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#PODCAST 180 families in Tongaat identified by the...

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2024/06/10

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - One hundred and eighty families in oTongathi have been identified by the KwaZulu-Natal Government as being in dire need of assistance after last week's tornado. Today building materials will be moving into the area- and these families will be given priority to rebuild their homes. Last week a tornado ripped through the area, north of Durban leaving about 11 people dead. While immediate relief has been provided to affected families- building

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3:14

#PODCAST: ANALYSIS: Coalition or a Government of...

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2024/06/10

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There's less than one week left before for the election of the country's president. According to the Constitution the National Assembly must elect a president 14 days after the release of the election results. With no party securing an outright majority in Parliament - at least six political parties have written to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo asking him to appoint a retired judge to facilitate talks on the formation of a Government of National

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2:51

#PODCAST RECAP: The 8th SA TB Conference comes to a...

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2024/06/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As part of ongoing efforts to reduce new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and deaths, the South Africa is currently hosting the 8th SA TB Conference in Durban. The gathering is an opportunity to track progress towards achieving the 2025 targets set at a United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting and the 2030 target to end the epidemic. Meanwhile, the Human Sciences Research Council will present and host a symposium at Conference. The Council's Professor Sizulu Moyo -

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1:23

#PODCAST Group of 50 young KZN choir students fly to...

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2024/06/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A group of young choir students have jetted off to New York this week to showcase their talent on the international stage. 50 talented students from Reddam House Umhlanga - ranging from Grades 9 to matric comprises a coed ensemble, including 10 former Drakensburg Boys Choir students. They aim to foster global connections by attending workshops and performances at renowned institutions such as Carnegie Hall, Dalton School, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, as

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1:37

#PODCAST Newsbreak Sardine Update with Adam Kamdar -...

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2024/06/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The annual sardine run is on our doorstep - with the silvery fish expected to brace the shores of Durban between now and next month. This as millions of sardines travel from the cold southern oceans off South Africa's Cape Point, hugging the shore as they make their way up along the coastlines of the former Transkei area and KwaZulu-Natal in what is commonly known as the annual Sardine Run. Visible even by satellite, these famous sardines travel in shoals

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2:59

#PODCAST Tongaat resident Edwina Brijmohan shares the...

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2024/06/07

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - It took just three seconds for the home of Edwina and Vishnu Brijmohan in Tongaat to crumble into a pile of rubble during this week's tornado. As mop up operations continue in Tongaat, north of Durban after a tornado ravaged hundreds of homes- families are trying their best to salvage their belongings. Eleven people have died in various parts of the province. Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad visited Edwina Brijmohan- as she begins to pick up the

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2:36

#PODCAST SANBS to celebrate World Blood Donor week...

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2024/06/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the globe builds up to World Blood Donor Day next week, The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) celebrates the life-saving contributions of whole blood donors across the nation. This year, SANBS under its #WeAreThePulse campaign inspires new donors to join in this vital act of service. Each year, thousands of South Africans require blood transfusions during medical procedures, emergencies, and for ongoing medical conditions. World Blood Donor Day

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1:10

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report with Sanjay...

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2024/06/07

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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3:50

#PODCAST Following the senseless murder of Halima...

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2024/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South African Muslims who fall victim to Islamaphobia have been encouraged to report, record and respond to hatred against their religion. That's according to the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET). They have raised concern following a recent shocking incident. Grayson Beare appeared in Court this week, charged with the murder of Halima Hoosen-Preston and critically injuring her husband and 14-year-old son because they "supported Palestine". The case against

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2:40

#PODCAST United Nations General Assembly designate...

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2024/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted a resolution designating June 11 as the first-ever International Day of Play. The resolution recognises the importance of play in promoting education, development, and the well-being of children around the world. The International Day of Play creates a unifying occasion at global, national and local levels to elevate the importance of play as central to children's learning and well-being. Meanwhile, according

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3:08

#PODCAST The Tamil Business Warriors announce a...

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2024/06/06

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A local group of businesspeople have come up with a unique relief programme to assist the victims of Monday's Tornado that struck Tongaat, north of Durban. The group called The Tamil Business Warriors have initiated Operation Self-help where homeowners are able to repair their houses which were damaged by the storm. Chairperson and Founder of the Tamil Business Warriors, Karthi Moothsamy, explains how the programme works...

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#PODCAST World Ocean Day returns to Scottburgh this...

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2024/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The area surrounding Scottburgh, south of Durban celebrates World Ocean Day from today until the weekend. Planned activities include beach clean-ups, water sports, live music and entertainment. Embracing this year's World Ocean Day theme of "Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate", the event invites participants to celebrate the ocean while playing their part in saving this precious resource. This is the second installment with planned activities in

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1:51

#PODCAST HOOSEN-PRESTON MURDER: Suspect's adoptive...

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2024/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The adoptive father of the suspect - businessman Julian Beare, has distanced himself from Grayson - adding that he stands with the Hoosen-Preston family. He also vowed not to assist financially or in any way with Grayson Beare's defence. Here's the full statement now, voiced by Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim...

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3:19

#PODCAST Hundred of storm victims in Tongaat left...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Community organisations are helping with relief aid at Tongaat, north of Durban where a Tornado claimed the lives of at least 11 people. Homes, that have been destroyed in the storm, are being looted overnight. Member of the Provincial Legislature, Les Govender, is on the ground now and is providing aid in conjunction with the IFP......

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1:45

#PODCAST Relief organisations urge South Africans to...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Clean-up operations are moving along at a steady pace at Tongaat north of Durban after it was devastated by a tornado on Monday night. At least 11 people died when a tornado ripped through the area leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Community members are also working together to provide relief and aid to those affected by the storm. Reza Sadak from the volunteer-group CERT - which is the Community Emergency Response Team - says for now the main need is

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3:50

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: The changing landscape of politics...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - South African politicians seem to have now realised that dishing out a plate of Biryani or handing out t-shirts to woo the electorate is just not enough to secure a vote for their party. That's according to political analyst - Dr Lubna Nadvi. She says using food or trying to "buy" constituent votes did not work, as the electorate voted on merit this year. Dr Nadvi says this wasn't always the case though, explaining how the outcome of elections over the years

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4:34

#PODCAST With at least 11 fatalities, aid...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Local groups and humanitarian aid organisations are scurrying to provide relief and aid to victims of the Tongaat tornado, that ripped through the area north of Durban. At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured or displaced as the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake. Now, with the chances of rain likely this weekend, the emphasis is on providing shelter for the affected victims. Nazir Sadak is the chairperson of CERT - the

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#PODCAST As cases of RSV rise, schools encourage...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) continue to rise around the country, schools are encouraging learners who present with flu-like symptoms to wear face masks to protect others. That's according to teacher union the National Professional Teachers' Organization of South Africa (NAPTOSA). The National Department of Health says RSV was at peak circulation in the country a few days back, while influenza virus infections were starting to increase, and

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3:37

#PODCAST TECHNO TOUCH: SoftwareONE's Marilyn Moodley...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Fresh off two high profile customer wins in the financial services sector, Marilyn Moodley - SA Country Leader at SoftwareONE, says accelerated digital transformation presents exciting new opportunities for technological growth on the African continent. Reflecting on some of the ways in which IT companies can grow in Africa, Moodley says a precise skill set, airtight strategy and crucially, forward-looking leadership is needed. In this week's Techno Touch

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3:22

#PODCAST NO TOBACCO DAY: 2024 campaign hopes to...

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2024/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Community leaders and parents have been cautioned to protect young teenagers and children from the tactics of the tobacco and e-cigarette industries. That's according to health promotion officer at The Heart and Stroke Foundation - nurse Silvia Craucamp. She was reacting to the overall theme of this years No Tobacco Day. The campaign dubbed, "Stop sliding into my DMs," highlights the stealthy and aggressive methods used by big tobacco companies in trying to

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