ECR Newswatch Interviews
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SONA: Opposition parties call for actionable plans
Opposition parties are calling for less talk and more action from President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2020 State of the Nation Address.
Unemployment remains unchanged
Unemployment remained unchanged in Quarter 4 (Q4) of 2019, at 29.1%.
Tributes paid to music icon Joseph Shabalala
South Africa has been reacting to the news of the death of music legend Joseph Shabalala.
Lindokuhle Cele's alleged killer seeks bail
A man accused of stabbing and killing an Umlazi musician in an alleged homophobic attack wants bail.
KZN ANC: eThekwini elective conference nearing
The ANC in KZN says it believes eThekwini's regional conference will kick off at the end of March or somewhere in Mid-April.
Umgeni Water declares Midmar Dam safe for swimmers
Umgeni Water says the levels of E.coli in the Midmar Dam are extremely low, alleviating concerns by some people training for the aQuellé Midmar Mile.
Court hears Mkhwebane didn't pay attention to the law
The North Gauteng High Court has heard Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane didn't pay attention to the law when investigating a R500 000 donation by Bosasa to Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC presidential campaign.
Arrest warrant issued for Zuma
A warrant of arrest has been issued for former president Jacob Zuma.
Coronavirus: Day 9 in isolation for Durban woman in Wuhan
With global concern growing over the spread of the coronavirus, a Durban woman living in the Chinese city at the centre of the outbreak says they are fighting to be repatriated.
SA ready to contain coronavirus should threat arise: Zweli Mkhize
Health officials say South Africa's been put on its highest alert level as they closely monitor the spread of the coronavirus overseas.
Friend remembers Enoch Mpianzi: "He was a kind boy and never fought"
The best friend of the Parktown Boys High School pupil who drowned while at orientation camp says he was a kind person who never fought with anyone.
LISTEN: AA expects petrol price to drop in February
Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps next month.
KZN Edu launch probe following Grade R learner burnt at school
Provincial education officials are investigating whether there was gross negligence on the part of school officials after a five-year-old child was burnt and injured at a south Durban school.
PODCAST: Durban woman in Wuhan coronavirus lockdown speaks outs
As the coronavirus death toll climbs to over 100, South Africans in China say they are living in fear.
UKZN suspends registration at Howard campus following fees protests
Registration and orientation have been suspended at UKZN’s Howard College Campus following student protests.
Land invaders causing headaches for Shallcross residents
Shallcross residents say the disruptions by land invaders in the Durban south community, are getting out of hand.
KwaMashu pupils undergo counselling following school shooting
Counsellors have been treating children at a primary school in KwaMashu, who witnessed their teacher being shot in the stomach by robbers
Health Ministry remains on high alert despite no coronavirus cases reported in SA
As more countries report cases of the coronavirus, health officials here say all ports of entry are on high alert should anyone entering South Africa display symptoms.
Two arrested in connection with Richards Bay mine violence
The KZN Premier's Office says the arrest of two people in connection with the violence at Richards Bay Minerals is a step forward in resolving the conflict in the area.
Grounding of SAA flights will have dire consequences: Analyst
An analyst has warned that the cancellation of flights at South African Airways (SAA) will have a negative impact on domestic travel.