ECR Newswatch Interviews
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
Durban mum Devika Hunsraj tells of harrowing escape from quake-stricken Myanmar
A Durban mother is recovering with her family, after surviving a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Devika Hunsraj says the experience has completely changed her outlook on life.
Cosatu: May Day highlights workers' ongoing struggles
As May Day is observed around the world, Cosatu in KZN says working conditions, victimisation, retrenchments and the gender wage gap are some of the challenges that still need to be addressed in both the public and private sectors.
Bluff family ‘keeping faith’ for missing son in Myanmar
A Bluff family say they are waiting in faith as the search for their son in the earthquake-hit Myanmar continues.
LISTEN: Durban woman recounts moment earthquake shook Thailand apartment
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Throb nightclub tragedy: Father still haunted 25 years on
The father of one of the children who died at a nightclub in Chatsworth 25 years ago says his wounds haven't healed.
Reddy: Trikamjee was ‘eager’ to embrace life after chemo
The death of Ashwin Trikamjee, the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, has left a massive void in society.
Glenwood High pupil ‘showed no sign of illness’ before death
The sister of Glenwood High School pupil Kayden Moodley, who died at the school, says her brother showed no signs of illness.
Farewell Skabenga - KZN, SA mourn Oyster Box's beloved cat
Skabenga, the Oyster Box's resident tabby cat, has passed on. The Oyster Box Hotel's PR manager, Joanne Hayes, says Skabenga arrived as a stray around two decades ago and never left…
Antivenom shortage: Snakes, spiders and scorpions - should you be worried?
Well-known Durban snake catcher, Nick Evans shares some insight and advice following news of a critical shortage of antivenom in South Africa…
EXCLUSIVE: Zarah Ramsamy’s mom tells of healing journey
Eleven-year-old Zarah was killed after hijackers drove over her as she lay underneath her family’s car in a bid to hide from the attackers. Her mom, Shay, now speaks of her healing journey.
National Assembly chair speaks on SONA readiness
Zandile Majozi, the National Assembly House Chairperson for International Relations, spoke to Newswatch about the state of readiness.
full interview with Cindy Lee, director of the Oscar-nominated film The Last Ranger
Director Cindy Lee shares her excitement about about her short film The Last Ranger being nominated at the 97th Academy Awards, She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and highlights the power of film to deliver impactful messages.
Shallcross CPF Chairperson, Vishal Lachman explains 'tiger' sighting
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These little East Coasters tell us how their first day at school went.
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SAMA says no reason to worry about HMPV virus
A South African Medical Association has moved to alleviate growing concerns about the outbreak of the HMPV virus in China.
Wentworth Man to Run from Joburg to Durban for Mental Health
A Wentworth man is getting set to run from Johannesburg to Durban for a mental health campaign. Twenty-five-year-old Taariq Stokes will join a group of other men in the Man of Valor run on Wednesday.
Advocate Dali Mpofu leave EFF for MK
Former EFF chair, Advocate Dali Mpofu, has confirmed the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's his new political home.
Students who exposed SASSA system tell MPs ‘overhaul’ needed
Two university students who exposed possible fraud in the Social Relief of Distress Grant have told Parliament they believe the system needs to be overhauled.
Motorcyclist’s ride from ‘Bikers Lives Matter’ event ends in tragedy
A Durban bikers club is hoping there will soon be justice for one of their riders who suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, resulting in his leg being amputated.
Eskom working to restore power after snowstorm in KZN
Eskom in KZN says its teams are working to restore power to areas affected by the severe snowstorm. Since Friday night, a number of areas including Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, Underberg, and Empangeni, have been without electricity…