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3:15

#PODCAST Tripartite Alliance criticised for failing...

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2023/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Criticism has been levelled against the Tripartite Alliance for failing to buffer an amicable solution between the ANC-led government and COSATU-affiliated trade unions. Political analyst Prof. Dirk Kotze explains that while the ANC government may have interests as a poltical party, their hands are tied when they step in to a government role...

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3:34

#PODCAST SA Harvest discuss partnership that will see...

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2023/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In an effort to curb food waste and alleviate hunger in South Africa, non-profit organisation SA Harvest and a local alcohol manufacturer have launched a first of its kind innovation that will see by-products of its beer brewing process used to produce bread. Dubbed "Bread of the Nation", this innovative initiative uses high-quality, locally grown grains of which its by-product will be re-purposed to produce an initial 30,000 loaves. CEO of SA Harvest, Alan

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3:19

#PODCAST Nehawu vow to intensify national strike...

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2023/03/13

The National Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has vowed to intensify its national strike action over wages in the second week of protest. This as the Labour Appeals Court is expected to hand down judgement on today over an appeal of government's move to interdict the strike. Nehawu says negotiations at the bargaining council to bring the strike to an end have failed, as the workers continue with their call for a 10 percent increase. The union has announced that other Cosatu unions in the

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2:48

#PODCAST Ultra Music Festival returns after two year...

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2023/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Organisers of South Africa's biggest electronic dance music event, say stringent security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of patrons. After a two year hiatus due to COVID19, Ultra Music Festival is expected to attract around 50-thousand revellers in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. With over 20 local and international Dj's, the festival is expected to contribute generously to the local economies and tourism sectors. CEO &

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4:05

#PODCAST SAMA implores government to compensate...

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2023/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says governments failure to prioritise the health-care sector in its budgets over the years has led to the mass strike action negatively affecting patient care across the country. Members affiliated to trade union, NEHAWU are calling for a 10 to 12% salary increase, while government has only offered three. Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says that up to four people have died, possibly due to the effects of the

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3:26

#PODCAST Shallcross mother of two publishes memoir to...

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2023/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A brave mother of two from Shallcross, south of Durban is looking to motivate people through her memoir "A Father's Daughter". The book acts as a journey through grief & healing - and follows the sudden loss of her father due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Swastika Juggernath manages a sneaker factory in Pinetown and has a PhD in Business Sciences, but decided to delve into writing, after her mind raced with thoughts around life, death and fulfillment. She says

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2:43

#PODCAST Margate Airport in the south of...

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2023/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the Margate Airport in the south of KwaZulu-Natal getting an R11-million upgrade by government - local destinations in the wild coast region are hopeful this will help boost tourism in the area. General manager of Sun Internationals Wild Coast Sun - Peter Tshidi says ever since the end of the pandemic, tourists have been hesitant to travel along the roads due to the poor conditions and crime. However, with just a month away from the Easter period, Tshidi

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 10 March...

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2023/03/10

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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3:39

#PODCAST REACTION: National Treasury cut the...

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2023/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Electoral rights group "My Vote Counts" is concerned that the Independent Electoral Commission's mandate to hold free and fair elections next year is being undermined. This follows the announcement from National Treasury that the IEC's budget is being cut by R240 million - a year before the 2024 General Election. This brings the total budget allocated to the IEC to over two billion rand in the run up to the elections. But the IEC faces a myriad of

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3:36

#PODCAST Local labour analyst warns that the public...

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2023/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Labour analyst Michael Bagraim warns that the public sector is likely to embark on the "mother of all strikes". Public servants have sought a 6% salary increase - to which government could only offer 3%. This is likely to result in widespread strike season- as employees demand inflation related salary increases amid the rising cost of living. Currently NEHAWU members are embarking on a nationwide strike - demanding 10%. Bagraim explains how South Africa's

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3:10

#PODCAST We look at why Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

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2023/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow and evolve in South Africa, uncertainties remain about the true potential of an improving technology that can impact and improve virtually every sector. The talk of the town recently has been a chatbot known as "ChatGPT" - which not only mimics a human conversationalist, but can also write and debug computer programs, compose student essays, answer test questions and even write poetry or song lyrics. With that

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3:33

#PODCAST Durban environmental activists to converge...

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2023/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental activists from across Durban will converge at the inaugural eThekwini Enviro Week later this month as a call to action to work together to care for the environment. Among the several environmental issues facing the metro, climate change has caused the greatest impact which saw devastation across due to the April 2022 floods. Activities of the week will centre around cleaning up the environment, recycling, reducing and reusing waste - with

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2:59

#PODCAST Tourism KwaZulu-Natal discuss participation...

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2023/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa is on track to boost the local tourism sector as industry players continue to attract global giants. This as Tourism KwaZulu-Natal participates at ITB-Berlin - the World's Leading Travel Trade Show currently underway in Germany. The event gathers the who's who of the travel industry, attended by over 180 countries showcasing over 10,000 exhibitors. Tourism KZN spokesperson, Pinky Radebe is at the event. She explains the goal outcomes expected upon

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2:59

#PODCAST South African Women Lawyers Association...

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2023/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today (Wednesday March 08th) marks International Women's Day - celebrated annually to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. This year's theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" is a pertinent one, as it sheds light on the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces, all while addressing online gender-based violence. These topics and more will be atop

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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Minister of Electricity Dr....

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2023/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Energy analyst, Hilton Trollip says that the newly appointed Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa must be free of political interference in order to implement the Energy Action Plan effectively. President, Cyril Ramaphosa says Ramokgopa's main focus areas will be to increase the electricity availability factor, and work on several power stations across the country, which are not performing optimally. Trollip says while Ramokgopa may have the

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#PODCAST Cape Town MMC for Safety & Security vows to...

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2023/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cape Town's MMC for Safety and Security has vowed to deploy more police officers in hotspot areas, following a spike in hijackings. Recently, a 23-year-old man was arrested for an attempted hijacking in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town. At the weekend, Metro Police officers driving down Highlands Drive towards the Jakes Gerwel Intersection were flagged down by an elderly man who jumped out of his car. He told the officers that three suspects attempted to hijack his

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#PODCAST Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (PACT)...

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2023/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Animal Welfare organisations are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs for rabies as cases spike across the eThekwini Metro. The Department of Agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal says it is concerned about the high number of rabies cases reported around the city, mostly in the western part of Durban. Co-founder of Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (PACT), Neeri Naidoo says there are laws stating that pets must be vaccinated against rabies and failure to do so if

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3:18

#PODCAST Nelson Mandela Foundation lambast the lack...

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2023/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it is disappointed in the lack of youth representation within the new cabinet. CEO, Sello Hatang says he hopes the new appointments see this as an opportunity to bring urgency in the fight for a better future. He says that as we head closer to the 2024 elections, young people must reflect on the leadership in the country, and question, is this how we move forward as a society...

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3:44

#PODCAST Local cultural expert to spend time in India...

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2023/03/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Cultural and social cohesion activist, Dr Raj Govender, will be spending the next few months in India conducting critical research. Dr Govender was awarded a visiting fellowship by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) based in New Delhi. His research will focus on aspects related to the India, Brazil, South Africa partnership, which is a tripartite grouping for promoting international cooperation. Govender says he plans to base

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#PODCAST 31-year-old former Durban woman shares the...

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2023/03/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - Armed with a pocket full of hopes and dreams, the Johns from Durban were nursing mixed emotions as they left South Africa in 2019 to set up home in the UK. With their entire lives ahead of them, 31-year-old Caitlin and her 35-year-old husband Darren, could not wait to begin their greatest adventure together. Little did they know, their most trying test awaited them. As part of securing residency in England, they were required to register with a General

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