ECR Newswatch Interviews
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'I do right' campaign focuses on combating bribery, corruption
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KZN Premier, Willies Mchunu says training is needed to ensure that public servants do not fall into the trap of bribery and corruption. The 'I do right' campaign is being rolled out across the province.
Crisis Centre describes sexual abuse as a diabolical act
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The Open Door Crisis Centre says change needs to start with men for society to win the battle against sexual abuse of women and children. The Pinetown-based organisation's been reacting to the conviction and sentencing of a 30-year-old Phoenix man who raped his mother twice. Open Door Crisis Centre Director,…
Ray of Hope Babies' Home humbled by community support
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Crisis mother, Rachel Uys at the Ray of Hope Babies' Home says the help they've received from local businesses and community members has helped them keep their doors open.
Management at Durban and Coastal Health concerned over abuse claims
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Management at Durban and Coastal Health says it's addressing abuse claims levelled against the organisation. Executive director, Gita Harrie says the matter has already been reported to the police. A full media statement is expected today.
Jozini community concerns at centre of Deputy Minister of Rural Development visit
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Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Candith Mashego-Dlamini says her visit to Jozini is also an opportunity to get a sense of what issues continue to trouble communities.
KZN DA wants meeting with top officials over Durban security scares
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The DA in KZN have in writing requested a meeting with the head of Crime Intelligence in the province to discuss security issues - including the discovery of several devices in and around Durban recently. The party's provincial leader, Zwakele Mncwango says these incidents - as well as the fatal…
Police say suspicious Wentworth parcel not a bomb.
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Police have confirmed that a suspicious parcel found in Wentworth, south of Durban was not an explosive device. Officers were called to a supermarket in the area yesterday afternoon.
Duduzane Zuma released on R100,000 bail
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Former President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma has made his first appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg. Zuma was charged with conspiracy to commit corruption this morning.
Give authorities time and space to investigate Durban 'bombs': Expert
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A counter-terrorism expert says it is important that authorities are given the time and space to thoroughly investigate the discovery of multiple suspicious bomb-like devices in Durban recently. Police have removed three devices from two Woolworths stores, one at The Pavilion and two at Gateway since Thursday. Another two devices…
Sardines netted on KZN south coast
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Sardine activity has picked up again on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board's Greg Thompson says netting has been taking place at several beaches, including Sezela this morning.
Police police bust suspected drug dealer on the Berea
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A 36-year-old man is due to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court today on charges of manufacturing and dealing in drugs. KwaZulu-Natal police, along with the Provincial Drug Unit, swooped on his operation on the Berea last night after receiving a tip-off.
Bumper Vodacom Durban July expected this weekend
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Organisers of the Vodacom Durban July expect a full house at this weekend's horse racing extravaganza. Some 55,000 people are expected make their way to Greyville Racecourse on Saturday.
KZN Treasury provides drought assistance to three uMkhanyakude schools
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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has provided three schools in the uMkhanyakude District with water systems to assist during drought periods. Pupils and staff at the northern KwaZulu-Natal schools will benefit from storage systems and infrastructure with a combined volume of more than 22,000 litres.
Motorists react to fuel price hike: July 2018
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Motorists will be digging deeper into their pockets from tomorrow. July's fuel price adjustments kick in at midnight. Petrol increases by 26 cents a litre for 93 octane. A litre of 95 octane will cost 23 cents more. Diesel goes up by 24 or 26 cents a litre - depending…
eThekwini to consider including church leaders in council meetings
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eThekwini says it will consider the inclusion of church leaders in future council meetings. The eThekwini Community Church handed over a memorandum to the municipality at the weekend after marching through the Durban CBD.
East Coasters brace for a chilly week ahead.
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KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for a chilly week ahead. The South African Weather Service expects temperatures to decrease as a cold front sweeps across the province. Some light snowfall has been forecast for the Drakensberg.
Bali volcano: Durban holidaymakers waiting for further travel info
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A Durban woman who is on holiday in Bali says they are waiting for further travel updates from authorities there after a volcanic eruption shut the Indonesian island's international airport. Officials at Ngurah Rai Airport say nearly 280 flights in and out of Bali have bee cancelled, affecting nearly 16,000…
DA admits it has made mistakes on own internal matters
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The DA has admitted that it has made some mistakes with the handling of its own internal matters. The comment comes after the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille remains a DA member.
NHI just another State-owned enterprise: DA
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The DA sees government's National Health Insurance plan as the creation of another State-owned enterprise.
Julius Malema address supporters outside the Newcastle Magistrate's Court
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EFF leader, Julius Malema appears to be standing by the contentious remarks he made at a Youth Day rally earlier this month, that the majority of Indians are racist.