ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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LISTEN: Mlambo rests bid for CJ on 7 pillars
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo has wrapped up his interview for the Chief Justice position after hours of rigorous questioning.
PMB court hears Zuma 'can’t apply for leave to appeal'
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has heard former president, Jacob Zuma has no right to apply for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal over the dismissal of the special plea application unless and until he has been convicted and sentenced in his corruption matter.
Remaining suspects nabbed for stabbing, robbing Dassenhoek pupils
The remaining two suspects believed to have stabbed and robbed pupils at a high school in Pinetown on Wednesday are behind bars.
‘Against all odds’ - Top KZN top matriculant wants to break barriers
A legally blind Durban teenager says her heart is set on pursuing a career in law or psychology, adding that she'd made it this far despite the odds.
LISTEN: Top KZN matrics thank parents, community for success
Top KZN matrics thank parents and community for success
Obituary: Archbishop Desmond Tutu dead at 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90, Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has announced.
Parents urged to get teens jabbed
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has appealed to parents of children between the ages of 12-17 to encourage them to get vaccinated.
Mbalula: Preliminary festive season stats show spike in crashes
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says preliminary festive season statistics show that there has been a 142% spike in crashes with multiple fatalities in the country.
Phaahla hints at ‘family meeting’ on Wednesday ahead of festive season
Deputy President David Mabuza may be tasked with delivering the much-anticipated ‘family meeting’ this week, as the country prepares to head into the festive season.
HIV patients must get third Covid jab first: WHO
A World Health Organisation (WHO) director says those living with HIV need to be first in line to receive a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Retailers will have to pay refunds following petrol price mistake - dept
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy admitted on Wednesday that it had mistakenly added six cents to the petrol price.
Ballito Rage cancelled after 36 Covid cases
Organisers of the Ballito Rage Festival have confirmed that they have decided to cancel the event, after 36 guests and staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
Many children among arrested during July riots
The KZN police commissioner says the former defence minister created the impression during her testimony before human rights commissioners that the province's police service did nothing during the July civil unrest.
LISTEN: Constitution allows for mandatory jabs, says professor
A medical ethics professor says mandating coronavirus vaccinations would be allowed in the country, thanks to a limitation clause in our constitution.
LISTEN: KZN govt denies Zikalala chased away from uMkhanyakude sitting
The KZN provincial government has refuted claims that Premier Sihle Zikalala was chased out of uMkhanyakude District's first inaugural sitting yesterday.
Motorists urged to be responsible during festive season
The Automobile Association is reminding motorists and other road users that they have a responsibility of keeping the roads safe.
South African scientists were expecting new variant: Karim
Epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim says South African scientists expected and prepared for a new variant and fourth wave.
'We should not panic’: Ramaphosa says; SA remains on Level 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and concern over a new variant, dubbed Omicron, in the country. Among the highlights of speech are that: * SA will remain on Level 1. This may change as the President says the situation will be closely…
Health Dept confirms new Covid variant in South Africa
The Health Department has confirmed that a new Covid-19 variant of concern has been detected in South Africa and seems to be behind a sudden rise of infections in Gauteng and other provinces.
Mixed reaction from East Coasters on Black Friday sales
A financial educator believes foot traffic in stores and malls will be lower on Black Friday this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and more people turning to online shopping.