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3:07

#PODCAST SONA REACTION: Political commentator Sandile...

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2023/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Political analyst Sandile Swana says President Cyril Ramaphosa has just complicated the load-shedding problem. In his State of the Nation Address- President Ramaphosa outlined that an Electricity Minister would be appointed. In addition- a National State of Disaster has been declared due to the energy crisis. This adds in total FOUR National Departments in charge of managing electricity in South Africa. Swana says this will cause further glitches in the

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2:44

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

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2023/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The benefits of learning how to swim are endless and they extend beyond the pool environment. That's according to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) who say that this important lifesaving skill creates a sense of self-security, especially for children. They have recently built a Survival Swimming Centre at the Duduzile Secondary School on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. NSRI's Drowning Prevention Manager, Andrew Ingram explains the importance for

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2:16

#PODCAST Elderly Durban couple now living in fear...

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2023/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - An elderly couple are living in continuous fear after being robbed of their most valuable possession two weeks ago - just days before their 65th wedding anniversary. 91-year-old Vidyanand and his 85-year-old wife Ponnama were scammed by a man and women who had contacted them under the guise of purchasing gardening machinery. After coaxing their way into the elderly couples home in Greenwood Park, Durban, they made off with a gold ring, a traditional necklace

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1:13

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 10...

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2023/02/10

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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2:49

#PODCAST South Africans share their expectations...

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2023/02/09

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Tashlan Naidoo - It promises to be another tumultuous State of the Nation Address this evening. Proceedings are likely to be disrupted again when President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his annual address to the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. The EFF has vowed to disrupt the president's address over the Phala Phala scandal calling him a constitutional delinquent, while some civil society organisations have planned

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3:07

#PODCAST DURBAN: International study confirms safety...

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2023/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a breakthrough in HIV medication, an international study led by University of KwaZulu-Natal's Professor Dhayendre Moodley, has confirmed the safe use of two forms of medication as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in pregnant women. This is significant as the study provided much-needed safety data to allow for a more informed choice during pregnancy, to protect mother and baby from the long-term effects of HIV. Human immunodeficiency virus type (HIV) is the

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3:58

#PODCAST South African Society of Psychiatrists...

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2023/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - While postnatal depression is well known, depression during pregnancy is becoming as common for South African women. According to the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), between 21% and 47% of South African women experience depression during pregnancy. Today marks the end of National Pregnancy Awareness Week, aimed at promoting health during pregnancy and early motherhood. Dr Bavi Vythilingum - member of SASOP - explains how depression carries

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2:17

#PODCAST The Northern Cape set to be revitalised...

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2023/02/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Northern Cape is set to be revitalised thanks to a red metal producing company expanding its footprint there. JSE listed company Copper 360 is responding to the global demand for copper which is used in renewable energy sources - like wind turbines and even electric cars. Copper 360 chief executive Jan Nelson explains the significance of being listed on the JSE...

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2:54

#PODCAST Murder trial against businessman, Rameez...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The murder trial against businessman Rameez Patel has resumed at the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo today. Patel is accused of the murder of his first wife Fatima Patel in 2015. The last state witness, Dr Terrence Kommal is on the stand arguing that a gunshot is unlikely the cause of Fatima's death, but rather a blunt force trauma to the face together with strangulation. SABC news reporter, Katlego Nyoni is at court and brings us the latest...

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4:17

#PODCAST #SyriaEarthquake Sanctions against Syria...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Western nations continue to impose harsh sanctions against earthquake-stricken Syria, despite the widespread devastation. Syria and Turkiye suffered earthquakes measuring up to seven-point-eight magnitudes, with the regions within the middle-eastern countries experiencing hundreds of subsequent smaller tremors. About eight-thousand-seven-hundred people are believed to have died in the quake- but the World Health Organisation expecting that figure to

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3:37

#PODCAST SA Harvest share details of their long-term...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-Profit Organisation, SA Harvest are reaching the tail end of their hunger relief drive which will eventually feed a total of 58,176 people for more than one-and-a-half months. The project which started in partnership with the Solidarity Fund in November 2022, will by tomorrow have delivered over 1,8 million meals across 6 provinces. Weighing in at 64 kilograms, each food parcel contained a balance of nutritional protein, carbohydrates, fats, fruit and

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4:13

#PODCAST Geopolitical expert explains why the...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The aftermath of the deadly earthquake has highlighted the challenges faced by Syrian refugees. Severe icy weather conditions in Turkey and Syria are hampering search and rescue efforts in both countries. However, in Syria, thousands of refugees living in tent camps remain the most vulnerable. Social and geopolitical expert - Salman Khan spoke to us for an update...

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3:45

#PODCAST UPDATE: Turkey-Syria earthquake death-toll...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The death toll from Monday's catastrophic earthquake has passed 7,800 people. In Turkey, over 5,800 people are confirmed to have been killed, while close to 2000 people perished in Syria. There are fears however that the toll will rise, with World Health Organization (WHO) officials estimating up to 20,000 may have died. Meanwhile, a huge rescue effort is continuing in freezing conditions. They are trying to find survivors as thousands of soldiers, along with

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3:51

#PODCAST SONA PREVIEW: President Cyril Ramaphosa with...

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2023/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The stage is set as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow at the Cape Town City Hall for a second year running. Expectations are unsurprisingly low, with the country facing uncertain economic times, a critical energy crisis and various other issues including fraud and corruption. Meanwhile, the President delivers the SONA while the Phala-Phala scandal lingers over his head and investigations

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3:06

#PODCAST Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll rises to...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The death toll from a number of earthquakes, which have struck Türkiye and Syria, has risen to over five-thousand. The largest quake struck southern Türkiye yesterday, measuring a magnitude of seven-point-eight, with the region experiencing subsequent smaller tremors. Another earthquake struck this morning, measuring a magnitude of five-point-seven. International rescue teams are working through freezing temperatures to help find survivors. Social and

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3:24

#PODCAST Taps run dry at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Patients are reportedly being diverted at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial hospital in uMlazi south of Durban. This after taps have run dry for almost a week at the facility due to a burst pipe on the South Coast Bridge over the Umlaas Canal. Labour unions, Nehawu and the Public Servants Association have protested outside the hospital. The unions have threatened that its members at the hospital will down tools should the matter not be resolved soon. SABC

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2:06

#PODCAST With at least 3,500 dead as of this morning,...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - More than 3,500 people are known to have died in Turkey and Syria. The seven-point-eight magnitude quake flattened buildings while many were asleep at around 4am on Monday. Meanwhile, Gift of the Givers Chairman and Founder - Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says their emergency relief teams are currently heading to Turkey and Syria to assist with search and rescue operations...

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3:27

#PODCAST Local nutrition expert releases a new e-book...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new e-book by Durban nutrition expert Allan Wohrnitz is claiming to be able to help people deal with asthma in a natural way, permanently. The book simply titled "Living Asthma FREE Naturally" is an account of Allan's own journey of how he beat asthma, which he suffered with for over 35 years. Allan says he experimented with all the treatments available - from medications to nebulizers and allergy tests - but unfortunately, none had long-term results. Now

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3:43

#PODCAST Clinical professionals call for screenings &...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Clinical professionals are calling for screenings and awareness to be ramped up as South Africa experiences an alarming rise in cancer cases. This as World Cancer Day (WCD) was observed at the weekend. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says cancer accounted for almost 10 million deaths in 2020, while about 400,000 children across the world develop the disease each year. According to the Cancer Alliance, breast cancer cases in South Africa are on the rise

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3:52

#PODCAST South Africa's Turkish community desperately...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Hundreds of rescuers are scrambling to save survivors trapped in rubble after a massive earthquake struck Syria and Turkey. More than 3,500 people are known to have died in Turkey and Syria. The seven-point-eight magnitude quake flattened buildings while many were asleep. Turkish journalist living in SA - Turkman Terzi, says people from the Turkish Community in South Africa are now desperately trying to make contact with family...

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