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3:05

#PODCAST The DA & EFF criticise the appointment of...

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2023/03/07

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle. President Ramaphosa announced a number of changes to his executive last night at Pretoria's Union Buildings, including the appointment of Paul Mashatile as his deputy. Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa was named as the Minister of Electricity and will be bestowed with specific powers to end the load-shedding crisis - these include controlling all critical aspects of the Energy Action Plan. Busi Chimombe

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3:02

#PODCAST Gun Free SA prepare lawsuit against the...

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2023/03/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-governmental organisation, Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) is in the process of preparing a class action lawsuit against the police ministry - in an effort to seek damages for victims of crimes committed with weapons stolen from custody. The organisation says police are accountable for crimes committed by former senior SAPS member, Colonel Christiaan Prinsloo, who confessed to selling over 2,000 guns from police stores to gang leaders on the Cape Flats. It

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2:25

#PODCAST SAFTU leader Zwelinzima Vavi explains why...

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2023/03/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) leader Zwelinzima Vavi has laid charges against former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. Vavi asked De Ruyter to present evidence that he reported to police his interaction with a minister about a senior politician involved in looting funds - and allegations about 1-billion-rand that was "extorted" monthly at Eskom. This transpired after de Ruyter failed to respond to SAFTU's letter to report information on alleged

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3:21

#PODCAST Analyst labels tonight's cabinet reshuffle,...

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2023/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Tonight's cabinet reshuffle is the most anticipated in recent memory due to the unprecedented electricity crisis and the numerous agonising delays. That's according to political analyst Professor Bheki Mngomezulu. President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes in his cabinet this evening at 7pm. Pressure has been mounting on Ramaphosa to fill vacant positions in his executive including appointing a deputy president. Professor Mngomezulu says while it's

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2:40

#PODCAST Over 40 vehicles involved in multi-vehicle...

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2023/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Shona Terri Naidoo - A horrific scene greeted multiple emergency services this morning after a truck plouged through bumper to bumper traffic on the M41 near Umhlanga, north of Durban. A trail of wreckage was left with multiple people injured and the roadway closed. It's alleged that the driver of the truck lost control and slammed into over 40 vehicles. SABC News Reporter Dries Liebenberg is on the scene and have more details....

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3:05

#PODCAST Newly-launched mobile app "ShazaCin" aims to...

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2023/03/06

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - An innovative new mobile application has been created that will allow the blind to appreciate and understand what they are watching or experiencing. Known as "ShazaCin" - the app will describe the visual of what the consumer points their smart phone to - recognising colour, people or buildings - in fact virtually anything that's in that picture. Shakila Maharaj from ShazaCin Accessible Media launched the app at the Gandhi Phoenix Settlement and explains

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3:30

#PODCAST Econ analyst blasts recently gazetted...

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2023/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Independent Political Economist, Dr. Dale McKinely has lashed out at government for saying that the Auditor General will monitor emergency procurement funds. This after national government published state of disaster regulations relating to the electricity crisis. It aims to minimise the impact of load-shedding on livelihoods, the economy, small businesses, policing functions, and health services, among others. But, Dr McKinely says that the Auditor General's

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3:15

#PODCAST Gauteng Health Department want people to...

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2023/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Gauteng Health department has urged the public to familiarise themselves around the symptoms and ways in which Cholera is spread. This after a confirmed sixth case in Gauteng. The 19-year-old woman from Emandleni informal settlement in Benoni east of Johannesburg presented with diarrhoea, vomiting and cramps. The patient was identified by the Outbreak Response Team during contact tracing where over a thousand people were reached. Health Department

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2:41

#PODCAST After weeks of suspense, President Cyril...

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2023/03/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes in his cabinet this evening. His spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed this during a media briefing in Pretoria yesterday. Pressure and widespread anxiety has been building around the president's expected reshuffle including appointing a deputy president, following the resignation of David Mabuza. Abongile Dumako reports...

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#PODCAST Case against Mpumalanga man, found with body...

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2023/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against a 38-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend and stuffing her body in a bag has been postponed in the Barberton Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga today. Suspicious members of the community stopped the suspect before he could leave the bag at a dumping site. It is alleged that some residents got suspicious after seeing blood dripping from the bag which was in a trolley. After the discovery of the body in the bag, members of the community

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3:18

#PODCAST Today marks #WorldHearingDay, held under the...

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2023/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Today marks World Hearing Day with the focus around raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss all while promoting ear and hearing care across the globe. Each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) decides on a theme. This year's theme is "Ear and hearing care for all! Let's make it a reality." The WHO estimate that more than 5% of people - or about 466 million - suffer from disabling hearing loss internationally. Professor Tania Hanekom

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3:25

#PODCAST Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) launch...

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2023/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's no secret that mining is a big industry in South Africa. According to the Minerals Council South Africa, mining produced 878 billion rand in exports, employed around 476-thousand people, and contributed 4% of the country's GDP in 2022. However, challenges arise in ensuring the sector, which was once the bedrock of the country's economy, remains sustainable. The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) is providing multiple programmes to current and former

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3:20

#PODCAST Why workspace redesigns can result in...

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2023/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic workplaces have begun to change at a rapid pace - with organisations redesigning their spaces, many moving to accommodate hybrid practices, while others simply down-size to cut costs. While the reasons for these changes are evident, it can result in overwhelmed employees, reduced productivity and the loss of valuable talent. Director of Workplace and Business Development at Tétris Design and Build, Tango Matoti has been

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 3 March 2023...

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2023/03/03

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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2:26

#PODCAST Safety under the spotlight at University of...

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2023/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Students at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape are calling for the institution to do away with the no alcohol policy. They say the lack of entertainment areas on campus forces students to go outside the campus. This follows the murder of a third year social science student, and a rape of another last week. The incident happened while three students were walking back to campus in the early hours of Friday morning. SABC news reporter, Abongile

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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Cabinet reshuffle must focus on...

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2023/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - There's growing speculation that President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce a cabinet reshuffle soon. This follows the resignation of former Deputy President David Mabuza as a Member of Parliament. Paul Mashatile has since taken over the role of ANC Deputy President- paving the way for him to follow suit in the Office of the Presidency. There's also been great anticipation for details about the Ministry of Electricity as announced last month. Political

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3:06

#PODCAST President Ramaphosa could be in contempt of...

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2023/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - President Cyril Ramaphosa could very well be in contempt of court for a separate issue: after he missed the Constitutional Court deadline to sign the amendment to the Electoral Act into law. Parliament's second and last extended ConCourt deadline to amend the act ended yesterday. You will recall that a 2020 ruling declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional. The amendment now allows for independent candidates to contest elections to the National Assembly

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#PODCAST South Africans who employ full time domestic...

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2023/03/02

Home-owners who employ domestic workers full time have been warned against not having them registered - and not paying towards the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). That's according to the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union. They reacted to the domestic minimum wage of R4,100 which came into effect yesterday, saying that it only works well with employers who properly register their employees. Spokesperson Gloria Kente says the R400 pay rise will go along way in ensuring the

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3:08

#PODCAST The eThekwini Energy Transformation Summit...

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2023/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The much-anticipated eThekwini Energy Transformation Summit is now underway in Durban - bringing together role-players, residents and businesses to try and come up with solutions to the ongoing load-shedding crisis. The first of its kind two-day gathering aims to deliberate on the energy transformation agenda within the Municipality, ultimately hoping to transform the way energy is generated. eThekwini Municipality, Manager for Renewable Energy Sbu

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#PODCAST Popular Durban greengrocer says recent...

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2023/03/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The shortage of the aromatic herb dhania or coriander, could have a knock-on effect on the humble samoosa which is usually a staple snack in homes during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Dhania is an essential topping and filling in most Indian curries and snacks. Balchand Juggernath is the Director of a local fruit and vegetable outlet at Overport in Durban. Juggernath is hoping for cooler weather so that the shortage of dhania comes to an end...

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