ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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D-day for SAFTU national strike
SAFTU is today leading a nationwide shutdown - calling on workers to down tools in support of a higher minimum wage - among other things. SAFTU says it wants to make a statement today but has promised that today's events will be peaceful. Spokesperson Patrick Craven…
Moses Mabhida chaos: Members of public coming forward, says police
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Thorough investigation into Moses Mabhida pitch violence
The Premier Soccer League says it's shocked and extremely concerned by the violence that broke out at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday during a cup semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars. Chairperson Irvin Khoza said action was being taken.
Moses Mabhida violence: Two suspects face charges of malicious damage to property
Two suspectsace charges of public violence and malicious damage to property fafter supporters stormed the field following Kaizer Chiefs’ Nedbank Cup semi-final clash with Free State Stars.
KZN farm attacks - DA calls for police units in rural areas
A 72-year-old uMhlali farmer who was attacked with his wife on their property this week is being released from hospital. The DA's spokesperson for Community Safety, Rishigen Viranna says they're calling on the department's portfolio committee to address the issues of farm attacks and land invasion.
Cash-strapped customers affected by vat increase
A local NGO's calling for food prices to be regulated. It says the VAT increase from 14 to 15% this month has dealt a blow to already cash-strapped consumers. The Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action has been reflecting on its research into how much low-income earners pay for a…
Search for two suspected murderers in northern KZN
Two suspected murderers are on the run with another suspect who escaped from police custody in Ekombe, in northern KZN. Officers are still investigating exactly how the men broke out of their holding cells on Wednesday.
Family devastated after fatal Umhlali home attack
The loved ones of an elderly woman who was attacked & killed in her north coast home - say words can't describe what they're feeling right now. 70-year-old Vee Govender and her husband Maduray had returned home, after their weekly trip to the market on Wednesday, when they were attacked…
Eskom wants to recoup billions in costs, causing tariff hikes
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Owner says protest at Umhlanga development is unfortunate
Durban businessman Vivian Reddy says work was suspended yesterday after a hundred protestors gathered at the site - demanding a piece of the construction pie. He says they won't bow to pressure to shut the project down.
Intensive search for fugitive driver involved in KZN fatal crash
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Correctional Services Choir up their game ahead of global choir contest
Fifty-five correctional services officials are warming up their voices ahead of the World Choir Games - now coming to South Africa.
Teen graduate, Bulelani Mazibuko speaks about being the youngest among his peers, and his what inspires him
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KZN Education says sanitary pads are SANBS aligned
KZN Education has disputed claims that the quality of the sanitary pads it's supplying to hundreds of poor schools in the province.
Resident speaks about two-year wait for VISAs
Frustrated residents have complained about travelling to branches far away from home to get documents at Home Affairs. Germaine Staley from the Western Cape says she had to wait two years to reinstate visas for her children.
Kloof and Highway SPCA releases African rock python back into the wild
The Kloof and Highway SPCA has bid bon voyage to an African Rock Python it took in last month. Inspectors were called out to Embo Valley in mid-March, after receiving reports that a local dog had been killed by a large snake in the area.
NPA raids Gupta family compund in Saxonwold
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed a raid is currently taking place at the Gupta family's Saxonwold compound in Johannesburg.
Woman killed in Hans Dettman Highway crash
A woman was killed in a three-car pile-up on the Hans Dettman Highway near Shallcross. Rescue Care’s Garrith Jamieson…
Shembe Church welcomes PMB High Court succession ruling
Shembe Church spokesperson, Silindelo Bhengu spoke to Newswatch outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court - welcoming the ruling that the rightful leader of the Shembe Church is the late Vela Shembe.
Analyst, Imraan Buccus describes de Lille's political stance below
A political analyst believes the recent decision by DA member, Patricia de Lille, to honour Winnie Madikzela-Mandela at an EFF-led event was her way of sending a message to her own party.