ECR Newswatch

10/09/2024

Expert warns more education needed on dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy

Experts are warning that there is an urgent need for education and intervention around the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

10/09/2024

Seven police officers in Durban court on corruption charges

Seven police officers and a civilian are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on corruption charges.

10/09/2024

20 pupils injured in Verulam taxi crash

Twenty schoolchildren are receiving treatment after the minibus that taking them to school overturned in Verulam, north of Durban.

10/09/2024

Kodwa, MacKay graft case suffers another delay

The case against former minister Z**i Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH director Jehan MacKay, has been postponed until October for the outcome of representations.

10/09/2024

A public inquiry examining the wider circumstances around the case of Lucy Letby, the most prolific child serial killer in modern British history, opened its first public hearings Tuesday.

10/09/2024

The man who attacked Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the Kenyan hospital treating him said Tuesday.

10/09/2024

Several by-elections to be held in KZN on Wednesday

It's all systems go as nine municipal by-elections are set to be held in KwaZulu Natal on Wednesday.

10/09/2024

Israel lobbying US Congress to force SA to drop ICJ case – report

Israel is reportedly lobbying members of the US Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice over the war in Gaza.

10/09/2024

Catherine, Princess of Wales announced Monday that she was cancer-free but on a long road to "full recovery", in a highly emotional video message following a shock cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

10/09/2024

Court hears Panday tax evasion case ready for trial

The Durban Magistrate’s Court has heard that the tax evasion matter against Durban businessman Thoshan Panday is ready to go to trial.

10/09/2024

KZN police hunting for 15 CIT suspects

Detectives are trying to track down a gang involved in an attempted cash-in-transit robbery in Sawoti on the KZN south coast

10/09/2024

Woman killed in hail of bullets at Sydenham petrol station

A woman has been killed in a shooting incident in Sydenham in Durban.

10/09/2024

EU announces R600m green hydrogen support grant

The European Union has announced an R628 million support grant for South Africa's green hydrogen agenda.

10/09/2024

ActionSA calls for probe into eThekwini water shortages

ActionSA has asked the Departments of Water and Environmental Affairs to investigate the algae problem that's led to water shortages in communities in Durban's northern parts

10/09/2024

Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.

10/09/2024

Man handed 22-year sentence for killing Umbumbulu woman

A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the killing of a woman from Umbumbulu.

10/09/2024

Dolphins all-rounder Andile Simelane has received his first national call-up as the Proteas prepare for a white ball series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the UAE in September and October.

10/09/2024

Stars of the screen are mourning the death of James Earl Jones, the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, on Monday at the age of 93.

09/09/2024

White powder to blanket parts of KZN

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for snow in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.

09/09/2024

Durban businessman Panday denied bail in tax case

Thoshan Panday has been denied bail by the Durban Magistrate's Court.

09/09/2024

Thoshan Panday in court for bail application

The Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday heard arguments on whether Durban businessman Thoshan Panday would evade his corruption and fraud matters if granted bail in a new case

09/09/2024

ANC will fight to regain majority in KZN, says Mbalula

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party will fight to regain its majority in KwaZulu-Natal.

09/09/2024

Finance specialist: Cost of living changing how people pursue higher education

An investment expert says there has been a noticeable shift in how young people are pursuing tertiary studies because of rising costs.

09/09/2024

Santaco: Motive for KZN taxi boss killing not known

The South African National Taxi Council says it’s too early to link the killing of a prominent taxi boss in KwaMashu to industry violence.

09/09/2024

Sentencing expected in murder case of Umbumbulu mom

A six-year-old murder case of an Umbumbulu mother will wrap up on Monday.

09/09/2024

US soccer icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement.

09/09/2024

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria's Niger State killing at least 52 people, a rescue agency said on Monday.

09/09/2024

SAHRC approaches ConCourt over extent of powers

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has filed papers at the Constitutional Court to seek clarity on the extent of its powers.

09/09/2024

Call for thorough probe into sexual misconduct at schools

The KZN Parents Association wants allegations of sexual misconduct in schools to be thoroughly investigated.