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SABC News and Current Affairs

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2:50

#PODCAST Recent heavy rainfall in Durban could cause...

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2022/12/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The continuous rain across the eThekwini Municipality has kept bathers away from the oceans in what is traditionally a busy period. Environmentalists say that heavy rainfall in Durban is likely to cause eColi levels to rise in beaches across the city. The City has been closing and re-opening beaches over the last few months due to fluctuating eColi levels due to sewage flowing in the oceans. Azile Mpukwana from Non-Profit Organisation, Adopt-A-River says

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3:45

#PODCAST Family of the Bloemfontein boys who were...

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2022/12/27

The Bloemfontein family of the two teenage boys who were allegedly racially attacked by a group of white males at the Maselspoort holiday resort in the Free State, say they are unhappy at the manner in which the case has been handled by the police. The family has questioned reasons behind the initial charge of attempted murder being later changed to common assault. Refilwe Mekoa reports...

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3:31

#PODCAST Durban author from the town of Redcliffe...

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2022/12/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Durban author and entrepreneur Gaishrie Sharon Singh, has bared her soul in a book on how to overcome trauma. Singh's memoir "Pain to Power to Purpose" - tells a story of a girl hailing from the farming town of Redcliffe in Verulam, north of Durban. The storyline tracks the girl's journey in overcoming the vicious cycle of patriarchy, colourism, physical abuse and emotional abuse. Singh, who is also a motivational speaker, says the book is written with the

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3:04

#PODCAST Missing Children SA reiterate the need for...

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2022/12/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Missing Children SA and the Police are now calling on parents to be more vigilant this festive season. According to the organisation's statistics, 77% of missing children are found and this still leaves at least 23% of the children being either never found, trafficked or found deceased. National co-ordinator for Missing Children SA - Bianca van Aswegen told Newsbreak that losing a child is one of the worst experiences any parent would endure, citing the need

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3:56

#PODCAST N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) react to viral...

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2022/12/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Road users have been on high alert- after video footage emerged showing a group of criminals hijacking the vehicle behind them at a toll. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has strongly condemned all criminal activity on the road network and is working with the police to shed light on the case. N3 Toll Concession operations manager Thania Dhoogra explains that motorists need to remain cautious...

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4:04

#PODCAST Today marks the first anniversary of the...

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2022/12/26

Today marks the first anniversary of the death of global peace icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The anti-apartheid struggle cleric died on the Day of Goodwill in Cape Town last year, at the age of 90. Corbin August reports...

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3:53

#PODCAST SAPS "Safer Season" campaign continues with...

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2022/12/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police Minister General Bheki Cele has launched the Safer Season campaign in Gauteng. The campaign ensures an additional 10,000 deployed officers are available to help fight crime. It would run through to the end of January next year, and aims to mobilise maximum resources to ensure that communities feel safe and secure this festive season and beyond. The Minister says that more deployment of law enforcement officials would ensure security at crime hotspots in

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4:38

#PODCAST Gift of the Givers Foundation respond with...

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2022/12/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - At least 15 people died when a tanker truck got stuck under a bridge outside the Tambo Hospital in Boksburg, and then exploded. Gift of the Givers founder, Doctor Imtiaz Sooliman, said that two homes were damaged in Saturday's explosion. He told Newsbreak that that the structural damage was not as severe to houses, and there wasn't a need for mass evacuations. The impact on human life, however, was far more serious. His teams have been deployed to assist with

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4:31

#PODCAST SAPS say they will double deployment of...

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2022/12/23

The South African Police says it will double its deployment of personnel over the holidays to ensure a safer festive season. Last month, Police Minister Beki Cele launched its 2022 safer festive operations under the theme "more boots on the ground" to enhance police visibility. This month, South African Breweries (SAB) also launched a campaign with the national traffic police to better manage traffic and increase roadblocks across the country. Amina Accram reports...

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3:30

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: What does the omissions of Pravin...

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2022/12/23

A victory for women and a push for younger perspective- that's been a very concise summary of the ANC NEC, recently announced by the party following the adjournment of the 55th National Conference. Women make up 50.5% of the party's decision making body. Meanwhile - the omission of ANC member's Pravin Gordhan, Naledi Pandor, Tito Mboweni among others suggest that delegates voted in favour of younger representatives. What does this mean for the ruling party? SABC specialist researcher Maswele

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 23...

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2022/12/23

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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2:36

#PODCAST KZN flood victims unlikely to be relocated...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - It is unlikely that flood victims displaced by the KwaZulu-Natal floods this year will be relocated today. Today is the deadline for the Provincial Government to provide adequate shelter for these residents. So far 96 of the 135 mass care centres that were housing families, have now been closed. Currently 45 families are living in the Shallcross Community Hall, south of Durban. Our reporter Vusi Makhosini brings us the latest from there...

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2:38

#PODCAST Sewage leaks causes major health hazard for...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents of Bonela in Durban say they have been living with the stench and gunk of sewage blocking their driveways and spilling over in their roads for at least three months. In particular, a portion of Chorley Road with standing sewage has now been cordoned off by residents. They claim that despite municipal teams being sent to the area to unclog sewage pipes, the problem has persisted. SABC news reporter, Nonkululeko Hlope is in the area and has the

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4:17

#PODCAST Latest figures show that women make up over...

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2022/12/22

Women make up over 50 percent of the ANC's 80-member National Executive Committee. The NEC has been selected from the 252 names chosen during the branch nomination process for the 55th national conference. Young people also constitute a sizable part of the governing party's highest decision-making body. The Head of ANC Electoral Committee, Kgalema Motlanthe, announced the new members in Johannesburg on Wednesday (21 December). Ntebo Mokobo was there and filed this report...

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3:36

#PODCAST We find out the about the likelihood of...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the festive season in full swing, celebrations typically go hand-in-hand with the consumption of alcohol - which in turn brings about a spike in drunk driving incidents. With offenders often lamenting car crashes or arrest, what about the additional concern of possibly losing one's job as a result of driving under the influence? In the following interview I asked employment law expert Tshepiso Rasetlola from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDF) how likely it is to

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2:28

#PODCAST These Durban holidaymakers say they WON'T be...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Several holidaymakers in Durban say they will not swim in any of the City's beaches which are opened to bathing because they do not believe it is safe to do so. The eThekwini Municipality says 11 beaches, including Point, North, Toti and Ansteys are open to swimming. A total of 12 beaches meanwhile, including Umhlanga Main and Winkelspruit are closed until further notice due to high levels of eColi. Since the April floods, the City's ailing sewage

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2:23

#PODCAST Body of an unidentified man found floating...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The body of an adult male has been found floating out at sea at Umdloti, north of Durban. The identity of the man is unknown at this stage and police are investigating. Tongaat Community Policing Forum spokesperson Nazir Sadak explains how the gruesome discovery was made...

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#PODCAST Local dietician shares tips on how to beat...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As we near Christmas, there is high chance of over indulging in unhealthy meals and activities while enjoying the end of year festivities with family and friends. It may not be easy to avoid eating that delicious roast lamb or turkey - but there are steps you can take without missing out. The festive period is also a trying time for those living with diabetes and other conditions where the temptation of deep fried or buttery foods is high. Dietician, Bianca

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2:14

#PODCAST Automobile Association (AA) advise motorists...

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2022/12/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As traffic volumes across the country increase, the Automobile Association (AA) urges motorists to take extra care on roads - and to be especially cautious when driving in bad weather conditions. They say that the current extreme weather patterns have some relation to the road crashes being on the rise across the country. AA spokesperson Layton Beard advises people to plan their route accordingly, make sure their vehicles are roadworthy and to obey the rules of

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4:06

#PODCAST The #TechnoTouch looks back at some of the...

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2022/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - From Elon Musk's Twitter takeover worth over $40-billion, to the rise of social media influencers and advancements in mobile and gaming space - 2022 was a momentous, yet controversial year for the technological and online world. This year also saw the last analogue SABC TV transmitter switched off, moving to digital terrestrial television (DTT) as part of the government's Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) programme. Tech expert and CEO of the Loeries,

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