ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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KZN ANC: Criticism of Zandile Gumede matter not entirely unfair
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says they do not believe the criticism against the the party over how they have dealt with the allegations against eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede, is entirely unfair.
2019 Comrades Marathon road closures and times
Thousands of runners will take part in the 2019 Comrades Marathon on Sunday. This year's race starts outside the Durban City Hall and finishes at the Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg.
Expanding the Reserve Bank's mandate 'is not a good idea': Economist
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Durban videographer, Daryl Kotze discharged from hospital following N3 shooting
Durban videographer, Daryl Kotze is back at home with his family after spending nearly two weeks in hospital. Kotze was the victim of a shooting incident on the N3 freeway near the Felix Dlamini Road off-ramp last month.
SARS lifts tax return threshold
The new tax filing season will kick off in two months' time. If taxpayers submit their returns via e-Filing, SARS says this can be done from the 1st of July.
N3TC urges motorists not to drive on the route at night
The N3 Toll Concession is urging motorists to plan their trips between Gauteng and the coast for daylight hours. The concession's issued the advice after a number of attempts to disrupt traffic along the route have been staged at night.
Search launched for missing Durban businesswoman
A frantic search is underway for a Durban woman who was allegedly kidnapped by a group of armed men in Pinetown last night. According to reports from the scene, 44-year-old Sandra Moonsamy was driving home to Westville when her SUV was forced off Stapleton Road near the M13.
CityHope assists families affected by KZN floods
Relief organisation, CityHope - says it's now rebuilding and repairing damaged homes and schools in the Chatsworth and uMlazi areas.
Survivor, Darryl Kotze questions motive in N3 shooting
Durban videographer, Daryl Kotze was shot multiple times while driving home from the King Shaka International Airport on Thursday.
Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office
He pledged allegiance to the Constitution while led by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Ramphosa was elected as president unopposed and was announced at the National Assembly a few days ago.
State wants Zuma stay of prosecution dismissed in court
Legal teams for the former president and French arms manufacturer, Thales, told the Pietermaritzburg High Court this week they won't get fair trial. The NPA's Andrew Breitenbach is expected to make submissions tomorrow.
Defence attorney argues Zuma corruption case handled improperly
Lawyers for Zuma have argued the former president has been treated unfairly due to alleged bias.
NFP reflects on possible reasons for poor Election performance
The NFP's provincial chairperson, Vikizitha Mlotshwa says they've identified three reasons why they only managed one seat in the KZN Legislature and in the National Assembly one seat in national.
Water and Sanitation says repairs to Mahatma Gandhi Pump Station almost complete
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Traffic being diverted near Durban port, south of Durban
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Sports and Recreation to challenge Arbitration court ruling
The department and Athletics SA are planning to lodge an appeal at the Switzerland Federal Tribunal against a court ruling - ruling in favour of the IAAF which had argued that female athletes such as Semenya must be forced to regulate their testosterone levels.
40 cases opened on election day: JCPS Cluster
40 cases have been opened on election day. That's according to provincial commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Speaking at the IEC's results centre at the weekend, Mkhwanazi says many of the cases were linked directly to service delivery protests.
#SAElections2019 - 'Protests are a subversion of democracy'
#KZNPremier Willies Mchunu has made an appeal as violent protests continue to grip parts of KZN - disrupting voting today. The Premier was speaking shortly after casting his ballot at Brettonwood High School in Umbilo in Durban.
'Protest action must be exercised in accordance to rule of law'
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IEC keeping close check on areas affected by service delivery protests
Several areas in KZN have been affected by service delivery protests. Ntombifuthi Masinga of the IEC says incidents have since been resolved and operations are continuing.