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4:51

#PODCAST Reacting to the brutal stabbing of Janine...

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2023/01/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Gender Based Violence (GBV) researchers believe much more than campaigns need to be done in order to stop the scourge of femicide in the country. Lisa Vetten was reacting to news that the man accused of stabbing his ex-wife, Janine Williams, to death on Christmas morning, has been denied bail in the Lenasia magistrate's court, south of Johannesburg. Conrad Williams allegedly stabbed his 40-year old estranged wife 24 times inside her home in Klipspruit, Soweto

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2:43

#PODCAST SANTACO in KwaZulu-Natal confirm that this...

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2023/01/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African National Taxi Association (SANTACO) in KwaZulu-Natal says this week's fuel price decrease will not impact its fares. Both petrol grades decreased by 2-rand-06 cents per litre. Wholesale diesel dropped by between 2-Rand-81 cents and 2-Rand-69 cents. Illuminating paraffin decreased by 1-Rand -93 cents. SANTACO KZN Office Manager, Sifiso Shangase says this decrease will help its members to feed their families and send their children to

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1:30

#PODCAST Four people killed in a multi-vehicle...

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2023/01/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) have confirmed that four people died in a multi-vehicle accident on the N3 between Frankford and Wilge Plaza. The crash involved three light motor vehicles and a minibus taxi yesterday. Heavy traffic congestion had been reported in both directions of the route as emergency workers attended to the fatal incident. The road is now open to traffic. RTMC Spokesperson - Simon Zwane told Newsbreak that six other people

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2:54

#PODCAST Motorists welcome latest fuel price cuts as...

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2023/01/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Motorists have welcomed the latest fuel price cuts that will see the retail price of petrol come down by 2-rand a litre from midnight tonight. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that all grades of petrol will decrease by 2-rand 6 cents a litre. Diesel will come down by a massive 2-rand-68 cents a litre while paraffin will cost 1-rand-93 cents less. However, the users of LP Gas will pay 82 cents more per KG. The department attributes the

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3:19

#PODCAST The ANC's 55th national conference resumes...

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2023/01/03

The 55th national conference of the ANC will resume on the 5th of January after an adjournment by the party's steering committee. The conference, which elected seven officials of the ANC and eighty additional members, still has unfinished business. Delegates must adopt the reports from the various commissions and resolutions of the party. Delegates across all nine provinces will be meeting at central venues and will connect virtually - via a hybrid platform to wrap up the 55th National conference

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2:19

#PODCAST N3 Toll Concession expecting traffic volumes...

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2023/01/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) expects high traffic volumes in excess of 2,000 vehicles per hour today as holidaymakers make their way home from Durban towards Gauteng. At the Mariannhill Toll Plaza outside Durban, over 2000 vehicles per hour were counted by 3pm yesterday. N3TC operations manager - Thania Dhoogra is urging motorists to be patient as the N3TC expects high traffic volumes into the coming weekend...

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3:29

#PODCAST Outspoken newly-elected ANC Secretary...

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2023/01/02

The year 2023 is going to be an eventful one for the ANC Secretariat under Fikile Mbalula - who promised to crack the whip on ill-discipline. He has implored the executive to be alive to the challenges facing the country and its people, and recently the firebrand and outspoken newly-elected ANC Secretary General said it would be reckless of President Cyril Ramaphosa if he does not consider reshuffling his cabinet soon. Ntebo Mokobo reports...

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6:04

#PODCAST Psychologist Nevern Subermoney gives tips...

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2023/01/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Now that the festivities are over - the real New Year work starts. Meaning: it's time to actually implement possible changes for 2023. This can be a very precarious space - as it's very easy to fall off the wagon. Psychologist Nevern Subermoney provides some of the tips you need to keep in mind of when trying make a lifestyle change in 2023...

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4:34

#PODCAST Today (January 2) marks exactly a year since...

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2023/01/02

Today (2 January) marks a year since the devastating fire that gutted the Old Assembly and new National Assembly buildings. Zandile Mafe who remains in police custody, is accused of starting the fire. The National Assembly building remains unsafe to enter as it was totally destroyed when the fire re-ignited on the third of January after 4 PM. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent who was on the scene, recaps some of the moments and filed this report...

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4:23

#PODCAST Third accused in the alleged swimming pool...

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2022/12/30

The third accused in the alleged Maselspoort Resort racial attack has been granted 20-thousand rand bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court. 48-year-old Jacobus Claasen is facing three charges of attempted murder, common assault and crimen injuria. He's accused of allegedly attempting to drown one of the teenagers following a scuffle over the alleged usage of the swimming pool on Christmas day. Ishmael Modiba reports...

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#PODCAST Criminal law experts say it's "unsurprising"...

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2022/12/30

Criminal Law experts believe there is nothing untoward in the police provisionally releasing the truck driver arrested in connection with the gas truck explosion incident in Boksburg on Gauteng's East Rand. The experts say it is in fact in the interest of justice that substantial evidence be gathered first to ensure a successful prosecution. The 32-year-old truck driver was expected to make his first appearance in the Boksburg Magistrate's court on Wednesday . He was arrested after the gas truck he

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1:11

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 30...

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2022/12/30

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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2:44

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality confirm that claims...

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2022/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality says claims of people being hospitalised after swimming at Durban beaches, are fake. A voice note and image have been circulating on social media claiming that people have been admitted to various hospitals in the city suffering from E-coli related infections. It also made claims that a teenager was hospitalised after swimming at the UShaka Beach. Ethekwini Municipality spokesperson - Msawakhe Mayisela - says the water quality at

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4:01

#PODCAST Boksburg truck explosion death toll rises to...

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2022/12/29

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the death toll in the Boksburg explosion rising to 26, reports suggest that at least two people are still missing. Emergency Services in the area say the road where the gas tanker exploded remains closed off to the public. The gas tanker, which was reportedly traveling from Richards Bay to Botswana, got stuck under a low bridge and exploded.The 32-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and charged with several counts of culpable homicide. Meanwhile, he was

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3:34

#PODCAST SA Weather Service issue a warning of severe...

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2022/12/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms accompanied by an 80% chance of rain, wind and hail in parts of KwaZulu-Natal for today. Weather forecaster Wisani Maluleke - says there is also a chance of localised flooding in some of the low lying areas...

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#PODCAST Jacob Zuma prepares to oppose President...

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2022/12/29

Former President Jacob Zuma will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent application against his private prosecution bid. The President has filed papers in the Gauteng High Court to interdict Zuma from taking further steps to give effect to his private prosecution proceedings. Ramaphosa is also seeking the court to excuse him from appearing before it on the 19th of January next year -- as directed by the summons. Zuma launched the court action against the President for allegedly contravening the

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3:08

#PODCAST Court reserves judgement in a case involving...

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2022/12/29

The Pretoria Magistrates Court has reserved judgement in the matter involving two men accused of assaulting a Pretoria East man in what's suspected to be a racial attack. Karel Prinsloo and Johannes Stassen allegedly assaulted Thato Lepinka and damaged his vehicle in a parking lot of the Willoway Shopping Centre in Garsfontein. In a video which went viral on social media, a man can be heard swearing and uttering racial slurs in Afrikaans while the victim pleads for mercy. They face 3 counts of

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3:54

#PODCAST President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses his...

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2022/12/28

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the continued loss of life relating to the Boksburg truck explosion on Christmas eve. He says the incident calls on all of us to show due care and to avoid risk when we are out on the roads. The death toll from the exploded truck which was carrying LPG gas has risen to 18 with 37 people receiving medical care after suffering severe burn wounds. The truck driver is expected to appear in court today. Tshepo Phagane reports…

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#PODCAST Department of Correctional Service carry out...

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2022/12/28

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a bid to root out the corruption and illegal activity present at prison facilities nation wide, the Department of Correctional Service officials have carried out raids at facilities to ensure safety and security this festive season. They have noted with concern the high prevalence of illicit substances and other illegal items such as electrical wires, cell phones, chargers and cash. Its been reported that prison officials have allegedly been involved in

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2:26

#PODCAST Durban Metro Police provide an update on...

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2022/12/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Motorists and holidaymakers are being urged to be extra cautious as the festive season draws to a close. More than 142 people have already died in crashes on KwaZulu-Natal's roads since the start of the festive season. Durban Metro Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Boysie Zungu says authorities will continue with road blocks throughout the province to ensure holidaymakers and motorists abide by the City's by-laws and rules of the road...

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