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2:32

#PODCAST NSRI issue a warning for bathers to become...

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2022/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a warning for bathers to become familiar with sea tide activity, while swimming in protected areas. That's according to their spokesperson Craig Lambinon. He was reacting to a recent incident on Durban's golden mile where a freak wave claimed three lives while injuring 17 others. It took a team of 35 lifeguards to execute a mass rescue effort and another team of paramedics to attend to the more than 100 people

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3:40

#PODCAST ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the...

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2022/12/21

ANC President Cyril Ramphosa says that the 55th National Conference in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg, has succeeded in working towards unifying the organisation and affirming its renewal. Ramaphosa said the party must remember its central purpose of serving the people and root out corruption within its ranks. The conference has adjourned until the 5th of January to complete outstanding work, including adopting resolutions stemming from policy discussions. Busi Chimombe reports...

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3:44

#PODCAST Survey finds that 61% of South Africans...

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2022/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent survey by a local debt relief agency found that 61% of South Africans choose not to travel this festive season because they cannot afford to. It found that 77% of consumers are planning to spend less this festive season while 76% stated that high inflationary price increases have had a significant impact on their festive shopping budget this year. 26% of those polled said they will be seeking out promotions, coupons and special offers, while 24% will

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4:22

#PODCAST SABC social media specialist unpacks the...

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2022/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South Africans took to social media to express their views about the ANC's 55th National Elective Conference. Speaking to Taliesha Naidoo - SABC social media specialist, Sthembiso Sithole unpacks the sentiments from Twitter, Facebook and other notable platforms around the impact, especially when taking into account the final outcomes of the conference...

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4:37

#PODCAST Re-elected ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa...

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2022/12/20

Cyril Ramaphosa will be closing the ANC's 55th national conference following his election for a second term as party president. He was contesting for the position against former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. Voting for the party's Top 7 leaders took place at the weekend and the results were announced YESTERDAY. Head of the party's Electoral Committee, Kgalema Motlanthe, announced the results in the packed plenary venue. Ramaphosa's election was met with resounding applause from delegates. Zoleka

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5:33

#PODCAST Maggie Govender reacts as KwaZulu-Natal once...

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2022/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - ANC KwaZulu-Natal member Maggie Govender says that even though there is no provincial representation in the Top 7 of the ANC - several members are likely to feature in the National Executive Committee. For the second time in as many conferences the biggest voting province at the conference failed to garner represention in the top brass of the party. Mdumiseni Ntuli lost his bid for the secretary general position to Fikile Mbalula. While the loss of the

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5:15

#PODCAST New ANC Treasurer-General - Dr Gwen...

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2022/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - ANC's first-ever female Treasurer-General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says she is ready to tackle corruption and irregular expenditure within the party. Ramokgopa emerged victorious at the party's 55th national conference after receiving one-thousand-eight-hundred-and-9 votes. She beat the party's spokesperson, Pule Mabe, former ANC Ekurhuleni Chairperson Mzwandile Masina and Benjamin Chauke. Her election also makes her the third woman to be elected to the party's Top

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4:43

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Dr. Fikile Vilakazi explains why...

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2022/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Political analyst - Dr. Fikile Vilakazi says greater strides need to be made by the ANC to ensure more women occupy senior leadership positions in the party.....

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2:27

#PODCAST ANC National Conference voting delegate...

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2022/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Voting delegate at the ANC's National Conference - Fasiha Hassen says the ANC Youth League remains very relevant. Going into the branch nomination process - the Youth League didn't throw it's support behind younger candidates like Ronald Lamola and Mdumiseni Ntuli vying for positions in the Top 7. But Hassen says that youth perceptions are as diverse as young people themselves...

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2:10

#PODCAST SA born teen living in Qatar, Kira Singh,...

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2022/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African born teenager, Kira Singh is basking in the FIFA World Cup 2022 glory. The 15-year-old, who is currently based in Doha, Qatar, was selected by FIFA as a flag bearer for the group stage match between Ecuador and Senegal last month. FIFA has been presenting the unique opportunity to participate in pre-match ceremonies for youth across Qatar, who are high-achieving students that are actively involved in their communities. Singh explains what the

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4:29

#PODCAST Johannesburg residents warned to brace for a...

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2022/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents of Johannesburg are being warned to brace themselves for a tough week as downpours continues in various parts of the province. Several people have been displaced in Soweto, Lenasia and surrounding areas following heavy floods since last week. Shacks were also washed away by heavy water currents. Emergency services and disaster management teams remain on high alert. SABC News reporter, Horisani Sithole is visiting some of the most-affected areas and

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2:03

#PODCAST Disaster management teams on high alert in...

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2022/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Co-operative Governance in KwaZulu-Natal are currently meeting with district stakeholders to assess the state of the province following heavy overnight rainfall. The department has also warned of continued heavy rains and possible flooding in different parts of the province. Several road crashes have been reported in some parts of Durban. Department spokesperson Nonala Ndlovu says while they have not received reports of major incidents,

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2:55

#PODCAST Truck driver in N1 horror crash that claimed...

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2022/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The driver of a truck involved in a crash that left 13 people dead in Bloemfontein has been arrested for culpable homicide. The crash involving a truck and a taxi took place on the N1 road, 20 kilometres before Verkeerdevlei toll plaza towards Winburg in the Free State. Three people have been taken to a local hospital for treatment. The road has since been reopened to traffic. SABC reporter Makgala Masiteng is at the scene and brings us an update....

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4:14

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Religious organisations play a...

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2022/12/09

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad - As the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children comes to an end- Faith-based organisations need to play a pivotal role to fight Gender Based Violence. That's according to international coordinator of Side by Side Dr. Nontando Hadebe. Having recently held a multi-faith discussion on GBV- it emerged that religious institutions need to dispel myths is religious scriptures that suggest inequality between man and woman. Dr. Hadebe

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3:38

#PODCAST Johannesburg Floods: Rescue teams on high alert

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2022/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Rescue teams remain alert in Johannesburg- after heavy rains pelted areas like Soweto, Nancefield and Lenasia lastnight. An 88-year-old woman was rescued by emergency personnel in Naledi after a wall collapsed during last night's storm. Another person had to be rescued from a tree. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo spoke to reporter Horisani Sithole for an update...

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2:28

#PODCAST UKZN student scoops Best Dissertation prize...

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2022/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Final year Civil Engineering student from the University of KwaZulu-Natal - Juanita Narayan - has scooped the Best Dissertation prize at the university's recent symposium. The 22-year old's dissertation looked into storm water runoffs and the levels of toxic waste and pollution within it, which containment's the country's water supply. Speaking to Newsbreak, Narayan explains what this achievement means to her and her future career in the civil engineering

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#PODCAST Rescue teams intensify search for missing...

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2022/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo -Johannesburg search and rescue team are out in full force looking for a 3 month old baby who was swept away at the Jukskei river at the weekend. It is alleged that a congregation of around 33 people were part of a baptism ceremony when they were swept away by flash floods. Johannesburg EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi says a another body was found yesterday, bringing the total number to 15...

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2:46

#PODCAST Suzman Foundation, SANEF apply to be friends...

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2022/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Helen Suzman Foundation and the South African National Editors Forum are making an applications to be friend of the court in the matter between former President Jacob Zuma and Advocate Billy Downer and News24 legal journalist Karyn Maughan. The application is being heard at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Earlier this year, Zuma instituted a private prosecution against Downer for allegedly leaking his medical records to Maughan. The medical certificate

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2:50

#PODCAST New satellite police station opens in Inanda...

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2022/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda together with Police Minister Bheki Cele have officially opened a new satellite police station in Inanda, north of Durban. The station is located outside a private hotel and will support the existing Inanda Police Station in intensifying the fight against crime in the area. In the latest quarterly crime statistics, Inanda emerged as the station with the highest number of reported murders and rapes in the country

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2:54

#PODCAST Seven suspects accused of kidnapping Abirah...

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2022/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Seven suspects are set to make their second appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates court in Cape Town in relation to the kidnapping of 8 year old Abirah Dektha. Community members from Gatesville in Athlone have mobilised outside court calling for bail to be denied. The learner was snatched while on her way to school last month. She was found in a shack in Khayelitsha 10 days later. Gatesville neighbourhood watch chairperson Fowzia Veerasamy says a petition

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