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.
"My father was hit by three bullets"
A grieving family says a Durban father who went after robbers who ransacked his son's home - was fed-up with crime in Umbilo. His daughter, Cindy Bell says her father and brother found the gang breaking into another home at the top of their road.
SA lawyers to launch class action suit against Eskom
A South African law firm's gearing up to take on Eskom in court. Elaine Bergenthuin of De Beer Attorneys says Eskom's failure to do its job is at the heart of the matter.
Police didn't do their job, says Durban mother
A Durban mother says the police have failed her 17-year-old son who was killed, allegedly by a speeding drunk driver in Phoenix. His mother, Cheryl Govender…
Motorists react as petrol price set to increase
The Energy Department has confirmed we'll be paying as much as 1,34-cents more for a litre of petrol. Diesel will increase by 82 cents a litre. Government says these prices include the new amounts for the fuel and Road Accident Fund levies. These motorists say they're already struggling.
Family pays tribute to Princes Irene Buthelezi
The wife of IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Princess Irene is also survived her three children, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her daughter - Sibuyiseliwe Buthelezi read the obituary. She described her mother as a woman of strength.
Cele details stats in political killings probe
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Political Killings in KZN has made significant progress since its appointment by the president last year. He says out of 163 case dockets, 52 have been finalised and 161 arrests have been made.
SAHRC says Malema's comments were about emotive issue of land reform
Senior Researcher at the SAHRC Shanelle van der Berg says Malema's comments need to be understood from a social and historical context.
'Mluleki Ndobe remains on elections list'
Provincial Secretary, Mdumiseni Ntuli says Harry Gwala mayor Mluleki Ndobe will remain in his position, following the State's decision to withdraw the murder charges against him yesterday. Ndobe was arrested last weekend on suspicion of involvement in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League leader, Sindiso Magaqa. Ntuli says…
First affidavit was edited by Agrizzi: Bosasa former auditor
The State Capture Inquiry has heard that former Bosasa auditor, Peet Venter’s initial statement was drafted under duress. Venter is the latest witness to appear before the commission to give evidence related to Bosasa, which now known as African Global Operations.
'Princess Irene has been behind His Excellency'
Messages of support continue to pour in for the family of IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi. The IFP Secretary General, Velenkosini Hlabisa says she was like a mother to the party and supported her husband.
Women, with babies had to flee homes: CPF
Scores of foreign nationals were driven out of their homes in Burnwood, by protesters who'd threatened to harm them. Satish Dhupelia who's with the Community Policing Forum says women - with babies in their arms - were among those who had to flee their properties.
KZN violence monitor says arrest of KZN Mayor 'significant'
KZN violence monitor, Mary de Haas has welcomed the arrest of murder-accused mayor of the Harry Gwala District Municipality in the Sindiso Magaqa case. De Haas says there have been allegations levelled against him for some time.
Mbalula says he raised the Gupta issue at the NEC meeting
Former Minister, Fikile Mbalula has today told the State Capture Commission that he indeed raised concern about the Guptas.
KZN Cogta to temporarily lead Mtubatuba, Richmond municipalities
KZN Cogta will temporarily take over the executive functions of the local municipalities. Spokesperson, Lennox Mabaso…
Gift of the Givers details aftermath of Cyclone Idai
When Cyclone Idai made landfall last Thursday - many people sought refuge in trees or on rooftops but they've now become trapped there. Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says the situation is dire.
'We aim to place creative industries at centre of city's development' - eThekwini
The city's second instalment of the Articulate Africa Book and Art Fair, kicks off at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 10 - 13 April. eThekwini's Thembinkosi Ngcobo says going forward, they're hopeful the festival will attract investors who are interested in visual arts.
IEC announces procedure for special voting
Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says all voting material has been delivered to provincial storage facilities for safekeeping until voting day. He says all other preparations are done - except for special votes.
Hawks arrest renowned actor and playwright in Durban
Renowned actor, Welcome Msomi was arrested in Durban at the weekend by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Unit. Hawks spokesperson, Lloyd Ramovha says Msomi is due back in court in two weeks' time.
No immediate solution to load shedding - Gordhan
Minister Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans he can't at this stage say how long the load shedding will last as they are still getting a better grasp of the problems they are facing.
"The whole town is underwater"
Operations director at Rescue Care, Garrith Jamieson has described the effects of Cycloe Idai, since it made landfall in Mozambique.