the EPCR quarterfinal at Hollywoodbets Kings Park against Edinburgh. Lukhanyo Am and John Plumtree join us in studio for an exclusive scoop.

Having access to a safe and secure home is a struggle that many South Africans face. One listener's story tugged on all of our heartstrings and sparked KZN Slots to partner with us to assist. Here's how The Big Favour and KZN Slots were able to help Andre Viljoen:

Having access to a safe and secure home is a struggle that many South Africans face. One listener's story tugged on all of our heartstrings and sparked KZN Slots to partner with us to assist. Here's how The Big Favour and KZN Slots were able to help Andre Viljoen:

Carmen Reddy heard that there is something brewing with the Real Housewife of Durban stars. She enlisted her friend and co-worker Ruan, who is besties with Jojo, to help us get the scoop.

How to beatbox with Morgan Beatbox... Morgan Beatbox drops some beats on our Splashy Fen song and has some extra special tips for Darren, Sky and Carmen.

Morgan Beatbox is an international celebrity beatboxer! He won the South African beatbox championships multiple times, and he can produce 7 sounds at the same time. Now he is helping East Coast Breakfast with some new beats, jingles, and drops!

Here is something you need to know as you wake up. Scientists allege that this is the first time an orca has been filmed killing a great white shark. SAWS launches weather warnings and here's who was named the DStv Premiership coach and player of the month for February/March.

It's time for radio gaga! Sky Tshabalala needs some help with understanding what his kiddo is saying.

MaGcina Mhlope, named as one of Africa’s Most Impactful 100 ChangeMakers for 2023: According To Humanitarian Awards Global, joins us on air. Listen to this riveting conversation.

After we investigated some of the valuable things that children have broken, the East Coast Breakfast team decided to dig a little deeper. Today we uncover “what’s the most valuable thing your partner threw away?”

Join Carmen Reddy on "What the Heck" as she covers the latest celebrity news and events: Aoki Lee Simmons stirs up controversy with PDA on vacation with 65-year-old Vittorio Assaf. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Hall of Fame moment takes a tense turn. ET's Rachel Smith speaks with Melissa Gorga about the recent earthquake in New York City and New Jersey. Witness history as Russ Cook completes the first run of Africa, spanning nearly 10,000 miles.

It's almost time for the MANCOSA East Coast Radio Business Breakfast. One of our speakers share the exclusive snippet behind their philosophy. Leanne Manas - Multiple award-winning Broadcast Anchor, MC, Motivational Speaker, Businesswoman and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Leanne Manas, is a renowned leader on the South African media circuit. From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought leaders and local and international celebrities.

It's almost time for the MANCOSA East Coast Radio Business Breakfast. One of our speakers share the exclusive snippet behind their philosophy. John Sanei - A future strategist and transformation specialist, John’s work is to help organizations get excited for the future face of work, the future of leadership, organizational restructuring and the future of education. John’s approach uses a combination of neuroscience, psychology and strategy to help organizations design inspiring workflows and processes that push beyond the present.

It's almost time for the MANCOSA East Coast Radio Business Breakfast. One of our speakers share the exclusive snippet behind their philosophy. Vusi Thembekwayo - Has become synonymous with being a business maverick, inimitable and with a personal brand that is solidly grounded in accomplishments. As a source of business wisdom, Vusi is the go-to guy for executives and entrepreneurs globally. His charismatic social media engagement often mirrors that of a rockstar, with over 1 million of followers on Facebook.

It's almost time for the MANCOSA East Coast Radio Business Breakfast. One of our speakers share the exclusive snippet behind their philosophy. Miles Kubheka - the entrepreneur, refreshing keynote speaker and author, is the poster child for the audacity of hope. Having once been employed by a leading multinational, he went out on a limb and ingeniously created a restaurant with the same name and branding as a fictional restaurant portrayed in a famous ‘beeg beeg dreamer’ TV ad campaign.

The East Coast Breakfast team are talking about something a little bit offbeat today. Dive into this podcast around WWE, The Rock and many funny moments with Darren, Sky and Carmen.

Carmen Reddy brings you the latest in celebrity gossip, news and entertainment. Reese Witherspoon , Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore are the hot topics of the day.

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who recently took a special leave to deal with allegations of corruption, has resigned, and subsequently handed herself over to the police. Marius Van Der Walt, East Coast Radio’s News Editor, shares the official scoop:

We are taking a deep dive into relationships. We reached out to our fellow East Coasters on this matter.

Carmen Reddy brings you the latest in entertainment and hot topics. Today she shares an incident involving Kanye West as well as how Rebel Wilson's tell-all memoir has seemingly been pulled from shelves in Australia on its first day of release.

Parents of KZN chime in on what little ones have broken. Listen to these hilarious and shocking stories shared with the East Coast Breakfast team.

This April Fool's we have seen custard pilchards, Chuckles make-up, and many more pranks. However, one organisation takes the cake in KZN for their epic prank. The Comrades Marathon is known for their clear and effective communication, specifically around the race route. Runners and running enthusiasts from all around the world have their eyes glued to their screens for updates around this world class race.

What The Heck with Carmen Reddy brings you the biggest stories in entertainment. A shocking story has emerged after an actress has come out sharing the behind-the-scenes on Game of Thrones.

Here are three things you need to know as you wake up with East Coast Breakfast. Today we bring you the latest update on a man accused of ramming into former president Jacob Zuma’s convoy at the weekend. A load shedding update and how Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has been diagnosed with skin cancer are also hot topics today.

The famous green ID books are the talk of the town. Here are all the reasons why KZN does not have an ID card yet.

Highway to Health is brought to you by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Health. Growing KwaZulu Natal Together.

Here are three What The Heck stories with Carmen Reddy.

Travelling overseas can always be a risk for one's belongings. You often hear stories about things being stolen, but rarely do returns make the news. One unbelievable story has sent shockwaves through Mzansi after a Cape Town man had his beloved iPad stolen and returned within a decade.

Carmen ready brings us the biggest 'What The Heck' stories of the day. Mike Tyson hopes to deliver knockout blow with cannabis edible ears - in a nod to his most notorious fight. Beyoncé Drops TrackList for 'Cowboy Carter' Album, Names Dolly Parton, Linda Martell and Willie Nelson.

It's day 5 and Gemma, Darren's dog, is still well after eating 12 beacon chocolate eggs and half a death by chocolate! There are also updates around the SA repo rate and Taylor Swift’s father will not face charges for allegedly assaulting a paparazzi photographer in Sydney last month.

The East Coast Breakfast team walk this listener through how to buy a ticket. The eagerly anticipated Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk is back on Sunday, May 26th, 2024.

The eagerly anticipated Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk is back on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. The East Coast Breakfast team walk Sarah through how to get a ticket

Carmen Reddy brings you the latest in celebrity news, gossip and entertainment. Take a listen to what today has in store for us...

Who remembers Jabu from Darren Maule's Quick Quiz!? After winning Darren Maule's Quick Quiz, Jabu also won the hearts of KZN. The East Coast Breakfast team were inundated by calls from supporters, and that ultimately lead to a Big Favour!

Here are two things you need to know as you wake up on the East Coast. A huge Balltimore bridge collapse in USA and Carmen judges a chilli competition in Durban North.

Who remembers Jabu from Darren Maule's Quick Quiz!? After winning Darren Maule's Quick Quiz, Jabu also won the hearts of KZN. The East Coast Breakfast team were inundated by calls from supporters, and that ultimately lead to a Big Favour!

START Rescue is on a mission to teach 10,000 people the life-saving skill of CPR. The next free course is for the Shallcross community. Konrad Jones, founding member and director of START Rescue and rescue manager for Netcare911, joins us in studio to share the scoop on the next event.

Do we have the coolest streets in Mzansi? Recently, one of our own streets has been named the 11th coolest in the world by a TimeOut ranking. We checked in with fellow East Coasters on their take:

We have a winner! A trip to SA's friendliest festival awaits. All you have to do is submit your lyrics for our Splashy Fen song. One listener went over and above to put her ahead of the rest. Here is Kyla Becker!

Carmen reddy shares the latest scoop on royals. Kate Middleton is the hot topic of today.

Professional rugby player Eben Etzebeth has loads to share with us. Not only will the East Coast Breakfast team ask him about his baby, but we are launching a shark attack with some quick-fire questions. Plus, some of the kiddos of KZN have the opportunity to join Eben on the bench this weekend.

Professional rugby player Eben Etzebeth has loads to share with us. Not only will the East Coast Breakfast team ask him about his baby but also but we are launching a shark attack with some quick-fire questions. Plus, some of the kiddos of KZN have the opportunity to join Eben on the bench this weekend.

This klap master is putting SA on the map. Danie “Pitbull” van Heerden is flying the South African flag high on his global Power Slap stage. This fairly new sport is receiving major support on social media.Danie has put on many memorable performances that have seen him reach fame on TikTok. Take a listen to what went down in studio:

SBS Tanks is embarking on a mission for a greater cause. "Let's build for the better and support people living with limited mobility," is the aim of their challenge.

If you have a child that is fanatic about rugby, Darren, Sky, and Carmen want to know We have got something amazing planned on Thursday morning for the biggest rugby fan kids in the province! Send the word ‘Sharks’ to 061 792 9495 for a chance to join in on something special

The Kickstands join us in studio to start our venture of making a Splashy Fen song. Check out what progress we have made in our journey to Splashy Fen.

Highway to Health is brought to you by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Health. Growing KwaZulu Natal Together. Today, we talk about Human Rights Day with Dr Sandile Tshabalala.

Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer spoke out about the conspiracy theories surrounding Kate Middleton’s whereabouts following her “planned abdominal surgery.” Here is an update on #WhereIsKate from Carmen Reddy.

Here are three things you need to know as you wake up on the East Coast. A motorist has taken on Sasol after his engine broke down when an attendant filled his car with petrol instead of diesel. eThekwini Municipality head of electricity, Maxwell Mthembu been issued a notice of intention to suspend and ordered to vacate his office. And, TV presenter ,Shamiso Mosaka, was thrown out of a Fly CemAir plane in Durban by SAPS for allegedly being disruptive before take-off.

In exchange for the VIP treatment the team will receive at Splashy Fen, they need to create and perform a song for the Splashy Fen acoustic stage. Luckily, the team have a secret weapon up their sleeve. Thanks to the help of KZN's local music stars, The Kickstands, as well as fellow East Coasters, this song will come together.

Over the last week Darren Maule has been on a mission to convince his colleagues to travel to Splashy Fen with him. After much convincing, they finally said yes. In exchange for the VIP treatment the team will receive at Splashy Fen, they need to create and perform a song for the Splashy Fen acoustic stage.

In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, Darren Maule has brought some Irish Casserole to studio. Thank you Anna Banana for this special surprise for the East Coast Breakfast team.

It's time for what the heck with Carmen Reddy. Carmen shares the scoop on what the story with Kate Middleton is. Additionally, squid Game actor ,O Yeong-su, has been convicted of sexual harassment.⁠

Here are three things to know as you wake up. Two managers from eThekwini electricity department were kidnapped and held hostage, allegedly at gunpoint, by angry hostel dwellers who have been without power for a month. Orlando Pirates coach has revealed that his midfielder ,Makhehleni Makhaula, was stabilised before he was taken to hospital where he's "in good hands". Darren Maule brings some of his love's Irish casserole.

South Africa’s longest-running music festival will take place over the traditional Easter weekend from Thursday, 28 March, to Monday, 1 April 2024, and a stellar line-up of local and international musicians has been released to get fans even more excited for a long weekend of LIVE entertainment.

alk Your Way with the Suncoast ECR Big Walk, an event that invites participants to embrace the walk in their own unique style. Whether you're a speed walker making a beeline for the finish line, a social butterfly strolling with friends, or someone who relishes the scenic route accompanied by your favourite tunes, the Big Walk celebrates the diversity of movement.

The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast is sold out! This incredible event is taking place on 11 April 2024 – and if you didn’t get tickets, there’s always next year. Vusi Thembekwayo shares some interesting information

The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast is sold out! This incredible event is taking place on 11 April 2024 – and if you didn’t get tickets, there’s always next year. In the meantime, here’s some wisdom from one of the speakers on the day, Vusi Thembekwayo.

Do you have concerns about heading down to Splashy Fen like some of the East Coast Breakfast team members? Stu Berry from Splashy Fen shares some critical information with us that might change your perspective.

What The Heck with Carmen Reddy brings you the latest in entertainment, celebrity news and hot topics. Today, Carmen shares a puzzling update about Kate Middleton's whereabouts.

Some things you need to know as you wake up on the East Coast. Carmen tells us about her day yesterday and shares a shocking story about. lady who shoplifted. Darren tells us about declassified footage published by the British government about the U.K.'s new laser weapon in action for the first time.

It's time for eThekwini Matters, and joining us today is Mluleki Mntungwa, eThekwini municipality mayoral spokesperson. Today we have an update regarding strikes, water and landfill issues in KZN.

Darren Maule is on a mission to convince the East Coast Breakfast team to head to Splashy Fen. Check out this awe-inspiring speech to get the team riled up.

This is KZN's comedic water update with the help of Kobus from the South Coast. Sky Tshabalala shares his struggle with water and electricity in Westville.

It's time for What The Heck with Carmen Reddy. Today we have an update on Jimmy Kimmel going against his wife's wishes at the Oscars and Matthew Perry's estate executors. Additionally we see a striking resemblance between Suri Cruise, 17-year-old daughter, with Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.

Here are three things to know as you wake up on the East Coast. A level 6 weather alert has been issued for KZN. Vivian Reddy has offered to pay R5 million to anyone who can prove that he is complicit in corrupt activities in the KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM). Kolisi captaincy future in doubt as Springboks plan ahead.

Highway to Health is brought to you by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Health. Growing KwaZulu Natal Together. Dr. Sandile Tshabalala who is the Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, joins us for a pink eye update and awareness on Glycoma.

It's What The Heck with Carmen Reddy. Your latest in news, entertainment and pop culture. Oprah Winfrey may have stepped away from Weight Watchers, but she’s not staying out of the conversation about weight. Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, issued an apology on social media on Monday for "any confusion" caused by an edited photograph. And, Leonardo DiCaprio opted out of the 2024 Academy Awards

Here are three things to know as you wake up with East Coast Breakfast. A peanut butter product update from clover, eThekwini Municipality's refuse solution and a super cool singing bird.

Sky Tshabalala was at this weekend’s Soweto Derby. here Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 3/2. He spoke to superfan Papa Wawa after the game.

What The Heck with Carmen Reddy is a daily update on all things entertainment and celebrity gossip. Today we take a look at Ashley Tisdale's comment on her stand with Vanessa Hudgens. Additionally, Ariana Grande who called out a fan sending 'Hateful Messages' to people in her life.