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3:09

#PODCAST Giving Hope Foundation to hold a mini indaba...

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2023/04/24

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - As service delivery woes continue across eThekwini, a local civic organisation says communities can play an active role to mitigate this. The Giving Hope Foundation maintains that it is better to fix what you can, instead of waiting for government to do it. They will meet with residents living north of Durban tomorrow to identify ways to achieve this. Organiser Roy Sukdhev explains why community buy-in is so vital to offset the failings of

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2:36

#PODCAST UAE President lands in the Eastern Cape to...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Eastern Cape government says all the relevant resources have been put in place at the Bhisho airport, following the landing of United Arab Emirates President and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his entourage. Government spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie says the airport has been designated as an interim port of entry to enable the passage for the UAE leader, in line with South Africa's protocols. Rantjie says the province says it hopes

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4:09

#PODCAST Refugees camped outside UNHCR offices in...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A number of refugees, who have been camping outside the United Nations High Commission for Refugees offices in Pretoria, have voiced their frustration at being evicted. The police have allowed for some refugees to board vehicles, that will take them to the Lindela Repatriation Centre. A court order had permitted the removal of the 104 refugees, who have been camping on the pavement of the UNHCR offices since 2019. They comprise mostly of Congolese, Burundian

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3:05

#PODCAST Ten family members killed in KZN shooting

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Police Minister Bheki Cele is at the crime scene where a family of ten were killed in Imbali outside Pietermaritzburg. It is alleged that gunmen stormed the house and opened fire on the family in the early hours of this morning. Yesterday in an unrelated incident, four people were shot and killed at a house in KwaMashu, north of Durban. The incidents have underscored high levels of violence in the province. Our reporter Vusi Makhosini is in

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3:06

#PODCAST Google search data shows that South Africans...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world observes Earth Day tomorrow, South African's are showing a keener interest in topics of sustainability. Internet search engine Google released data highlighting the top sustainability-related trends in South Africa- indicating that citizens are demonstrating a strong desire to understand environmental concepts like global warming and climate change. Communications Manager at Google - Siya Madikane explains how vital this information is for local

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3:08

#PODCAST Chatsworth's Nelson Mandela Community Youth...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Residents of Chatsworth, south of Durban are in for a harmonious treat- as the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra partners with the Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre to present a free concert, later this morning. Regarded as one of Africa's premier orchestras, the ensemble comprises of full-time musicians who come from more than 12 countries. Dubbed "Sounds of Freedom" the performance is billed as a poignant moment in fostering social cohesion and unity in

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2:36

#PODCAST With inflation increasing, experts say...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Not the news consumers would have wanted: but consumer price inflation continues to rise. Latest data from Stats SA shows a 0.1 percentage point increase in inflation to 7.1% year on year in March 2023. This means a higher bill for consumers- specifically when buying food and groceries- as food inflation spiked to another record high from March 2009 at 14.4% year on year. FNB Commercial Senior Agricultural Economist Paul Makube says respite can

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3:35

#PODCAST After scaled down events in previous years,...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Organisers of the Chatsworth Child Welfare Charity Fair, south of Durban are hopeful that this years edition will contribute immensely to helping distressed families who rely on their facilities. After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, the fair was scaled down in 2022. This year, it is expected to aid small businesses deal with the economic devastation caused by the COVID19 pandemic. President of the Chatsworth Child Welfare, Logan Naidu says the proceeds

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1:19

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 21 April...

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2023/04/21

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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2:37

#PODCAST NAPTOSA say the KZN Education Department...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Department of Basic in Education in KwaZulu-Natal failed to address the filling of critical vacancies when it presented it's Budget yesterday. That's according to the National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA). MEC Mbali Frazer presented her R60.6 billion Budget to the KZN Legislature yesterday. NAPTOSA KZN chief executive Thirona Moodley says while they welcome the investment into technology and robotics within the

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#PODCAST REACTION: Another drive-by shooting in KZN...

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2023/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The R102 in Ottawa north of Durban was brought to a virtual standstill - after an alleged taxi boss was gunned down in yet another drive-by shooting yesterday. Reaction Unit South Africa spokesperson Prem Balram says that a vehicle with two occupants allegedly fired several high calibre rounds at the victims vehiclein broad daylight. Balram says the victim was declared deceased at the scene as he sustained several gunshot wounds to his head and body...

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3:26

#PODCAST Umhlanga Women's Association partner with...

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2023/04/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Umhlanga Women's Association has launched a new campaign to tackle Gender-Based Violence called #GBVACE at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping this Saturday. The campaign is divided into two instalments - the Pledge and the Hand - which both aim to raise awareness and support mental health. South Africa has notoriously high levels of violence against women, with rape being the highest incident in the world. Umhlanga Women's Association chairperson, Praneetha

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3:22

#PODCAST Global pharmaceutical company MSD discuss...

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2023/04/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Global pharmaceutical company "MSD" recently hosted the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Buti Manamela to help officially launch the company's 2023 Graduate Placement and Youth Employment Services (YES) program. YES is a collaborative effort between government, business and labour to address youth unemployment in South Africa. Currently the youth unemployment rate is at 34.5% and counts amongst the highest - if not the highest - in

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3:49

#PODCAST Build One SA leader Mmusi Maimane explains...

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2023/04/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Build One South Africa Leader Mmusi Maimane says the challenge of the Electoral Amendment Act in it's current form must be lodged immediately- so that it does not impede the planned elections next year. Maimane- alongside 40 other civil society organisations- plan to challenge the newly signed legislation by the 1st of May. He explains why he feels the current law, as signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa, is unconstitutional...

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3:47

#PODCAST WWF South Africa preview this year's edition...

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2023/04/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - 53 years since the inception of Earth Day on the 22nd of April, environmental advocates believe their is a growing trend in society going green. This years theme, "Invest In Our Planet", calls upon people and highlights the importance of dedicating time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. Justin Smith, the Head of Business Development at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) South Africa says while the fight for

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3:35

#PODCAST Electric vehicles to take centre stage at...

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2023/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Electric vehicles are set to take centre stage at the Powering Africa Mobility Indaba taking place in Durban from today. The two-day programme will feature electric vehicle exhibitions, panel discussions on transitioning from fuel to electricity and the future of combustible engines among other things. Cosmas Chiteme, Director of Power at the Department of Science and Innovation says they are also looking at hydrogen powered vehicles in the interim as the

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3:28

#PODCAST REACTION: New Interpol report finds that...

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2023/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Keeping data safe remains one of the biggest challenges for businesses intending to adopt new technology. Weak security, hacks and data theft has costed companies millions, leading to ransom payments and fines year after year. Meanwhile, workplace technology firm "Zoho" claims that South Africa had R230-million in threat detection - all of which pose a potential risk to people's information and personal details. With this in mind, Zoho Regional Manager Andrew

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3:32

#PODCAST Ward 34 Councillor Dr. Bobby Maharajh says...

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2023/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Frustrated residents from Kenville and surrounding areas have been given assurances that the Kenville bridge will be open to motorists as soon as speed bumps are installed. The ill-fated construction of this bridge began in 2018 and was expected to take no more than two years to complete - but municipal funding issues prevented that from happening. Fast forward to 2023 and the bridge remains un-open, despite it being completed and safe to use. This after issues

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2:38

#PODCAST Family of kidnapped SA paramedic Gerco van...

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2023/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - It's been six years since South African paramedic Gert Jacobus (Gerco) van Deventer was kidnapped by Al-Qaeda while working in Libya. Recently, the release of a second video showing the paramedic alive has given his family a renewed sense of hope that his captors are willing to recommence negotiations for a possible release. Van Deventer, from Swellendam in the Western Cape was on his way to the Awbari power plant in Libya, where he was to be stationed as an

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3:06

#PODCAST Phoenix residents continue to lament water...

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2023/04/18

By Newsbreak's Shona Terri Naidoo - Residents of Phoenix, north of Durban say they are fed-up with multiple water leaks on residential roads in the area. IFP Councillor based in Phoenix - Jonathan Annipen says thousands of litres of water are being wasted daily due to delays in repairing the leaks by the eThekwini Municipality. Residents say the leaks - which are not being attended to timeously - is causing further damages to infrastructure in the area and inconvenience to motorists. Annipen says he

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