ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN's No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.
No load shedding expected today, for now
Eskom says its emergency response command centre is meeting on Friday afternoon to determine whether or not there will be load shedding today.
The Springboks arrive in Durban
The Sprinbok tour bus has just arrived in the Durban CBD after leaving Umhlanga this morning. The boks are taking the Webb Ellis Cup on a victory parade across some cities.
Springboks trophy tour in Umhlanga
These fans, who're hoping to get a glimpse of the boys and the trophy, say they're very proud.
East Coasters wish Springboks well ahead of #RWC final
Some East Coasters say they're proud of the Springboks on the eve of their #RWC final against England in Yokohama, Japan.
Chaotic protests action in Chatsworth
Residents have told ECR Newswatch that a large group of protestors moved their demonstration to residential areas causing panic among some families.
KZN reacts to 'Tremor'
Amanzimtoti resident Tizina Panizollo says she was just sitting on her sofa when she felt the earth shaking
DA facing serious problems: Analyst
A political analyst says it appears Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip did not want to go where the Democratic Alliance (DA) is heading. Mmusi Maimane stepped down as the leader of the Democratic Alliance on Wednesday at a media briefing in Johannesburg. DA Federal chairperson, Athol Trollip, also resigned from…
Mashaba resigns as Joburg mayor
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba announced his resignation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and as the city’s first citizen on Monday.
Mantashe: Coal to remain 'dominant energy supply'
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe says coal will remain the dominant supply of energy as the country moves towards a new energy mix.
Mboweni says mini budget date likely to move again
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says this year’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement is likely to take place earlier than expected.
Dros rapist Nicholas Ninow sentenced to life in prison
Convicted child rapist, Nicholas Ninow has been slapped with a sentence to life imprisonment in the North Gauteng High Court.
Motive still a mystery in Dalton police shootout
The South African Police Union (SAPU) are still seeking clarity after two of their own were killed in a shootout with colleagues in Dalton near Greytown earlier this month.
Nicholas Ninow is not a paedophile: Grandmother
Convicted child rapist, Nicholas Ninow's grandmother, has given an emotional testimony in the North Gauteng High Court saying the 21-year-old is not a paedophile.
Series of blackouts could last a week: Eskom
We should brace ourselves for a series of blackouts, as Eskom says it foresees Stage 2 loadshedding being implemented for at least a week. The power utility announced on Wednesday morning that Stage 2 loadshedding would take place between 9am and 11pm today.
Convicted Dros rapist pens poem to young victim
Convicted rapist Nicholas Ninow told the court that he wrote a poem for the young girl he raped at a Dros restaurant. Ninow is testifying in mitigation of sentence in the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday.
Dros rapist Nicholas Ninow: I started using drugs at 13
Convicted rapist Nicholas Ninaw says he would have never raped the then 6-year-old girl at a Dross restaurant, had he been in a sober state of mind, while blaming his actions on the introduction of drugs from an early age.
Striking taxi operators shut down Ladysmith rank
Police are on high alert at the Ladysmith taxi rank due to strike action. Commuters were left stranded, with no taxis in operation on Wednesday. The South Africa National Taxi Council (SANTACO) spokesperson Sifiso Shangase says some of their members have been sent to Ladysmith to try to to restore…
Wyebank Murders: Protest outside Pinetown Magistrate's Court
There's been a protest outside the Pinetown Magistrate's Court ahead of the appearance of a man who allegedly murdered his four children. He is accused of hanging 4-year-old Kuhlekonke, 6-year-old Khwezi and 10-year-old Sphesihle in their home last month. Jenni Black, who's been protesting outside court this morning, says as…
The ANC's Mdumiseni Ntuli says that it's trying to find out who is to blame for the municipality's financial issues.
The KwaZulu-Natal ANC says poorly managed municipalities are going to be closely monitored, this after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordered Eskom not to cut Newcastle's electricity supply, for now.
Zondo commission questions Saxonwold venue for Duduzane’s meeting with Jonas
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has questioned the choice of venue for the infamous meeting between Duduzane, Zuma Fana Hlongwane and former finance minister Mcebisi Jonas in October 2015.