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It’s the second last day of The East Coast Radio Fugitive - He is giving away what’s left of his R400 000 in prize money! We know he is Richards Bay … BUT WHERE?

After many failed attempts at predicting the East Coast Radio Fugitive’s next move, Darren Maule has introduced his newest desperate prediction attempt on East Coast Breakfast. On Wednesday morning he convinced the team that his 18-year-old Jack Russel – Gemma – can predict the East Coast Radio Fugitive’s next location.

The East Coast Radio Fugitive is still out and about in KZN! He still has a big chunk of that R400 000 in cash to give away!

The East Coast Radio Fugitive is still out and about in KZN! He still has a big chunk of that R400 000 in cash to give away! He's on the road and he is going to the "Best spot for shopping"

We are back from Humble Coffee in Windermere after celebrating East Coast Radio’s 30th Birthday on Friday. And the East Coast Radio Fugitive was found by Cameron … And he got R30 000! He duped all of us … he said that Friday was his last day … But he called us earlier with a clue!

Tomorrow East Coast Radio turns 30 years old! Which is why the East Coast Radio Fugitive is hiding somewhere in KZN - Giving away R400 000 in cash. We will be live from Humble Coffee at Lilian Ngoyi Road in Windermere to celebrate East Coast Radio’s 30th Birthday The East Coast Radio Fugitive dropped this clue at 08h50

Tomorrow East Coast Radio turns 30 years old! Which is why the East Coast Radio Fugitive is hiding somewhere in KZN - Giving away R400 000 in cash.

Some of the best thrillers on South African TV has come from the pen of Deon Meyer - There’s a new 8-part television thriller series adapted from Deon Meyer's bestselling 2007 novel Blood Safari, called “Invisible” - And it’s premiering on M-Net on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Veteran actor Tumisho Masha plays Lieutenant Colonel Jack Patudi, and we are also searching for the Invisible East Coast Radio Fugitive - If you find him, you win your share of R400 000 in cash!

On Friday 9 October East Coast Radio turns 30 years old! Which is why the East Coast Radio Fugitive is hiding somewhere in KZN - Giving away R400 000 in cash. Where can he be today? Remember, if you find the East Coast Radio Fugitive … Remember that he will not require you to put yourself or anyone else in danger to find him, he won’t require you to enter a private place, and if you ask someone “Are you the East Coast Radio Fugitive”, and they say NO … Leave them alone!

On Friday 9 October East Coast Radio turns 30 years old because of YOU! Which is why the East Coast Radio Fugitive is hiding somewhere in KZN - Giving away R400 000 in cash. But we want to be one step ahead of him … Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of a psychic … Professor Premonition

East Coast Radio turns 30 years old! Which is why the East Coast Radio Fugitive is hiding somewhere in KZN - Giving away R400 000 in cash - Earlier he phoned us and said “I’ve been getting a lot of complaints”. We don't care about the complaints, we care about the clues! And he dropped one .. a big one!

South African motorists are facing a major fuel price hike this month, with petrol and diesel expected to jump by more than R3 a litre because of soaring oil prices.

E-Hailing driver, Brandon Dwarka, got tired of driving people around to look for the East Coast Radio fugitive – So he jumped on the Excellerate Security Chopper and got the best seat in KZN!

The East Coast Radio Fugitive woke KZN up with a clue that has the province in a frenzy!

The East Coast Radio Fugitive just dropped his first clue for the day, worth R31,000. He says he's starting at the gym...

The Fugitive gave his first clue of the day and he's starting the bounty at R10,000! But... you'll never guess where he started his day

The East Coast Radio Fugitive has been captured all the way in Ballito!! and the lucky listener who found him has won R54,000!!!

The East Coast Radio Fugitive woke up this morning and gave away his location! He's closer than we thought

The Fugitive just called into East Coast Breakfast to drop his first BIG clue on where he could possibly be this morning, and it has something to do with his Morning run in a place that shares its sname with other places around the world... Can you figure it out?

Reeona Chetty, Head of Advice at Vouch made sure that not only is she is the best person to find out what insurance he needs but also the best choice he should make.

All things East Coast Radio Fugitive is voted by KZN and today was no different. After asking KZN to choose his voice, he now wanted to know which car he should be zooming around the province in.

The East Coast Radio Fugitive asked KZN to choose his voice and he gave us 3 versions to choose from.

Sharks stars Phepsi Buthelezi and Vincent Koch joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of the massive Sharks vs Ospreys clash — and while they chatted rugby, they also dropped a little secret about the East Coast Radio Fugitive…

Darren Maule switched things up with a surprise Quick Quiz contestant — leaving Sky and Carmen completely caught off guard!

Another call. More clues. And a whole lot more questions. 👀 The mysterious East Coast Radio Fugitive is back and this time, East Coast Breakfast had more time to interrogate him. A wife? Kids? A hiding spot in Durban? Somewhere else in KZN? And is there actually a way to catch him? With R400,000 in cash about to hit the line from Monday, 28 September, the hunt is officially on. But one question remains… WHO IS HE?

On Monday, 21 September, Darren Maule's Quick Quiz was hacked by a familiar face - someone we hadn't heard from in years! The East Coast Radio Fugitive!!

The King of Braai has spoken! 🔥 Jan Braai joined East Coast Breakfast ahead of Heritage Day to reveal one simple tip that could take your braai from good to spectacular. If you’re lighting a fire this Heritage Day… you NEED to hear this.

Several bodies have been discovered across the East Rand, leaving a community on edge and raising one chilling question: could a serial killer be at large? Dr Gérard Labuschagne, former head of the SAPS Investigative Psychology Section, joins East Coast Breakfast to unpack the case, the potential patterns investigators look for, and what could determine whether these deaths are connected.

Darren, Sky and Carmen has been informed that the Station WhatsApp Channel has been 'taken over. [Open WhatsApp > Open Updates > Search East Coast Radio > Hit Follow] - Just go and look! This together with the suitcases that have been appearing is so suspicious! We knew about the one at Gateway, but we’re receiving reports that the same type of suitcases has been spotted at Galleria in Amanzimtoti, and Liberty Midlands Mall in PMB. Can these be related? What is going on?

Darren, Sky and Carmen unpack the top three things you need to know right now - and the reality is sad.

Amasi, bunny chow, bobotie and a proper braai all tell part of South Africa's story. But when East Coast Breakfast asked professional chefs which local dishes are the hardest to master, the answers sparked a lively debate. With Heritage Day around the corner, Carmen Reddy has turned that debate into a challenge. She's putting Darren Maule and Sky Tshabalala to the test with a recipe book swap that will see them attempting dishes outside their comfort zones. Which South African meal takes the most skill to get right? And who will survive the challenge? Listen now on ecr.co.za under East Coast Breakfast.

Darren's battle with a mystery dog that keeps using his Westbrook lawn as a toilet took a strange turn when someone in the community WhatsApp group suggested he should simply "let Mother Nature take its course". They asked you to help Darren craft the perfect response, but "Give the phone to Carmen and let her respond" came out on top. She has crafted a response, and he sent it. What did she send?

The world map as we know it may have a serious problem and Africa is at the centre of it! After the UN voted to recognise Africa’s true size, we asked the big question: Will this actually change anything in our everyday lives, or is it simply a change on paper? Dr Mulemwa Akombelwa from UKZN’s Land Surveying department joined East Coast Breakfast to explain what this means, why maps have distorted Africa for generations, and whether we should all be looking at the world a little differently.

We asked KZN about the wildest things they genuinely believed growing up, and the answers are hilarious, nostalgic and, in some cases, absolutely unhinged. Did you believe people lived inside the radio? That the stork brought babies? Or that thunder meant someone was angry? Press play and prepare for some serious childhood flashbacks.

Ayakha Godlwana risked his life so save elderly people from a burning building recently in Durban. He speaks to Darren, Sky & Carmen to share his experience and what went through his mind

Westley, better known as @rugby_kaans, is a passionate South African rugby fanatic and social-media personality. Known for his colourful, humorous and unapologetic takes on the game, he brings the passion, banter and emotion of rugby to life for thousands of fans online. Darren, Sky and Carmen caught up with him ahead of the game to get his thoughts on the controversial flypast during the Springbok vs All Blacks game at the DHL stadium last week — and, perhaps more importantly, to find out who he thinks will come out on top this weekend at the FNB stadium, and by how much.

There will be no Airlink flyover ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks clash in Johannesburg on Saturday after the airline withdrew its application. If you missed it on East Coast Breakfast … Darren Maule phoned airlink and pretended to be a passenger to find out why his flight was cancelled, but he had no booking reference – Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast!

This week Darren Maule spent one hour as a receptionist at Mount Edgecombe Country Club - And he is a changed man! According to Darren, It was one of the most amazing mornings, and he has gained so much respect for all receptionists. Adding: "The next time you call a company and a receptionist answers, be nice to them - They juggle a lot!" Darren received thousands of calls - But these two were the funniest of the bunch!

There will be no Airlink flyover ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks clash in Johannesburg on Saturday after the airline withdrew its application. SACAA Executive: Corporate Services, Phindiwe Gwebu sent comments

Darren Maule has a new job. Sort of. There was an interview, a CEO, a receptionist named Thandeka… and then things started going horribly wrong. On Monday afternoon, Darren officially began his journey behind the front desk, where he discovered that answering a phone is apparently more complicated than it looks. Let's just say the people of Mount Edgecombe may want to prepare themselves.

Darren Maule is trading the mic for the most stressful job EVER!

Spectacular scenes from the weekend in Cape Town at DHL Stadium had the world up in arms after two passenger jets flew just 12.5 metres above the stadium roof in what can only be described as a breathtaking flyover!

A Durban mother is living every parent’s worst nightmare. Linda Govender’s 33-year-old daughter, Terricia, is among four South Africans missing after devastating flash floods struck near the Nepal-Tibet border. Terricia had travelled alone from South Africa to take part in a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. Now, her family is desperately waiting for any news that she is safe. Speaking to Darren, Linda shared the heartbreaking moment she realised her daughter was missing, saying: “We never expected this… but not for this, Darren, not for this.” As the search continues, Linda and her family are holding onto hope, prayer and the possibility that Terricia and the others will be found safe.

The most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, Chad Le Clos, joins Darren, Sky and Carmen for a conversation that goes far beyond the pool. Chad opens up about losing his apartment in a devastating fire at the height of his success, how he rebuilt, what brings him joy away from medals and stopwatches, and why he now wants children.

Darren, Sky and Carmen pay tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has sadly passed away.

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!

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.

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.

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?

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?