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2:37

#PODCAST In light of the upcoming electricity tariff...

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2023/01/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africans have reacted negatively to the upcoming hike in the price of electricity, citing the need for communities to stand firm and challenge power utility Eskom to deliver. That's according to the Global Risk Governance Programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT). They say people should call into question government on Eskom's ability to be the sole supplier of electricity to South Africa. Nersa has given the power utility a go ahead to increase

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5:01

#PODCAST Water relief for residents north of Durban

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2023/01/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has opened a refurbished reservoir at Umgeni Water's Durban Heights water treatment plant today. This plant supplies water to the northern parts of the Ethekwini metro. The refurbished reservoir will help alleviate water shortages in high lying areas like KwaMashu, Inanda, Ntuzuma and parts of Phoenix. SABC News reporter, Dries Liebenberg attended the opening and has more details....

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3:29

#PODCAST Reaction as Nersa grant Eskom an electricity...

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2023/01/13

Consumers should brace themselves for tougher times ahead after Nersa granted Eskom an electricity tariff hike of 18-point- 65 percent. The approved hike is lower than the 35 percent that the power utility had applied for. The tariff increase will be effective from the first of April this year. NERSA says its decision to grant the tariff increase was a tough one - given the current financial constrains facing consumers. However, it says with the current rolling blackouts and the difficult operating

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3:14

#PODCAST Local cultural activist says the permanent...

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2023/01/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The curtains have finally fallen for the much-loved Musgrave cinema in Durban. The cinema permanently closed its doors last night. According to Musgrave Centre Management, the various lockdown periods during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the Ster-Kinekor Group, resulting in partial and sometimes full closures of cinemas. The Musgrave movie theater has been a staple for residents since its establishment in 1993. Cultural activist and resident, Nadia Meer says

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3:12

#PODCAST The Shree Ganesha Temple at Palmview in...

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2023/01/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Thieves have struck again at the Shree Ganesha Temple at Palmview, Phoenix in the north of Durban. The latest robbery took place last week, with suspects alleged to have stolen statues and items to the value of close to R90,000. A case of burglary has been opened at the Phoenix police station. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery. This is second robbery to haven taken place at the temple in the last five months. Chairperson of the Shree

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3:05

#PODCAST Big companies & manufacturers in the SA...

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2023/01/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Big companies and manufacturers in the South African restaurant industry need to come to the table and declare their food waste. This is the message from Ozzy Nel, COO and newly appointed board member of food rescue organisation SA Harvest. Nel - who previously worked in the restaurant industry says it's eye-opening to note that 10 million tons of food waste go into landfills in South Africa each year. He says if the big contributors own up to their waste,

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4:09

#PODCAST Gauteng Education Portfolio Committee call...

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2023/01/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Gauteng Education Portfolio Committee is calling on the Department of Infrastructure to build more schools in the province to address the issue of overcrowding. This comes as hundreds of learners remain unregistered and unplaced across the province as the 2023 academic year for inland schools enters its third day. The Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga says all learners will be allocated schools within the coming week. Chairperson of the Gauteng

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 13 January...

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2023/01/13

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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3:04

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality sees poor tourism...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - EThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda says over 700-thousand people visited the city over the festive period contributing R1.5-billion to the country's GPD of R3.8-billion. This was revealed in a post festive season briefing on how the tourism and business sector fared during the holidays. Kaunda says accommodation capacity decreased, only reaching 65%. The Mayor says this could be due to the high levels of eColi in the beaches of which only 12 were opened. SABC

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1:54

#PODCAST Progress made on placement of children at...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Education says its making good progress in placing around 1300 grade one and eight learners in schools. This comes as the new academic year for inland schools commenced yesterday. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has asked parents to give them at least 10 days to place learners. While the department insists the online placement system is working, parents whose children haven't been allocated a school yet remain frustrated by system

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3:55

#PODCAST Telegu blockbuster RRR continues to break...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Telegu movie "RRR" made history for India by winning Best Original song for its hit - Naatu Naatu - at the 2023 Golden Globes. The high-octane song, by MM Keeravani, went up against hits by nominees such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Cultural expert and social cohesion advocate, Dr Raj Govender, says the historic win shows the potential the Indian music industry has to compete in the global arena...

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3:13

#PODCAST Green Connection appeal the authorisation of...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The battle against seismic surveys on South Africa's coast continues as Environmental lobby group, the Green Connection have appealed the authorisation of the Searcher seismic survey project in the Western Cape. This after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy authorised the Australian geo-science company's second attempt at surveying off the West Coast - after its first attempt was halted by the Western Cape High Court. Green Connection's Community

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2:26

#PODCAST SA Weather Service forecasts that the heat...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that heat waves in parts of the Western and Northern Cape will persist throughout the week and into the weekend. Temperatures are expected to peak from the high 30's reaching over 40-degree-celsius. Forecaster, Kate Turner says they expect extremely dry conditions which could lead to possible veld fires...

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#PODCAST The South Durban Community Environmental...

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2023/01/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Having already established a presence in Richard's Bay, the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) is looking to further expand it's reach in 2023. Over the years, the group has fought to push back on oil & gas exploration, voiced concerns over KwaZulu-Natal's poor water quality and helped to empower the youth in the South Durban Basin. Environmental activist and SDCEA co-ordinator Desmond D'Sa says the year ahead is going to be a busy one,

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#PODCAST Back-to-school marred by claims of racism at...

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2023/01/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tensions ran high between white and black parents at the Laerskool Danie Malan in Pretoria North after claims that the school is not accepting black grade one learners for this academic year. Some EEF members and a few disgruntled parents embarked on a protest outside the school, claiming that management is racist. The 2023 academic year has started today on the backdrop of learner admission issues with many parents lamenting the online process. SABC News

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#PODCAST Inland schools, including those in Gauteng,...

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2023/01/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Teachers and learners are getting ready to go back school. Pupils in the inland provinces, including Gauteng, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, return this morning. The Department of Basic Education meanwhile is well into preparations for the upcoming academic year. School books and stationery has been delivered to schools to ensure the commencement of teaching and learning. The National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA)

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3:37

#PODCAST New study on SA's 2022 online retail market...

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2023/01/11

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new study on South Africa's online retail market has revealed that figures reached a whopping R55 billion in 2022 - a 35% year-on-year increase. The study by World Wide Worx and Mastercard noted that the growth in online sales was driven by a rise in demand for home deliveries, which started during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Meanwhile, relative newcomers like Checkers Sixty60 service and Mr Price's online system grew significantly, offering consumers an

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3:11

#PODCAST SAMA welcome the decision by the Health...

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2023/01/11

By Tashlan Naidoo - Medical experts have welcomed the decision by the Health Department to not impose travel restrictions and health regulations following the discovery of the new Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant - XBB.1.5. The Health Ministry has however stressed the need for people, especially those with underlying health conditions to get vaccinated. The compulsory wearing of masks has also been ruled out - but people are urged to apply social distancing practices and get tested if they develop

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#PODCAST Learners urged to be extra vigilant when...

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2023/01/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Learners are being urged to be extra vigilant while travelling to and from school. This after the alleged attempted abduction of a teenage girl on Monday afternoon in Merebank, south of Durban. It's believed the girl was nearly abducted while walking on Chenab Road in Merebank by unknown male suspects travelling in a white minibus taxi. According to private security company - PT Alarms - the girl narrowly escaped the suspects and fled on foot to a nearby local

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3:38

#PODCAST KZN flood-affected parents raise concerns...

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2023/01/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Survivors of the 2022 April floods in Durban are concerned that their children will not get a proper education after they were relocated out of the areas where their children originally went to school. They were initially in community halls following the floods and were relocated by the provincial government to alternative accommodation. But many say, the distance from their new homes to their childrens' schools is too far. Coastal schools are expected to open

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