ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
66 babies born on New Year's Day in KZN
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
KwaZulu-Natal welcomed at least 66 New Year's babies born into the world since midnight on 1 January.
COSATU welcomes paid parental leave
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Trade union federation COSATU has applauded the implementation of a new law which will see workers remunerated for parental leave.
Man allegedly tries to kidnap toddler at Umhlanga Ridge supermarket
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
A Durban children's home founder warns that it only takes a few seconds for your child to disappear from your side. This follows the arrest of a 29-year-man who allegedly kidnapped a two-year-old boy at an Umhlanga shopping centre. Police say a man picked up the toddler from a trolley…
Durban has gone for Green
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
The city has been named the greenest city by the HUSQVARNA Urban Green Space Index
Founder of GNetwork108 Mayshree Bhim speaks on 16 Days of Activism
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
She started a networking company whose ultimate aim is to help women and youth in various aspects of life and career.
#16DaysofActivism: NGO urges parents to stop buying toy guns for kids
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
An NGO that advocates for gender justice have urged parents during the 16 Days of Activism campaign to think carefully about the toys and electronic devices they buy their children.
#16DaysofActivism: Friend of slain Ayanda Ngcobo - 'I feel like I let her down'
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Months after an Umlazi woman was killed, her family and friends are still searching for answers.
#16DaysofActivism: Uyinene Mrwetyana's family - "No amount of court justice can console us"
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
On 24 August, the 19-year-old University of Cape Town student visited a Claremont Post Office to collect a parcel and never returned home.
#16Daysof Activism: Durban abuse survivor shares story
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
A local dentist, beauty queen and international model who was granted a protection order against an ex-boyfriend and colleague who assaulted her in her work parking lot, says she turned to the law for help, and now she has her power back.
#16DaysofActivism: KZN journalists open up on effects of reporting on violence against women and children
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Two local journalists say daily reports on violent stories have taken a toll on their personal well being.
MTN and Vodacom must reduce data prices: Competition Commission
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
The Competition Commission has recommended a reduction in data prices by cellphone operators MTN and Vodacom.
Court dismisses Jacob Zuma, Thales' appeal
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma and French Arms Company, Thales' appeal to have their corruption case permanently stayed on Friday.
Durban woman opens up about being a domestic violence survivor
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
A Durban mother who had undergone years of abuse, at the hands of her husband, says it took a single incident on one Christmas day for her to say Enough is Enough.
Durban cops praised after Westville robbery response
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
A Westville resident whose video of a shootout between a police officer and robbery suspects on Wednesday morning went viral, says the incident left him with nothing but respect for the police.
Durban prisoner hopes for future as engineer
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
An inmate serving a sentence at Westville Prison says he hopes to play a significant role in the fourth industrial revolution when he gets out.
#16DaysOfActivism: Natasha Conabeer family still searching for answers
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
The best friend of the late Natasha Conabeer says they are still patiently waiting for information on who was responsible for the 23-year-old's death in September.
IPID launches probe into death of Addelaid Ferreira-Watt
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Police watchdog, IPID says they have launched an investigation into the death of Senior State prosecutor, Addelaid Ferreira Watt.
Nurse suspended after verbal attack on patient
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
A nurse from Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in the south of Durban is in hot water after she was filmed hurling verbal abuse at a patient lying in a hospital bed.
Education spokesperson unpacks Comprehensive Sex Education
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga has dismissed media reports that Minister Angie Motshekga said parents would be allowed to opt out of the Comprehensive Sex Education education programme for their children.
Forecaster at the South Africa Weather Service, Wayne Venter
Podcast
| East Coast Radio - Catch Up | ECR Newswatch Interviews
Venter says rain accompanied by strong damaging winds will continue for the next two days