ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Supporters throw their weight behind Zuma
These people meanwhile have explained why they've left their homes to support Jacob Zuma today. The former president's been addressing hundreds demonstrators outside the Durban High Court this morning, where his corruption case on 16 charges has been postponed until June.
Man shot and killed outside La Lucia home
A man has been shot dead outside his home in La Lucia, north of Durban. He was attacked by a number of unknown suspects as he drove to the front gate of his property in Saxon Crescent at about 7.30pm yesterday. A Crisis Medical's Kyle van Reenen says the man,…
Durban fatal pedestrian crash: Family hopes accused gets jail time
A woman who ran a red robot near Musgrave Centre before crashing her car into a metro police officer has been found guilty of culpable homicide. The officer's brother, S'thembiso Phewa, says he feels underwhelmed with the judgement so far.
Jacob Zuma sends condolences to Madikizela-Mandela's family
Former president Jacob Zuma has personally sent his condolences to the family of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela following her death on Monday. Zuma spoke to the media outside Madikizela-Mandela's Soweto home after spending some time with her family.
MK Vets march outside Durban City Hall becomes disruptive
MK veterans in KZN have denied that employees at Durban's City Hall were prevented from leaving the venue - during a protest by its members yesterday.The association's Langa Dube…
'Madikizela-Mandela was close to people of KZN'
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
'Madikizela-Mandela was a people's person'
Deputy National Assembly speaker, Lechesa Tsnoli says Winnie Madikizela-Mandela always preferred to be amongst the people. She died at the Netcare Milpark Hospital, in Johannesburg - at the age of 81.
Ramaphosa's last meal with Madikizela-Mandela
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's home in Soweto last night, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. Ramaphosa says an official memorial will be held for the 81-year-old struggle icon on the 11th of this morning followed by a state funeral on the 14th. The president remembers the…
Consumers bracing for April fuel price increase
The Energy Department announced this week that April’s petrol prices will increase by 59 and 62-cents a litre - that’s for 93 and 95 octane respectively. Motorists and consumers will feel the pinch as of next week with the price of fuel going up on Wednesday.
Consumers bracing for April fuel price increase
The Energy Department announced this week that April’s petrol prices will increase by 59 and 62-cents a litre - that’s for 93 and 95 octane respectively. Motorists and consumers will feel the pinch as of next week with the price of fuel going up on Wednesday.
Probe launched into Durban hotel fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted part of a Durban hotel on the city’s beachfront. Division commander – Melvin Ramlall says firefighters managed to contain the fire to the kitchen. Ramlall says hotel guests were safely evacuated.
Explore harmless options to bird repellant gels - CROW
CROW says Durban property and business owners should steer clear of using deadly repellent gels - saying they are threatening indigenous bird life. Director, Paul Hoyte says there are harmless options of preventing birds from nesting on properties - like bird spikes and netting.
Issues pertaining to lack of KZN police resources taken to national level
The DA says it will work to get KZN police stations better resourced to accommodate sexual assault victims. The party’s Shadow Minister of Police, Zakhele Mbhele says there are vehicle and personnel shortages.
Political Party Funding Bill heads to NCOP
NGO, ''My Vote Counts'' says it's pleased with the speed at which Parliament's passed the Political Party Funding Bill. That bill has now been approved, but the NGO's Janine Ogle says there's another hurdle to go.
Vicki Momberg sentenced to three years over racial slur
Vicki Momberg, the woman who racially abused a black policeman in 2016, has been sentenced to three years in prison, with one year suspended. Magistrate Pravina Rugoonandan handed down the sentence in Randburg.
KwaDukuza stresses importance of railway safety
The KwaDukuza Municipality says it's intensifying its campaigns around railway safety. It comes after three pedestrians were struck by trains while trying to cross the railway at Shakaskraal in three separate incidents within one week. One of the accidents resulted in a fatality.
Top officials hold talks over Australia's cricket cheating scandal
Australia's Channel Nine Producer, Will Dempsey, says Australian fans and sponsors are irate following a cheating scandal involving Australia's cricket coach, Darren Lehmann and skipper Steve Smith.
KZN Education probes misuse of funds at Durban school
A team of investigators are heading to a Durban high school to look into claims that irregular payments of almost a million rand were made to some teachers. The department's Enoch Nzama…
Family desperately searching for missing KZN officer, wife
The family and friends of an officer - who went missing in Dundee - along with his wife and a friend - say they will not lose hope of finding the three. Juggan's son, Ramil has spoken to Newswatch, listen here.
UPDATE - Fatal Mtwalume crash
KZN RTI has released the details on the crash this morning where a taxi ploughed into a group of people killing four including two school children on the R103 near Mtwalume - on the South Coast