East Coast Radio - Catch Up

ECR Newswatch Interviews

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Durban flooding: Motorists warned as heavy rain causes road closures and accidents 27.10.2026

Heavy rainfall is causing flooding on several roads across Durban, with motorists warned to exercise extreme caution and avoid affected routes. Several routes have been declared no-go areas due to flooding. Motorists are urged to reduce their speed, maintain a safe following distance and never drive through deep water. More news

Friend recalls final moments after Eastern Cape shark attack 21.10.2026

The friend of an Eastern Cape woman killed in a shark attack has described the moment he and other swimmers cradled her on the shore at Orient Beach. In an interview with Newswatch's Nushera Soodyal, Mike Loewe says experts confirmed that Janine Lochrenberg was attacked by a 3.5m great white on Tuesday. More news

Down syndrome: Moving beyond awareness to meaningful inclusion 20.10.2026

Linda Davis, branch director of the Down Syndrome Association, discusses what Down syndrome is, challenges common misconceptions and explains the importance of inclusive education, employment opportunities and support for people with Down syndrome. She also shares how the association empowers young adults and why inclusion must go beyond awareness to create a sense of belonging in every community....

‘She clung to me like a koala bear’: Man recalls helping stabbed Umhlali girl 16.10.2026

Rocky Shaper, director of Sovereign Intervention, recounts how he rushed to help a six-year-old girl who had been stabbed three times at a school facility in Umhlali, comforting her while emergency responders arrived. More news

Fugitive winner grabs second chance after near miss 10 years ago 06.10.2026

Bluff resident, Chris Tomlinson says he went hunting for the East Coast Radio Fugitive 10 years ago but missed him in Amanzimtoti. He told Newswatch reporter, Aerusha Naidoo that this time, he and a friend planned their search for the the mystery man, and it paid off. More news

From Tough Times to R30K: Chatsworth Mum’s Fugitive Win Brings Back Her Smile 03.10.2026

After a week of clues, chaos and a whole lot of searching, 35-year-old Ludfia Munsamy finally found the fugitive and walked away with R30,000. With her five-year-old daughter by her side and her husband cheering her on, the Chatsworth mom says the win came at just the right time after a difficult few months. More news

‘I had to stop to refill fuel’: R40k Fugitive winner says chase was worth it 02.10.2026

East Coast Radio Fugitive winner Jacques “JP” Jacobs says he and his partner plan to use the prize money to free up their family’s finances over December and settle some debts, which would help them avoid unnecessary expenses over the festive season. More news

From lunch run to winning R54K: How she found the East Coast Radio Fugitive 29.09.2026

How does a casual lunch run turn into a R54 000 payday? The latest East Coast Radio Fugitive winner takes us inside the moment she connected the clues, spotted the man she believed was the fugitive and chased after him, all while wondering if she had actually found the right person. She also opens up about what the prize means for her family, paying off debts, fixing the car, getting her husband n...

‘I need answers’: Durban mother questions son’s death aboard MSC cruise ship 22.09.2026

Nearly a year after Laeeq Adams died aboard the MSC Euribia, his Durban mother is demanding medical records and answers about his final hours. More news

‘Our search has not ended’: Family continues hunt for missing Durban woman in Nepal 21.09.2026

Terricia Govender’s family spent two weeks searching hospitals, rescue camps and riverbanks in Nepal after she went missing during devastating floods. They are now seeking permission to continue the search on the Tibet-China side of the border. More news

Petty crimes force Verulam Hospice to divert funds to security 17.09.2026

Petty criminals have hit Verulam Hospice three times in a single week. The hospice’s Shoshi Chetty told reporter Aerusha Naidoo that they now have to divert patient care funds towards security measures. More news

Forecaster unpacks KZN’s triple weather warning 17.09.2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued three warnings for KwaZulu-Natal and has advised residents to take precautions ahead of very cold and wet conditions in the south-western parts on Thursday. The alerts include an Orange Level 6 warning for large parts of southern KZN. Newswatch’s Kubobonke Luthuli spoke to forecaster Wisani Maluleke about what residents can expect. More news

'I carried her on my back’: Chef's heroic rescue during Greek restaurant fire 04.09.2026

Local chef, Chef Ayakha Godlwana, has described the terrifying moments he risked his life to rescue an elderly woman trapped inside a burning building that housed a popular restaurant in central Durban. Delphi Greek Taverna caught alight late on Thursday afternoon, destroying what has been described as an institution in the Windermere and Morningside community. More news

Aviation expert weighs in on Airlink flyover - ‘everybody must just calm down’ 31.08.2026

An aviation expert has weighed in on the passionately debated flyover over the weekend. Two passenger jets swept low over the DHL Stadium on Saturday, moments before the rugby match. Wouter Botes spoke to Newswath Senior Reporter, Nushera Soodyal... More news

Remembering Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit 13.08.2026

Steve Smit, the animal rights activist known as the "Monkey Man" and founder of Monkey Helpline, has died. Speaking to Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks, his partner Carol Booth remembers a man who never earned a salary in 20 years, dedicating his life instead to fundraising and rescuing injured wildlife. More news

Dr Kirthi Ramdhani hopes to inspire more women to pursue careers in medicine 07.08.2026

Tongaat-born surgeon, Dr Kirthi Ramdhani says her greatest achievement isn't about making history, it's proving that women don't have to choose between their careers and having a family. She has been speaking to Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks ahead of Women's Day. More news

New AI-powered tool could help doctors detect life-threatening illness earlier 07.08.2026

An AI-powered clinical risk prediction tool has been submitted to SAHPRA for approval to help doctors detect critical illness before symptoms appear in patients. Netcare's Professor Reitze Rodseth shas been speaking to Newswatch's Kubobonke Luthuli about the technology. More news

Community rescues dog trapped in Bluff manhole 06.08.2026

A dog trapped for hours in a manhole on the Bluff in Durban has been rescued. Member of the community group Bluff RTL8 has told Newswatch's Lauren Hendricks that attempts to get help overnight were unsuccessful. More news

eThekwini speaker blames poor coordination for Adams Mission water crisis 04.08.2026

eThekwini Speaker Thabani Nyawose has blamed poor community coordination for delays in building proper water infrastructure in Adams Mission. He has been speaking to reporter Nhlanhla Mabaso, as investigations continue into the death of Celani Zungu, who was run over by a city water tanker. More news

Durban cyclists unite to honour Wessel van Dyk after fatal crash 30.07.2026

Cyclists from across Durban are expected to gather for a memorial ride in honour of their late friend Wessel van Dyk this weekend. Van Dyk was riding in a dedicated cycle-safe lane near Moses Mabhida Stadium when he was killed in a car crash on Saturday. The motorist is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and culpable homicide. More news

Sani Pass snow update: 'We've topped up with firewood, gas cylinders' 29.07.2026

Snow has fallen on Sani Pass as the latest cold front reaches the southern Drakensberg. Michelle Stevens, who with the Underberg-based Southern Drakensberg Community Tourism Organisation, says they’re well prepared. More news

Orange Level 6 weather warning: eThekwini, Ugu, iLembe brace for heavy rainfall 28.07.2026

Flooding, infrastructure damage and hazardous travel conditions are expected across several coastal municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. SA Weather Service forecaster, Ayanda Nsele has shared more details on the Yellow Level 2 alert that remains in place for the central and southern parts. More news

SAWS explains: All you need to know about KZN's severe weather warnings 28.07.2026

KwaZulu-Natal is on high alert as snow, heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has issued Level 2 and Level 4 weather warnings and disaster response teams on standby. Forecaster Nhlanhla Sithole shares more information on the weather systems expected to bring disruptive conditions. More news

EXCLUSIVE: "It's not only for the rich"-Dr Suran Ramphal 21.07.2026

The Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital is preparing to open the facility within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in October.
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Errol Ogle case: Wife says she feels both shock and peace after cop killers sentenced 16.07.2026

Justice has finally been served nearly three years after the murder of Durban metro police officer Errol Ogle. The Durban High Court has sentenced hijacking mastermind Mlungisi Mpanza to life behind bars. Ogle's grieving widow, Faith has told reporter Lauren Hendricks she never expected such a lengthy sentence. More news

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