ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Durban prisoner hopes for future as engineer
An inmate serving a sentence at Westville Prison says he hopes to play a significant role in the fourth industrial revolution when he gets out.
#16DaysOfActivism: Natasha Conabeer family still searching for answers
The best friend of the late Natasha Conabeer says they are still patiently waiting for information on who was responsible for the 23-year-old's death in September.
IPID launches probe into death of Addelaid Ferreira-Watt
Police watchdog, IPID says they have launched an investigation into the death of Senior State prosecutor, Addelaid Ferreira Watt.
Nurse suspended after verbal attack on patient
A nurse from Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in the south of Durban is in hot water after she was filmed hurling verbal abuse at a patient lying in a hospital bed.
Education spokesperson unpacks Comprehensive Sex Education
Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga has dismissed media reports that Minister Angie Motshekga said parents would be allowed to opt out of the Comprehensive Sex Education education programme for their children.
Forecaster at the South Africa Weather Service, Wayne Venter
Venter says rain accompanied by strong damaging winds will continue for the next two days
Dr Alistair Clulow from the Department of Agrometeorology at UKZN
Clulow says the province can expect to see more of this sort of weather, especially inland.
Residents from New Hanover react to tornado
Residents ran for their lives as the twister bore down on the Midlands town.
New policy for children entering SA
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has changed the policy around foreign national children entering the country.
Senzo Meyiwa's murder cover-up report is 'misleading': Police
The South African Police Service has dismissed 'misleading' claims that senior officers have tried to cover-up Senzo Meyiwa's murder.
Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jameison weather accident report
Thunderstorms pummelled parts of the province, bringing with it strong winds, hail and lightning.
Fans in Durban happy to have been a part of the Bok celebrations
Rugby's new world champs brought the Webb Ellis Cup to the Durban City Hall.
Allister Govender confused by Springboks no-show
While some Springbok fans were smiling from ear to ear after seeing the Rugby World Cup Champions in Durban, many more had disappointment written on their faces when the Bok victory tour bus failed to arrive on their routes which had appeared on the official tour plan.
Durban came out to cheer the Springboks but some fans were left stranded
Local resident, Michelle Stanley says she and the crowd that had gathered on Queen Nandi Drive had to turn back after the no-show.
No load shedding expected today, for now
Eskom says its emergency response command centre is meeting on Friday afternoon to determine whether or not there will be load shedding today.
The Springboks arrive in Durban
The Sprinbok tour bus has just arrived in the Durban CBD after leaving Umhlanga this morning. The boks are taking the Webb Ellis Cup on a victory parade across some cities.
Springboks trophy tour in Umhlanga
These fans, who're hoping to get a glimpse of the boys and the trophy, say they're very proud.
East Coasters wish Springboks well ahead of #RWC final
Some East Coasters say they're proud of the Springboks on the eve of their #RWC final against England in Yokohama, Japan.
Chaotic protests action in Chatsworth
Residents have told ECR Newswatch that a large group of protestors moved their demonstration to residential areas causing panic among some families.
KZN reacts to 'Tremor'
Amanzimtoti resident Tizina Panizollo says she was just sitting on her sofa when she felt the earth shaking