East Coast Radio - Catch Up ECR Newswatch Interviews

Durban family seeks answers after child killed in lift shaft

Loading player...
A Durban family is grieving after their eight-year-old twins fell into a lift shaft.

One child died, while the other is in the hospital fighting for her life.

Their father, Khaya Dlamini, says the tragedy happened on Saturday night while the twins were playing in the building’s play area with other children.
22 Oct 2025 8AM English South Africa News · Daily News

Other recent episodes

Remembering Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit

Steve Smit, the animal rights activist known as the "Monkey Man" and founder of Monkey Helpline, has died. Speaking to Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks, his partner Carol Booth remembers a man who never earned a salary in 20 years, dedicating his life instead to fundraising and rescuing injured wildlife.
13 Aug 6AM 5 min

Community rescues dog trapped in Bluff manhole

A dog trapped for hours in a manhole on the Bluff in Durban has been rescued. Member of the community group Bluff RTL8 has told Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks that attempts to get help overnight were unsuccessful.
6 Aug 8AM 2 min

eThekwini speaker blames poor coordination for Adams Mission water crisis

eThekwini Speaker Thabani Nyawose has blamed poor community coordination for delays in building proper water infrastructure in Adams Mission. He has been speaking to reporter Nhlanhla Mabaso, as investigations continue into the death of Celani Zungu, who was run over by a city water tanker.
4 Aug 8AM 2 min
All episodes