East Coast Radio Newswatch (Bulletins)

Police raided the home of Sergeant Fani Ngorsi, a Gauteng Organized Crime Unit member who testified at the Madanga Commission.

This episode discusses growing calls for South Africa to reduce fuel levies to alleviate economic pressure from spiking prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, featuring perspectives from MISA and an energy expert on potential benefits and consequences.

This news update covers traffic predictions for the N3 toll route during Easter weekend, a ransomware attack on Stats SA, and South Africa's digital divide affecting internet access.

This news report covers KZN's projected tourism boom during Easter and growing calls for government to reduce fuel levies to ease financial pressure on South African households.

This news update covers Easter weekend road safety warnings in Durban, Jacob Zuma's legal challenge regarding a TRC inquiry judge, and Sudan's military leadership changes amid civil war.

This news report covers imminent fuel price hikes affecting South Africa's taxi industry and commuters, along with water supply issues in Umgeni municipality due to storm-damaged infrastructure.

This news report covers the sharp fuel price increases in South Africa, the government's temporary relief measures, and the economic impacts on businesses and consumers as reported by the Durban Chamber of Commerce.

South African cabinet ministers address fuel supply concerns, confirming a committee is working on measures while warning that fuel levy reductions may end soon and attributing shortages to panic buying rather than a national crisis.

This episode reports on South Africa's severe water crisis, highlighting findings from the Green Drop and Blue Drop reports that reveal collapsing wastewater systems and unsafe drinking water, with advocacy group WaterCan calling for urgent action.

This news roundup covers a missing teenager case in Durban, a domestic violence murder in Maritzburg, and government payment issues affecting small businesses.

This news report covers a fatal stabbing of a pregnant woman in Maritzburg and a multi-vehicle crash on the N3 highway that hospitalized 25 people.

This news report covers a vehicle recall affecting Jaguar and Land Rover models due to safety defects, a police raid on a sergeant involved in corruption, and a story about housing delays.

This episode discusses the ongoing crackdown on drunken driving during Easter weekend, highlighting expert insights on alcohol impairment and road safety risks.

This news update addresses concerns about fuel shortages in South Africa, with government officials reassuring the public that supply is stable and attributing current issues to panic buying and logistics constraints.

This news roundup covers South Africa's worsening water crisis with collapsing wastewater systems, major vehicle recalls by Ford and Toyota, and an update on a missing teenage girl's case.

This news update covers a major multi-vehicle crash on the N3 highway with multiple injuries, provides Easter weekend traffic warnings, and reports on proposed municipal tariff increases in Etawgini.

This episode provides traffic warnings for the Easter weekend on the N3 toll route and reports on a police shootout in Soweto that resulted in four suspects killed and two arrested.

A Peter Maritzberg man's pregnant wife was stabbed to death while fetching their daughter, and a suspect has appeared in court, while the National Teachers Union welcomes a ruling on CCTV installation at a school.

This news report covers SARS exceeding its revenue target with 2 trillion rand collected, discusses economic pressures from fuel and electricity price hikes, and advises consumers on budgeting during uncertainty.

This news report covers a fatal crash in Limbobo involving an intoxicated driver and declining public trust in democratic institutions ahead of South Africa's local government elections.

This news segment covers a study showing declining confidence in South African public institutions and voter participation concerns, along with a tragic incident where a woman died during a coastal getaway.

This news bulletin covers a tragic coastal death of a newly engaged woman, a police shootout killing a suspected hitman in Pinetown, and potential taxi fare increases due to fuel price hikes.

This news roundup covers a fatal police shootout with a suspected hitman in Durban, government efforts to review fuel pricing amid global energy market risks, and the suspension of a university vice-chancellor over appointment irregularities.

This news report covers South Africa's fuel price increases, government measures to reduce the fuel levy, and related impacts on consumers, the taxi sector, and military deployments.

This news segment covers rising fuel prices affecting commuters' transport costs and a related fuel levy cut, along with a separate story about KZN police allegations.

A news report covering two stories: concerns about inadequate resources for new regulations protecting pregnant learners' education rights, and Easter weekend security warnings from Durban's mayor about road safety and crime prevention.

This episode reports on South Africa's declining wastewater management systems according to the Green Drop report, government responses including investment plans, and the reopening of a major refinery amid economic challenges.

This episode reports on the reopening of Durban's SAPREF refinery, now renamed the South African National Petroleum Company Refinery, which is expected to create thousands of jobs, while also covering an imminent major fuel price increase in KwaZulu-Natal.

This episode covers a court-ordered vehicle forfeiture in a kidnapping case and a significant fuel price hike in South Africa due to global oil supply issues.

This news report announces significant fuel price increases for April due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, details the specific hikes for petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin, and discusses temporary government relief measures and public reactions.

A mother fights for accountability after her daughter was murdered by an ex-boyfriend despite a protection order, with delays in charging the police officer who failed to confiscate the weapon.

This episode covers the South Africa Investment Conference, highlighting economic resilience and provincial growth plans, while also addressing global energy market instability and geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

This news update covers increased border security for Easter traffic, community concerns over portable toilet placement, and criticism of ESCOM's solar registration deadline extension.

This news report covers local issues in Durban, including community complaints about portable toilets placed without consultation and Action SA's motion to address illegal immigration concerns in KZN.

The Finance Minister announces a temporary fuel levy cut to mitigate rising fuel prices, creating a R6 billion revenue shortfall, while the Durban Chamber of Commerce supports the relief but warns of devastating impacts on businesses.

This news report covers a High Court decision allowing former NPA head Shamila Batoi to keep her pension despite misconduct allegations, and a separate story about a family seeking answers after Aaron Wilmot suffered a traumatic brain injury in an apparent assault.

A Queensborough family is searching for answers after Aaron Wilmot suffered a traumatic brain injury and amnesia from an alleged assault in Hillcrest, leaving him with a long recovery ahead.

Violent protests erupted in Kugombo over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian Igbo king, resulting in vehicle damage and police intervention, while officials anticipate heavy Easter traffic on the N3 route with suspended construction activities.

This news report discusses how imminent fuel price increases, driven by global oil market pressures and Middle East geopolitical tensions, are straining emergency services' resources and response capabilities, while contrasting with Australia's temporary fuel tax reduction measures.

This news update covers a fatal multi-truck collision on Durban's M7 highway and South Africa's plans to locally manufacture a highly effective HIV prevention drug called Lenacapavir.

This episode covers financial advice for consumers facing economic pressures from Middle East conflict and price hikes, along with updates on government accountability investigations in South Africa.

This news report covers a serious multi-vehicle crash on the N3 highway involving a bus and trucks, along with government measures to address rising fuel and transport costs impacting the economy.

This episode reports on fuel price hikes affecting commuters' transport costs and proposed municipal tariff increases in Etigwini.

This news report covers municipal tariff increases and government measures to address fuel supply concerns in South Africa.

A truck driver was arrested after a multi-vehicle crash injured over 20 people on the N3 near the Tugela toll plaza.

Stats SA reports a ransomware attack by group XP95, demanding 1.7 million rand for stolen job seeker data, with the agency refusing to pay.

Agriculture Minister John Stianhazen urges the agricultural sector to maintain biosecurity vigilance during Easter to combat foot-and-mouth disease, citing increased livestock movement risks.

This news update covers water supply issues in Umgeni municipality due to storm-damaged infrastructure and police disciplinary actions against officers involved in a controversial incident, along with calls for expanded policing powers in the Western Cape following deadly shootings.

The government assures no fuel shortage in South Africa, with Minister Kumbutso Ntaveni stating supply remains stable.

This news update covers Action SA's push for a conference on illegal immigration in KZN and warnings from the National Taxi Council about imminent fuel price hikes affecting commuters.