Best SABC News Podcasts (2023)

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#PODCAST KZN BY-ELECTION ANALYSIS: The real reason why the electorate continue to follow existing voter patterns #sabcnews 3:44

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - South Africans are going through a "voter dilemma". This is the analysis by political analyst Prof. Fikile Vilakazi of this weeks by-election in KwaZulu-Natal. The ANC retained two wards in Mandeni and uMkzimkhulu while the DA retained it's ward in Chatsworth, eThekwini. This comes as residents co…

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#PODCAST Durban animal welfare organisation say their dogs are suffering due to the negative media attention surrounding pit bulls #sabcnews 3:34

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A Durban-based animal welfare organisation says its dogs are suffering due to the negative media attention on the Pit Bull breed. SerendiPitty Rescue, who predominantly care for the Pit Bull breed, say the stigma attached to the dog in recent month has caused a major decline in funding and sponsorship. In the …

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#PODCAST Hammanskraal religious leader hits out at government's lack of communication & intervention in dealing with the #Cholera outbreak #sabcnews 3:17

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The cholera death toll has risen to at least 20*. Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkhomo-Ralehoko, made the announcement in the Gauteng Legislature, where she was delivering her budget vote. The number of confirmed lab tests for cholera is standing at 29. About 179 patients showing symptoms for the disease have be…

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 26 May 2023 #sabcnews 1:09

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...By SABC News and Current Affairs

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#PODCAST KZN Sharks Board dismiss recent reports of any sardine activity along the coastline #sabcnews 1:50

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KZN Sharks Board has dismissed reports of any sardine activity along the coastline. This after fake reports circulated on social media where videos showed people netting the silvery fish. Those videos are thought to have been recorded during previous sardine runs. Area Operations Manager Wayne Harrison has…

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#PODCAST Research show that rainfall in certain parts of SA has become more extreme over the past 50 years #sabcnews 3:08

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Rainfall in certain parts of South Africa has become more extreme over the past 50 years. This is the finding of research from the University of Pretoria (UP). It shows that in some parts of the country- it is becoming far quicker collect the volume of rain now- than it was 50 years ago. These stu…

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#PODCAST Indian-origin South Africans encouraged to embrace African culture through social cohesion #AfricaDay #sabcnews 3:53

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - It's the 60th anniversary of Africa Day - and South Africans of Indian origin are being urged to deepen their relationship with the continent, by embracing African culture through social cohesion. Africa Day is a celebration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now known as the African Un…

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#PODCAST South Durban Community Environmental Alliance to spearhead a march against eThekwini's severe tariff increases #sabcnews 3:22

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) will spearhead a march tomorrow - uniting communities against tariff increases for municipal rates in the country. The aim is to highlight a collective grievance from ratepayers struggling to keep up with the ever increasing rates, electricity and water…

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#PODCAST UKZN Westville Campus Hindu Temple to host the official launch of the United South African Hindus group this weekend #sacbnews 4:00

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The importance of unity and togetherness will form part of the focus during this weekend's official launch of the United South African Hindus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The launch will spark discussions around politics, business, sports and medicine - all with the aim of bringing together South…

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#PODCAST Google adds eight more African countries to its AI-enabled hub that can help forecast floods in advance #sabcnews 2:56

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Search engine, Google is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help save lives in countries across the globe by allowing them to detect incoming floods. The 'Flood Hub' offers forecasts up to 7 days in advance, benefitting a population of 460 million people globally. Since adding 8 more African nations this we…

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#PODCAST Women's Action for New Direction (WAND) discuss their partnership with the Fatima Mayet Cheshire Village in Chatworth #sabcnews 3:13

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A non-profit organisation based in Chatsworth, south of Durban is cultivating greener pastures for marginalised communities. Women's Action for New Direction (WAND) recently completed their 'Project Greenhouse' at the Fatima Mayet Cheshire Village in Croftdene. The project saw WAND volunteers restructure and …

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#PODCAST Amnesty International South Africa call on government to act with urgency to prevent further #Cholera deaths #sabcnews 2:42

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Amnesty International South Africa is calling for government to act with urgency to prevent further Cholera deaths. Amnesty International SA spokesperson, Mienke Steytler says the basic right to clean and safe water, which is enshrined in the Constitution, will continue to be threatened unless government ensu…

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#PODCAST Local health-care experts advise South Africans to get their flu vaccination shots "as soon as possible" #sabcnews 3:34

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the flu season fast approaching, local health-care experts are advising people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) - the annual epidemics of flu globally result in an estimated three to five million cases of severe illness and up to 650,000 respiratory d…

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#PODCAST Closing arguments in bail application for accused in #ThaboBester escape case 2:52

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The bail hearing of five accused implicated in the prison escape of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has been postponed to tomorrow. Senohe Matsoara and four others through their defense lawyers are attempting to convince the Bloemfontein magistrates court that they do not pose a flight risk if the…

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#PODCAST Gift of the Givers delivers thousands of bottles of water to Cholera-stricken Hammanskraal 1:50

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian Aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers is currently distributing thousands of litres of water to clinics across the Hamanskraal area. Fifteen people have been killed due to the Cholera outbreak in the country. The organisations, Cliffort Mabe says relief efforts will continue in conjunction wit…

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#PODCAST London-based "Brand Finance" rank the City of Cape Town the 60th best city brand in the world #sabcnews 2:52

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Cape Town (COCT) has been named Africa's best city brand and 60th globally. This is according to research done by London based brand evaluation consultancy firm, Brand Finance. Johannesburg ranked number 72 in the world. These inaugural rankings are based on a global survey of close to 15,000 membe…

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#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality urge residents "not to panic" - as the amended load-shedding schedule comes into effect on Thursday #sabcnews 2:56

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality is appealing to residents not to panic as the city's amended load-shedding schedule comes into effect on Thursday (25 May). The municipality says the changes will be felt more by the industrial sector with prolonged hours during stages 7 and 8. The Verulam Business Forum, north of Du…

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#PODCAST REACTION: The number of #Cholera related deaths at the Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal rises to 15 #sabcnews 3:10

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Water and Sanitation Department has blamed instability in the City of Tshwane for the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. The Deputy Minister David Mahlobo says they will soon meet with the Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink to discuss addressing water issues in the metro. Mahlobo says…

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#PODCAST South Africans urged to be more critical of the state of the country, when casting their votes next year #Elections2024 #sabcnews 4:45

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africans need to be more critical of the state of the country when casting their votes next year. That's the view of political analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi. This as the country battles an unrelenting energy crisis, high levels of unemployment and socio-economic irregularities. Most recently, minority communit…

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#PODCAST Department of Labour and Employment say amendments to the Employment Equity Act is "in line with SA's racial demographics" #sabcnews 3:42

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Department of Labour and Employment says the Employment Equity Amendment Act aims to deal with the nuances in population demographics from province to province. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the act into law last month- paving the way for the Minister of Employment and Labour to set regiona…

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#PODCAST Newly-registered Phoenix Children's Home launch "baby safe" for unwanted babies during its official opening #sabcnews 1:57

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Phoenix Children's Home north of Durban officially opened its doors for underprivileged children in the area. The officially registered home, spearheaded by the Phoenix Child & Family Welfare Society and sponsored by the Sibaya Community Trust, will provide accommodation and support for about 20 chi…

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#PODCAST World Communications Day celebrated to underscore the importance and impact of effective communication #sabcnews 3:12

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Understanding the profound impact your words can have on others. That's a been a clarion call to the world on World Communications Day yesterday. The day is set aside to underscore the importance of effective communication- as a productive tool for mankind. Express Yourself Communications Director…

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#PODCAST Phoenix brothers found not guilty of July unrest murder 1:56

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Durban High Court has found Dylan and Ned Govender from Phoenix north of Durban not guilty on charges of murder relating to the killing of Mondli Majola from Amaoti during the civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021. But they were found guilty of common assault. Widespread, violent unrest, looting and the d…

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#PODCAST Heavy rains cause a sinkhole on Earl Haig Road in Durban 3:10

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By Newbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Persistent rains have caused a severe sinkhole on Earl Haig Road in Durban. This after a taxi became submerged. Metro Police have cordoned off the area- fearing any further incidents. But communities remain on edge- as rains refuse to cease. Active Citizens Coalition president councillor Imtiaz Syed is o…

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#PODCAST Bail application of five accused in the Thabo Bester escape case continues 2:59

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Five people accused of assisting the escape of convicted "Facebook rapist" and murderer Thabo Bester, with his partner Nandipha Magudumana, are appearing in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court today. Masilo Koenane who is a legal representative for one of the accused - Motanyane Masukela - denies that his cli…

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#PODCAST REACTION: Eskom confirm that #Stage8 loadshedding could be on the cards this winter season #sabcnews 4:46

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Eskom says this winter is expected to be a challenging time with the likelihood of stage 8 loadshedding on the cards. Eskom says it aims to maintain loadshedding between stage 3 and 5, however stage 8 is a possibility if planned interventions to minimise loadshedding are not successful. Independent Energy Anal…

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#PODCAST Law expert argues that the Employment Equity Amendment Act could change SA's employment landscape #sabcnews 3:43

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) in its current form plans to change the employment landscape of South Africa. That's according to Nadeem Mahomed - Professional Support Lawyer at the private law firm - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The Act, as signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has raised concern about th…

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#PODCAST V.N Naik School For The Deaf honour local organisations for contributions toward revamping their learners playground #sabcnews 2:52

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Rotary Club of Durban alongside the Victor Daitz Foundation will be honoured for their sterling efforts by the V N Naik School For The Deaf. The two groups teamed up a few years ago to revamp the playground at the Newlands West School in Durban. The COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately delayed the revamp - but …

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 19 May 2023 #sabcnews 1:08

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...By SABC News and Current Affairs

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#PODCAST Concerns raised over citizens health amidst energy crisis 2:50

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Consumers are being urged to prepare for prolonged periods of load shedding during the winter months. Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo spoke to Moulana Tariq, from the Phoenix Crisis Centre, who has raised concerns about the health of citizens and is in contact with the KwaZulu-Natal department of Health to …

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#PODCAST Financial experts converge in Durban today for the Alexforbes Hot Topics Retirement Fund Seminar #sabcnews 3:11

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Financial experts will converge in Durban today to discuss key shifts in investments and retirement funds for the future. The Alexforbes Hot Topics Retirement Fund Seminar will assess risks associated with retirement and provide an educational journey for savings. Key trend strategy economist Viresh Maharaj ex…

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#PODCAST Analysts slam the Employment Equity Amendment Act in its current form - saying that it goes against SA's labour laws #sabcnews 4:46

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Labour analyst, Michael Bagraim says the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) in its current form is unconstitutional and goes against South Africa's labour laws. Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. One of the controversial amendments to the Act…

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#PODCAST The US Special Representative for Racial Equity & Justice joins us to discuss the importance of diplomatic partnerships #sabcnews 2:39

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith says diplomatic partnerships can help those who feel racially marginalised overcome these challenges. She was in Durban to discuss the importance of advocating for equity for historically marginalised communit…

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#PODCAST The Indian Consulate in Durban partner with the eThekwini Municipality to help promote cleaner beaches and oceans #sabcnews 3:08

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - India, in it's G20 presidency role, is promoting cleaner oceans, as part of the G20 Oceans Forum. The Indian Consulate in Durban, in partnership with eThekwini Municipality and the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve - will hold a G20 Beach Clean Up Drive this Sunday. In this week's Greenscene, act…

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#PODCAST JOMBA Contemporary Dance Experience celebrates it's 25th anniversary this year #sabcnews 3:53

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's longest-running dance festival, JOMBA Contemporary Dance Experience, celebrates it's 25th anniversary this year. The festival, which is hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Centre for Creative Arts, will take place online from 24 to 26 May. Part of the festival is the Masihambisane Dialo…

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#PODCAST Murder accused, Rameez Patel, returns to court 3:55

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The murder trial of businessman Rameez Patel is underway at the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo today. Patel stands accused of the 2015 killing of his first wife, Fatima Patel. The trial has been postponed several times over the years. Fatima was beaten by a baseball bat and shot at the couple's home in Nirva…

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#PODCAST South African biometric company iiDENTIFii explain why they believe facial recognition software is the future of voting #sabcnews 3:57

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As the 2024 National Election approaches, a South African Biometric company believes facial recognition software is the future of voting. Such technology has been implemented in African countries such as Ghana and Kenya, but not without problems. It does, in theory streamline the voting process, allowing those…

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#PODCAST In a bid to update people's perceptions & break the stigma associated with the virus, calls intensify to rename HIV #sabcnews 3:21

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a bid to update people's perceptions & dramatically enhance the effectiveness of existing prevention efforts, a local non-governmental organisation have called on the World Health Organization to rename HIV. The F/A/Q Health Foundation - a sexual health and wellness NGO - launched the global campaign known …

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#PODCAST "National Metered Taxi Summit" now underway in Durban - focussing on unity, professionalism & industry empowerment #sabcnews 3:12

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban is set to host the first-ever National Metered Taxi Summit at the Coastlands hotel in Umhlanga, north of the Durban. The three day gathering which begins today - aims focus on discussions around unity, professionalism, customer care and industry empowerment. Recently, the public transport industry has b…

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#PODCAST Case against #ThaboBester and #DrNandipha postponed to 20 June 3:54

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The defence in the Thabo Bester matter has started with the cross examination of the state witness in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court. Five accused are applying for bail. Earlier the case of Dr Nandipha Magudumana's father, Zolile Sekeleni was postponed to the 20th of June for further investigation. He is…

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#PODCAST Ten people burnt to death in Pietermaritzburg drug-related killing 2:02

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt for seven suspects who allegedly burnt to death 10 people in a home at Taylors Halt in Pietermaritzburg. This after seven suspects armed with rifles entered the house enquiring about the owner. They then told the occupants to undress, before dosing them in a liquid…

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#PODCAST ANC NWC raises concerns during visit to KZN 3:23

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - ANC secretary general - Fikile Mbalula - has announced that the party's national leaders will be deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to draw up an action plan for the party's election campaign in the province, leading up to the general elections next year. Mbalula made the announcement in Durban at the end of a four d…

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#PODCAST Agri SA warn that if high stage load-shedding continues, South Africa could face a severe long-term food security issue #sabcnews 3:33

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Agricultural organisation, Agri SA says should loadshedding continue at such high stages, South Africa could face a severe food security issue in the long term. This coupled with the shortage of vaccines for livestock and cattle are likely to see shelf prices increase over the short to medium term due to extra…

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#PODCAST At least 22 people reported dead in Myanmar as category-five cyclone "Mocha" leaves devastation in its wake #sabcnews 2:51

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A powerful cyclone is continuing to rock the coastlines of both Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm. Cyclone "Mocha" did not make landfall at the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, as earlier feared - but still destroyed hundreds of makeshift shelter…

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#PODCAST UKZN's Esther Novukela battles chronic depression & anxiety to graduate with a Master's degree in Education cum laude #sabcnews 3:04

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - University of KwaZulu-Natal graduate, Esther Novukela is breaking the mental health stigma in education. Novukela recently graduated with a Master's degree in Education (Cum laude). It was no easy feat for Novukela, who battled chronic depression and anxiety while pursuing her degree, facing multiple health s…

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#PODCAST Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa launch new campaign to coincide with global Salt Awareness Week #sabcnews 3:09

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world observes Salt Awareness Week and we build up to World Hypertension Day tomorrow, health experts have raised the alarm on heart attacks and strokes being the biggest cause of death and disability - responsible for 17.9 million global deaths annually. They say the strain this is having - not only on…

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#PODCAST Ramaphosa meets ANC KZN top officials as he wraps-up NWC's visit to the province 3:52

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The ANC National Working Committee (NWC) are currently locked in a meeting discussing the future of its Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) following local governance issues. The Party's Top 7 are criss-crossing the province in a bid to get to the bottom of the causes that creates divisions in…

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#PODCAST Heavy rainfall and flooding hits the Eastern Cape 3:15

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Mop-up operations are currently underway in the drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay following heavy rains over the weekend. Over one thousand people have been evacuated due to flooding. The affected residents have been accommodated in various halls, schools and churches. Low-lying areas in KwaZakhele, Mother…

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#PODCAST Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calls for what he terms "nationwide freedom protests" #sabcnews 3:34

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for what he terms "nationwide freedom protests". This after his arrest and detention last week triggered deadly unrest in which at least 10 people were killed. Enraged by the arrest, supporters set fire to government buildings, blocked roads and damaged pr…

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#PODCAST ANC in KwaZulu-Natal criticised for trying to woo the South African Indian vote in Chatsworth #Elections2024 #sacbnews 3:38

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Political analyst Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu says the Chatsworth electorate will have to determine if the ANC has delivered on it's promises to them in the past, before they trust them with their votes. Yesterday, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed new party members in Chatsworth south of Durban. …

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