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1:48

#PODCAST Case postponed for five men accused of...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The case against the five men accused of setting alight several trucks in Mpumalanga has been postponed at the Ermelo Magistrate's court. Nelson Shongwe, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Fundile Mpondo, Mafika Sibande and Nkosingiphile Gumede are facing charges of robbery, malicious damage to property, conspiracy to commit crime of malicious damage to property and attempted murder. SABC reporter Michael Mduli was at court and brings us the latest...

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5:10

#PODCAST No end in sight for taxi strike in Cape Town

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The SANTACO taxi strike that is now in its second week is having a crippling impact on business and the welfare of workers across Cape Town. Many businesses remain shut with staff not able to travel to work. SANTACO withdrew its services following a breakdown in negotiations with the City of Cape Town and the provincial government over the impounding of taxis. The City has seen a wave of public violence incidents in the wake of the ongoing SANTACO mass

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3:06

#PODCAST Authorities called upon to include women...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Women in local communities are being excluded from critical conversations this Women's Month. That's the view of Woman Pact founder Pamela Padayachee. She says that the plight of women- who bear the brunt of injustices on the ground- are not taken into consideration when high level discourse and dialogue takes place this month. Padayachee explains how local women need to work together in order to combat the exclusion of their voices...

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3:26

#PODCAST Ports of Durban and Port Elizabeth celebrate...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The ports of both Port Elizabeth and Durban had an all women shift to celebrate the women behind the successful operations at both the ports. They were operating activities including tugboats, berthing, and vessel traffic control systems. This is a historical moment, where women are taking up spaces in the country's male dominated fields that connect world trade. Durban port operations Pilot - Dineo Khunou was also part of the women only shift yesterday. She

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4:07

#PODCAST NAPTOSA in the Western Cape express concern...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Teacher Union, NAPTOSA in the Western Cape have expressed grave concern at learning time lost as a result of the taxi strike. About 92 schools were closed resulting in 17-thousand teachers and over 850-thousand learners unable to make their way to the classroom since last week. CEO of Naptosa in the Western Cape, David Millar says thousands of learners who depend on school feeding schemes have also suffered as a result...

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3:40

#PODCAST Women entrepreneurs could hold the key to...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Women entrepreneurs play a key role in alleviating "period poverty" in South Africa. That's according to Dr Nishana Bhogal, a senior lecturer in entrepreneurship at the Stellenbosch Business School. Period poverty refers to a lack of access to feminine hygiene products and menstruation-related information and facilities. According to the World Bank, approximately 500 million women and girls experience period poverty every month, globally. In South Africa, it

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3:52

#PODCAST Local marine activists salute the influx of...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Preserving the oceans for the future generations. This women's month we honour the dynamic she-roes who have committed their lives to protect the oceans and its inhabitants. With over 30 years of research and hands-on efforts, Dr Judy Mann, the founder of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day tells us her story. As over-fishing, pollution and climate change continue to pose a threat to oceanic ecosystems, Dr Mann says we still have a long way to go. In this week's

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3:46

#PODCAST The iconic Hilton Arts Festival returns to...

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2023/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The stage is set for one of the most iconic arts festival in KwaZulu-Natal- The HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2023. It returns tomorrow at the Hilton College, outside Pietermaritzburg. The line-up promises something for everyone - as art buffs, theatre lovers, car enthusiasts and lovers of music converge. This year's event will be take place five weeks earlier than usual, which organisers hope will result in better weather conditions. Festival Organiser Evan Roberts

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4:51

#PODCAST "SA Outreach and Emergency Services" preview...

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2023/08/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A gender-based violence desk will be launched today at the Summit Primary School in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The establishment of the desk is aimed at addressing the high rate of domestic violence, child abuse and drug related issues in the community. The GBV desk will be run by non-profit organisation - SA Outreach and Emergency Services - and will provide a range of free support services including, counselling, assistance on domestic violence and sexual

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4:20

#PODCAST Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan...

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2023/08/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Public Enterprises Minister - Pravin Gordhan has described the late Dr. Farooq Moosa Meer as a hero who fought the struggle against apartheid with dignity and selflessness. Dr Meer died at the age of 85 last month. He was a stalwart of the struggle movement and a person who remained an outspoken critic of the politics that plagued the post-apartheid government. Minister Gordhan spoke to Newsbreak in an exclusive interview describing how his late friend was

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3:36

#PODCAST Hunger & malnutrition blamed following the...

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2023/08/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The shocking death of four females from the Eastern Cape this past weekend has caused a stir in the community, with many blaming government's inability to address huger and malnutrition. While investigations into the incident continue, local relief groups and community leaders are adamant that hunger drove a mother of three to poison her children and then subsequently hang herself. Gift of the Givers Eastern Cape Co-ordinator Corine Conradie says post covid-19

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2:58

#PODCAST Third-year DUT student selected to represent...

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2023/08/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A third year Information and Communications Technology (ICT) student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will soon jet of to Italy as part of the 2023 GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Zime Nxumalo and three DUT staff members were chosen as semi-finalists due to their innovative business ideas. Nxumalo who is only 20 years old, started a software development company that specialises in quality website and application development

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3:45

#PODCAST Timothy Omotoso trial adjourned to Thursday

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho has been adjourned at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape. The three are facing 63 charges, including racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual assault. Omotoso was denied bail, while his two co-accused are out on bail. SABC reporter, Mcebisi Ngqina with more details...

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4:03

#PODCAST Thabo Bester case postponed to 11th October

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Thabo Bester escape case has been postponed to the 11th of October for further investigations. All the twelve accused including Bester appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court. Bester together with his girlfriend Dr Nandipha Magudumana appeared in person after appearing virtually last time. Bester has complained about his treatment at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Center where he is being held since his re-arrest in Tanzania. His lawyer Kabelo

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3:29

#PODCAST REACTION: Minister Ebrahim Patel issues...

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - Pressure continues to mount on South Africa's poultry industry. This as Trade and Industry Minister - Ebrahim Patel issued a notice indicating an end to the 12-month suspension on anti-dumping duties for poultry from five countries. The duties are based on recommendations from the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa. This followed an investigation into allegations of dumping "frozen bone-in" chicken portions, like leg quarters,

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3:50

#PODCAST NGO "Nokusa Support For Disabled People" to...

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - NGO "Nokusa Support For Disabled People" is calling for government to also recognise the needs of the disabled this Women's Month. The organisation will be embarking on a peaceful march on Thursday in the Durban CBD to raise awareness on the plight the disabled community. The organisation's founder, Menzi Nxumalo says the disabled community are often overlooked when it comes to addressing issues of unemployment and gender-based violence...

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3:07

#PODCAST Gender activists gather in Soweto today to...

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Gender activists and experts will today gather at Soweto in Johannesberg to discuss ways forward in creating safer entertainment spaces for women in South Africa. The discussion will take place at a women-only pop-up venue at the Rockefella Restaurant and is a campaign between a local liquor brand and gender activists. The campaign is based on research focusing on women's needs between January 2020 and August 2022. The research found that women want to embrace

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3:48

#PODCAST Anti-tobacco advocacy group laud move by...

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2023/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Canada's move to print warning labels directly on cigarettes, has been lauded by anti-tobacco activists, who say it's a step in the right direction. In a world first, cigarettes sold in Canada now feature a warning on each individual stick with phrases like "cigarettes cause cancer" and "poison in every puff". Peter Ucko, CEO of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Advisory, Advocacy and Action Group (TAG) says South Africa continue to be left behind by countries

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2:53

#PODCAST Banking Service Ombudsman issue an alert on...

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2023/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Ombudsman for Banking Services in South Africa has issued an urgent alert of a new scam that preys on people using contact less payment methods. The fraud technique allows fraudsters to use stolen card information - such as the card number, expiry date and Card Verification Value numbers - to make purchases via digital payment wallets. The people affected are those using apps with near-field communications (NFC) technology to make tap payments on

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#PODCAST Westville Ratepayers Association (WRA) vow...

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2023/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Several civic and community structures in the eThekwini Metro around Durban have vowed not to pay their property rates unless service delivery is carried out by the city council. The disgruntled structures slowly growing across the port city claim to have sufficient proof suggesting that service delivery by the eThekwini municipality as compared to the prices paid for these services, including rates is way too high. The call is being led by the Westville

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