ECR Newswatch Interviews
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'The priority was the kids'
The father of a woman who tried to ward off three suspects during a robbery in Pinetown, has spoken to Newswatch. Sven Skanke, says her first instincts was to try and protect the children on their property.
Mokgoro Inquiry hears of threat "Booysen's wings will be clipped.'
Johan Booysen has told the Mokgoro Inquiry that when they were investigating KZN businessman, Thoshan Panday, a decision was made to freeze the balance of 60-million-rand worth of contracts that Panday had with the police.
Police yet to confirm damages in UKZN Westvile campus
The police's Thembeka Mbele says although calm has been restored to UKZN Westville, police are still on scene.
Durban Metro Police confirm unrest across KZN universities
Durban Metro police are stationed at Mangosuthu University of Technology, UKZN's Westville and Edgewood campuses as well. Spokesperson, Parboo Sewpersad…
Bahoti promises to restore public faith in NPA
Newly appointed NPA head, Shamila Bahoti says she returns to the NPA at a time of crisis. The advocate officially begins her term office today.
"It's a difficult day": MEC Panyaza Lesufi
Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says it's a tragedy for the parents of the three children killed after a walkway collapsed at Höerskool Driehoek. 26 other learners have been injured.
Association for Marine Biological Research gets massive response to care for rescued baby flamingos
The SA Association for Marine Biological Research's Dr. Francois Lampen says they're grateful for the responses received from KZN residents.
What's next for the baby Lesser Flamingos
Dr Francois Lampen, of The Association for Marine Biological Research has told Newswatch about what they're going to do in the long-term. About 250 baby Lesser Flamingos rescued in Kimberley are being hand-raised at uShaka Marine World.
State Capture Inquiry: Upgrades were fully paid for by Bosasa: Le Roux
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State Capture Inquiry: Le Roux lists maintenance work done at Mokonyane's home
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Vorster tells Commission Bosasa set up ANC election call centre
Former Bosasa employee, Frans Vorster told the Commission yesterday that the company set up a call center at its offices in 2014, for 20 ANC volunteers to prepare for national elections.
Bonginkosi Khanyile stands by fight for free education
Fees Must Fall, Bonginkosi Khanyile says he still believes in the cause of free education.
'The R300 000 payment was for the Jacob Zuma Foundation'
Angelo Agrizzi has told the State Capture Inquiry his former boss - Gavin Watson - paid R300 000 in cash every month to the Jacob Zuma Foundation through former SAA board chairperson, Dudu Myeni.
No arrests yet in M19 fatal crash - KZN police
Sydenham police are yet to make arrests in a culpable homicide case involving a car crash on the M19. A man and a woman were killed and two others were injured.
Auditors appointed to probe SANEF donations
An independent audit firm has been roped in to investigate a string of donations meant for the group of journalists known as the SABC 8. The journalists were suspended by the public broadcaster in 2016 for challenging some editorial policies under the leadership of then SABC boss, Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
The EFF's Marshall Dlamini says the party wants to double its numbers at this year's polls
With the 2019 elections just around the corner, the EFF says it is confident it will double its numbers at the polls. In the first general election the party participated in in 2014, the EFF secured just over 1-million votes.
Parliament's Committee on Home Affairs says immigration closely monitored
Parliament's Committee on Home Affairs chair, Hlomani Chauke says the issue of illegal immigrants has always been a challenge to Home Affairs.
Correctional Services confirms Nxele suspension
Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services, Logan Maistry says Mnikelwa Nxele's suspension has been in the pipeline for several weeks.
South African university registrations must increase: World Bank
The World Bank says the number of students that enrol at university in South Africa needs to go up to curb inequality.
Debra Roberts explains challenge of African cities turning climate change around
Debra Roberts, who co-chairs a working group which deals with the impacts of climate change, says changes in the urban, energy, land and industry systems are needed to mitigate climate change.