ECR Newswatch Interviews
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No defence for Wits shooting Cele says
Police Minister Bheki Cele has reacted to the death of a 35-year-old man who died after being shot during yesterday's student protest in Johannesburg.
E-hailers driven by fear after death of Durban driver
The e-hailing service community says it's growing increasingly worried about the safety of drivers after one of their own was found dead in Durban.
ANC needs to rein Zuma in says political analyst
Political analyst, Dr Imraan Buccus believes both the ANC and former president, Jacob Zuma are in a difficult position because of the state capture matter.
ANC needs to rein Zuma in says political analyst
Political analyst, Dr Imraan Buccus believes both the ANC and former president, Jacob Zuma are in a difficult position because of the state capture matter.
Heartbreaking end to search for missing elderly Kloof man
An elderly Kloof man who went missing this week has been found dead. Eighty-five-year-old Francois Coertzen was last seen walking to a local shop on Wednesday.
Were you double deducted on transactions by Standard Bank ? Reimbursement info here
Standard Bank's CEO has apologised to customers after a technical glitch led to money being deducted from the accounts of hundreds of cheque and debit cardholders.
KZN Health MEC relives the moment she got the call confirming SA’s first COVID-19 case
Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu's described the adrenaline rush, upon hearing the news about our very first case of COVID-19.
Ramaphosa: Men’s parliament needed
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a men's parliament needs to be set up. He made the comments during the opening of the House of Traditional Leaders earlier.
DA's Nicole Graham puts on running shoes for race for provincial leader seat
The DA's Nicole Graham says serving the people of eThekwini, as a councillor, has given her the confidence she needs to embark on the next chapter of her political journey.
Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation
South Africa will move to coronavirus lockdown alert level one at midnight.
Will Personal tax income relief leave more change in your pocket ? Details here.
A money coach says the personal income tax relief announced by the Finance Minister yesterday will give many taxpayers room to breathe.
NEASA reacts to Budget Speech
NEASA reacts to Budget Speech
19-hour water cut: Will help avoid four months of disruptions
The eThekwini Municipality is working towards avoiding major water disruptions across the city.
NSRI: Drownings in KZN more prevalent in rivers and dams
The high number of drownings in the province is a serious cause for concern says the National Sea Rescue Institute.
SONA 2021: Ramaphosa highlights government's four key priorities
South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme, boosting the unemployment rate, economic recovery and fighting corruption were among a myriad of key points discussed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2021 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday evening.
Nightclub industry in dire position as lockdown ban persists
A local nightclub owner says the impact of the lengthy COVID-19 ban has crippled the clubbing industry.
Ramaphosa: Peak of second COVID-19 wave passed, regulations relaxed
South Africa will move to a new adjusted, lockdown level three as of midnight, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed in an address to the nation on Monday evening.
Ramaphosa: Vaccination drive ‘must leave no one behind’
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is vital that no South African is left behind during government’s Covid-19 vaccination drive.
KZN surfers take to waters in protest of 'senseless' lockdown restrictions
A group of surfers has taken to the water in Durban in protest over what they say are senseless restrictions under the current Level 3 lockdown.
LISTEN: Craft beer industry in dire straits
A survey by the Beer Association of SA has shown that seven out of every eight craft brewers in the country might not survive the alcohol ban.