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.
"The cost of enforcement has increased"
The Acting Deputy City Manager for the Community and Emergency Services Cluster Noluthando Magewu, says criminals have often proven to be one step ahead of law enforcement.
#Budget2019: Sin taxes set to increase
If you are a drinker or smoker - you'll also be paying more. Minister Tito Mboweni has been tabling the budget in the National Assembly.
KZN woman bitten by snake recovering from home
A #KZN Midlands woman - who was bitten by a snake on her farm in the Dargle Valley area - has been discharged from hospital and is continuing to recover at home. More local and international news with Newswatch at 11am.
'Cane growing industry threatened by sugar tax'
The South African Canegrowers Association's Thomas Funke says the industry could stand to lose some 6500 jobs if the sugar tax is not shelved.
Resident spots ISS in Phoenix, north of Durban
Durban residents have spoken to Newswatch after spotting the International Space Station over the city - on Monday night.
Toti resident, Sbusisiwe Malinga describes ISS sighting
Durban residents have spoken to Newswatch after spotting the International Space Station over the city - on Monday night.
Durban resident describes horror sight of finding murdered elderly woman
A Durban man has described finding the body of an elderly woman who was stabbed to death at a beach on the South Coast over the weekend - as shocking and terrible.
KwaDukuza residents affected by water cuts
Residents and businesses in the Town View and Glen Hills areas of KwaDukuza on the north coast are being asked to be patient, while their water flow and pressure are being restored.
"Configuration of Gupta House hasn't changed"
During her testimony before the Zondo Commission, Erna Weise indicated that there were clear discrepancies around Mentor's testimony and details on that 2010 visit to the Gupta home.
Teacher says pupil-teacher ratio needs revisiting
Teachers participating in yesterday's Cosatu Nation March - the Durban leg - say overcrowding in schools is a serious concern.
KZN Cosatu March: Schools need more govt funding - teacher
Teachers say more funding needs to be pumped into schools. educations were speaking during the National Cosatu Strike in Durban.
KZN MEC orders drug test for man accused of grandmother's murder
KZN Health MEC, Sibongiseni Dhlomo says the man accused of killing and mutilating the body of his grandmother - will be undergoing drug tests
Employees need job security, quality employment - Cosatu KZN
Cosatu KZN’s Edwin Mkhize says they want to see concrete plans from government to saving jobs and reducing unemployment. A #Cosatunationalstrike is currently underway in eight provinces across the country.
SAPS probe Isipingo drowning
Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says a third man sustained moderate injuries and is being airlifted to hospital.T wo men have drowned at Isipingo beach, in the south of Durban.
Dr. Hardcastle describes survival of Newlands East baby as 'miracle'
Dr Tim Hardcastle, a doctor treating the baby who was this morning rescued from a stormwater pipe in Newlands East, has called the little girl a miracle.
#BabyRescue: "I thought it was a cat, at first"
A Newlands East man who found the baby girl who was rescued from deep within a storm water drain, says he is thankful that she's okay.
Capacity shortage at Eskom, says COO
Chief Operations Officer Jan Oberholzer says reserves are also low amid all other challenges. Load shedding has kicked in this morning and is expected to last until 10pm tonight.
President Ramaphosa says new technical subjects will be introduced at schools
Schools will also become centres where pupils must be able to learn the necessary skills to work and function in an digital and technically oriented world. Ramaphosa says new subjects will be offered to pupils so that pupils leave school with the ability to participate in modern industries and businesses.
Digital workbooks and smark technology must be in the classroom: Ramaphosa
Schools will also become centres where pupils must be able to learn the necessary skills to work and function in an digital and technically oriented world. Ramaphosa says new subjects will be offered to pupils so that pupils leave school with the ability to participate in modern industries and businesses.
Ramaphosa: Eskom must develop a new business model
Eskom is going to be split into three separate entities. President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the need to re-energise the parastatal during his State of the Nation Address last night. Ramaphosa said government will immediately start on a process to to establish three separate entities under Eskom Holdings -- namely, generation,…