ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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LISTEN: Investigation underway following Musgrave flat blaze
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the devastating building fire in Musgrave, north of Durban.
Home Affairs immigration officer arrested for corruption
The Hawks in the Northern Cape have arrested an immigration officer working for the Department of Home Affairs in Postmasburg.
SABC unions to meet and discuss possible strike
The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) says it will be meeting officials of sister union, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) on Wednesday morning to discuss the retrenchment process at the SABC.
LISTEN: Distressed woman in Wentworth Hospital viral video has died
The family of an elderly woman who was seen in a video screaming for help at Durban's Wentworth Hospital has revealed she died at the facility.
Ramaphosa: South Africa to remain at lockdown level three
South Africa will remain at adjusted level three of the coronavirus lockdown.
SA to receive 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this month
Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa will receive one million dosed of Covid-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India by this month.
Health, Treasury working to ensure smooth funding of Covid-19 vaccine, says Mkhize
Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says Treasury is aware that government will have to carry most of the costs for the procurement of a Covid-19 vaccine.
SA heads into Level 3 lockdown, curfew extended, alcohol sales banned
President Cyril Ramaphosa has adjusted South Africa’s COVID-19 alert level from lockdown level one to level three, effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until the 15th of January.
Traffic wrap up with Jayshree Parasuramen for 2020
ECR traffic reporter, Jayshree Parasuramen speaks to KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli about the festive season roll-out plan for KZN's roads.
LISTEN: "Christmas Star" visible after sunset this evening
The world will be watching the night sky this evening for a phenomenal event popularly known as the “Christmas Star” or the “Star of Bethlehem”. Hear more about this spectacular feature from Dr Daniel Cunnama who is with the SA Astronomical Observatory.
LISTEN: Tips to keep your child safe on the road this festive
The festive season is on our doorstep and our roads are expected to be busier than ever.
Ramaphosa announces stricter regulations ahead of festive season
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a host of further lockdown restrictions as South Africa battles to contain the rise of a second COVID-19 wave.
Puppy adopted after family stoned to death
A puppy that was stoned - along with her family - has been given a new lease of life. The Durban and Coast SPCA says they were recently called in after thugs attacked a family of stray dogs in Verulam.
Nelson Mandela Bay declared Covid-19 hotspot, restrictions implemented
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to declare the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality a coronavirus hotspot.
President Cyril Ramaphosa to address nation tonight
Political analyst, Somadoda Fikeni says President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to speak about restrictions over the holiday period - especially in areas where there's been a surge in infections.
Plans to bulldoze Lake St Lucia raises concerns
A call to bulldoze the St Lucia Estuary Mouth has left the North Coast community divided. Bulldozing results in an artificial breach of a temporary open of the estuary mouth.
LISTEN: Family mourns loss of drowned Kloof twins
The grieving family of two-year-old twin boys who drowned in a residential pool in Kloof, says they are living their worst nightmare.
Gordhan, Mpofu go head-to-head in fiery cross-examination
Tensions ran high at the commission of inquiry into state capture as advocate Dali Mpofu cross-examined Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Monday.
KZN Premier reshuffles cabinet
The Premier's Office says Nomusa Dube-Ncube who's been leading the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and Ravi Pillay who's been in charge of the provincial Treasury are swapping roles.
Zero blood alcohol limit proposal rejected by AA
The Automobile Association says it's concerned about plans to change the law, that would see the legal blood alcohol limit being dropped to zero for drivers.