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.
14
JAN
Home Affairs immigration officer arrested for corruption
The Hawks in the Northern Cape have arrested an immigration officer working for the Department of Home Affairs in Postmasburg.
13
JAN
SABC unions to meet and discuss possible strike
The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) says it will be meeting officials of sister union, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) on Wednesday morning to discuss the retrenchment process at the SABC.
12
JAN
LISTEN: Distressed woman in Wentworth Hospital viral video has died
The family of an elderly woman who was seen in a video screaming for help at Durban's Wentworth Hospital has revealed she died at the facility.
11
JAN
Ramaphosa: South Africa to remain at lockdown level three
South Africa will remain at adjusted level three of the coronavirus lockdown.
07
JAN
SA to receive 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this month
Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa will receive one million dosed of Covid-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India by this month.
07
JAN
Health, Treasury working to ensure smooth funding of Covid-19 vaccine, says Mkhize
Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says Treasury is aware that government will have to carry most of the costs for the procurement of a Covid-19 vaccine.
28
DEC
2020
SA heads into Level 3 lockdown, curfew extended, alcohol sales banned
President Cyril Ramaphosa has adjusted South Africa’s COVID-19 alert level from lockdown level one to level three, effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until the 15th of January.
23
DEC
2020
Traffic wrap up with Jayshree Parasuramen for 2020
ECR traffic reporter, Jayshree Parasuramen speaks to KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli about the festive season roll-out plan for KZN's roads.
21
DEC
2020
LISTEN: "Christmas Star" visible after sunset this evening
The world will be watching the night sky this evening for a phenomenal event popularly known as the “Christmas Star” or the “Star of Bethlehem”. Hear more about this spectacular feature from Dr Daniel Cunnama who is with the SA Astronomical Observatory.
17
DEC
2020
LISTEN: Tips to keep your child safe on the road this festive
The festive season is on our doorstep and our roads are expected to be busier than ever.
14
DEC
2020
Ramaphosa announces stricter regulations ahead of festive season
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a host of further lockdown restrictions as South Africa battles to contain the rise of a second COVID-19 wave.
04
DEC
2020
Puppy adopted after family stoned to death
A puppy that was stoned - along with her family - has been given a new lease of life. The Durban and Coast SPCA says they were recently called in after thugs attacked a family of stray dogs in Verulam.
