ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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'Mr. Pretorius is being cross-examining Zuma', says defence lawyer
Advocate Thabani Masuku has risen to address the Chairperson Raymond Zondo saying Jacob Zuma was being cross-examined. Zuma is spending his second day in the witness stand at the State Capture Inquiry.
'I did not break the law with the Guptas'
President Jacob Zuma says his involvement with the Gupta family was all above board. Zuma is giving evident at the state capture inquiry. He's addressed the claims that he cleared the Gupta wedding plane to land at the Waterkloof Airforce base in 2013.
One treated for minor smoke inhalation injuries in Umdloti fire
Crisis Medical's Kyle Van Reenen says a manager's been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire - at a Kwikspar, in Umdloti north of Durban.
Report being complied into EFF's behaviour in Parliament
Parliament says a report is being compiled into some EFF members’ disruptive behaviour in the National Assembly. Parliament's spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says EFF members have broken house rules. He says after the report’s finalised, appropriate action will be taken against the party.
Duduzane Zuma has been found not guilty of culpable homicide
The judge ruled that the State could not prove Duduzane Zuma's guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a crash on a wet road in Johannesburg five years ago.
Protesters want arrested demonstrators released
Newswatch's Nushera Soodyal filed this report when the chaos erupted earlier in the Durban CBD.
President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa faces a reality that more jobs will be lost in the near future.
NCR welcomes high court ruling on decision to prohibit banks from deducting unauthorized account fees
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Juvenile humpback whale disentangled in hour-long rescue
Members of the South African Whale Disentanglement Network have successfully freed a 8 metre long juvenile humpback. The Disentanglement Network's Craig Lambinon…
Concourt rules Jiba, Lawrence to remain on roll of advocates
Constitutional Court judges have ruled in the favour of Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi. This morning, Justice Chris Jafta dismissed the General Council of the Bar's application.
KZN man among those sentenced in Eastern Cape for fraud
Eight people, including a KZN man, have been jailed for fraud by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court. The accused formed what has been described as a highly sophisticated organised criminal group, which specialised in cybercrime.
KZN man jailed for fraud in Eastern Cape
Eight people, including a KZN man, have been jailed for fraud by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court. The accused formed what has been described as a highly sophisticated organised criminal group, which specialised in cybercrime.
LISTEN: Funding drive established for Durban videographer couple
The KwaZulu-Natal wedding industry is rallying to raise money for the Cowies Hill videographer who has been hospitalised since an attempted hijacking last month. Karen Rundle and her husband, Jonathan were attacked while getting out of their vehicle after arriving at a client's home near Pinetown.
EFF Student Command slams security company after student shot, wounded
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SONA should look at building an inclusive economy - Maimane
DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says Thursday’s State of the Nation Address has to focus on job creation. It will be President Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address since the African National Congress (ANC) was returned to power during the May 8 general elections.
Sardines remain elusive along the coast
The massive shoals of sardines expected to begin their run along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline are remaining elusive -- for now.
Police resources dispatched to KZN in cash heists probe
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Sardine activity increasing along the coast: KZN Sharks Board
Sardines are on the move and the silver fish are making their way slowly to the KwaZulu-Natal coastline and the fisherman and netters awaiting their arrival.
Concern over increase in new HIV infections in eShowe
Humanitarian group, Doctors Without Borders says it is worried about the number of new HIV infections among young women in eShowe in KwaZulu-Natal.
Newcastle mayor also placed on 30-day leave of absence
Ntuli has also confirmed that Newcastle mayor, Ntuthuko Mahlaba has been put on a 30-day leave of absence pending murder charges against him.