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3:27

#PODCAST Boksburg gas leak incident exposes poor...

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2023/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Gauteng Police Commissioner, Elias Mawela, says the state of the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, resulted in a delayed police response. This after 17 people died after a nitrate oxide gas leaked in the area in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday night. Seven others have been hospitalised. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane with more details....

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1:28

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 07 July 2023

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2023/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:20

#PODCAST Entries now open for this year's...

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2023/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The taste test is about to heat up: The entry process for the RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge 2023 has opened. The competition, encourages aspiring chefs and bakers to showcase their skills in both fields. The winner will also bag their share of up to R65,000 in cash. Chef Brad Kavanagh specifies that the competition is open to SA residents, aged between 18 and 27, who are enrolled with a professional institution...

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3:17

#PODCAST Independent Community Pharmacy Association...

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2023/07/07

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Making HIV testing more accessible and affordable. The Independent Community Pharmacy Association South Africa (ICPA) alongside Population Services International will ensure that about 400 pharmacies in the country will dispatch affordable HIV home testing kits until December this year. This is in a bid to have more people tested- in order to rollout HIV prevention or treatment options. Currently 8.2 million people are living with the disease,

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1:42

#PODCAST 18-year-old suspect charged with the murder...

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2023/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - An 18-year-old suspect charged with the murder of 17-year-old Leyton Fynn of Wentworth, south of Durban will apply for bail at the Durban Magistrates Court today. It is alleged that Fynn and two friends were on their way to winter matric classes on the 27th of June this year when an unknown gunman opened fire from a passing vehicle. A suspect was later arrested and charged for the murder. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Thenjiswa Ngcobo says a motive for the

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1:39

#PODCAST COSATU embarks on nationwide strike to...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Labour Federation, COSATU has called on all workers across the country to join the national shutdown today aimed at addressing the country's socio-economic challenges. The federation says the strike taking place across major urban centres in all nine provinces is an opportunity for workers across the country to express their anger to government.

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3:11

#PODCAST Three children among 17 people killed in...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Devastating scenes of grief are emerging from the incident of a gas leak that claimed the lives of 17 people at Angelo informal settlement near Boksburg. Eight men, six women, and three children including a one-year-old were confirmed dead after inhaling gas from what's believed to have been a leaking cylinder. Forensic teams are currently on the scene. It's believed suspected illegal miners are among those that lost their lives. SABC News reporter, Pearl

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3:40

#PODCAST Former Minister Essop Pahad dies aged 84

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The funeral service of the late former minister in the Presidency, Essop Pahad will take place from 2pm this afternoon. Pahad passed away this morning at his Johannesburg home at the age of 84 after a long battle with cancer. He was an active member of the ANC and the SACP during the liberation struggle. Pahad was appointed minister in the presidency when Thabo Mbeki became president in 1999 before retiring in 2008. He leaves behind his wife, two children and

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4:06

#PODCAST Lawyers criticise the Protected Disclosures...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran & Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Lawyers have criticised the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) for not doing enough to protect South African whistle-blowers. The act aims to provide procedures and offer protection, but recent cases have shown this isn't being done. In one such incident, the City of Johannesburg dismissed Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo of her duties when she exposed possible corruption totaling over R8-billion. Despite her efforts to protect the

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3:21

#PODCAST A "fear of failure" remains one of the...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban will be hosting a learning techniques workshop for matric students. With final exams about 90 days away, learners will be empowered with tools and tricks to achieve their best results. Former Educator & Principal Prem Vayapuri, who will facilitate the workshop* says he has identified several challenges among the youth - such as the fear of failure which will be addressed... *The

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3:17

#PODCAST Clean-up operations still underway, more...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation Green Corridors - which looks after Durban's green spaces- says clean up operations are still underway at the Blue Lagoon area, more than a week after heavy rains battered the province. Tonnes of waste including single use plastics and invasive plants washed up along the banks of the Umgeni River mouth. According to Green Corridors co-ordinator - Sphiwe Rakgabale - the amount of debris at this site seems to be much more than that of the

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3:28

#PODCAST Latest figures indicate that over 145,000...

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2023/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Navitha Gajraj - According to Statistics Canada, 145,000 immigrants relocated to Canada during the first three months of this year. This has been attributed to a set of innovative incentives by the Canadian government to attract talent, investment and business into the North American country. Claim Canada, an organisation creating links between the two countries, will be hosting symposiums in Johannesburg and Cape Town on the process this month. Immigration lawyer Naumaan

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3:56

#PODCAST July Unrest: Phoenix brothers sentencing...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producers, Taliesha Naidoo - The fate of Phoenix brothers, Dylan and Ned Govender hangs in the balance for another month. This after sentencing in the case of brothers, who were found guilty on a charge of attempted murder of Nkululeko Mangwe and the common assault of Mxolisi Putuzo during the 2021 civil unrest, has been postponed to August 4th. This is to allow the State and Defence time to familiarise themselves with the Correctional officer's report. On a charge of murder, the court

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3:26

#PODCAST Research suggests inequalities that led to...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Research conducted by sociologist, Dr Sheetal Boola suggests that inequalities that led to the 2021 July Unrest, have still not been addressed by government. Dr Bhoola's research is based on citizens perceptions of the determining factors that led to the riots. She explains....

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3:50

#PODCAST More details emerge in N1 VIP Protection...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Details of what transpired before an attack by Deputy President Paul Mashatile's police VIP security team on a motorist and several passengers on the N1 freeway near Sandton is now emerging. SABC News has learnt that one of the victims is still in pain after being hit in the jaw with an assault rifle on Monday. Members of Mashatile's VIP protection unit were recorded assaulting a motorist and passengers on the N1 in Johannesburg, near Sandton. The video has

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4:11

#PODCAST Estimates indicate that unaddressed mental...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Health economists estimate that unaddressed mental health conditions cost the South African economy R161-billion per year. This is according to a recent investment case on mental health in South Africa by private financial services company, Investec. In last year's Mental State of the World report, South Africa scored the lowest average on the mental health well-being scale, which was measured across 34 countries. Professor Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare

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#PODCAST I.T law specialist discusses the legal...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a day and age when social media is so prevalent and powerful, legal experts are discussing the risks of venting frustrations online - and how it can affect both the individual and the company. Data privacy specialist lawyer at local law firm "Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr" - Simone Dickson says while heading on Facebook or WhatsApp to express negativity about a boss, company or co-worker may be tempting, it's ill-advised. She says negative online behaviour can - as

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3:25

#PODCAST Celebrating South African automotive...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Car enthusiasts are in for a treat as the popular Gas Motorshow returns with an even bigger and better experience. From the classics to super cars, the young and old will be treated to everything from blood pumping drifting to exhibitions, food stalls and show and shine competitions. Taking place on the 15th and 16th of July at Suncoast Casino in Durban, small business owners will have a chance to showcase their products to thousands of spectators from across

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3:12

#PODCAST Phoenix Ubuntu Forum reflect on peace...

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2023/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Sharm Maharaj - convenor of the social cohesion group - Phoenix Ubuntu Forum - says they are making steady progress in reuniting the communities since the 2021 July unrest. Widespread violent unrest, looting and the destruction of businesses claimed the lives of over three hundred people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Tensions flared up in Phoenix, north of Durban where over 30 people were allegedly killed during the unrest in the area. Maharaj explains how

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4:36

#PODCAST SANEF says Moti-amaBhungane judgement is a...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The South African National Editors' Forum says the ruling of the High Court in Johannesburg is a resounding victory for media freedom in South Africa. Yesterday, the court threw out the Moti Group of companies' attempt to silence the investigative journalists from the amaBhungane Centre. The journalists had launched an urgent court application against the group which had sought to prevent them from reporting on leaked documents referred to as the 'Moti

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