ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Faith Muthambi "wanted to steal at all costs" - Phumla Williams testifies before #StateCaptureInquiry
Phumla Williams, whose been testifying before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry, says she endured torture from former Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi. She says Muthambi wanted to unlawfully have access to state funds 'at all costs.'
CAA begins Cato Ridge plane crash probe
The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating after a light aircraft crashed near the High Stakes airstrip, off Georgedale Road, on Saturday morning. It appears the pilot was trying to make an emergency landing when the crash took place. The authority's Kabelo Ledwaba…
'We heard him screaming inside the container,' says neighbour
A neighbour who woke to a loud bang after a tuck shop in Newlands West was set alight says they rushed to the scene with buckets of water. An Ethiopian man who was sleeping there at the time of the attack suffered serious burns last night.
KZN ANC wants to engage with disgruntled members following conference postponement
The ANC in KZN hopes to meet with disgruntled members behind the postponement of its Moses Mabhida Regional Conference soon. The conference was meant to get underway yesterday. Some members have complained that they are being sidelined from planning activities.
Wits Business School's Desikan Naidoo on necessary functional skills
Wits Business School's Desikan Naidoo says the growing demand for efficiency in business sectors has resulted in relying more on technology.
Racism can be discussed in schools in a positive way - NAPTOSA
NAPTOSA says the current school curriculum allows for robust conversations about the country's past. The comments come after a Durban-based high school teacher allegedly went on a racist rant during one of her lessons. NAPTOSA's Thirona Moodley says discussions surrounding the country's history can be approached in a sensitive way.
KZN woman abducts baby, takes feeding bottle
KZN police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbhele says a woman whose kidnapped a baby in Umzinto, on KZN's south coast, feigned a headache during the night.
Malema compares Trollip's removal to that of former council speaker, Lawack
The EFF's Julius Malema says the voting out of Lawack and Trollip are being treated differently by the DA. He;s been reacting following the removal of Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor, Athol Trollip.
Professor Nokuthula Sibiya attributes success to family support
Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, who serves as the Executive Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology, walked away with award in the Human Sciences category at this year's SA Women in Science Awards.
Higher Education to publish gender-based violence policy
The Department of Higher Education and Training says it will release a policy on gender-based violence within the next month. The Department says the policy will help address the issues around abuse and improve safety within the country's tertiary institutions. Minister Naledi Pandor says they have opted to introduce the…
Former ANC MP, Vytie Mentor details R100 00 trip to China before #StateCaptureInquiry
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Warning as Higginson Highway hit by protests
If you're travelling towards Higginson Highway in Chatsworth, south of Durban, police are advising motorists to be extra cautious. More local and international news with Newswatch at 10am.
KZN Education officially opens Hibiscus Primary School
KZN Education HOD, Enoch Nzama has today officially opened Hibiscus Primary School in Margate on the south coast. It’s expected to ease the pressure on neighbouring districts, as it attracts pupils from nearby communities.
'We are in charge of everything', Mcebisi Jonas told during Gupta meeting
Former deputy minister, Mcebisi Jonas has made explosive revelations before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture about the day he was taken to meet with one of the Gupta brothers in 2015.
'Why are you shocked?' - Malema reacts to Trump's SA land comments
At a press briefing, EFF's Julius Malema says US President Trump is sharing the sentiments of white South Africans.
#AdamCatzavelos: Social Media law expert, Emma Sadlier says privacy of family members should be considered
Social media law expert, Emma Sadlier says racist comments made by #AdamCatzavelos in South Africa's latest online racism case has inadvertently affected those closest to the instigator.
Witnesses react after whale beaches in KZN
Some Durban residents gathered at Pipeline yesterday after news of the beached whale began to spread. Beaches in the vicinity of Toti - south of Durban remain off-limits to bathers after a juvenile humpback whale beached at Pipeline yesterday morning.
Hundreds flock to Durban beach after humback whale beaches at Pipeline
Hundreds of concerned Durban residents have been flocking to Pipeline beach in Amanzimtoti, south of the city after a baby whale beached this morning.
State Capture: Audio recordings of Zuma to be submitted as evidence
Bundles and bundles of evidence are to be rolled out before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Advocate Thandi Norman says they will be submitting audio recordings of former President Jacob Zuma, former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan as well EFF leader Julius Malema as evidence.
Eskom and Estina Dairy Farm project to come under the spotlight at State Capture commission
Eskom's tender contracts and the controversial Estina Dairy Farm project are set to come under the spotlight at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry.