ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Witness talks details moments of fear in case against Durban-based pastor
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State witness, Cheryl Zondi has told the Port Elizabeth High Court of many moments that she felt afraid - during the case against a Durban-based Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso.
Booysen on case against former NPA boss, Shaun Abrahams
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Former head of the KZN Hawks, Johan Booysen says while the criminal case against him and his former colleagues of the Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is still before the courts, he's confident an application they've launched against former NPA boss Shaun Abrahams - challenging his 2016 decision…
Motorists stuck in traffic for hours in Cosatu-led fuel protest on on N3
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Motorists have been left frustrated after being stuck for hours on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza. Hundreds of people have been protesting against the rising fuel prices in a Cosatu-led march.
Phoenix community wants an end to crime
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Phoenix residents gathered outside the Verulam Magistrate's Court - north of Durban say they're tired of crime in the area.
Newborn baby found in pit toilet on north coast
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IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst explains incident after baby found in pit toilet on north coast.
'Suspect was selling body parts for at least 4000 Rand'
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The police's Thembeka Mbhele says a man's due to appear in the Margate Magistrates Court soon on charges of being in illegal possession of human body parts.
19 suspects in Durban bomb threats in court
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Some 19 people - arrested in connection with the series of bomb threats in and around Durban over the last few months - will make their first appearance before a Verulam magistrate today. National Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi
'Stakeholder engagement crucial in positioning IsiMangaliso'
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Newly elected CEO at IsiMangaliso Wetland Park, Sbusiso Bukhosini says they want to ensure that they continue to build relationships with their stakeholders.
Family dissapointed Miguel Louw case bail outcome
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Nene tells Commission of first encounter with Guptas
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Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, has told the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture that although he'd met the Guptas - it was only on a greeting basis. Nene told the Commission that he'd met the members of the controversial family - after a state dinner.
Phoenix residents want bail denied for Durban triple murder accused
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Durban motorists react to rising fuel prices
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Motorists are today facing record high fuel prices. Petrol went up by 99 and 1-Rand a litre at midnight. Diesel increased by a whopping R1,24.
SADTU addresses issue of violence in KZN schools
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SADTU in KZN says the Education Department's budgetary cuts are partly to blame for the increasing violence at schools. There have been fatal stabbings at two KZN schools recently while in the North West, a teacher was killed allegedly by a 17-year-old school boy. The teacher union's Nomarashiya Caluza…
Sasco clarifies KZN universities' election loss
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The South African Students Congress says the media has blown its recent SRC losses in KZN universities out of proportion. Sasco's Lusanda Zwane has however admitted to problems which have contributed to their losses.
Another cold front to hit KZN - extremely cold weather expected
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Another cold front is expected to begin sweeping across the province later this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has issued a warning, saying cold conditions and snowfall in the southern and central parts of the Drakensberg can be expected.
KZN Premier Willies Mchunu accused of making racially divisive comments
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The DA in the province wants an apology from Premier Willies Mchunu following comment he made in the legislature - which the party believes are divisive. Mchunu had been responding to a Heritage Day debate. Listen to the alleged divisive comments here.
Transport Month to focus on three key areas
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Transport Month starts today and provincial authorities say there are three focus areas. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's Mluleki Mntungwa says they will look to reduce road deaths, as well as acts of violence and the sabotage of public transport.
PAPPPI's Visvin Reddy distances himself to violence on the M4
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PAPPPI's Visvin Reddy has explained why they didn't feel the need to apply for permission for today's demonstration. Members of People Against Petrol and Paraffin Increases gathered on the M4 highway, near Umhlanga this morning protesting against the increasing fuel prices.
Family still in shock as domestic worker implicated in Musgrave home robbery
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The State argued yesterday that the domestic worker in the fatal robbery at a Musgrave home took advantage of the victim's trust. Shakila Singh's sister, Jayshree Maharaj says they are still in shock over Mteki's role in the plot.
State capture inquiry's legal head, Paul Pretorius want Gupta Leaks to be part of evidence
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Advocate, Paul Pretorius says the thousands of emails known to the public as the "Gupta Leaks" must be submitted as evidence in the State Capture Inquiry.