'The priority was the kids'

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The father of a woman who tried to ward off three suspects during a robbery in Pinetown, has spoken to Newswatch. Sven Skanke, says her first instincts was to try and protect the children on their property.

5 Feb 2019 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

Fugitive winner grabs second chance after near miss 10 years ago

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.

6 Oct 6AM 2 min

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

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…

3 Oct 7AM 11 min

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

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.

2 Oct 3AM 3 min

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

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…

29 Sep 10AM 4 min

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

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

22 Sep 2AM 4 min