Best SABC News Podcasts (2023)

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#PODCAST National Council for Persons with Disabilities say close to 600,000 youth with disabilities are not in the SA education system #sabcnews 3:37

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 600,000 youth with disabilities are not in the South African education system. That's according to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. This is largely attributed to mainstream schools being ill-equipped to cater for the needs of youth with disabilities and for the lack of instituti…

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#PODCAST 61-year-old former MUT lecturer Chanlall Dwarika described as a gentleman and an "exemplary leader" #sabcnews 3:38

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - 61-year-old former Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) lecturer, Chanlall Dwarika has been described as a gentleman of note and an exemplary leader, who always went out of his way for his students, friends and colleagues. Former MUT lecturer, Khalik Ismail Nabbi- who worked closely alongside Dwarika- say…

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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: The inability of citizens to resolve conflict cited as a major factor behind SA's "appalling" crime rate #sabcnews 3:14

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Criminology Professor at the UKZN Nirmala Gopal says the inability of South Africans to resolve confliction is a huge reason as to why crime is so rife in the country. Apart from the discovery of Dwarika's body - seven people were shot and killed in another mass killing incident at the Glebelands …

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#PODCAST 12-year-old from Phoenix uses speech & poetry to share her thoughts on mitigating the threat of climate change #sabcnews 2:22

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 12 year old Yegeshni Veerasamy wants to inspire her generation to take better care of the planet. The Skylark Primary School learner from Phoenix, north of Durban recently participated in the KZN Legislature's Poetry and Speech Competition - where she spoke about how to mitigate the threat of clim…

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#PODCAST Suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 61-year-old former MUT lecturer to appear in court #sabcnews 1:24

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of 61-year-old Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) lecturer, Chanlall Dwarika will appear at the Durban Magistrates court tomorrow. Dwarika was allegedly abducted last week from his home in Sea Cow Lake in Durban. The incident was captured on CCTV foota…

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#PODCAST The Royal Show bids farewell to Pietermaritzburg 2:53

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By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Sunday will be the last time that the 173 year old Royal Show will be staged in Pietermaritzburg. The Royal Agricultural Society will now move the world famous show to the Mount Verde Estate in Hilton. This will take the Society closer to its agricultural roots- with a business model prioritising agricultural…

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#PODCAST Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi meets with AmaZulu Royal family 2:20

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi is expected to meet with members of the Zulu Royal family in Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal today. The meeting is expected to address the alleged breaking down of relations between Buthelezi and AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. SABC News rep…

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#PODCAST Inspired by legacy: Phoenix teenager to perform the works of late playwright Ronnie Govender at a memorial event #sabcnews 3:01

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Paying tribute to his literary hero: 17 year old Tashmeer Chetty from Phoenix, north of Durban will perform some of the late playwright and author, Ronnie Govender's most acclaimed works at the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban. The Avonford Secondary is part of a line up including Betty Govinden and Pregs Govend…

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#PODCAST Local insurer says truck driver fatigue is statistically responsible for more road crashes than unroadworthy vehicles #sabcnews 3:38

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to recent data from road safety information portal Arrive Alive, road accidents increase by approximately 20% in winter compared to other seasons in South Africa. With slippery roads and reduced visibility contributing to these incidents truck drivers in particular - are being urged to maintain road …

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#PODCAST The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) officially welcome the launch of #YouthMonth in Soweto #sabcnews 3:42

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This Youth Month, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) wants to go beyond speeches and rallies and focus on meaningful opportunities for young South Africans. They officially launched Youth Month yesterday alongside national government in Soweto, west of Johannesburg. The theme this year w…

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#PODCAST Chatsworth Child Welfare react to the recent "alarming" child abandonment figures in South Africa #sabcnews 2:48

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Child abandonment is a growing cause for concern for the Chatsworth Child Welfare, south of Durban. Between January and March this year, the organisation has received about 15 child abandonment cases. Already about ten thousand babies are abandoned in South Africa every year, with the vast majority of them fo…

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 02 June 2023 #sabcnews 1:11

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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 Organisations march to Union Buildings against illegal immigration 2:47

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - More than 2-hundred members from over 35 organisations embarked on a march through the streets of Pretoria - to the Union Buildings, to protest against undocumented and illegal foreign nationals. The organisations are saying that South Africa is facing a myriad of challenges such as crime and many social ill…

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#PODCAST Latest Household Affordability Index data shows that a basket of groceries costs over R460 more than last year #sabcnews 4:14

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A basket groceries is R461,70 more expensive today- than it was a year ago. These are the latest price estimates from the Household Affordability Index, collated by socio-economic researchers- the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group. Of the studies conducted- they found that the pric…

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#PODCAST Save the Children South Africa concerned over the decline in funding for child welfare institutions #sabcnews 3:43

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation, Save the Children South Africa says many crucial child welfare institutions are buckling under the economic climate and struggling to stay afloat. As the country observes Child Protection Week, Save the Children SA have expressed concern over the decline in funding for many organisatio…

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#PODCAST Pretoria veterinary specialist successfully performs SA's first transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) on a horse #sabcnews 3:29

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Veterinary specialist Dr Christina Eberhardt has successfully performed South Africa's first transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) on a horse. It's believed this is the first time this procedure was performed on the African continent. Dr Eberhardt - who's an internal medicine & cardiology specialist for …

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#PODCAST Local advocacy group discuss why SA could have done more to stop the LGBTQI+ human rights violations in Uganda #sabcnews 3:22

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad Having just celebrated Africa Month - the Durban Lesbian and Gay Community Health Centre says South Africa could have done more to stop the human rights violations against the LGBTQI+ community in Uganda. This week Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law the Anti-Homosexuality Act. It impo…

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#PODCAST Community Policing Forums fear the sector's R70-million budget allocation could become a breeding ground for corruption #sabcnews 4:01

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Community Policing Forums (CPF) in Durban are fearing the sectors R70-million budget allocation could become a breeding ground for corruption. Police Minister Bheki Cele announced during his fourth quarter crime statistics that R70 million rand will be made available to CPF's to strengthen their crime fighting resources. According to the South Afri…

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#PODCAST Social media giant Twitter pulls out of the European Union's voluntary code to fight disinformation & fake news #sabcnews 2:17

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to the European Union (EU) popular social media platform Twitter has pulled out of the EU's voluntary code to fight disinformation. The code aims to prevent profiteering from disinformation and fake news and also looks to curb the spread of bots and fake accounts. The EU's internal market commissione…

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#PODCAST Durban women & childrens' rights organisations slam latest crime stats - say the figures are nothing short of "alarming" #sabcnews 4:22

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Women and childrens' rights organisations in the greater Durban area say the latest crime statistics are nothing short of alarming. Police Minister Bheki Cele released the crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 financial year yesterday (Tuesday, 30th May). From January to March this year, nearly a thousand women were murdered and …

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#PODCAST King Shaka International Airport update the public on plans to build an Airport City or "Aerotropolis" by the year 2030 #sabcnews 3:55

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - King Shaka International Airport announced plans to build an Airport City or Aerotropolis. The billion rand project that runs until 2030 plans to feature an onsite hotel, office development with retail stores and a public transport facility. KSIA Regional General Manager Nkosinathi Myataza, says the air…

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#PODCAST Food rescue organisation "SA Harvest" call for policy reforms in order to alleviate the country's hunger problems #WorldHungerDay #sabcnews 3:48

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By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Food rescue organisation, SA Harvest are calling for policy reform in order to alleviate hunger in South Africa. This comes as World Hunger Day was observed this past weekend. The organisation says 10.3 million tonnes of edible food, worth R67-billion is wasted annually in South Africa. Ali Conn, Chief Innovat…

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#PODCAST Wasterwater expert cites SA's poorly designed wastewater infrastructure as the root cause of the country's cholera issues #sabcnews 4:03

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Wasterwater expert, Professor Faizal Bux says the South Africa's poorly designed wastewater infrastructure is the cause of the country's many water woes. At least 23 people have died from Cholera in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Many others have been hospitalised. One person has died from Cholera in the Fr…

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#PODCAST South African Medical Association (SAMA) discuss the possibility of the cholera outbreak spreading to other parts of the country #sabcnews 3:40

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South Africa is beginning to see the outcomes of ill maintained infrastructure and sadly, issues like the cholera outbreak in Tshwane are only going to continue at a larger scale in the future. This is the view of South African Medical Association (SAMA) Chairperson Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa. With the death toll now …

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#PODCAST Off-duty KZN police officer killed in alleged road rage incident 2:21

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - An off-duty police officer has been shot and killed in an alleged road rage incident. The incident took place yesterday evening on Bhekisisa Road in the Mahlabathini area near Hillcrest, west of Durban. The 34-year-old officer was returning from a wedding with his wife when the incident occurred. KZN Provinc…

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#PODCAST The Alternative Information and Development Centre say the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes is inducing a recession in the country #sabcnews 3:13

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreepardshad - The South African Reserve Bank is inducing a recession in the country. That's the view of the Alternative Information and Development Centre. This is because the bank imposed it's 10th consecutive interest rate hike since January last year. It's brought the prime lending rate to 11.75%. Analysts …

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#PODCAST Period poverty in SA comes under the spotlight as the world observes #MenstrualHygieneDay #sabcnews 3:13

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - One in four girl learners are forced to miss school on a monthly basis in South Africa because they can not afford feminine hygiene products. This is what's become commonly referred to as "period poverty". The plight has come under the spotlight as the world observed Menstrual Hygiene Day at the weekend. Now, …

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#PODCAST Wild Bird Trust discuss their Cape Parrot Project - an effort to help preserve the critically endangered local bird species #WorldParrotDay #sabcnews 2:35

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With "World Parrot Day" commemorated later this week, efforts are being made in South Africa to help preserve the rare Cape Parrot - a critically endangered species with a population of less than 2,000 in the wild. The Cape Parrot is only found in South Africa and was recently listed as Birdlife's Bird of the …

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#PODCAST National Association of School Governing Bodies "confident" the grades 1 & 8 admission process will be glitch free next year #sabcnews 3:16

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Association of School Governing Bodies is confident that the online admission process for grade one and eight learners for the next academic year will be free from glitches. Online registration commence in two weeks. Spokesperson, Matakanye Matakanye says panic arose earlier this year when the sys…

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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 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 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 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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