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#PODCAST US Ambassador to South Africa says the...

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2023/04/27

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - United States Ambassador to South Africa - Reuben E. Brigety the 2nd says notwithstanding the challenges faced today- but previous generations navigated challenges that are far worse than those experienced today. He was reflecting on how far both the United States and South Africa has come on Freedom Day. Brigety says the plan is to stay focused on the prize of freedom...

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3:20

#PODCAST Pinetown's Open Door Crisis Care Centre...

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2023/04/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Open Door Crisis Care Centre in Pinetown, north of Durban has received a cash injection of around 100-thousand-rand. The NGO operating for over 20-years is a one-stop 24-hour trauma and crisis centre for the abused. They aim to use the donation from Sibaya Casino to sustain a holistic, multifaceted one-stop crisis and trauma centre offering counselling, social services, and support groups. Director at the care centre - Thora Mansfield elaborates on the

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3:31

#PODCAST US Ambassador to South Africa - Reuben E....

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2023/04/26

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - United States Ambassador to South Africa - Reuben E. Brigety the 2nd - contests the notion that the US has not effectively dealt with racism. Brigety was delivering a lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban where he also launched the United States - South Africa Racial Justice Fellowship Programme. The initiative seeks to unite American and South African graduate students with the skills to establish racial justice in educational

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5:51

#PODCAST Calls intensify for the immediate...

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2023/04/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for the immediate termination of a feeding scheme tender by the provincial Education Department. This after learners at over 5,000 schools in the province have been affected by the late, non-delivery and in some instances, rotten food supplies since schools re-opened two weeks ago. IFP KZN Provincial Chairperson Thami Ntuli elaborates on the seriousness of the situation...

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3:45

#PODCAST Independent Institute of Education discuss...

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2023/04/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - There's been growing concerns from experts in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector that the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could some day reach levels that outperform human capabilities. In this regard the term "AI Singularity" is being brought up more often and refers to a point in time when the development of intelligent systems will become uncontrollable. Even though it might seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, many

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1:53

#PODCAST City of Cape Town pick up NINE nominations...

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2023/04/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Cape Town has been nominated in nine categories for the prestigious World Travel Awards: Africa Region 2023. Some of the categories include Africa's Leading Airport, Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction - and Africa's Leading Festival and Event Destination. Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, James Vos says this nomination will help in boosting the local economy...

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3:41

#PODCAST Duduzane Zuma announces presidential...

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Duduzane Zuma, the son of former president Jacob Zuma has announced he has entered the race for the Presidency in next year's National election, as an independent candidate. This comes about a month after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill, that allows independent candidates to contest both national and provincial elections. Zuma was elected as ANC branch chairperson of Ward 11 in Durban last year, though he now claims he's

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3:16

#PODCAST Trial against Enyobeni tavern owners postponed

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The trial of the owners of the Enyobeni tavern in the Eastern Cape where 21 young people died in July last year has been postponed to next month. Siyakhangela Ndevu and his wife Vuyokazi, appeared in the East London Magistrates court this morning where evidence was being given by a neighbour. They face charges of allowing underage patrons into their establishment and also selling alcohol to minors. They have pleaded not guilty. The cause of death was found to

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4:31

#PODCAST "MatrixMen" non-profit organisation call on...

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Non-profit organisation MatrixMen is calling for society to break the silence on sexual abuse against boys and men. The organisation, which advocates for the rights of male sexual abuse victims, says society creates an impression that men do not suffer sexual abuse: therefore fewer resources are dedicated to supporting them. Founder Martin Pelders spoke in reaction to child sex ring kingpin Gerhard Ackerman was found guilty of 728 out of the 740 charges

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2:27

#PODCAST President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds the KZN...

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KZN South Coast is in the spotlight after two of its newest developments dubbed "Serenity and Renishaw Hills" - were honoured on stage by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th SA Investment Conference (SAIC) in Sandton, Johannesburg this month. These two multi-million-rand developments attracting international interest, are contributing significantly towards the country's socio-economic goals of creating sustainable jobs, driving back inequality, and

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3:37

#PODCAST Following the shocking death of a...

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Community leaders from Newlands in Durban are calling for more visible policing to eradicate the escalating violence plaguing the area. This after a 7-year-old boy was killed after being shot in the head at his family home in the area. The circumstances around the shooting is yet to be established. Newlands Sector 2 CPF Chairperson, Allan Peterson says there is a high rate of gang and drug related violence in the area. He says social intervention is urgently

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3:40

#PODCAST Kearsney College Freedom Day Youth Festival...

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2023/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This Freedom Day, some of KwaZulu-Natal's finest musical talent will descend on the town of Hillcrest for a day of music, fun, picnics and the spirit of Ubuntu. Kearsney College's second annual Freedom Day Youth Music Festival sees three provincial youth music ensembles performing - namely the KZN Youth Choir, KZN Youth Orchestra & KZN Youth Wind Band. Meanwhile, 16 school groups will also showcase their musical prowess during an event which promises to

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2:43

#PODCAST Earth Day: Environmental preservation key in...

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2023/04/24

The Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Foundation has urged communities to play their role in preserving nature. The foundation in partnership with the Mohanji Foundation SA commemorated Earth Day by planting citrus trees and introduced a community water supply project at Nonoti, outside Stanger on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Earth Day is celebrated across the world and is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and development, as well as poverty eradication. Khalesakhe Mbhense

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4:40

#PODCAST Gift of the Givers help South Africans...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers who are working with DIRCO, says they have identified a safe passage to safely evacuate South Africans from Sudan. Founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says the sporadic nature of fighting has made the logistics of the evacuation difficult...

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#PODCAST SA government raises concerns over fighting...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Department of International Relations officials says fighting in Sudan has hampered the evacuation of South Africans from the country. DIRCO says it is doing its best to ensure that the South Africans are brought back safely. Fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group continue with no sign of a ceasefire. Many countries have evacuated their citizens. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela....

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3:30

#PODCAST Suspect to appear in court today, in...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court today in connection with the murder of 10 people from one family in Imbali, outside Pietermaritzburg last week. It is alleged that gunmen stormed the house and opened fire on the family during the early hours of Friday morning. One suspect was killed during a shootout with police, while another is still in hospital. KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker says

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3:48

#PODCAST First-ever SA Mental Health Conference to...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Loadshedding is causing severe mental health issues and anxiety amongst South Africans. This is according to a study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). In addition, the latest Mental State of the World Report found that South Africa is among the countries accounting for the lowest rate of mental well-being globally. These issues will be dissected at the first ever South African Mental Health Conference in Gauteng tomorrow. Conference

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3:21

#PODCAST Increasing inflation rate hampering efforts...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation Chefs with Compassion says the increasing inflation rate is hampering efforts to alleviate food insecurity in South Africa. Data from Stats SA shows a 0.1 percentage point increase in inflation to 7.1% year on year in March 2023. This comes after the organisation reached its 2020 target of providing five million meals to the less fortunate. Founding Director, Chef Coo Pillay says while a lot of the food is rescued and re-purposed, the

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3:18

#PODCAST Employment think-tank "G&G Advocacy" discuss...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Millennials are more unafraid to quit a job - if their sense of well-being is not being met. These are global trends that employment think-tank "G&G Advocacy" is keeping a close watch on. In South Africa about 40,000 employees resigned from 82 companies in the past year - illustrating that the job market is volatile and... costly. Chief executive Michael Gullen says in order to retain staff, companies need to be mindful of the proven efficacy

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2:59

#PODCAST Katlego Bereng identified in DNA testing as...

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2023/04/24

The family and friends of 32-year-old Katlego Bereng whose charred body was found in Mangaung Correctional Center's cell 35 are reeling in shock and grief. The young man's body was used as a decoy when the man dubbed the Facebook rapist Thabo Bester, escaped from the correctional facility in a staged suicide in May last year. Authorities have confirmed through a positive DNA match with the mother that the body thought to be Bester's, was instead that of Bereng. Kamogelo Seekoei reports...

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