ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
The Apartheid-era Victims’ Family Group speaks out on ruling on Hoosen Haffejee case
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The Apartheid-era Victims’ Family Group - are celebrating a victory - after the courts ruled Hoosen Haffajee's death - a murder.
Early childhood cancer detection crucial - KZN oncologist
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Dr Kamalina Coopasamy says it's crucial to detect childhood cancer at an early stage to avoid any further complications.
Joburg fire: ECR’s Carol Ofori chats to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman
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Carol Ofori checks in with Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman following Thursday morning’s fire in the Johannesburg CBD, which claimed the lives of 74 people and left scores injured.
Tornado or landspout? SAWS explains the difference
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A landspout is what residents of Inanda and Phoenix witnessed on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy downpours.
EXPLAINER: SA Weather Service unpacks Inanda 'tornado'
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The South African Weather Service says it is busy conducting an in-depth analysis to determine whether a tornado hit parts of Durban on Tuesday afternoon.
Independent system needed ‘to keep social media in check’
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Russian journalist and co-laureate of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Dmitry Muratov, believes President Vladimir Putin wants to “build a new world and end the history of democracy”.
Two gunmen believed to be behind PMB mass shooting - Police
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Police Minister Bheki Cele has arrived at the scene of this morning's mass shooting in Pietermaritzburg. Ten people - seven women and three men were shot and killed at a home in the early hours in Imbali.
CCTV system covering Bester cell was not operating, MPs hear
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Members of Parliament have heard the Mangaung maximum security prison's security systems were tampered with around the time of Thabo Bester's escape.
LISTEN: KZN residents weigh in on national shutdown
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With the EFF's shutdown going ahead on Monday, some East Coasters say they remain uneasy ahead of the planned protest - despite government's effort to allay their fears.
DJ Tira speaks out about the killing of AKA
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ECR Newswatch caught up with DJ Tira at a prayer meeting this morning at Florida Road Park. This was across the road from where rapper, AKA and his friend Tebello Motsoane were shot dead on Friday night.
EXPLAINER: Experts say 'freak wave' not behind Durban weekend drownings
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A freak wave was not behind the tragic drowning of three people last Saturday at Durban's North Beach.
Voting on Phala Phala report must be held via secret ballot, National Assembly h
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The debate on the Phala Phala report began with some MPs calling for a vote on the matter to be via secret ballot.
Taxi driver 'went cold' when told of explosives in vehicle
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The driver of a taxi that was carrying a passenger who had explosives says he went cold when he was told there were explosives in his vehicle.
Civil engineering body warns SA infrastructure at risk of failure
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Civil engineers have given the state of South Africa's infrastructure a dismal 'D' rating.
R74 million Durban Powerball jackpot winner still pinching himself
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Durban's newest millionaire is still pinching himself. The lotto player had the winning ticket for Tuesday's R74 million Powerball Plus jackpot.
Man gunned down in front of family at Umhlanga pier
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A man has been shot dead at Umhlanga Beach in Durban.
UPDATE: Misuzulu KaZwelithini's certification ceremony underway
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The stage is set for a royal spectacular in Durban. The coronation of Amazulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is already being marked by song and dance at Moses Mabhida Stadium, as guests trickle in. Our reporter Steve Bhengu is on the ground and takes us through today's programme.
UPDATE: Zulu King's certificate handover
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Durban's Moses Mabhida Statium's a hive of activity, where last-minute checks are under way. President Cyril Ramaphosa will present King Misuzulu kaZwelithini with the certificate of recognition. Our reporter, Steve Bhengu is closely following the proceedings…
Matrics speak of expectations ahead of final exams
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The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department says it's in its final stages of preparation ahead of this year's National Senior Certificate examinations.
My day of seeing history and tradition collide at annual Reed Dance – Jayshree P
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The annual Reed Dance is full of vibrant colours, excitement, singing, celebration and held with immense pride. On Saturday, I attended Umhkosi Womhlanga at Enyokeni Royal Palace.