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3:35

#PODCAST SA Veterinary Association raise concerns...

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2023/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) has raised the alarm over the critical decrease in the number of veterinary professionals in the country. They say that only 150 students qualify yearly from the University of Pretoria's Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute - as it's the only institution offering a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in South Africa. Managing director of SAVA, Gert Steyn says over 60% of positions that are advertised are still

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3:22

#PODCAST Government intervenes as school violence...

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2023/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - As the cases of violence in Gauteng schools rise, the speaker of the provincial legislature is visiting schools to address safety concerns. Ntombi Mekgwe visited schools in Braamfisherville, Soweto. Last week a Grade 10 learner was stabbed to death at Geluksdal Secondary School in Tsakane on the East Rand, while an unknown man allegedly gained entry at Kagiso Senior Secondary School and stabbed an educator. The man was allegedly shot dead by another educator

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4:01

#PODCAST Turkey-Syria earthquake: Al-Imdaad...

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2023/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Humanitarian organisation, Al-Imdaad Foundation, has dispatched emergency aid to those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. At least one thousand people have died while more than five-thousand people were reported injured. Turkey has declared a state of emergency as rescuers race to save people trapped beneath the rubble. The Foundation's international projects co-ordinator - Ziyaad Patel - says their teams based in Turkey are

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4:01

#PODCAST Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)...

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2023/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There is strong indication that SA Tourism's 1-billion rand investment into Tottenham Hotspur will not be going ahead. This is according to Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse - OUTA's Wayne Duvenage. He says this is due to the negative sentiment about the deal- specifically from the Presidency. Last week SA Tourism proposed a 1-billion-rand investment into the English football club - that was projected to rake in some 88-billion-rand in investment returns

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3:37

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: President Cyril Ramaphosa could...

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2023/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Speculation is rife that President Cyril Ramaphosa could reshuffle his cabinet before delivering the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall this Thursday. Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze, says there isn't any confirmation as yet, it is imminent. Several issues such as inflation, unemployment and the energy crisis are set to be discussed as frustration grows amongst South Africans. Prof Kotze says he does not expect anything

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2:55

#PODCAST SASSA grant recipients who get letters to...

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2023/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Grant recipients who receive letters from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to attend a review, are being urged to comply or face having their grant cancelled. This is the caution from Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament and Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Les Govender. This comes as SASSA reinstated their reviews to investigate if recipients are still eligible for their respective grant. Govender explains the process for those who

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3:55

#PODCAST SA Tourism lambasted for its proposed...

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2023/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has lambasted SA Tourism for its proposed decision to invest close to R1-billion in a single foreign investment initiative. They say it's already a tapped market. SA Tourism predicts the economy is expected to rake in around R88-billion in profits from its investment into London-based Tottenham Hotspur. It says the funding was meant to be spent on foreign soil regardless of the initiative. CEO of the Council,

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3:19

#PODCAST Grade 12 Newcastle learner Dia Singh to...

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2023/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Grade 12 learner Dia Singh will be flying the South African flag as she jets off to Asia as a finalist in the 2023 Taiwan International Science Fair next week. Singh, from St. Dominic's School in Newcastle KZN, is one of two South African learners chosen to represent the country between the 6th and 10th of this month, even receiving a congratulatory email from the President. Her project, "Using P.I.P. to strengthen roads: Plastic Incinerated by Plastic" was

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3:21

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Statistics SA figures show that in...

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2023/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The challenging economic conditions in South Africa that have left many businesses struggling to stay afloat - with some now forced to consider business rescue or even liquidation. According to Statistics South Africa, in July 2022 alone, an eye-opening 165 liquidations were recorded. Meanwhile, business rescue to combat this extreme rise in liquidations increased by over 30% from 2021 to 2022, giving a glimmer of hope to businesses trying to survive. I spoke

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1:07

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 03...

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2023/02/03

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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2:49

#PODCAST #WorldWetlandsDay Wetlands play a vital role...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Today marks World Wetlands Day. The focus this year is to raise awareness around the importance of wetlands on the planet. Vegetated wetlands, such as swamps and marshes, are some of the most wildlife-rich ecosystems on the planet. However, in South Africa, which is a water scarce country, the water in many streams are unfortunately polluted. Wetlands could be the solution to this problem as it removes toxic substances and sediments from water, while improving

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3:23

#PODCAST Civil society groups protest outside court...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The case against the owner of a pitbull that attacked a passer-by in Polokwane, Limpopo yesterday has been postponed. It is alleged 24 year old Maria Mokwambana was walking home yesterday evening when the incident happened. She was taken to hospital following the attack. SABC reporter, Katlego Nyoni was at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court this morning and brings us an update...

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3:24

#PODCAST Zuma vs Downer & Maughan private...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution case against state prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer and legal journalist Karyn Maughan has been adjourned to the 4th of August in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. This is to allow the court to deal with Maughan and Downer's application to have the matter set aside. This application will be heard in March. At the last appearance, Downer and Maughan filed an urgent application against Zuma, asking the court to

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2:59

#PODCAST Manhunt underway for suspects linked to...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A manhunt is underway for 20 suspects who allegedly gunned down four people at a hostel in KwaMashu north or Durban yesterday. Five other people received treatment for gunshot wounds at a local clinic. Forensic investigators are on the scene collecting evidence where multiple empty cartridges have been spotted around the hostel. SABC reporter Nonlakanipho Magwaza is at scene and describes a grim picture of how bullet holes can be seen on the walls of the house

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3:56

#PODCAST With another tiger on the loose, "Four Paws"...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Global animal welfare organisation, Four Paws South Africa are concerned about the rise in big cat farming and its commercialisation in the country. This comes as the Edenvale SPCA in Gauteng search for a nine-month old tiger, which is on the loose. There are conflicting reports by a private security company, claiming to have captured and re-located the cub. The SPCA however, says there isn't any proof provided by the company. It is the second tiger to prowl

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3:32

#PODCAST French fry industry manufacturers call on...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Manufacturers in the french fry industry are calling on government to temporarily remove or reduce trade duties on staple food products until local producers can meet the demand from consumers. The call comes following the lapse in the tariffs on french-fry imports. In July last year, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa placed anti-dumping tariffs as high as 181% on Germany, 104% on the Netherlands and 23% on Belgium for a period

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3:32

#PODCAST Popular Western Cape wine estate celebrate...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A popular wine estate in Somerset West - renowned for its environmental programmes - is celebrating the birth of a young quagga, which is a rare zebra sub-species. The arrival of the healthy foal is a milestone in an ambitious project first started in 1987, to use the Southern Plain Zebra to breed an animal resembling as closely as possible the quagga. The original quagga was hunted to extinction in the second half of the 19th century. Eben Olderwagen,

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3:34

#PODCAST Tax Hacks: Why February is a good month to...

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2023/02/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The start February is a good time to review your financial situation and use any available benefits before the end of the tax year on the 28th of this month. South Africans have until this date to make additional contributions towards a retirement fund, a retirement annuity (RA) or a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to get benefits in time for their next tax submission. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) offers generous tax deductions upon making

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4:45

#PODCAST Alleged child sex ring kingpin, Gerhard...

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2023/02/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Alleged child sex ring kingpin Gerhard Ackerman's bail has been revoked at the high court in Johannesburg. Ackerman faces more than 730 charges including possession of child pornography, rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault. He was THE co-accused of senior advocate and acting judge Paul Kennedy before his death. Kennedy committed suicide some months after he was arrested and charged alongside Ackerman. Ackerman allegedly trafficked minor teenagers and

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2:37

#PODCAST Coalition chaos continues in KZN

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2023/02/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal says one of their councillors in the Zululand district municipality defied the party mandate and voted with the IFP at a council meeting. The deputy mayor position has been left vacant following the resignation of the EFF's Thulani Ndlovu. This follows the collapsed coalition agreement between the IFP and the EFF. Siyabonga Mbatha is the new deputy mayor in the Zululand district. SABC news reporter, Nonkululeko

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