ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Over 2 million KZN pupils return to school amid pandemic
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KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu says a number of projects at the provinces' schools have had to be put on the back burner because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mshengu says funds that had been earmarked for upgrading schools have had to be taken back to the national department.
Over 30 000 jobs lost in eThekwini's tourism industry
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The jobs of more than 30 000 people in eThekwini's tourism industry have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Water-shedding in Ladysmith due to lack of rainfall
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First load shedding and now water restrictions for the residents of Ladysmith.
Beer Association calls for moderate, responsible drinking
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Liquor outlets say they expect an influx of people to shop at their stores later on today, as the ban on the sale of alcohol is lifted.
Tobacco supply delays send Durban customers in a frantic search
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While smokers can now legally purchase their tobacco product of choice - some local shops are still waiting on Tuesday morning for stock to arrive.
Social visits permitted under Lockdown Level 2
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Alcohol - whose sale was put on hold twice during the lockdown - will also be allowed. Dlamini-Zuma says people should drink responsibly.
Social visits permitted under Lockdown Level 2
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Social visits with family and friends are now allowed under Level 2 of the coronavirus lockdown - but you'll need to stick to the rules.
Mthwalume murders: Suspect 'believes there are more people that he murdered', says Cele
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The suspect who died on Monday morning following his arrest in connection with the murders of five women in Mthwalume told police he believed he killed more women.
Ntuli challenges Steenhuis to a series of public debates
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership candidate, Mbali Ntuli, has challenged the party's interim Leader, John Steenhuisen, to four public debates.
South Africa moves to Level 2 lockdown, alcohol and tobacco ban lifts
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South Africa will move to Level 2 of the national lockdown on midnight Monday, 17 August, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday, following meetings with the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet.
KZN police boss warns against politicising farm attacks
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KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner has warned against politicising farm attacks, saying this doesn't help efforts to win the fight.
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Mthwalume murders
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Minister Cele is heading to Mthwalume tomorrow - along with KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala, and Community Safety MEC, Bheki Ntuli.
UKZN's Dr Bronwynne Anderson on lockdown policing
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She was speaking during a webinar on policing during the lockdown - UKZN's Dr Bronwynne Anderson said women were being let down by the system.
Senior government officials set for Mthwalume visit
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Senior officials from the provincial and national government are heading to Mthwalume this weekend - following the discovery of at least five bodies there in the last four months.
R640 million project to boost emerging sugarcane farming community
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A R640 million investment is being made into the sugarcane industry to help give emerging small scale farmers a leg up.
Police comb scene of Mthwalume murders
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Search and Rescue members and the K-9 unit on Thursday returned to a sugarcane plantation where the body of a woman was found in Mthwalume on the south coast.
Mthwalume community fears serial killer at large as fifth body discovered
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Detectives and other officials are at a field in Mthwalume on the south coast where another body has been found.
Zondo unhappy with Gordhan no-show at commission
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Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo slammed Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan for ditching his appearance before the commission of inquiry into state capture on Wednesday.
Fifth body found in Mthwalume field
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Another body has been found in a field in Mthwalume on the south coast.
Van Rooyen accuses ANC of colluding with private sector
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Former Finance Minister, Des Van Rooyen has accused the ANC of colluding with the private sector to capture the state.