ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Dr Alistair Clulow from the Department of Agrometeorology at UKZN
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Clulow says the province can expect to see more of this sort of weather, especially inland.
Residents from New Hanover react to tornado
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Residents ran for their lives as the twister bore down on the Midlands town.
New policy for children entering SA
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Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has changed the policy around foreign national children entering the country.
Senzo Meyiwa's murder cover-up report is 'misleading': Police
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The South African Police Service has dismissed 'misleading' claims that senior officers have tried to cover-up Senzo Meyiwa's murder.
Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jameison weather accident report
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Thunderstorms pummelled parts of the province, bringing with it strong winds, hail and lightning.
Fans in Durban happy to have been a part of the Bok celebrations
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Rugby's new world champs brought the Webb Ellis Cup to the Durban City Hall.
Allister Govender confused by Springboks no-show
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While some Springbok fans were smiling from ear to ear after seeing the Rugby World Cup Champions in Durban, many more had disappointment written on their faces when the Bok victory tour bus failed to arrive on their routes which had appeared on the official tour plan.
Durban came out to cheer the Springboks but some fans were left stranded
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Local resident, Michelle Stanley says she and the crowd that had gathered on Queen Nandi Drive had to turn back after the no-show.
No load shedding expected today, for now
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Eskom says its emergency response command centre is meeting on Friday afternoon to determine whether or not there will be load shedding today.
The Springboks arrive in Durban
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The Sprinbok tour bus has just arrived in the Durban CBD after leaving Umhlanga this morning. The boks are taking the Webb Ellis Cup on a victory parade across some cities.
Springboks trophy tour in Umhlanga
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These fans, who're hoping to get a glimpse of the boys and the trophy, say they're very proud.
East Coasters wish Springboks well ahead of #RWC final
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Some East Coasters say they're proud of the Springboks on the eve of their #RWC final against England in Yokohama, Japan.
Chaotic protests action in Chatsworth
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Residents have told ECR Newswatch that a large group of protestors moved their demonstration to residential areas causing panic among some families.
KZN reacts to 'Tremor'
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Amanzimtoti resident Tizina Panizollo says she was just sitting on her sofa when she felt the earth shaking
DA facing serious problems: Analyst
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A political analyst says it appears Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip did not want to go where the Democratic Alliance (DA) is heading. Mmusi Maimane stepped down as the leader of the Democratic Alliance on Wednesday at a media briefing in Johannesburg. DA Federal chairperson, Athol Trollip, also resigned from…
Mashaba resigns as Joburg mayor
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Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba announced his resignation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and as the city’s first citizen on Monday.
Mantashe: Coal to remain 'dominant energy supply'
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Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe says coal will remain the dominant supply of energy as the country moves towards a new energy mix.
Mboweni says mini budget date likely to move again
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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says this year’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement is likely to take place earlier than expected.
Dros rapist Nicholas Ninow sentenced to life in prison
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Convicted child rapist, Nicholas Ninow has been slapped with a sentence to life imprisonment in the North Gauteng High Court.
Motive still a mystery in Dalton police shootout
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The South African Police Union (SAPU) are still seeking clarity after two of their own were killed in a shootout with colleagues in Dalton near Greytown earlier this month.