ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Ramaphosa: Peak of second COVID-19 wave passed, regulations relaxed
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South Africa will move to a new adjusted, lockdown level three as of midnight, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed in an address to the nation on Monday evening.
Ramaphosa: Vaccination drive ‘must leave no one behind’
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is vital that no South African is left behind during government’s Covid-19 vaccination drive.
KZN surfers take to waters in protest of 'senseless' lockdown restrictions
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A group of surfers has taken to the water in Durban in protest over what they say are senseless restrictions under the current Level 3 lockdown.
LISTEN: Craft beer industry in dire straits
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A survey by the Beer Association of SA has shown that seven out of every eight craft brewers in the country might not survive the alcohol ban.
LISTEN: Shocking details of unlawful state security projects under Zuma
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The commission of inquiry into state capture has heard of several unlawful projects undertaken by the State Security Agency (SSA) during former president Jacob Zuma's tenure.
Solidarity and AfriForum prepares to challenge gov's vaccine plan in court
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Solidarity and AfriForum say they're preparing court papers to challenge government's implementation plan for the coronavirus vaccines.
Tropical Storm Eloise upgraded to severe, will affect parts of KZN
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As tropical storm, Eloise passes South African shores on Sunday, parts of KZN will be affected according to the South African Weather Service.
WATCH: KZN snake expert called for house snake comes face to face with Black Mamba
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A case of mistaken identity turned what was supposed to be a casual brown house snake rescue, into an intense chase after a 2.2 metre long Black Mamba in a Clairwood home.
John Steenhuisen: Eskom is bringing country's economy to knees
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Rolling blackouts resumed mid-last week, with Eskom saying several generation units had broken down while a few hadn't yet returned from maintenance.
LISTEN: Blade Nzimande speaks on higher education readiness
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By November, there were over 3 800 confirmed coronavirus infections reported at the country's universities.
LISTEN: Investigation underway following Musgrave flat blaze
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Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the devastating building fire in Musgrave, north of Durban.
Home Affairs immigration officer arrested for corruption
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The Hawks in the Northern Cape have arrested an immigration officer working for the Department of Home Affairs in Postmasburg.
SABC unions to meet and discuss possible strike
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The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) says it will be meeting officials of sister union, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) on Wednesday morning to discuss the retrenchment process at the SABC.
LISTEN: Distressed woman in Wentworth Hospital viral video has died
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The family of an elderly woman who was seen in a video screaming for help at Durban's Wentworth Hospital has revealed she died at the facility.
Ramaphosa: South Africa to remain at lockdown level three
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South Africa will remain at adjusted level three of the coronavirus lockdown.
SA to receive 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this month
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Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa will receive one million dosed of Covid-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India by this month.
Health, Treasury working to ensure smooth funding of Covid-19 vaccine, says Mkhize
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Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says Treasury is aware that government will have to carry most of the costs for the procurement of a Covid-19 vaccine.
SA heads into Level 3 lockdown, curfew extended, alcohol sales banned
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has adjusted South Africa’s COVID-19 alert level from lockdown level one to level three, effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until the 15th of January.
Traffic wrap up with Jayshree Parasuramen for 2020
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ECR traffic reporter, Jayshree Parasuramen speaks to KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli about the festive season roll-out plan for KZN's roads.
LISTEN: "Christmas Star" visible after sunset this evening
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The world will be watching the night sky this evening for a phenomenal event popularly known as the “Christmas Star” or the “Star of Bethlehem”. Hear more about this spectacular feature from Dr Daniel Cunnama who is with the SA Astronomical Observatory.