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#PODCAST RTMC in KZN ramp up it's #Easter road safety...

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2023/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Traffic officials across the country are gearing up for increased volumes as holidaymakers take advantage of the long weekend. Travellers to the Eastern Cape have been cautioned to expect delays due to flood-damaged roads. Meanwhile, motorists have been warned that traffic officers will be on high alert for drunk drivers where a 24 hour police presence approach will be adopted on busy routes from today. Chief Communication Officer at the Road Traffic Management

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 07 April...

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2023/04/07

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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2:21

#PODCAST Nine cash-in-transit suspects killed in...

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2023/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Nine suspected cash-in-transit robbers were shot dead during a shootout with Gauteng police in Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg. This is an active crime scene with police still conducting their investigations. SABC news reporter, Pearl Magubane has more details.....

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3:23

#PODCAST Thabo Bester and Costa Titch top the most...

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2023/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Search giant Google has released data showing the most searched topics locally on its platform in recent times. South Africa last month saw a cabinet reshuffle, a national shutdown, a Hollywood-style prison break and the deaths of two high profile musicians. And it seems as if people looking to make sense of the world turned to Google to find out more about those topics."What is Chatgpt?" was the most searched for question, while late musician Costa Titch was

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3:45

#PODCAST OUTA hail the move to terminate the energy...

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2023/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Civil rights group - Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is hailing the termination of the national state of disaster on the country's energy crisis a success for society. The national state of disaster, which government declared in February to manage the country's energy crisis, was revoked yesterday. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Thembi Nkadimeng says the termination, with immediate effect, was a necessary response to the impact

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3:38

#PODCAST Pretoria scientists theorise the cause...

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2023/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Scientists in Pretoria have posited a theory that could explain the tens of thousands of "fairy circles" that can be seen dotted across the desert landscape of Namibia. Unlike crop circles - which are constructed by humans as hoaxes - the existence of these fairy circles has fascinated scientists for decades. While nobody knows the actual cause of this phenomenon, there seems to be many competing theories as to their origins. The University of Pretoria's

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3:03

#PODCAST African Snakebite Institute say the...

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2023/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The African Snakebite Institute says the continent is amidst a critical shortage of anti-venom that could be detrimental for any person or animal bitten by a snake. CEO of the Institute, Johan Marais says the South African Vaccine Producers, which manufactures the anti-venom have cited loadshedding and sourcing of certain components required in the process as the main reasons. He says this is a cause for concern for the many snake-handlers across the country

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2:58

#PODCAST Newly launched Bayview CPF Youth Desk...

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Youth from Chatsworth, south of Durban have taken a major step forward in promoting safety and empowerment with the launch of the Bayview Community Policing Forum Youth Desk. The newly launched Youth Desk will allow youth in the community to establish and maintain a relationship with police to address safety issues. Newly elected Youth Desk Chairperson - Vedhan Singh says he is proud of the youth in the area for coming out in their numbers to bring about

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3:06

#PODCAST Umhlatuze Municipality counts the costs of...

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Umhlatuze Municipality says around 20 homes have been extremely damaged at Empangeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast following a devastating storm on Monday. One person has died while two others are in a critical condition in hospital. Several businesses have been flooded, electricity sub-stations damaged as well as a local clinic. SABC reporter, Vusi Makhosini is at Empangeni and says local government are assessing the scene to determine the true extent

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3:04

#PODCAST NUMSA threatens nationwide Easter bus strike

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Bus operators affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have threatened to embark on a strike ahead of the Easter long weekend. The union says the employer's refusal to negotiate health insurance benefits has triggered the action. NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says should a solution not be found, around 20-thousand workers could go on strike, severely affecting bus services across the country...

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3:30

#PODCAST Durban's Bridge City Shopping Mall set to...

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Bridge City Shopping Mall at KwaMashu north of Durban - which is set to officially re-open tomorrow, after almost two years - is expected to bring much need jobs and economic growth to the community. The mall was destroyed during the 2021 July unrest with over 1,000 people losing their jobs as a result. A ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the mall will take place later this morning. Portfolio Manager of the Futuregrowth Community Property Fund, Smital

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3:25

#PODCAST Companies that rely heavily on IT...

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As load-shedding continues to wreck havoc in virtually ever sector countrywide, companies and businesses have been advised to diversify not only their electricity supply, but the way they work in general. That's according to Fikile Sibiya, Chief Information Officer of software-on-demand company "e4". Sibiya says with an unavoidable problem like load-shedding, building resilience through risk assessment is of vital importance. She while it's almost impossible

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2:15

#PODCAST 47-year-old Phoenix woman to appear before...

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2023/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A 47-year-old woman from Phoenix, north of Durban will be appearing in the Verulam Magistrates Court today for faking her own kidnapping. KwaZulu-Natal police say they received a report on Monday of a woman that was kidnapped on Clay Field Drive. The woman allegedly contacted her businessman husband and pleaded with him to deposit an undisclosed amount of money for her release. The husband was thereafter contacted by a man who threatened to hurt the woman if

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2:02

#PODCAST Severe thunderstorms leaves trail of...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Mop-up operations are underway in eMpangeni and Richards Bay, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast following severe thunderstorms which left one person dead. It's believed that the worker was on duty at a shopping mall in eMpangeni when the storm hit, leaving a trail of damage. The heavy rains accompanied by strong winds uprooted trees, damaged several houses, office buildings and roadways. SABC news reporter, Vusi Makhosini with more details....

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3:28

#PODCAST Energy analyst says Eskom's PFMA exemption...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Independent Energy Analyst, Hilton Trollip says Treasury has given Eskom a blank cheque for corruption through its Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) exemption which was recently gazetted. Eskom will be exempt from disclosing irregular expenditure, not linked to criminal activity, for three years in its financial reports. National Treasury says Eskom was granted the exemption to help the power utility score better in audits. The announcement has been met

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3:08

#PODCAST Umalusi officially launch online application...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Quality Assurance body Umalusi has officially launched an online application system for the replacement of lost or damaged matric certificates. They say the newly implemented system has significantly reduced the turnaround time and costs involved in replacing certificates. Umalusi claim only a two day wait for the process to be completed. CEO Dr. Mafu Rakumetsi explains the need for such a system and how it will help especially those living abroad or in rural

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3:35

#PODCAST Food insecurity still prevelant in SA - with...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent study has found the prevalence of food insecurity in South Africa remains high, with at least one in five households affected. The study collected data via survey from over 3,400 South Africans in October 2021. It was led by School of Physiology Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Dr Siphiwe Dlamini. The study also found that those living in a food-insecure household is associated with a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Dr Dlamini

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3:49

#PODCAST Crime analyst calls for stronger gun control...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Crime analyst, Yasmin Bacus says police need to pay more attention to applying the gun control laws in the country in order to curb drug-related crimes. This follows the shootout incident with police last Friday at Glenwood in Durban, which left five suspects dead and one police officer injured. According to police, the suspects were wanted for several crimes, including the murder of an alleged drug lord and his family two week's ago in Springfield. Police say

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3:32

#PODCAST World Health Organization (WHO) this week...

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2023/04/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This Friday - the 7th of April 2023 - the World Health Organization (WHO) observes it's milestone 75th anniversary through the celebration of "World Health Day". Held under the theme #HealthForAll, this year's celebration is an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of both today and tomorrow. In partnership with the WHO, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) will commemorate World Health Day through a number of programs

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3:41

#PODCAST Crime analyst unpacks drug-related crimes in...

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2023/04/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Crime analyst, Dr Chris de Kock says the recent shootout with police in Durban that left five suspects dead shows that crime intelligence is still functional in the country. Last Friday, the five suspects were killed and one police officer injured during a crime intelligence driven operation at Glenwood in Durban. Police say the suspects were wanted for the murder of a drug lord and his family a week ago. Police say amongst the suspects who have been killed

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