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East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal’s trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. © East Coast Radio.

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ECR Newswatch @ 06H00

Thieves have struck again in a heartless attack on two crash victims trapped in the wreckage of their car, north of Durban. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

2m
Sep 28
ECR Newswatch @ 18H00

SANRAL's board chairperson has disputed claims the roads agency is in a state of collapse. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 17H00

Three convicted killers have started serving lengthy sentences for the murder of a northern KZN couple. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

4m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 16h00

A man has been gunned down outside his home in Phoenix, north of Durban in an apparent taxi-related shooting. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 15h00

An education expert believes school language policies can only be successful if there is buy-in from the institution and parents. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 14h00

Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister David Mahlobo says water quality and not water supply is the biggest problem facing the country. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 13h00

There's been another shootout between suspected criminals and police, this time in Durban's Glenwood area. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 12h00

Durban businesses that continue to dump waste on railway lines stand to lose their operating licences. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 11h00

Eskom says its teams are working flat out to restore power to communities in and around Empangeni in northern KZN. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

2m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 10h00

A national hotel group says while it welcomes Treasury's cost-cutting measures for government conferences and travel, the move's left the hospitality industry a little concerned. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 09h00

Durban's economy received a boost of over R12 million over the long heritage weekend. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 08H00

Many schools and health facilities remain closed in the Western Cape as the province tries to get back on its feet after a severe storm. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 07H00

An attorneys association in KZN says it is deeply concerned about proposed changes to the Road Accident Fund. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 06h00

KZN firefighters deployed to battle raging wildfires in Canada say they were proud to represent their country. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 27
ECR Newswatch @ 18H00

Police Minister Bheki Cele says one of the murder suspects who was killed in shootout in Ballito last week was on the police's wanted list. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

2m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 17H00

Government officials in the Western Cape say mop-up operations are underway after a deadly storm swept through the province over the long weekend. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 16H00

Eskom is making significant progress in reducing the number of unplanned outages. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

4m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 15H00

uMsunduzi Municipality says its call centre in Pietermaritzburg is up and running again following a robbery. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 14H04

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 13H04

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 12H00

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

4m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 11H00

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 10H00

Eight people including four children have died after they were electrocuted in storm-hit Cape Town. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 09H00

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa's unable to fulfil its energy requirements because of a skills gap in the engineering sector. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 08H00

The Department of Agriculture says it is monitoring an outbreak of avian flu in the country. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 07H00

eThekwini Municipality says two valves believed to have been vandalised on the Northern Aqueduct pipelines have been fixed. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 06H00

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

2m
Sep 26
ECR Newswatch @ 13H00

Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

3m
Sep 25
ECR Newswatch @ 12H00

The DA has announced Chris Pappas as its premier candidate for KwaZulu-Natal. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

2m
Sep 25
ECR Newswatch @ 11H00

A security guard has been shot and killed at a residential block in Durban's Point area. Website https://www.ecr.co.za/news/

4m
Sep 25