ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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SA tourists in Botswana survives charging elephant encounter
TV and radio presenter, Su-An Marais has spoken to Newswatch about surviving a charging elephant while on holiday in Botswana. She was amongst other tourists in a boat on the Chobe River. She's told Newswatch they're lucky to be alive.
Tight security in Durban CBD ahead of Zuma court appearance
Traffic and security plans are going to be put in place in the Durban CBD later today. They will remain in place until after Jacob Zuma's appearance at the Durban High Court tomorrow.
Fuel price: Motorists consider other travel options
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First KZN sardine run update for 2018
Excitement is growing ahead of a possible sardine run this year. There are hopes shoals will make their way to the KwaZulu-Natal coastline soon. This after recent sightings off the Eastern Cape.
MK Vets throw their weight behind Zuma ahead of second high court appearance
MK-Vets spokesperson, Carl Niehaus, says Zuma doesn't need a title to be considered a leader. The former president will be making his second appearance in the Durban High Court.
Comrades Marathon organisers expect massive turnout
Organisers expect this year's edition of the Comrades Marathon to be the second biggest in its history. Chairperson of the Comrades Marathon Association, Cheryl Winn says more than 21 000 athletes will line-up at the start in Pietermaritzburg. The race ends at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on the Durban beachfront…
Ugu water crisis: Joint operations centre set up
Ugu says it's dispatched water tankers to the affected areas like Hibberdene, Ramsgate and Gamalakhe but some people have told us they haven't seen them. The municipality's France Zama…
KZN communities outraged by racist social media post
The Minority Front has opened a criminal case against a Durban man who made comments perceived by many as encouraging violence against Indians in KZN. The party's Jonathan Annipen…
Colleagues traumatised following Neptune Drive shooting
The manager of Oyster Box manager, Wayne Coetzer says staff have been left traumatised following the shooting of Nathaniel Naidoo - who had been travelling to work with a lift club when their vehicle came under fire in Neptune Drive.
Police provide details on Avoca attempted hijacking
Police have given more details about this afternoon's shooting in Durban North in which a man was killed. The man was shot dead in an attempted hijacking in Avoca this afternoon. The police's Nqobile Gwala…
Sadia Sukhraj loved by teachers, pupils
Teachers from a Durban school say the 'Stand up for Sadia' campaign will help emphasize the urgency around the safety of children in local communities. Everest Primary School Principal, Anesh Singh says Sadia was well-liked by teachers and pupils alike.
Sadia Sukhraj case: Bheki Cele says police close to arresting third suspect
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Dube Trade Port hopes to attract more investments
Dube Trade Port has received foreign investment worth more than R3-billion's been pumped into the this financial year. The corporation's Hamish Erskine…
SAPS reponds to allegations of reporter abuse in Chatsworth
SANEF has released a statement claiming some journalists were manhandled, verbally abused and thrown into a police van during the Chatsworth protests. Police spokesperson, Jay Naicker has responded to the reports.
Dad mourns painful loss of daughter, Shailendra Sukhraj
Sadia Sukhraj's father - who is a pastor - spoke to reporters after government officials met with the family saying his faith always sustains him…
Ugu Water Shortage: Municipality says contingency plans underway
Officials from Ugu are meeting with municipal union representatives and ward councillors to resolve issues believed to be behind the latest water cuts in some areas of the south coast. The municipality's France Zama says they're working on contingency plans to supply water to areas that need the resource.
Family recounts Durban motorist's petrol bomb attack
The family of a motorist whose car was petrol-bombed in Durban this morning says he is still in a state of shock. Ahmed Hansa speaks to Newswatch reporter, Jarryd Subroyen…
Moving tributes paid to 9-year-old Sadia Sukhraj
Family, friends and loved ones of little Sadia Sukhraj have said their final goodbyes to a girl they have described as bubbly and full of life.
Protestors block Alpine and Bisasar roads in Durban
Durban Metro Police say a vehicle has been petrol bombed by protestors in Durban's Springfield Park this morning.
Police say minimal force used in Shallross protest
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