ECR Newswatch soundbytes
Hear the latest news soundbytes from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
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DEC
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Increased security in Durban's busiest areas, ahead of festive season
Mayor, Zandile Gumede inspected the promenade this morning as eThekwini's festive season safety campaign was launched at North Beach. Gumede says Durban's busiest areas like beaches and shopping malls will have adequate security.
13
DEC
4am
State not liable for Zuma legal costs - High Court
Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has delivered his verdict on the legal costs incurred during Jacob Zuma's corruption case, and court applications thereof.
13
DEC
12am
#MiguelLouw: Family disputes accused's testimony
Tasnim Dos Santos, the sister to Miguel's mother, Raylene spoke to Newswatch outside court. This after the court heard that the man accused of kidnapping and murdering Miguel Louw, allegedly killed the Sydenham boy to teach his mother a lesson.
07
DEC
9am
Rhino poaching a global concern, says producer of local film, STROOP
STROOP: Journey into the Rhino Horn War has taken four years to bring to life and has earned ten international awards since its premier in August. Producer, Bonne de Bod says the film has resonated with local audiences and those abroad.
07
DEC
4am
Wet weekend expected in KZN
Grab your raincoats and umbrellas, it is going to be a wet weekend on the East Coast.
07
DEC
3am
Education MEC to address sexual assault claims at KZN school
KwaZulu-Natal's Education MEC Mthandeni Dlungwana has led a high-level delegation to Vulekani Special School - in Umzimkhulu yesterday after hearing disturbing allegations that special needs children were sexually abused at the school.
07
DEC
1am
Stay off Twitter, Gordhan warns Eskom leadership
Minister Pravin Gordhan has spoken strongly about Twitter warriors, in particular former Eskom managers who have been active on the social media platform lately. In an apparent swipe at one-time acting CEO Matshela Koko, who this week posted a series of contentious tweets, Gordhan yesterday asked that the power utility's current management team be left to do its job.
06
DEC
9am
Eskom facing operational challenges, with aging infrastructure - Gordhan
The public enterprises minister says Eskom is not doing well operationally. Pravin Gordhan's been speaking at a press conference currently taking place at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg - on operational challenges at the power utility. He says we are feeling the effects of state capture and the reality that the country's operating power stations are old. He says currently, demand is higher than what Eskom is producing - adding the units that are operating at the country's two new powers stations - are not producing enough.
05
DEC
5am
Eskom wants government to absorb R100-billion debt
Eskom is considering getting government to absorb R100 billion of its debt. The power utility has accumulated debt that stands at around R420 billion and its expected to accumulate over R215 billion in more debt over the next 5 years. The utility's Dikatso Mothae...
03
DEC
5am
'No person can bring a gun into court' - Deputy Minister Jeffery
Deputy Minister John Jeffery visited the court today and announced some security measures. Guns are not permitted at the Durban Magistrate’s Court. A shooting in the building last week claimed three lives.
