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4:10

#PODCAST Study finds that programmes aimed at...

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2024/06/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent study has found that programmes aimed at alleviating malnutrition and food insecurity also improved health outcomes, enhanced cognitive development - and saw better educational prospects for children. This is according to the GIBS study which looked into - fast food group, KFC's R2 for hope campaign which raised R644 million since inception 15 years ago. According to Statistics South Africa, around 3.6-million people in the country experienced food

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4:07

#PODCAST Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy: Two-years on and...

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2024/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The National Liquor Traders Council has commended the Eastern Cape liquor board for its work in trying to alleviate and educate youngsters and traders on the effects on underage alcohol abuse. This comes as we mark a somber milestone - the two-year anniversary of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy. A total of 21 young lives were lost on this day in a devastating incident that sent shockwaves across the nation and outrage. Families of the victims say they are still in

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2:55

#PODCAST Visvin Reddy sworn-in as MP for MK Party

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2024/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Durban politician, Visvin Reddy, has been sworn-in at the National Assembly for the umKhonto-Wesizwe Party. Reddy joins Duduzile Zuma and MK party leader, John Hlope, as a member of parliament. Reddy dumped his party, African Democratic Change or ADeC to join the ranks of MK. He says that being an MP in the national assembly means greater responsibility to the people.....

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3:01

#PODCAST Hundreds of MK Party supporters march in...

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2024/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Members of the MK party in the Moses Mabhida Region in KwaZulu-Natal are protesting outside the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court where an IEC official is appearing in connection with matters related to his conduct on election day last month, May 29th. These MK party members also continue to claim that the election results were rigged. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mtungwa-Makamu has more details...…

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4:30

#PODCAST Despite the delayed cabinet announcement,...

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2024/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Economist, Iraj Abedian says the markets have reacted fairly well, despite the delayed announcement of the President's cabinet, but there is still much to be done in terms of policy management and portfolio competency. This as the country awaits with bated breath President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the members of his executive following the agreement between 10 political parties to form the Government of National Unity (GNU). Abedian says to affect the best

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3:22

#PODCAST Drug Awareness Week: An opportunity to raise...

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2024/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The 24th to 28th of June marks Drug Awareness Week in South Africa, with the aim to raise awareness of the harmful effects of substance use. However, it seems many of the most common strategies used by well-meaning advocates have been shown to be ineffective. Substance abuse isn't just a personal struggle, it weakens the very communities within which it exists. It fuels crime, domestic violence and social problems too. Anti-Drug Activist and member of the

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4:18

#PODCAST New local dance production "Kosha: The Five...

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2024/06/25

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A new local dance production entitled Kosha: The Five Dimensions of Being aims to help people transcend contemporary South African challenges. Based on an ancient Hindu principle of Pancha-Kosha: the production deals with the process of shedding the five outer sheaths to evolve into an authentic spiritual self. Writer Sureka Singh and Kathak dancer Manesh Maharaj spoke to Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad... *The production runs at

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4:21

#PODCAST Ahmed Kathrada Foundation say the new...

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2024/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet must embody the highest level of integrity, competence and understand the needs of the public. The Foundations Executive Director, Neeshan Balton says given the 10 Party GNU - variety could work in the favour of the people with people with various skill sets deliberating on solutions...

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2:46

#PODCAST Latest on the Mpox outbreak: Medical experts...

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2024/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - There have been two confirmed deaths from the 13 recorded cases of Mpox in South Africa since May. A number of the cases recorded were among immuno-compromised people living with chronic illnesses such as HIV. But what do we actually know about the spread and containment of Mpox disease? In This week's Medical Monitor, Professor Adrian Puren gives us an update on the current situation. He says it's important that the public be aware of this particular

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1:17

#PODCAST 3 suspects to appear in court soon - after...

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2024/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Three suspects are expected to appear in court soon after they were arrested for copper cable theft to the value of R450,000. The suspects were arrested on Sunday in Isipingo, south of Durban. All three suspects are aged between 32 and 46 years old. Police spokesperson, Captain Carmen Rhynes says the suspects are foreign nationals and have been charged for tampering with essential infrastructure and being in possession of suspected stolen property, as well as

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4:04

#PODCAST Meeting to tackle crime in Greenwood Park...

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2024/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Cable and copper theft are some of the ongoing criminal activities negatively affecting the quality of life of residents who live in Greenwood Park, in the north of Durban. That's according to Danusha Makan-Maharaj, the acting vice-chair of the Greenwood Park Community Policing Forum sub-forum 2. To address these issues and forge the way forward in tackling crime in the area, the CPF will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday at Avoca Primary School

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3:29

#PODCAST Linzwa Foundation's "Keep the Babies Warm"...

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2024/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Lindiwe Dube is on a mission to ensure bundles of joy are bundled in warmth this winter. Dube, who is the founder of Linzwa Foundation's "Keep the Babies Warm", will be collecting baby winter clothes for disadvantaged babies and educating youth on teenage pregnancy at the Vulindlela Community Hall, in Richards Bay today. Dube says the project aims to assist children who come from disadvantaged families with winter clothes but also teach young girls different

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2:27

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Poor conditions in big coffee...

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2024/06/24

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Coffee is becoming more expensive. Unfavorable conditions in Brazil and Vietnam - two of the world's largest coffee producing nations - has resulted in the global increase in the price of coffee. 250 grams of instant coffee rose by 30.6% year on year - with ground coffee rising by 6.8% for the same period. This has been attributed to drier conditions in Brazil and Vietnam, resulting in poorer yields in crop production. FNB Commercial Senior

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3:39

#PODCAST Concerns raised in Chatsworth around tuck...

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2024/06/24

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Bayview Ubuntu Community Centre in Chatsworth south of Durban is concerned about local tuck shops in the area selling sachets of alcohol to children under the age of 18. Chairperson Brandon Pillay says there is a growing trend where alcohol in sachets is being peddled to young people at a reduced cost. This comes at a time when advocacy groups lament the reality that 19.9% of learners claim they have consumed alcohol by the age of 13. Pillay

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1:18

#PODCAST Ramaphosa's Cabinet: As the nation waits, we...

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2024/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The nation waits with bated breath for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his new cabinet. South Africans are hoping that the incoming cabinet of the seventh administration is competent to address the challenges facing the country. With the establishment of a Government of National Unity, the President will have a wider pool of people to choose and appoint to the positions of minister and deputy ministers. Meanwhile, Political Analyst, Dr Levy Ndou says the

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5:27

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: KZN Premier Thami Ntuli's...

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2024/06/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Political analyst - Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says the composition of the new KwaZulu-Natal executive council represents a combination of continuity and change. Mngomezulu has been reacting to the announcement of the provincial executive council by newly sworn-in KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. Professor Mngomezulu says the composition of the provincial cabinet was a balancing act for the provincial government of unity...

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2:28

#PODCAST These South Africans say the swearing in of...

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2024/06/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Some South Africans have expressed a sense of renewed hope for the KwaZulu-Natal province following the swearing in on the new Premier and his executive. These citizens are hopeful that this will be a turning point for the province which has been dealing with a plethora of service delivery issues in recent times...

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2:31

#PODCAST We preview the 2nd edition of the Social...

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2024/06/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The second edition of the Social Media Summit for Government 2024 is set to take place on the 27th and 28th of June 2024. The summit will be convened under the theme: Deepening Democracy: Citizen Engagement in the Digital Age and will be held at the University of Johannesburg Business School. The summit aims to bring together public sector and government communicators to discuss/debate critical issues and trends in digital communication and develop solutions

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3:02

#PODCAST The V&A Waterfront continues eco-friendly...

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2024/06/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Popular Cape Town attraction, the V&A Waterfront has continued its eco-friendly stance by signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 43 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy a year. The deal reached with Etana Energy will see electricity from wind and solar farms operated by independent power producers meet up to 70% of the V&A's energy needs, starting by early 2026. The agreement aids the V&A's sustainability strategy, which includes a

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4:33

#PODCAST MEDICAL MONITOR: Health experts urge men to...

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2024/06/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As the country observes National Men's Health Month this June, health experts are urging males to get screened in an effort to prevent and treat any prevailing illnesses. Men's Health Month focuses on raising awareness about the health challenges confronting men and advocating for early detection and treatment of diseases. According to government, South African men experience a greater share of the total fatal and non-fatal burden of disease, dying at a

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