
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. Catch the latest bulletin here. © East Coast Radio.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 319 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website
Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website
Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website
Here’s your latest ECR Newswatch bulletin from the team at East Coast Radio. Website
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The show offers concise, day-leaning news bulletins with a strong focus on South African current affairs, governance, economy, crime, and public-interest issues. Across multiple editions, listeners are guided through political developments, court cases, municipal matters, financial news, and notable international items, often paired with quick human-interest or safety updates. A recurring strength appears to be timely reporting on local impact stories (municipal service delivery, public safety, inflation, and infrastructure) alongside broader global headlines, making it a practical listen for professionals who need a reliable, rapid briefing on daily shifts in politics, business, and society. A notable aspect is the breadth of topics covere... more
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Recent guests on East Coast Radio Newswatch include:
1. Cherie Devette
2. James Van Der Beek
3. Trinogutle Malinga
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5. Professor Arjun Mestri
6. Holly Ray
7. Malala Yousafzai
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