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ECR Newswatch Interviews — 151 episodes

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Python rescued off Durban beach is 'active and recovering nicely'

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Monswamy family massacre: Slain Newtown husband supported community through business

3

Trauma and tragedy: Inside the Pietermaritzburg nurse murder case

4

New history curriculum: 1860 Heritage Centre raises concerns over inclusivity

5

Fuel Shock Ahead: Petrol and diesel prices set to surge again in May

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Sibusiso Dyonase hopes to broaden DA appeal among young voters

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Geordin Hill-Lewis wants to turn the DA into South Africa’s biggest political force

8

Early flu season hits South Africa: Expert urges calm and action

9

Durban family’s Camino de Santiago trip cancelled amid war and rising costs

10

Rapid Midlands Tornado: SA Weather Service explains sudden storm surge

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PMB husband recounts final moments holding pregnant wife as she died

12

Fuel hikes raise commuter transport cost fears

13

“Those weeks while Erin was in a coma were incredibly difficult."

14

Two men are marking Human Rights Day in Durban with a powerful 65kg symbolic march across five communities to promote un

15

Baby Line expands support for vulnerable mothers in hospitals

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"Rain or shine, you don't get a break": Kidney patient on dialysis

17

Massive Black Mamba captured in ceiling of Durban home

18

Durban rallies to support man stabbed in Thailand with fundraising run

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Mixed feelings as Health Minister reassures public on sanitary pads safety

20

How donated breast milk is saving South Africa’s smallest lives

21

KZN travel agency repatriates South Africans amid MidEast airspace chaos

22

DNA tests launched to trace origin of dead Nile croc on KZN coast

23

Imari-Kenya speaking on her new colouring book and the inspiration behind it

24

KZN dairy farmers share heartbreak as FMD vaccine rollout begins

25

Young Durban pilot killed in crash so close to completing final training

26

Westville community reeling after drive-by killing

27

LISTEN: KZN woman who survived 100m cliff crash prepares for therapy

28

Melanie Wessels on surviving her car plunged down a cliff in Oribi Gorge.

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'Only expect to see in the movies': Medics say cliff crash survivor climbed with broken bones

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LISTEN: Domestic workers say 5% minimum wage increase not enough

31

KZN parents urged to keep kids hydrated as extreme heat grips province

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New WhatsApp chatbot launched to support women, children facing GBV

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SA wetlands under growing threat, warns Endangered Wildlife Trust

34

Msunduzi's Deputy Chief Fire Officer on PMB nappy factory fire

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Sergeant Sithembile Kheswa saves Malvern baby

36

South African farmers foot-and-mouth reaction

37

Rescuers work to free taxi driver after horror Isipingo crash

38

Dr Odwa Mazwai on the concerning trend in skin cancer cases.

39

ConCourt ruling on antenuptials ‘strengthens protections for women’

40

Scottsville pothole starts to grow on locals

41

RASA warns of dire consequences if proposed zero-tolerance alcohol law passes

42

Drunk driving under scrutiny as government considers zero alcohol limit

43

KZN Dairy Farmer’s Herd Hit by FMD Outbreak

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Mariemuthoo Arumugam's Brother reacting to his killer's sentencing

45

Kouga resident ready to evacuate dogs as fires rage

46

Phoenix community demands justice for slain CPF member

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UKZN Pharmacy students on edge over internship pause

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Discovery Health claims error: Members may owe thousands after miscalculations

49

New app empowers residents to report, track service delivery issues

50

Eight sleeps to school: Psychologist urges bedtime rese

51

Study finds stargazing can ease depression and boost mental wellbeing

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Extended podcast with DA's Haniff Hoosen and ActionSA's Zwakele Mncwango

53

uShaka tracks rehabilitated turtle after release into wild

54

Greytown couple hails daughter’s recovery after serious injury as miracle

55

Chaos in KZN Legislature after no confidence vote fails

56

KZN blood stocks at risk over festive season, SANBS urges donations

57

Forensic probe launched after matric exam leak traced to national officials

58

Risenga Maluleke Statistician-General of South Africa

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KZN man wheels 190km to champion dignity, accessibility

60

Durban’s Northlands Primary LEGO team builds their way to South Korea

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TikTok skincare craze putting SA teens at risk, expert warns

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Durban service workers brace for festive rush

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Home Affairs extends festive season hours to ease access to ID documents

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'Narcissistic’ former soldier deserves maximum sentence, says Taryn le Roux's dad

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Durban’s 1860 Heritage Centre goes digital to safeguard history

66

Disability inclusion a ‘tick-box exercise’ in SA workplaces, expert warns

67

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quits as MKP MP amid Russia recruitment fallout

68

Black Friday shopping tips with Cyber Expert, Mike Bolhuis

69

Truck shutdown latest

70

Matlala tells ad hoc committee of first time meeting Sibiya

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Ad hoc committee question 'Cat' Matlala on R300m SAPS contract

72

KZN pupil wins global competition with health-assistant robot

73

Meet Leenie Gounder - Sahara Shelter

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Meet Nadia Munsamy: Sahara Shelter

75

US could look to sideline SA from G20, expert warns

76

New Hanover floods: Rescue teams introduce drones

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Flood rescue efforts continue as woman’s body retrieved

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LISTEN: GBV: SA needs to end ‘wounded masculinity’

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Former US Diplomat weighs in on United States G20 absence

80

Singapore rhino horn bust shows sophistication of traffickers, warns Project Rhino

81

SADAG lunches online mental health support group for service professionals

82

Mogotsi alleges cartel boss paid Mkhwanazi

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Brown Mogotsi tells of role as SAPS informant

84

SADTU SCHOOLS REPORT 2025 PODCAST

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Specialist says Chinese centipede ‘unlikely’ to have bitten KZN man

86

KZN to mark the arrival of first boats from India

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'Diabetes is scary, you are not that thing': Holly Rey on her diagnosis and journey

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'I suddenly realised I’m good enough’: KZN woman elected as mayor of US town

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The effects of rising heat on children's lungs: KZN schools chosen for global study

90

Around the world in about 365 days: Racing seafarers dock in Durban

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LISTEN: eThekwini deploys 500 lifeguards at beaches over festive season

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

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Durban family sues HOMii for R4m over fatal 2023 lift fall

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HOMii hands over lift fall footage to police

95

Weight of the world’: Durban duo go the distance for mental health

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LISTEN: Durban photo making waves as sailing shot earns global recognition

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Large crowd protests lift tragedy at Durban building

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Durban family seeks answers after child killed in lift shaft

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KZN lights up for Diwali

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Diabetes Alliance pushes for glucose monitors for children in public hospitals

101

Anti-bullying NPA programme launched

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Child protection group warns making baby savers illegal 'will cost lives'

103

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

104

Midlands plane crash: Aviation expert explains basic rules of flying

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Remains recovered of two pilots involved in Midlands crashes

106

Residents shocked by foul-smelling foam from Palmiet River

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Foam clouds spark alarm along the Palmiet River

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Palmiet River foam under investigation

109

BREAKING NEWS: Second missing plane found near Howick after KZN search

110

Motsoaledi: SA enters new era in fight against HIV with Lenacapavir

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

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Mkhwanazi told Sibiya over Cele’s AKA involvement

113

Bluff residents drag Transnet to court

114

Lifesaving SA: Parents need to watch children closely, even in bathtubs

115

Johannesburg Paramedic Recalls Trying to Save Passenger Mid-Flight

116

Comedian Barry Hilton Talks Depression, ADHD, and Life Lessons

117

BABOON UPDATE: Nonna and Willie's monkey business in Durban has come to an end

118

Multiple weather warnings for KZN on Heritage Day

119

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

120

Mkhwanazi claims presidency interferes with SAPS operations in Richards Bay

121

KZN cancer survivor runs to break stigma, inspire men

122

One year on, still no justice for Zarah Ramsamy

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Imbali crèche employee says 'sixth sense' helped save children

124

ConCourt rules husbands able to take wives’ surnames

125

Zarah Ramsamy murder case remains unsolved one year on

126

Sexual misconduct by teachers most reported in KZN - psychologist warns of subtle signs

127

Petition for Ugu to set up Eskom customer care office

128

Recovering Cape Vidal camper mauled by hyenas: "I fought my hardest to see my wife again"

129

Durban resident set for Gaza with aid flotilla: 'I can't stay silent'

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No taxis on Durban roads from Thursday, taxi council warns

131

Cape Vidal horror: Hyenas maul camper’s son in midnight attack

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Umhlanga homelessness: Councillor stresses need for long-term solutions

133

Interpol summit puts target on organised crime gangs

134

Saving lives: Why the Animal Anti-Cruelty League needs your help

135

Living without Errol: Faith Ogle’s fight for justice and healing

136

Incoming police minister says KZN top of priority list

137

Durban Runner Tackles Mental Health in Mandela Tribute

138

KZN residents bemoan 'shocking' food prices

139

Could Trump, Musk ‘X-plosion’ be linked to SA?

140

Founder of controversial ISA wants party registered with IEC

141

Chatsworth baby with life-threatening heart defect faces costly surgery

142

LISTEN: '24 election ‘ended ANC dominance’

143

Gambling foundation alarmed at underage betting

144

SA marks one year of the GNU

145

‘Prolonged stress’ possible cause for KZN assault spike

146

Blind UKZN student defies odds, graduates cum laude

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LISTEN: Siam Lee’s mom passes away, tributes pour in

148

Durban mum Devika Hunsraj tells of harrowing escape from quake-stricken Myanmar

149

Cosatu: May Day highlights workers' ongoing struggles

150

Bluff family ‘keeping faith’ for missing son in Myanmar

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LISTEN: Durban woman recounts moment earthquake shook Thailand apartment