ECR Newswatch Interviews
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Colleagues traumatised following Neptune Drive shooting
The manager of Oyster Box manager, Wayne Coetzer says staff have been left traumatised following the shooting of Nathaniel Naidoo - who had been travelling to work with a lift club when their vehicle came under fire in Neptune Drive.
Police provide details on Avoca attempted hijacking
Police have given more details about this afternoon's shooting in Durban North in which a man was killed. The man was shot dead in an attempted hijacking in Avoca this afternoon. The police's Nqobile Gwala…
Sadia Sukhraj loved by teachers, pupils
Teachers from a Durban school say the 'Stand up for Sadia' campaign will help emphasize the urgency around the safety of children in local communities. Everest Primary School Principal, Anesh Singh says Sadia was well-liked by teachers and pupils alike.
Sadia Sukhraj case: Bheki Cele says police close to arresting third suspect
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Dube Trade Port hopes to attract more investments
Dube Trade Port has received foreign investment worth more than R3-billion's been pumped into the this financial year. The corporation's Hamish Erskine…
SAPS reponds to allegations of reporter abuse in Chatsworth
SANEF has released a statement claiming some journalists were manhandled, verbally abused and thrown into a police van during the Chatsworth protests. Police spokesperson, Jay Naicker has responded to the reports.
Dad mourns painful loss of daughter, Shailendra Sukhraj
Sadia Sukhraj's father - who is a pastor - spoke to reporters after government officials met with the family saying his faith always sustains him…
Ugu Water Shortage: Municipality says contingency plans underway
Officials from Ugu are meeting with municipal union representatives and ward councillors to resolve issues believed to be behind the latest water cuts in some areas of the south coast. The municipality's France Zama says they're working on contingency plans to supply water to areas that need the resource.
Family recounts Durban motorist's petrol bomb attack
The family of a motorist whose car was petrol-bombed in Durban this morning says he is still in a state of shock. Ahmed Hansa speaks to Newswatch reporter, Jarryd Subroyen…
Moving tributes paid to 9-year-old Sadia Sukhraj
Family, friends and loved ones of little Sadia Sukhraj have said their final goodbyes to a girl they have described as bubbly and full of life.
Protestors block Alpine and Bisasar roads in Durban
Durban Metro Police say a vehicle has been petrol bombed by protestors in Durban's Springfield Park this morning.
Police say minimal force used in Shallross protest
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Family speaks about their last moments with Sadia Sukhraj
Sadia Sukhraj's grandmother, Devika has recounted her last moments with Sadia, saying she was a bubbly, spiritual child who loved her family - especially her baby brother.
Sadia Sukhraj's death: Chatsworth community protest turns violent
About a thousand angry community members protested following the shocking death of nine-year-old Sadia Sukhraj. Community member, Shelley Govender says she was part of peaceful demonstrators near the Chatsworth Police Station when her husband was injured.
CCTV footage shows attack at Hillcrest function venue - wife
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Family says mother of nine-year-old, Sardia is devastated
Devika Sukhraj, Sardia's great aunt and says they are all shattered by her death.
Re-instate the death penalty in political murders - NFP
The National Freedom Party believes the only way to stop the political murders and other killings in KZN - is to re-instate the death penalty. The party's Vikizitha Mlotshwa…
SA Express grounded, Consumer Watch's Wendy Knowler weighs in
Keeping your receipts and proof of payment is key for passengers affected by the grounding of SA Express. That's the view of Consumer Watch's Wendy Knowler. She has been commenting after the South African Civil Aviation Authority announced that it had suspended the airline's Air Operator's Certificate and Aircraft Maintenance…
SA Civil Aviation Authority grounds SA Express
SA Express has been grounded by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. The authority says the airline's Air Operator Certificate and Aircraft Maintenance Organisation approvals have been suspended.
Phoenix shooting: Man hands himself over to police
A Durban man has handed himself over to police after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend during an apparent domestic quarrel. VIP Medical and Rescue's Anneline Hansraj says they were alerted to the shooting by neighbours.