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ECR Newswatch Interviews

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Hear the latest news soundbytes or interviews from KZN"s No. 1 news team: East Coast Radio Newswatch. © East Coast Radio.

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6:53

Former US Diplomat weighs in on United States G20...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/19

A former US diplomat has weighed in on the Trump administration's decision to skip the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg.This weekend's meeting will involve 42 countries. It's taking place on African soil for the first time. U.S. Vice President JD Vance had initially been expected to attend the summit. More news

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2:49

Singapore rhino horn bust shows sophistication of...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/19

Non-profit organisation Project Rhino says the recent major rhino horn bust in Singapore is a warning that trafficking syndicates remain active and highly sophisticated. Officials in the city state discovered 20 South African white rhino horns, weighing a record 35 kilograms, hidden in an air cargo shipment. More news

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0:33

SADAG lunches online mental health support group for...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/19

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has created a digital safe space for those who serve others. It's launched an online mental health support group. More news

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0:53

ogotsi alleges cartel boss paid Mkhwanazi

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/18

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has dropped more claims at the Madlanga Commission. He testified on Tuesday that alleged criminal cartel leader, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, told him KZN police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi received a payment from him, and paid him money. More news

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0:52

Brown Mogotsi tells of role as SAPS informant

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/18

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, who is at the centre of interference claims in the criminal justice system, began testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday morning. Mogotsi is the first to testify on phase two of the commission's proceedings. More news

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7:54

SADTU SCHOOLS REPORT 2025 PODCAST

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/16

A teacher's union says challenges faced by schools across the province are systemic and will not be fixed overnight. More news

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19:01

'I suddenly realised I’m good enough’: KZN woman...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/12

A former Wentworth woman, who has been elected mayor of a US city, says her journey has been shaped by displacement and resilience. Benita Cotton-Orr will be sworn in as mayor of Sky Valley, Georgia, in January. She says her family, who once belonged to the fishing community in Simon's Town, was forced from their land under the Group Areas Act and moved to Durban. More news

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4:00

The effects of rising heat on children's lungs: KZN...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/12

The UKZN's Professor Rajen Naidoo explains why the CHI² Project focuses on Grade 3 and 4 pupils, planned interventions after the study, working with government, global warming and rising African heat. Tsakane Mhlongo reports... More news

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4:55

Around the world in about 365 days: Racing seafarers...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/11

They began their voyage in the Caribbean and have cruised to the KwaZulu-Natal coast. A group of sailors on a year-long mission to circumnavigate the globe arrived in Durban this week. The international crew of 11 set sail from Antigua in February on an ocean adventure that will see them cover more than 23,000 nautical miles. More news

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7:11

Proteas Women have what it takes to 'get over the line'

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/11/02

South Africa and India face off in the Women's World Cup final in Mumbai. Sports reporter Faheedah Crouch spoke to KZN coastal and Dolphins Cricket CEO Heinrich Strydom about the team's achievements ahead of the thriller on Sunday. More news

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3:53

Durban family sues HOMii for R4m over fatal 2023 lift...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/31

A Durban mother and her son are suing HOMii Lifestyle for more than R4 million.This follows the death of 22-year-old Andiswa Mantshongo, who fell down a lift shaft at the building in 2023. It’s the same building where the Dlamini twins recently plunged four floors down another lift shaft. More news

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2:19

HOMii hands over lift fall footage to police

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/29

The company that manages the Durban building where twin siblings fell down the shaft of a broken lift has handed over CCTV footage of the incident to the police. The tragedy happened over a week ago at the HOMii flats in the CBD. Eight-year-old Aphelele Dlamini died. His sister Aphile is still in the hospital. Their father, Khaya Dlamini, feels Homii Lifestyle Management has failed him. More news

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5:11

Weight of the world’: Durban duo go the distance for...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/29

Two Durban men recently put their emotional weight on their backs. Last week, Wentworth residents Brian Fell and Kurtis Kinley walked 42 kilometres from Umhlanga to their area, carrying bags weighing up to 30 kilograms on their backs. More news

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4:43

LISTEN: Durban photo making waves as sailing shot...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/28

A Durban photographer is making waves internationally for a striking image he captured during a sailing competition off the city’s coast. The photo, taken during the Mirror World Championships hosted by the Point Yacht Club in April, shows two small red-sailed boats climbing a massive four-metre wave. More news

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2:25

Large crowd protests lift tragedy at Durban building

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/27

Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside a block of flats where two children plunged four floors down a lift shaft. The tragedy happened last Saturday, while twins Aphelele and Aphile Dlamini played with friends. Eight-year-old Aphelele lost his life, while his sister Aphile remains in the hospital. More news

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0:30

Anti-bullying NPA programme launched

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/18

The NPA in KZN has launched a province-wide anti-bullying ambassador programme. The initiative, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Education and NPO TruLife, was launched in Durban on Friday. More news

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6:24

LISTEN | Child protection group warns making baby...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/17

A Durban-based child protection group is urging the public to share their views on a government proposal that could make baby savers illegal. Baby savers are secure boxes where mothers can safely and anonymously leave newborns, triggering an alert for rescuers to respond. More news

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0:35

Mchunu in Parliament: 'I wrote the letter’ disbanding...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/17

Senzo Mchunu has been further questioned about his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team and who wrote the letter ordering its disbandment. Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, testified for a second day on Friday before Parliament's ad hoc committee. He's been implicated in claims of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system, stemming from an attempt to dissolve the Political Killings Task Team last year. More news

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3:12

Midlands plane crash: Aviation expert explains basic...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/17

An aviation expert has been sharing how pilots prepare for and navigate emergencies in the air. It comes after two pilots were killed when their light aircraft crashed in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands this week. More news

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3:47

Remains recovered of two pilots involved in Midlands...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/16

The remains of the two pilots who were involved in a double plane crash in the KZN Midlands have been recovered. It has emerged that one of the victims is a foreign national. One light aircraft sent a distress call on Wednesday afternoon before disappearing in misty conditions. More news

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