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2:47

#PODCAST Police launch probe into N1 assault video...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Navitha Gajraj - An investigation is underway after a video of police assaulting members of the public on a busy Gauteng freeway over the weekend has gone viral. The officers are believed to be part of the VIP protection unit assigned to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. PrabashIni Moodley has more details....

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2:10

#PODCAST Toddler and baby amongst 15 bodies...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Ten of the 15 deceased from the Eastern Cape horror crash at the weekend have been identified by family members. The remaining five bodies include that of a toddler. The deceased were on their way back to Cape Town after attending a funeral at the weekend. It is alleged that a heavy duty truck hit a stray animal and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As the driver was trying to regain control of the truck, the trailer hit the fully loaded minibus taxi

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1:55

#PODCAST Case postponed against Barberton man found...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case of a 38-year-old man who is accused of killing his girlfriend and put her body in a bag in Baberton, Mpumalanga has been postponed. The suspect, Veli Thwala, briefly appeared in the Barberton Magistrate's Court today. He was arrested before he could dispose off the body at a dumping site in February. It's believed residents caught him after getting suspicious when they saw blood dripping from the bag which was in a trolley. Thwala has been in

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2:18

#PODCAST US researchers note "unusual" rise in...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - American researchers have noted an unusual rise in the number of children and teenagers around the world diagnosed with type 1 diabetes since contracting Covid-19. A new study in JAMA Network Open journal collated available data from different countries on more than 38,000 young people diagnosed during the pandemic. The authors describe the increase in cases of diabetes as "substantial". In this week's Medical Monitor I look into why this rise is

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4:13

#PODCAST Reputation specialists warn SA's neutral...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Reputation specialist, Tshepo Matseba says South Africa's neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine war and persistent load-shedding is negatively impacting the country's image and investment sentiment. The North West University's Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) reached a record high, increasing to 76.2 index points, in the second quarter. According to the index, a major factor influencing policy uncertainty is South Africa's diplomatic tensions with the US. In May,

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2:48

#PODCAST A 2,500km journey on a tractor is now...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The CEO of non-profit organisation Paediatric Care Africa has embarked on a 2,500km journey in a farm TRACTOR in an effort to raise funds to assist children in desperate need of medical treatment. Dr. Andre Hattingh begun his bumpy trip on Sunday from Nelspruit in Mpumulanga and will traverse five provinces concluding on the 15th of July. The company has supplied free medical care to 6,797 young people while 116 children received free surgeries since 2017. Dr

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3:34

#PODCAST REACTION: Twitter apply temporary limit to...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Twitter has applied a temporary limit to the number of tweets users can read in a day. In a tweet of his own, Twitter owner Elon Musk said unverified accounts are now limited to reading 1,000 posts a day. Meanwhile, paid accounts - or those with a "verified" status are currently limited to 10,000 posts a day. Musk said the temporary limits were to address "extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation". Head of World Wide Worx Arthur Goldstuck says

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2:32

#PODCAST KZN police make a record number of arrests...

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2023/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Navitha Gajraj - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made a record number of arrests in the month of June as a total of almost 10,000 individuals were apprehended for crimes ranging from murder to robberies, domestic violence, drugs, as well as clamping down on illegal liquor outlets. A High Density Operation yielded success as police intensified their crime combating initiatives. Navitha Gajraj spoke to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker who elaborates on

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3:46

#PODCAST Wentworth residents demand answers following...

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2023/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of Wentworth, south of Durban are demanding justice after a 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times last week. It is alleged that Leyton Fynn and two friends were on their way to winter matric classes when unknown gunmen opened fire from a passing vehicle. Residents are calling for answers, saying the rate of violence amongst the youth is spiralling out of control. Leyton's mother Gayle Franks believes this was an organised attack on her son, but

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3:38

#PODCAST Analysts say there are still avenues to...

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2023/07/03

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There are still avenues to challenge the Acting Public Protectors report into the Phala Phala farm theft investigation. That's according to the Democracy Development Programme (DDP). Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of violating the Executive Ethics Code and of there being a conflict of interest between his constitutional obligations and his private interests at Phala Phala. The DA, EFF and the ATM say

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3:30

#PODCAST HSFSA look at sustainable changes teams can...

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2023/07/03

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Employee Wellness Week begins today - with the focus shifting toward the work-life balance. Drawing from the World Health Organisations view that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being: the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSFSA) says it's imperative for employees to prioritise all aspects of feeling good. Chief executive Prof, Pamela Naidoo explains the sustainable changes teams can make to stay well, at

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3:14

#PODCAST Durban activists join forces to put together...

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2023/07/03

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Immortalising the stories of unsung heroes. A group of Durban activists have joined forces to put together "The Unsung Heroes" - a book to pay tribute to the contributions of 45 South Africans who helped build the country. A brainchild of former eThekwini Mayor Fawzia Peer - the book chronicles moments of success and strife of those who perhaps, never got their dues. The book will be launched in Durban on the 22nd of July. One of the contributors

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3:16

#PODCAST June 2023 Household Affordability Index...

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2023/06/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Food inflation decreased a little in June - but it's not enough to make a dent. That's according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity's June 2023 Household Affordability Index. The average cost of the household food basket decreased by R15,14 or 0,3% compared to last month. Co-ordinator Mervyn Abrahams explains while the decrease is noted- the price of core groceries still remain too high...

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1:55

#PODCAST Amendment to include SA Sign Language (SASL)...

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2023/06/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Second year medical student Vianka Gounden is looking forward to the amendment of Section 6 of the Constitution - to include South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language - because it will create a better understanding about how people with hearing disabilities function. Parliament has adopted the Bill and referred it to President Cyril Ramaphosa for signature. Gounden, who is a beneficiary of the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust, says the

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#PODCAST The top 10 eateries in this year's 2023...

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2023/06/30

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The top 10 eateries in this year's 2023 Bunny Chow Barometer will be announced later today - as the KwaZulu-Natal competition reaches it final stages. The event, now in it's 15th year, has become a firm favourite, with people eager to find out which bunny joint will secure bragging rights. The hollowed-out loaves of bread filled with curry are synonymous with South Africa and the craze has now even reached international markets, with many well known chefs

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 30 June 2023

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2023/06/30

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

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3:27

#PODCAST Red list statistics show that South Africa's...

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2023/06/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - South Africa's succulent plant population has come under threat. Last year the red list by International Union for Conservation of Nature flagged 210 of the country's succulents as endangered. According to the WWF SA - since the Covid lockdown in early 2020, there has been a marked increase in illegal harvesting of succulents- which has had a dire impact on plant populations. In this weeks Green Scene: Katherine Forsythe- from the Leslie Hill

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3:56

#PODCAST Experts say given recent threats of climate...

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2023/06/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Civil engineering expert, Professor Mohammed Mostafa says South Africa needs to urgently invest in climate resilient infrastructure given the visible threats of climate change. Professor Mostafa, who is the head of the department of civil engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, says the country's infrastructure is on the verge of collapse and not sustainable. Torrential rains on Tuesday wreaked havoc across KZN, damaging multiple homes and roadways

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3:31

#PODCAST Travel figures show a significant spike in...

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2023/06/29

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Recent figures have shown a significant spike in locals opting for holidaying abroad since air travel re-opened post-pandemic. While Europe is always a favoured choice, it's been noted the Mauritius remains the most popular international destination among South Africans. This is supported by data released by the island nation - which showed that South African arrivals exceeded pre-pandemic levels during April & May last year. Travel Insurance Consultants

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3:22

#PODCAST Health Department issue an update on the...

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2023/06/29

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Department of Health has issued an alert to communities and civil society to unite in order to prevent the spread of the Cholera outbreak - which has already claimed the lives of 43 people. The Department told Newsbreak that although the source of the disease has not been established, their aim now is to unite communities to prevent further spread. The country has recorded 1,045 suspected cases of cholera in 15 out of 52 districts across five

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