ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Founder of controversial ISA wants party registered with IEC
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Elections expert, Terry Tselane, says the Electoral Commission Act does not stop a political party from registering based on a name.
Chatsworth baby with life-threatening heart defect faces costly surgery
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A seven-month-old baby girl with a life-threatening heart condition urgently needs surgery, but it comes at a steep cost. Kendreya Pillay, from Chatsworth has Down Syndrome and a congenital defect called VSD, two holes in her heart chambers.
LISTEN: '24 election ‘ended ANC dominance’
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The country's general elections were one of the most significant in the post-apartheid history of South Africa, according to former IEC Vice Chairperson Terry Tselane.
Gambling foundation alarmed at underage betting
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It’s not just adults placing bets on gambling sites anymore; kids as young as 10 are getting in on the action, too, according to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.
SA marks one year of the GNU
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South Africa has come a long way since the establishment of the Government of National Unity.
‘Prolonged stress’ possible cause for KZN assault spike
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A Durban psychologist has given some of the possible reasons why there has been a rise in assault cases in KwaZulu-Natal.
Blind UKZN student defies odds, graduates cum laude
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A blind student from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, who graduated cum laude with 14 distinctions, says while the past few years have been exciting, her academic journey has been anything but easy.
LISTEN: Siam Lee’s mom passes away, tributes pour in
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Durban mum Devika Hunsraj tells of harrowing escape from quake-stricken Myanmar
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A Durban mother is recovering with her family, after surviving a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Devika Hunsraj says the experience has completely changed her outlook on life.
Cosatu: May Day highlights workers' ongoing struggles
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As May Day is observed around the world, Cosatu in KZN says working conditions, victimisation, retrenchments and the gender wage gap are some of the challenges that still need to be addressed in both the public and private sectors.
Bluff family ‘keeping faith’ for missing son in Myanmar
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A Bluff family say they are waiting in faith as the search for their son in the earthquake-hit Myanmar continues.
LISTEN: Durban woman recounts moment earthquake shook Thailand apartment
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Throb nightclub tragedy: Father still haunted 25 years on
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The father of one of the children who died at a nightclub in Chatsworth 25 years ago says his wounds haven't healed.
Reddy: Trikamjee was ‘eager’ to embrace life after chemo
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The death of Ashwin Trikamjee, the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, has left a massive void in society.
Glenwood High pupil ‘showed no sign of illness’ before death
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The sister of Glenwood High School pupil Kayden Moodley, who died at the school, says her brother showed no signs of illness.
Farewell Skabenga - KZN, SA mourn Oyster Box's beloved cat
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Skabenga, the Oyster Box's resident tabby cat, has passed on. The Oyster Box Hotel's PR manager, Joanne Hayes, says Skabenga arrived as a stray around two decades ago and never left…
Antivenom shortage: Snakes, spiders and scorpions - should you be worried?
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Well-known Durban snake catcher, Nick Evans shares some insight and advice following news of a critical shortage of antivenom in South Africa…
EXCLUSIVE: Zarah Ramsamy’s mom tells of healing journey
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Eleven-year-old Zarah was killed after hijackers drove over her as she lay underneath her family’s car in a bid to hide from the attackers. Her mom, Shay, now speaks of her healing journey.
National Assembly chair speaks on SONA readiness
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Zandile Majozi, the National Assembly House Chairperson for International Relations, spoke to Newswatch about the state of readiness.
full interview with Cindy Lee, director of the Oscar-nominated film The Last Ranger
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Director Cindy Lee shares her excitement about about her short film The Last Ranger being nominated at the 97th Academy Awards, She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and highlights the power of film to deliver impactful messages.