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ECR Newswatch Interviews

East Coast Radio - Catch Up

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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1:31

Residents shocked by foul-smelling foam from Palmiet...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/16

Westville residents were met with an alarming sight as thick, white foam drifted from the Palmiet River onto nearby properties, filling the air with a strong chemical stench. Many believe it signals serious pollution flowing into the waterway. Local resident Sharlene Versveld says the smell was so intense it was “an assault on your nostrils,” describing the foam as massive and widespread. She believes the contamination is deliberate and says the situation has become unbearable for those living

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3:06

Foam clouds spark alarm along the Palmiet River

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/16

Westville residents woke up to a bizarre sight: thick, foul-smelling foam floating through streets and collecting on properties near the Palmiet River. Many say the stench was chemical and overpowering, raising fears of pollution in the water. Local resident and photographer Rorke Shirley captured striking images of the foam clouds towering above people and drifting through the neighbourhood. He says light rain may have stirred up contaminants in the river, creating the massive foam build-up that

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3:07

Palmiet River foam under investigation

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/16

Local ward councillor Melanie Brauteseth says urgent action is being taken after Westville residents woke up to thick, foul-smelling foam covering parts of the Palmiet River and nearby properties. Residents reported large, airborne “clouds” of white foam with a strong chemical odour, believed to be caused by pollutants entering the river. Brauteseth says the contamination threatens local wildlife and poses possible health risks to residents. She’s meeting municipal and environmental officials next

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1:14

BREAKING NEWS: Second missing plane found near Howick...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/16

Search and rescue teams in the Midlands have found the wreckage of a second small aircraft that went missing in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. Both planes were each carrying only the pilot, and flying to Margate on the KZN south coast. Nushera Soodyal has been speaking to Gregory Critchley from the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre. More news

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7:54

Motsoaledi: SA enters new era in fight against HIV...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/14

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is marking a new chapter in the fight against HIV. More news

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13:51

KZN ‘fully prepared’ for looming matric final exams -...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/14

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says the province is fully prepared for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams. More news

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2:01

Mkhwanazi told Sibiya over Cele’s AKA involvement

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/13

Parliament has heard that Shadrack Sibiya had a good working relationship with KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi until there were arrests in the murder of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. More news

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9:18

Lifesaving SA: Parents need to watch children...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/10/02

Lifesaving SA has urged parents and childminders to keep a close watch on children near water, including bathtubs. Tamasha Khanyi spoke to the organisation's Dhaya Sewduth about water safety measures ahead of the October school holidays. More news

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1:33

Multiple weather warnings for KZN on Heritage Day

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/23

Residents may have to put their Heritage Day braai plans on hold, with the South African Weather Service warning of heavy rain in KwaZulu-Natal. More news

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3:44

‘Stowaway’ baboon on the loose in Durban’s Umbilo

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/22

A stowaway baboon, believed to be from Cape Town, has rescuers in Durban running in circles as they try to safely capture him. "There is a baboon, it's a young juvenile of about two years old. We don't know where he came from,” says Steven Smith from Monkey Helpline. More news

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8:49

KZN cancer survivor runs to break stigma, inspire men

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/17

A KwaZulu-Natal prostate cancer survivor is urging men to take charge of their health through early screening. Dumisani Pakkies was diagnosed with stage three prostate cancer in 2020. He says acceptance and family support helped him through his recovery. More news

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3:02

One year on, still no justice for Zarah Ramsamy

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/14

The community of Malvern, south of Durban, says it's hopeful justice will prevail in the case of Zarah Ramsamy. The 11-year-old girl was killed in September last year during a hijacking at a popular restaurant in the area. More news

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6:05

Petition for Ugu to set up Eskom customer care office

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/10

Communities on the South Coast are appealing for stronger support from authorities in dealing with ongoing electricity supply challenges. The Democratic Alliance in the Ugu District has launched a petition, calling for Eskom to set up a local customer care office to improve communication and speed up service delivery. More news

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6:18

Recovering Cape Vidal camper mauled by hyenas: "I...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/03

A KwaZulu-Natal man who was mauled by two hyenas on the north coast has been discharged from hospital. Nicolas Hohls from Harburg in uMshwati was attacked at a camp site in Cape Vidal in the early hours of Sunday morning. More news

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6:12

Durban resident set for Gaza with aid flotilla: 'I...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/03

A Durban North resident who is on her way to Gaza as part of a humanitarian aid flotilla says she's doing it for her three daughters. They are joining other activists from more than 40 countries on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and American actress Susan Sarandon are among them. More news

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5:11

Cape Vidal horror: Hyenas maul camper’s son in...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/09/01

A father whose son was mauled by two hyenas in the Cape Vidal nature reserve says the attack has left him questioning the safety of the camp sites in the region.Colin Hohls's son Nicolas, was attacked by the wild animals in the early hours of Sunday morning. More news

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10:49

Living without Errol: Faith Ogle’s fight for justice...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/07/23

Two years after Metro cop Errol Ogle was murdered, his widow Faith opens up about grief, forgiveness, and finding peace on the M7. Watch the full story on YouTube: tinyurl.com/hpcrfv7w More news

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4:45

Durban Runner Tackles Mental Health in Mandela Tribute

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/07/04

Stuart Rayner is pounding Durban’s promenade in a 466km non-stop run to honour Nelson Mandela and raise awareness for mental health. He and three others will run for 64 hours because they believe, every step is a against stigma. More news

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7:46

Chatsworth baby with life-threatening heart defect...

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/06/05

A seven-month-old baby girl with a life-threatening heart condition urgently needs surgery, but it comes at a steep cost.Kendreya Pillay, from Chatsworth has Down Syndrome and a congenital defect called VSD, two holes in her heart chambers. More news

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8:19

LISTEN: '24 election ‘ended ANC dominance’

ECR Newswatch Interviews ·

2025/06/02

The country's general elections were one of the most significant in the post-apartheid history of South Africa, according to former IEC Vice Chairperson Terry Tselane. More news

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