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3:30

#PODCAST Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development...

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2023/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Pitbull Federation of South Africa says it is working closely with government to form a task force to address ownership, breeding and safety concerns regarding the breed. This follows the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development - saying it is considering a number of factors in its efforts to address the challenge of pit bull ownership. The department says it is currently working on DNA analysis of pit bull and similar type dogs to

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0:56

#PODCAST Thabo Bester & his girlfriend Nandipha...

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2023/04/13

Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester and his Girlfriend, Dr Nandipha Magudumana have been returned to South Africa early this morning.The two fugitives were arrested in Arusha Tanzania last Friday after they fled the country last month. Law enforcement authorities went to Tanzania to negotiate their return. A chartered plane carrying the fugitives landed at Lanseria airport in Johannesburg early this morning.

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3:09

#PODCAST State provisionally withdraws charges...

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2023/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela has provisionally withdrawn the case of murder against four men accused of murder of Hillary Gardee. The matter was provisionally withdrawn after the State Prosecutor told the court that a witness couldn't be found. Gardee is the daughter of the former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary-General, Godrich Gardee. She was allegedly kidnapped and her body later found in a plantation outside Mbombela in

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3:27

#PODCAST National Sea Rescue Institute's beach...

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2023/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has hailed its pilot beach camera project which recently helped save a young boy from drowning in the Western Cape. 10-year-old Matthew, was spotted by a Drowning Prevention camera operator after being pulled away from the Strand beach by a rip current and struggled to stay afloat. According to Drowning Prevention Manager at the NSRI, Andrew Ingram, there are five such cameras strategically placed at beaches where rip

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3:06

#PODCAST Non-profit "Parkinson's ZA" to host a short...

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2023/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - To commemorate World Parkinson's Awareness Week, a short walk is to be held in Durban this Saturday, aiming to help promote healthy living through aerobic exercise. Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness & difficulty with balance and coordination. It's the world's fastest growing neurological disorder and while treatment does exist - light physical exercise is known as one of

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2:59

#PODCAST Al-Imdaad Foundation laud those who rallied...

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2023/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Disaster relief organisation, Al-Imdaad Foundation, are hailing all those who rallied together to help travellers affected by Monday's multi-vehicle pile up on the N3. Six people died and more than 80 others were injured in the accident between Howick and Cedara, outside Pietermaritzburg. It took emergency services about eight hours to clear the scene in misty and rainy weather conditions. The Hilton town hall was opened to travellers who needed a place to

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3:02

#PODCAST Reaction as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs...

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2023/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill. This bill extends coverage for occupational injuries and diseases to previously excluded vulnerable workers - aiming to improve compensation benefits. The amendment governs compensation for disablement caused by occupational injuries or diseases sustained or contracted by employees, or for death resulting from injuries or diseases. Cosatu's

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2:25

#PODCAST A year on, KZN is still reeling from April...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A year since the devastating floods hit KwaZulu-Natal and memories are still fresh for the most affected communities. Over 400 people died after torrential rains and mudslides battered the province. It left communities across the province without essential services such as water and sanitation as well as electricity. Thousands of homes and businesses were also affected. Today, eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda, accompanied by the chairpersons of committees in

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1:54

#PODCAST Two accused in #ThaboBester prison escape...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Two men who include a former employee of G4S and the father of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's partner Doctor Nandipha Magudumana are expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court. They are allegedly linked to the escape of Bester from the Mangaung Correctional facility. The former G4S employee was arrested at his residence in Bloemfontein on Saturday, while the 65-year-old man was arrested on Friday. Both suspects have been charged

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3:49

#PODCAST Global health organisation says sexual...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Talisha Naidoo - Every year, an estimated 21 million girls aged between 15-19 years in developing regions become pregnant. From this figure, approximately 12 million of these adolescent girls give birth. That's according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). To address the high rates of teenage pregnancies in Africa, humanitarian aid organisation - UNICEF - advises that nations invest in comprehensive sexual education. International non-profit organisation - Ibis Reproductive

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4:05

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Thabo Bester & his partner to face...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala says convicted rapist and murderer - Thabo Bester and his alleged girlfriend - Doctor Nandipha Magudumana are expected to face a number of serious charges given the common law crimes committed during their escape. A delegation of South African authorities are in Tanzania to bring back Bester and Magudumana. It's believed that duo have been moved from Arusha police station in Tanzania to a maximum security prison in the region

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4:17

#PODCAST La Mercy Ratepayers & Civic Association...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - One year later, and residents across KwaZulu-Natal are still bearing the brunt of the aftermath left by the devastating floods which wreaked havoc across the province. On the 11th and 12th of April 2022, South Africans woke up and witnessed unbelievable scenes of homes being swept away as well as search and rescue teams digging through piles of rubble looking for survivors. Many were also left without essential services like water and electricity for months to

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0:57

#PODCAST At least five people dead after a...

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2023/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Five people have been killed and several others injured in a horrific multi-vehicle pile up on the N3 between Hilton and Cedara outside Pietermaritzburg yesterday afternoon. Over twenty vehicles were involved in the pile up, including minibus taxis. Meanwhile in the Eastern Cape, 40 people died on the province's roads during the Easter weekend. Chief Communication Officer at the Road Traffic Management Corporation, Simon Zwane has the latest...

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3:12

#PODCAST 31st annual Battle of the Giants All-Styles...

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2023/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The prestigious Battle of the Giants All Styles Dance Sport Festival (BOTG) is set to kick off at the Sun City resort in the north west province. The competition currently in its 31st year will feature over 600 dancers from 57 studios. This internationally recognised event takes place from the 20th to the 23rd of this month. It is organised by the South African Body of Dance (SABOD). Participants will compete in 22 dance styles including: hip-hop, freestyle,

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3:20

#PODCAST One year since April 2022's devastating KZN...

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2023/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The KwaZulu-Natal government has failed to effectively handle the provincial floods, one year on. That's according to leader of the official opposition in the provincial legislature, IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa. He was reflecting on the KZN floods ahead of the one year comemmoration this week. over 400 people died in one of the provinces worst disasters. Hlabisa says it is a huge failing that a year on from the disaster- there are still displaced

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3:52

#PODCAST Innovative new cost-effective personal data...

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2023/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Concern has been raised about the risk of sports injuries at schools- as the winter sports calendar kicks off. From rugby to soccer- injuries on the school ground can have a lasting impact on the future of learners. Often treatment of sports injuries at schools are not that swift- due to the communication channels. But a new innovation aims to take care of that through an identification wrist band that stores all personal information of a learner- to make

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2:48

#PODCAST National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) left...

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2023/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has expressed concern around the Pink Rescue Buoys stationed along the Sea Point Promenade and Rocklands beach, been repeatedly removed from their posts over the past month and not returned. Drowning Prevention manager at the institute, Andrew Ingram told Newsbreak that the Buoys in these areas have been removed from their poles and some have been found floating in the ocean. These public rescue devices are

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3:03

#PODCAST N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) say high traffic...

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2023/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim & Tashlan Naidoo - High traffic volumes are expected on the N3 towards Durban today as holidaymakers make their way to the coast for the Easter long weekend. The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) says there will be no construction work on the route over Easter - but motorists should not expect fewer trucks. N3TC operations manager Thania Dhoogra spoke to us this morning...

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3:22

#PODCAST Durban's iconic Funworld to permanently end...

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2023/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The iconic Durban Funworld, situated on the beachfront, will be permanently closing its operations on the 1st of May. The Durban Funworld has been part of the Durban Golden Mile for about 75 years. The facility has been running on a month-to-month basis after it's lease expired six years ago. It's owner, Nic Steyn says it has been difficult to find a new purchaser for the facility due to challenges in securing a longer lease from the eThekwini Municipality

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3:15

#PODCAST Rajesh Gopie's "Out of Bounds" to be staged...

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2023/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Later this month the newly-opened Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will play host to Rajesh Gopie's award-winning play Out of Bounds. Opened exactly a week ago in Mumbai India, the centre aims to preserve & promote Indian arts, bringing together communities from all around the globe. Gopie is well-know in the local entertainment scene as an actor, playwright and stage director. Meanwhile the play - first performed at the Market Theatre in 1999 - tells the

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