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3:43

#PODCAST Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr discuss why both...

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2022/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Some of South Africa's most prominent social media influencers have up to 5.5 million followers and can boast to have worked alongside some of the biggest brands in the country. However, as the age-old Spiderman quote goes - "with great power, comes great responsibility". This is why legal experts have been discussing why both social media influencers and advertisers need to exercise caution when conducting business. Reece May, Senior Associate for Competition

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#PODCAST Legal expert Krish Govender reacts to the...

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2022/11/22

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Taliesha Naidoo - Legal expert, Krish Govender says former President Jacob Zuma will have to honour the law and return to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence. This follows yesterday's judgement by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein to dismiss Zuma's medical parole appeal case, with costs. The SCA ruled Zuma's release on medical parole was unlawful. Govender, who's a former co-chairperson of the Law Society, spoke to Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo...

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3:38

#PODCAST As infections rise countrywide, SAMA warn...

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2022/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Medical experts are warning against being complacent ahead of the festive season, as the COVID-19 virus is still among us. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), there has been an increase in infections over the past few weeks. It also found that testing for the virus has increased in recent weeks. This December will be the first festive season after 2 years without COVID-19 regulations. The last weekly report indicated that there

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1:26

#PODCAST Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses former...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma's medical parole appeal. Zuma and the Correctional Services Department challenged the High Court order which declared his release on medical parole irrational, unlawful and unconstitutional. In june last year, the Constitutional Court handed Zuma a 15-month prison sentence. This after he defied its order to continue appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into State

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1:59

#PODCAST Mother accused of bludgeoning 4 children to...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The 32 year old women who allegedly murdered her four children with a hammer in the Eastern Cape has died. Nomboleko Simayile died at the weekend. Very little is know about her death other than she fell ill in the police holding cells and was taken to hospital where she passed. She also collapsed in the holding cells in Ngcobo on Thursday before her scheduled court appearance as was taken for medical assistance. A post mortem will be conducted to establish

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2:26

#PODCAST Suspects appear in court for murder of...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Three suspects are currently appearing at the KaBokweni Magistrate Court in Mpumalanga, in connection with the gunning down of a German tourist on the road to Kruger National Park's Numbi gate last month. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend. Last month police arrested, 35-year-old man, Napoleon Nyalunga for the murder and was denied bail two weeks ago. He will be back in court in January next year. He is facing charges of murder, attempted murder

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#PODCAST Pit Bull Federation of South Africa comment...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Another child has been mauled to death by a pit bull. Three-year-old Keketso Saule from the Free State sustained fatal injuries to his head when he was mauled in his neighbour's yard. This follows the death of eight year old Olebogeng Mosime a week ago in Bloemfontein. These incidents has sparked huge public outcry. The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa has called on government and law enforcement to better enforce by-laws regulating the domestication

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#PODCAST Sizwe Kupelo Foundation react to the latest...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Another child has been mauled to death by a pit bull, with the latest incident involving a three-year old from the Free State province. In response, child safety organisation - the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation is calling for the banning of the domestication of pit bulls. So far the organisation has garnered over one hundred thousand signatures for it's petition. Founder Sizwe Kupelo says pit bulls are making the country unsafe...

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3:24

#PODCAST Police launch manhunt for those involved in...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the robbery at a Mosque during Friday Jummah prayers in the Johannesburg CBD. Its reported that a group of armed men wearing Islamic attire, entered the religious facility disguised as worshippers before harassing congregants and demanding cash and valuables including cell-phones from them. We spoke to Johannesburg Anti Crime activist - Yusuf Abramjee - on how religious sites are being targeted as

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#PODCAST Gauteng resident's Chevrolet Blazer sets the...

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2022/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Gauteng based Roupesh Koosialee has set a new world record for the loudest car sound system globally. Koosialee's Chevrolet Blazer managed to crack an ear-shattering 179.10db at the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) event at Sibaya Casino in KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa now holds eight sound records set at the event held at the end of October, with entries coming from all parts of the country. IASCA events organiser - Mohnish Ramgovind says

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2:55

#PODCAST Chaos unfolds as Ramaphosa addresses NCOP in...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Chaos erupted following a series of disruptions blocking President Cyril Ramaphosa from addressing the National Council of Provinces sitting in KwaZulu Natal. Members of Parliament spent the week in the province in a bid to take Parliament to the people with the aim of accelerating service delivery for communities in the province. The hearings focused on various issues such as social services, infrastructure and economic development. SABC News reporter, Fanele

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#PODCAST Funeral service underway for the four...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The funeral service of the four children, who was allegedly bludgeoned to death by their mother last week at Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape is currently underway. According to the family, the 32 year old suspect, Nomboleko Simayile suffers from a mental health disorder. Speaking at the funeral, Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, says families of people suffering from mental health problems must be assisted by government. SABC News reporter, Nomzwanele Bacela

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2:02

#PODCAST Case against wanted Israeli gang leader,...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against a suspected Israeli Kingpin has been postponed to Monday at the Randburg Magistrates Court. He was arrested yesterday along with 7 suspects at a house in Bryanston, north of Johannesburg. They were arrested following an operation by a multidisciplinary team led by Interpol South Africa, organised crime, detectives, crime intelligence and the special task force. It's alleged the 43 year old Israeli gang leader is connected to a criminal

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#PODCAST New updates emerge from April's...

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2022/11/18

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says eight more victims from April's floods have been positively identified through DNA testing. Dube-Ncube confirmed during a media briefing in Durban, that at least 72 people are still missing. Over 400 people died in the floods. This report by Khalesakhe Mbhense is voiced by Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim...

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#PODCAST This #DiabetesAwarenessMonth people are...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - November marks Diabetes Awareness Month and South Africans are being encouraged to know their health status and educate themselves on it. South Africa has one of the highest rates of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that approximately 4.6 million South African adults are diabetic, half of whom are not yet diagnosed. Dr Zaheer Bayat - Chair of the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes says with the

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#PODCAST Reaction as a recent global report places...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to recent reports, South Africa ranks 19th out of 193 countries for its high crime levels, while corruption ranks at 62% as the main occupational fraud scheme in Sub-Saharan Africa. These figures may seem unsurprising in a local context, but what's alarming is that there seems to be no end in sight. Experts note that as people experience greater financial pressure - the only way out for many is through unlawful activity. Director of Forensic Services

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#PODCAST Animal behaviour specialist says banning pit...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "If the pit bull breed is banned, a gap will then be opened for the illicit underground black-market sale of the animal which could have a negative impact for the breed and society". This is according to Companion Animal Behaviourist, Kathy Clayton in reaction to calls to ban the breed following the recent mauling of the eight-year-old boy from Bloemfontein. A petition calling for the ban has garnered more than 70,000 signatures to date. Clayton says factors

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2:57

#PODCAST Viral star Justin "Adrenalin" Govender...

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2022/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Fusing traditional Indian music with contemporary African beats is how popular Johannesburg rapper - Justin Govender - is staying true to his roots. Better known by his stage name "Adrenalin" -Govender's latest song has gone viral on social media. The song features tunes from an iconic Lata Mangeshkar track, fused with elements of hip-hop and house music. Govender explains what inspired him to create the catchy fusion mix...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 18...

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2022/11/18

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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#PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: We hear from the distraught dad...

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2022/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The devastated father of a three-year-old boy who perished in a house fire with his grandfather on Monday, says his life has been shattered following the tragic incident. An emotional Ashveer Maharaj says his son - Ashton Enzo and his dad - Vinod were inseparable. The funeral service for Ashton and Vinod will take place today at Brookdale in Phoenix. Maharaj says Ashton celebrated his 3rd birthday last week and described him as a jovial child. He says the death

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