ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Norma tells Zondo commission of 'orchestrated arrests', confiscated gadgets and Malusi's explicit tape
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Norma Gigaba says she wants to clarify the personal affairs between her and her estranged husband, Malusi Gigaba, that played out in the public eye.
LISTEN: Over 11 000 people jabbed on Day 1 of Phase 2
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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says at least 11 000 people were vaccinated on Monday at the start of Phase Two of the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
Magashule, Zikalala among those at Zuma's corruption trial today
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It's moments before the start of Jacob Zuma's corruption trial, and the former president's supporters are trickling in slowly into the Pietermaritzburg court precinct.
Public Works to issue tender for border security
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The Department of Public Works will issue out tenders as part of its long term solution to secure the country's borders.
Amabutho in standoff with police at Zulu Queen's memorial service
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The late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu has been hailed as a peace-builder and a conflict resolution champion.
Lindani Myeni's memorial: His death 'is a big loss to us'
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Mourners have been streaming into Empangeni Rugby Club, in northern KZN, where Lindani Myeni's memorial service is underway.
Bongo, co-accused to go on trial in January
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Former state security minister Bongani Bongo, his former wife Sandile and ten others will go on trial next January.
Special Report: Graceful send-off for Zulu Queen marred by legal battles and family disputes
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Newswatch Steve Bhengu has filed this report from the royal palace of KwaKhangela, detailing the chaos boiling over what is meant to be a graceful sendoff for the Zulu queen regent, Mantombi Dlamini-Zulu.
Nongoma mourners pay respect to Zulu Queen
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More details are expected to emerge from Nongoma today, on how the Zulu royal family will decide to bid farewell to their late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu.
KZN political parties pay tribute to Zulu Queen
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Political parties in KZN have been reacting to the death of the Regent of the Zulu nation - Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu.
Ramaphosa returns to Zondo Commission giving evidence as ANC leader
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Advocate Paul Pretorious explains why he needs to explore the affidavits submitted by two senior diplomats with regards to contributions party members are allegedly expected to pay
Mother of murdered teen recalls last moments with daughter
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The grieving mother of a 17-year-old girl from Demat, murdered in Lamontville, recalls the last time saw her child alive.
Durban diver pulls shark tooth out of his head
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A Durban spear fisherman got more than he bargained for when he emerged from the ocean with a baby shark tooth lodged in his head. Listen to his account of his close encounter.
‘She went the extra mile to make me happy' says Anele Tembe's father
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Moses Tembe, father of late Anele Tembe speaks at her funeral. She is being laid to rest days after she tragically died in Cape Town.
Gale force winds batter KZN's coastal areas
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Gale force winds that are blowing along KZN's coastal areas - are expected to last throughout the day.
DA demands justice for murdered wheelchair-bound farmer
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DA's Alf Lees talks about the murder of a 46-year-old wheelchair-bound farmer in Winterton, this past weekend.
Protesting MUT students clash with police
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Newswatch's Steve Bhengu goes into detail on the student unrest outside Mangosuthu University of Technology in Umlazi.
Agricultural economist warns of possible food price hikes
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Agricultural economist at FNB, Paul Makube warns of possible food price hikes
Chaos breaks out at DUT, protesters scattered by stun grenades
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Newswatch's Steve Bhengu describes the chaotic scenes of police and protesters clashing at DUT's Steve Biko campus. This follows morning demonstrations after being unable to register at the university.
Snake rescuer Nick Evans saves Python from being eaten
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Nick Evans explains how a resident who had learned of a cattle herder who captured a python and had intended to eat it - talked him out of it and convinced him to hand it over to the snake rescuer.