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.
Durban Metro Police urges communities to adhere to fireworks bylaws
Guy Fawkes celebrations take place tonight, while Diwali will be celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday. Fireworks are also regularly set-off over New Years.
#Vlakfontein murder suspects appear in court
One of the two suspects in the Vlakfontein family murders has abandoned bail. 61-year-old Fita Khupe and 27-year-old Vusi Mabaso appeared in the Lenasia Magistrate's Court earlier.
Durban to London flights to facilitate trade and commerce
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
More whales expected to migrate along KZN coast
The KZN Sharks Board's Mike Anderson-Reade more whales are likely to beach along the KZN coast more often as populations off the KZN coast are increasing.
Medics use high-angle rescue system in Durban ship rescue
Netcare 911's Shawn Herbst says a paramedic was dispatched to the National Sea Rescue Institute's base to board a rescue craft which took him to the ship. A 30-year-old foreign national suffered a stroke, aboard the carrier he was working on.
Five stimulus to improve economy
The country's new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced five stimulus measures that will boost our economy. For more on this and other developing stories, here's your latest Newswatch bulletin.
KZN police search for parents of Durban boy
Police are searching for the parents or guardian of a boy found wandering lost in the Durban CBD. The child was wearing a black jersey and khaki pants, and is thought to be a person with special needs. The police's Thembeka Mbhele…
KZN matrics on preparedness ahead of first major exam
Matric pupils are this morning sitting for their first big exam together, English Paper 1. These Grade 12 pupils have spoken to Newswatch about how they've prepared for the examinations.
Verulam community wants #DurbanBombs suspects off the streets
Verulam community members who have gathered outside the local magistrate’s court, north of Durban say KwaZulu-Natal has no place for extremism. They are calling the bomb scare suspects appearing in court today to be denied bail.
Dr. Hardcastle on expertise offered by National Snakebite Advisory Group
A team of doctors will now be offering their services, on an advisory pro bono basis, to other practitioners and hospitals when dealing with cases of snake bites. Dr. Hardcastle says the group of professionals will be consulting on a voluntary basis.
Acting boss, Mark Kingon apologises on behalf of SARS leadership
Acting Sars Commissioner, Mark Kingon has apologised unreservedly before the Nugent Commission of Inquiry for the failing leadership at the revenue service. The Inquiry is investigating allegations of misconduct at SARS.
KZN COGTA preparing for severe weather this summer
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal says its Disaster Management Teams and programmes will be enhanced in the coming months to deal with the effects of climate change. The department says it is preparing for possible increases in flooding, severe thunderstorms and lightning this summer.
What to expect at this year's UKZN Mechanical Engineering Open Day
Final-year mechanical engineering students will unveil their engineering designs at UKZN's Open Day tomorrow. Dean of the School of Engineering on what to expect…
Shannon Purchase on fundraising initiative for Brad
Brad Pruchase's sister, Shannon has told Newswatch the efforts that have gone into raising funds for his surgery.
Witness talks details moments of fear in case against Durban-based pastor
State witness, Cheryl Zondi has told the Port Elizabeth High Court of many moments that she felt afraid - during the case against a Durban-based Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso.
Booysen on case against former NPA boss, Shaun Abrahams
Former head of the KZN Hawks, Johan Booysen says while the criminal case against him and his former colleagues of the Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is still before the courts, he's confident an application they've launched against former NPA boss Shaun Abrahams - challenging his 2016 decision…
Motorists stuck in traffic for hours in Cosatu-led fuel protest on on N3
Motorists have been left frustrated after being stuck for hours on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza. Hundreds of people have been protesting against the rising fuel prices in a Cosatu-led march.
Phoenix community wants an end to crime
Phoenix residents gathered outside the Verulam Magistrate's Court - north of Durban say they're tired of crime in the area.
Newborn baby found in pit toilet on north coast
IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst explains incident after baby found in pit toilet on north coast.
'Suspect was selling body parts for at least 4000 Rand'
The police's Thembeka Mbhele says a man's due to appear in the Margate Magistrates Court soon on charges of being in illegal possession of human body parts.