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#PODCAST Kranskop residents in KZN left destitute...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Some residents from Kranskop in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge at a nearby primary school. This after heavy rains flooded their homes, leaving a trail of destruction. The residents were also affected by the April floods earlier this year and have since been waiting for assistance that was promised to them by the provincial government. SABC News reporter, Fanele Mhlongo is in the flood-affected area and has

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1:18

#PODCAST Two-year-old boy and his uncle killed in...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A two year old boy and a his uncle have been killed in a house fire at Brookdale in Phoenix north of Durban earlier today. The circumstances of the fire and the cause of death is unclear at this stage. It is being investigated by the relevant authorities. Spokesperson for private security company, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) - Vinod Singh says attempts by neighbours to save the pair were unsuccessful due to the intensity of the heat....

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#PODCAST Local comedian Kevin Fraser returns home to...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Local comedian Kevin Fraser is all set for his national tour - which he is calling "Minister of Entertainment". Fraser began performing at the age of 16 as a DJ using the name Spindoctor. In the past he shared the stage with the likes of Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas , Afrojack and Avicii. But in 2015 Kevin began releasing videos about his experience as an ex-pat abroad and did so through the guise of stereotypical South African personas. His comedic career then

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3:10

#PODCAST Introductory "Social Work Readiness" project...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 120 unemployed social workers are benefiting from a pilot Social Work Readiness project. The brainchild of South African Council for Social Service Professions alongside the Health and Welfare Sector, Education and Training Authority - the project will provide skills and experience to support their readiness and transition to employment. Earlier this year, the Department of Social Development lamented the shortage of social workers in the country

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3:41

#PODCAST On #WorldDiabetesDay experts say there's an...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As today marks "World Diabetes Day" medical experts say there's an urgent need to increase access to quality diabetes education - in order to better manage the condition. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) an estimated 4.2 million South Africans are living with diabetes - 45.4% of whom are undiagnosed. Meanwhile, it's been noted that diabetes is the number one cause of death among women in the country and the second cause of death among

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3:17

#PODCAST Tourism clusters hailed as a way to...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Clusters are being hailed as the future of tourism in KwaZulu-Natal. KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs alongside Tourism KZN just concluded an engagement discussing the collaborative merits of partnerships and integration to help the local tourism sector thrive. Seeza Tourism Network director Septi Bukula explains how tourism clusters work...

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3:20

#PODCAST KZN Education Department caution parents...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Department of Basic Education in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that all 40 learners who were rushed to hospital with suspected food poisoning - after consuming lollipops - have been discharged. The incident took place on Friday at a market day event at Lotusville Primary School in Verulam, north of Durban. A thorough investigation is currently underway. Department spokesperson Muzi Mhlambi has the latest...

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3:14

#PODCAST National Freedom Party (NFP) to approach the...

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2022/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - People of Islamic faith that fly through OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg have expressed outrage over what they say is blatant religious profiling, before boarding flights. Its been reported that Muslim woman wearing a headscarf are subjected to thorough physical body searching. The National Freedom Party (NFP) will this week be raising the issue with the Minister of Transport. NFP's Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam urges all those affected to come

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3:14

#PODCAST Imam Haron Inquest: Forensic pathologist...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A forensic pathologist testifying in the reopened inquest into the death of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Imam Abdullah Haron, says he believes that security police chose not to call a doctor because bruises they inflicted on him would be visible. Haron was arrested in May 1969 and detained in Cape Town. He was found dead in his cell at the Maitland Police Station after 123 days in police detention. Corbin August reports.....

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1:43

#PODCAST KZN primary school learners rushed to...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - About 40 pupils from a primary school in Verulam, north of Durban have allegedly been food poisoned after consuming lollipops purchased during their market day event. According to private security company, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) the learners complained of severe abdominal pains, difficulty in breathing and nausea after consuming the lollipops. RUSA spokesperson, Vinod Singh says most of the children were transported to a nearby

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3:15

#PODCAST ANC NEC convenes 3-day meeting ahead of...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The ANC National Executive Committee will have a busy weekend of deliberation in Johannesburg- when they meet ahead of the National Conference. The three-day meeting will dissect the organisational, political and financial reports that the NEC members will adopt ahead of the conference. But the elephant in the room will be the push for President Cyril Ramaphosa to comply with the step-aside rule after he accused of not declaring millions of rand stolen

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#PODCAST Flood-affected Pietermaritzburg residents...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Residents of Peace Valley in Pietermaritzburg are asking the KwaZulu-Natal government to provide them with an alternate piece of land for them to relocate to- after the Msunduzi River burst it's banks this week. They say that whenever rains ravage the area- their houses become submerged in water. More than 35 families have been affected this week. Our reporter Fanele Mhlongo brings us the latest from the area...

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3:41

#PODCAST New upmarket Ocean's Mall in Umhlanga to...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The 1.3-billion-rand Ocean's Mall at Umhlanga, north of Durban will open next week. The massive development is expected to offer visitors and locals a taste of the high life - with exclusive and exotic boutique stores like Gucci and Burberry. The mall is part of the over 240-million-dollar mixed-use "Oceans Development" - which contains three luxury residential towers and a hotel. Co-developer of the mall Vivian Reddy says the development will also offer

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3:35

#PODCAST "KZN's recent socio-economic downturn is...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A community organisation says the recent socio-economic downturn is fueling the rise in human trafficking cases in KwaZulu-Natal. The Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre say the April floods and last year's unrest has added to the woes of the country's most vulnerable. They empowers and offers temporary relief to victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking and other forms of abuse. The centre will be hosting a gala event this Saturday at the Radisson

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 11...

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2022/11/11

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 African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association...

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2022/11/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association have staged a protest march at the National Department of Transport office over alleged corruption and congestion at border posts. They say that the problem has heightened in the recent years, with officials demanding bribes at almost all of the country's borders. Association Chairperson - Phumudzo Mukhwathi says Parliament needs to intervene and ensure a proper system is implemented to monitor corrupt officials

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3:20

#PODCAST Geoscientists arrive in KZN to study recent...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Scientists from the South African Council for Geoscience are in KwaZulu-Natal today following two separate earthquake incidents in the province at the weekend. An earthquake of 4 point five magnitude occurred 40 kilometres north-east of Kokstad on Sunday. This followed the 4 point six magnitude earthquake 45 kilometres north-east of Greytown on Saturday afternoon. The team of scientists are expected to speak to residents from the affected areas about their

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2:54

#PODCAST Re-opened inquest into Imam Haron's death...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The emotional daughter of late anti-apartheid activist and cleric, Imam Abdullah Haron, says the inquest into her fathers death is re-opening painful wounds for the family. Shamiela Haron-Shamis, is currently testifying in the inquest in the High Court in Cape Town. Haron was arrested in May 1969 and detained in Cape Town. He was found dead in his cell at the Maitland Police Station after 123 days in police detention. The first inquest in 1970 found that his

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3:54

#PODCAST Over 1,000 people will march in JHB today,...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Over 1,000 people including environmental activists will today march to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg calling for more to be done regarding the energy and climate crisis facing the country. This comes amid the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP-27 being held in Egypt. Demonstrators are calling on decision makers at COP27 to take climate action as a global state of emergency, and to develop strong policies that will fast track the

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3:18

#PODCAST Some government services - including those...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Almost 300,000 workers belonging to the Public Servants Association (PSA) will embark on a national shutdown of services in the sector today. This after rejecting government's proposed three percent wage increase. Workers are calling for a ten percent wage offer. Thousands of members will gather in Pretoria for the main march and make there way to Treasury to submit a memorandum of demands. PSA members have been staging lunchtime pickets at the Department of

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