ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Letter details mom's anguish after baby abandoned outside Glenwood home
Durban woman, Laverne van Schalkwyk has shared details of a note written by a 24-year-old woman who abandoned her child on her doorstep. The letter says she loves the child very much but would not be a good mother to him as she had no job nor a place to…
Durban trio defrauds estate of R78 million
Three people are facing charges of fraud for allegedly embezzling some R78 million from a Durban North woman's estate. Hawks spokesperson, Simphiwe Mhlongo…
Durban trio defrauds estate of R78 million
Three people are facing charges of fraud for allegedly embezzling some R78 million from a Durban North woman's estate. Hawks spokesperson, Simphiwe Mhlongo…
KZN Social Development on Lakehaven Fire report
The department of social development has launched a probe into whether the Lakehaven Children's Home had complied with the norms and standards for child and youth care centres. Ncumisa Ndelu says they received the report about a month ago.
Female green mamba appeared to be docile, weak - Evans
Snake handler, Nick Evans has successfully wrapped up another call-out of a green mamba outside an Amanzimtoti home, south of Durban. He's explained the removal to Newswatch.
Mooi River School, Treverton College institute disciplinary hearing in anti-semitism case
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
"I knew we'd be a good match" - Tucker on co-star, Jackie Chan
American comedian and actor, Chris Tucker talks about acting with Jackie Chan, and a possible Rush Hour 4 in the near future. He;s been speaking during a media briefing at East Coast Radio.
The Chris Tucker Foundation, and what's next for the US actor
At a media engagement session yesterday at East Coast Radio - US actor and comedian Chris Tucker speaks about his humanitarian work and what lies ahead career-wise.
Chair, Thoko Didiza tries to quell disagreements in Parliament
A scuffle has broken out of Parliament after an exchange between Agang's Andries Tlouamma and EFF's Nazier Paulsen turned into a fist fight.
SPCA urges pet-owners to be vigilant ahead of fireworks season
Guy Fawkes celebrations take place tonight, while Diwali will be celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday. Fireworks are also regularly set-off over New Years.
Durban Metro Police urges communities to adhere to fireworks bylaws
Guy Fawkes celebrations take place tonight, while Diwali will be celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday. Fireworks are also regularly set-off over New Years.
#Vlakfontein murder suspects appear in court
One of the two suspects in the Vlakfontein family murders has abandoned bail. 61-year-old Fita Khupe and 27-year-old Vusi Mabaso appeared in the Lenasia Magistrate's Court earlier.
Durban to London flights to facilitate trade and commerce
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
More whales expected to migrate along KZN coast
The KZN Sharks Board's Mike Anderson-Reade more whales are likely to beach along the KZN coast more often as populations off the KZN coast are increasing.
Medics use high-angle rescue system in Durban ship rescue
Netcare 911's Shawn Herbst says a paramedic was dispatched to the National Sea Rescue Institute's base to board a rescue craft which took him to the ship. A 30-year-old foreign national suffered a stroke, aboard the carrier he was working on.
Five stimulus to improve economy
The country's new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced five stimulus measures that will boost our economy. For more on this and other developing stories, here's your latest Newswatch bulletin.
KZN police search for parents of Durban boy
Police are searching for the parents or guardian of a boy found wandering lost in the Durban CBD. The child was wearing a black jersey and khaki pants, and is thought to be a person with special needs. The police's Thembeka Mbhele…
KZN matrics on preparedness ahead of first major exam
Matric pupils are this morning sitting for their first big exam together, English Paper 1. These Grade 12 pupils have spoken to Newswatch about how they've prepared for the examinations.
Verulam community wants #DurbanBombs suspects off the streets
Verulam community members who have gathered outside the local magistrate’s court, north of Durban say KwaZulu-Natal has no place for extremism. They are calling the bomb scare suspects appearing in court today to be denied bail.
Dr. Hardcastle on expertise offered by National Snakebite Advisory Group
A team of doctors will now be offering their services, on an advisory pro bono basis, to other practitioners and hospitals when dealing with cases of snake bites. Dr. Hardcastle says the group of professionals will be consulting on a voluntary basis.