ECR Newswatch interviews and soundbytes
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'Principal had to jump over the school gates'
The police's Thulani Zwane has spoken to Newswatch about the horrific events of an attempted robbery at a school in eThekwini's Mpumalanga Township. Two security guards were killed and one was wounded when they were attacked by three men.
More Westville prison wardens fingered for alleged misconduct
Correctional Services says a probe at Durban's Westville Prison will be intensified, after more wardens were fingered for alleged misconduct. The department's Singabakho Nxumalo…
Zuma denies insisting Gama should be appointed to Transnet
Former president, Jacob Zuma has today told the Zondo Commission that while he did meet with Barbara Hogan following her appointment in 2010 - he didn't demand that Siyabonga Gama be given the job.
Booysen says they're targeted due to probe into Thoshan Panday, Edward Zuma
Speaking outside the Durban High Court, Johan Booysen said they were targeted because of who they were investigating. All charges against former KZN Hawks head, General Johan Booysen and his 26 co-accused have been formally withdrawn.
Safety concerns for Ngwelezana staff and patients
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'Mr. Pretorius is being cross-examining Zuma', says defence lawyer
Advocate Thabani Masuku has risen to address the Chairperson Raymond Zondo saying Jacob Zuma was being cross-examined. Zuma is spending his second day in the witness stand at the State Capture Inquiry.
'I did not break the law with the Guptas'
President Jacob Zuma says his involvement with the Gupta family was all above board. Zuma is giving evident at the state capture inquiry. He's addressed the claims that he cleared the Gupta wedding plane to land at the Waterkloof Airforce base in 2013.
One treated for minor smoke inhalation injuries in Umdloti fire
Crisis Medical's Kyle Van Reenen says a manager's been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire - at a Kwikspar, in Umdloti north of Durban.
Report being complied into EFF's behaviour in Parliament
Parliament says a report is being compiled into some EFF members’ disruptive behaviour in the National Assembly. Parliament's spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says EFF members have broken house rules. He says after the report’s finalised, appropriate action will be taken against the party.
Duduzane Zuma has been found not guilty of culpable homicide
The judge ruled that the State could not prove Duduzane Zuma's guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a crash on a wet road in Johannesburg five years ago.
Protesters want arrested demonstrators released
Newswatch's Nushera Soodyal filed this report when the chaos erupted earlier in the Durban CBD.
President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa faces a reality that more jobs will be lost in the near future.
NCR welcomes high court ruling on decision to prohibit banks from deducting unauthorized account fees
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Juvenile humpback whale disentangled in hour-long rescue
Members of the South African Whale Disentanglement Network have successfully freed a 8 metre long juvenile humpback. The Disentanglement Network's Craig Lambinon…
Concourt rules Jiba, Lawrence to remain on roll of advocates
Constitutional Court judges have ruled in the favour of Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi. This morning, Justice Chris Jafta dismissed the General Council of the Bar's application.
KZN man among those sentenced in Eastern Cape for fraud
Eight people, including a KZN man, have been jailed for fraud by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court. The accused formed what has been described as a highly sophisticated organised criminal group, which specialised in cybercrime.
KZN man jailed for fraud in Eastern Cape
Eight people, including a KZN man, have been jailed for fraud by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court. The accused formed what has been described as a highly sophisticated organised criminal group, which specialised in cybercrime.
LISTEN: Funding drive established for Durban videographer couple
The KwaZulu-Natal wedding industry is rallying to raise money for the Cowies Hill videographer who has been hospitalised since an attempted hijacking last month. Karen Rundle and her husband, Jonathan were attacked while getting out of their vehicle after arriving at a client's home near Pinetown.
EFF Student Command slams security company after student shot, wounded
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SONA should look at building an inclusive economy - Maimane
DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says Thursday’s State of the Nation Address has to focus on job creation. It will be President Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address since the African National Congress (ANC) was returned to power during the May 8 general elections.