ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Prince Harry addresses gender-based violence in South Africa
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Gender-based violence is one of the issues the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are addressing on their visit to South Africa. They are calling on all people to respect women. The Royals visited an NGO in Nyanga, near Cape Town yesterday. Prince Harry echoed the sentiments shared by President Cyril…
ConCourt upholds judgement outlawing spanking
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The Constitutional Court has upheld a 2017 high court judgment outlawing corporal punishment in private homes.
#NicholasNinow found guilty on #DrosRape case
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Child rapist - Nicholas Ninow who's admitted to raping a 7-year-old girl in a Pretoria restaurant a year ago - has been found guilty by the North Gauteng High Court.
Family of stabbed DUT student appeals for help
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The family of Sandile Ndlovu, the Durban University of Technology student who was stabbed on campus recently, is pleading for help.
DUT suspends academic programme following security concerns
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Durban University of Technology management has suspended academic activities at the institution following student protests today over campus security.
Former Public Protector heading to the courts
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Lawyers for Thuli Madonsela are gearing up for a fight in court. Madonsela says being called a "spy" has hurt her reputation and she is not taking the accusation sitting down.
South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
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South Africans are not xenophobic: Mogoeng
#CrimeStats appear low: Expert
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Security expert, Johan Burger says the reliability of the country's crime stats is debatable.
Using a car seat correctly can save your child's life
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Many road users do not understand the importance of strapping children securely into car seats, even of travelling for a short trip.
Paracetamol found in Natasha Conabeer's system: Family
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The aunt of Durban woman, Natasha Conabeer who died in ICU yesterday says doctors found a large amount of paracetamol in her niece's system.
I was told I'm so talented I never needed a matric: Motsoeneng
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Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has lashed out at those who have accused him of lying about having a matric certificate.
Rape accused Nicholas Ninow pleads guilty
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Ninow has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, the possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice. State prosecutor, Dorah Ngobeni explained the charges in court earlier.
Family confirms Natasha Conabeer's death in hospital
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University of KwaZulu-Natal student, Natasha Conabeer, who was found this weekend after missing for weeks, has died in hospital.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says men must take responsibility for their actions
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Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation saying South African men must take responsibility for their actions.
#ZandileGumede fully behind eThekwini leadership
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Former eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede says she is fully behind the candidates set to take over as the municipality's new leaders.
Mother of murdered Wyebank children heartbroken
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The aunt of the four Wyebank children found murdered, allegedly by their father, says no parent deserves to go through what her sister is experiencing right now. Four-year-old Kuhlekonke, six-year-old Khwezi, 10 year-old Spesihle Mpungose, and their 16-year-old sister Ayakha Jiyane, were found dead yesterday.
ANC KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala promises residents and businesses a better eThekwini
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With eThekwini's new Mayor taking charge tomorrow, the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has promised the municipality's residents and businesses a better city.
DA calls on Ramaphosa to address violence in SA
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As South Africans make pleas and express outrage under #DearMrPresident today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane is calling on Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation amid the violent events that have enveloped the country.
South Africa's economy expands during Q2
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South Africa's economy expands during Q2
ANC to meet over #ZandileGumede debacle
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Senior ANC members from Luthuli House will meet the party's KwaZulu-Natal's leadership today to discuss Zandile Gumede's refusal to go. The embattled eThekwini Mayor withdrew her resignation last week, on the eve of a council meeting to elect and swear in the City's new leadership.