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SARS auto-assesses 1. 9m taxpayers as 2026 filing season begins

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (276+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 12: 47 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks The revenue service expects to auto-assess over six million taxpayers and says around R8 billion in refunds will be paid within 72 hours, where applicable. More than 1. 9 million South Africans have already been auto-assessed as the 2026 tax…...

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ecr. co. za > news > news > double-life-sentences-for-saunders-botanists-killers

Double life sentences for killers of botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (397+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 3: 23 p. m. | By Nushera Soodyal Judge Steyn described the killings as among the most serious, citing the brutality of the crimes and the trio's lack of remorse. Three people convicted of killing internationally renowned botanists, Rodney and Rachel Saunders, have…...

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ecr. co. za > news > news > rfa-worried-economic-impact-anti-immigration-protests

RFA worried about economic impact of planned weekly anti-immigration protests

5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (319+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 12: 11 p. m. | By Bulletin While supporting calls for stronger border management, the association warns that prolonged demonstrations could damage investor confidence and economic growth. The Road Freight Association says it's concerning that anti-illegal immigration groups plan to protest weekly until…...

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ecr. co. za > news > sport > libbok-boks-expect-testing-encounter-england

Libbok says Boks expect testing encounter against England at Ellis Park

6+ hour, 5+ min ago  (430+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 11: 30 a. m. | By Bulletin/Newswatch Manie Libbok says the Springboks are prepared for a tough Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, with Rassie Erasmus backing experienced combinations as South Africa begins its campaign against Steve Borthwick's side. Springbok…...

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8+ hour, 22+ min ago  (188+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 9: 25 a. m. Your weekend could be doing more for you! Enter ZARbet Winning Weekends on East Coast Radio and stand a chance to win real cash every weekend. Weekends hit different when they come with a chance to win. East…...

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ecr. co. za > news > entertainment > nara-smith-daughter-battling-cancer

Nara Smith opens up about two-year-old daughter battling cancer

5+ hour, 46+ min ago  (646+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 10: 48 a. m. | By Poelano Malema Tik Tok star Nara Smith/ Instagram (@naraaziza) Nara Smith has taken to social media to share the devastating news surrounding her family. The South African-born model and influencer, who is married to fellow model Lucky…...

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ecr. co. za > shows > east-coast-breakfast > school-holidays-deliver-excellent-kzn-fishing-action

School holidays deliver excellent KZN fishing action

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (293+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 8: 44 a. m. | By ECR & Vinesh Soogreem The school holidays have brought plenty of anglers to the water, with winter conditions delivering excellent fishing across KZN. ANSA / Supplied - Wikus Kleynhans with a massive 32kg wahoo caught off Wave Dancer in St Lucia…...

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ecr. co. za > news > news > saunders-killers-to-be-sentenced-in-durban-high-court

Saunders killers to be sentenced in Durban High Court

9+ hour, 39+ min ago  (322+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 7: 56 a. m. | By Nushera Soodyal Safydeen Del Vecchio, Fatima Patel and Ahmad Musa will be sentenced in the Durban High Court after being convicted of kidnapping and murdering botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders." The couple were abducted near Eshowe in…...

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ecr. co. za > shows > east-coast-breakfast > whatsapp-is-making-a-big-change

Whats App is making a big change

10+ hour, 44+ min ago  (543+ words) Updated July 2, 2026, 6: 51 a. m. | By Skyye Ndlovu Whats App is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Here's how the new privacy feature works and how to reserve your username. Whats App is finally introducing usernames, meaning you'll…...

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ecr. co. za > news > news > more-than-900-arrested-in-illegal-immigration-marches

More than 900 arrested during nationwide anti-illegal immigration marches

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (305+ words) Updated July 1, 2026, 3: 26 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says more than 900 people were arrested during Tuesday's operations during various anti-illegal immigration marches around the country. In Kwa Zulu-Natal, 153 people were arrested for various crimes, including…...