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3:33

#PODCAST Enpower Trading take a massive step towards...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African electric utility company "Enpower Trading" has taken significant step towards boosting South African generation capacity, by helping to unlock more than 5GW of renewable energy over the next five years. Looking at long-term solutions to help ease the strain on the energy grid, Enpower have partnered with a group called SolarAfrica Energy to sign an agreement that will deliver up to 100MW of renewable power supply, which equates to the energy

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2:56

#PODCAST "Enterprise iLembe" confident that festive...

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2022/11/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Tourism is expected to bounce back on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast following a two-year lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this year, from January to June, tourism contributed about R1.7 billion to the GDP of the iLembe region in KwaDukuza. According to economic development agency "Enterprise iLembe", the tourism industry in the area creates more than 7,000 jobs. Chief Executive Officer of the agency - Linda Mncube says they are confident its tourism and

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3:07

#PODCAST Mobile App simplifies maintenance for...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - As the holiday season fast approaches, property listers will be looking to get their buildings in tip-top shape to meet their demand for bookings. A mobile application with a host of service providers - including plumbers, electricians and handymen - aims to end the hassle surrounding maintenance. The application - called Home+ is designed to save time and resources by connecting the relevant parties on one open platform. Company Business Development and

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3:13

#PODCAST Imam Haron inquest reveals several human...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The reopened inquest into the death of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Imam Haron has revealed several human rights violations were perpetrated against him while in police custody. Giving evidence, the third witness pathologist, Dr Ithumaleng Molefe says Haron was not treated for a heart condition that he suffered from. 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

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3:36

#PODCAST Families of Enyobeni tragedy victims turn to...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Families of the victims of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy have turned to the South African Human Rights Commission for answers. The families want the commission to investigate what really happened in June this year when the 21 teenagers died at the tavern in Scenery Park, East London. The parents say they are willing to take drastic measures, such as exhuming their children's bodies, to get answers they deserve. SABC News reporter, Abongile Janjies has more

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3:44

#PODCAST Murder trial against businessman, Rameez...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The murder trial against businessman Rameez Patel has been postponed to February 2023 in the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo. This is due to the unavailability of the presiding Judge. Patel is accused of the 2015 murder of his first wife Fatima Patel. Several medical experts are expected to give testimony regarding the manner in which Fatima was murdered when the case resumes. In the last appearance in September, Judge Joseph Raulinga expressed his unhappiness

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3:15

#PODCAST SA companies encouraged to up-skill or...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - To stay competitive in today's labour market, South African companies are being encouraged to offer more than just a high salary - especially if they are dependent on specialised skills. With technology constantly evolving, employment experts say continuous learning is vital for a healthy business work ethos. This echoes the recent sentiments from the World Economic Forum, who recently predicted that over half of all global employees will need to up-skill or

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3:35

#PODCAST National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to host...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As we head into the festive summer season, sea rescue experts are urging South Africans to learn essential survival swimming skills. Drownings often occur during holiday periods at beaches, pools and rivers across the country. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says this is commonly due to a lack of basic skills in swimming and staying afloat. The NSRI is hosting Survival Swimming lessons at various municipal swimming pools in the Western Cape that will

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2:12

#PODCAST Durban University of Technology (DUT)...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Tertiary institute, The Durban University of Technology has announced ambitious plans to improve its offering to students. DUT's Envision 2030 Strategy is a plan for the decade ahead which includes expansion of its Pietermaritzburg campus and construction of more student residences. Dr Joe Molete, Campus Director for DUT Midlands outlines the plans...

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3:22

#PODCAST Government workers affiliated to the Public...

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2022/11/09

Government workers affiliated to the Public Servants Association (PSA) will embark on a national strike tomorrow. Striking workers from the all nine provinces are expected to gather in Pretoria for a march to the National Treasury's offices to submit a memorandum of demands. PSA members staged a lunchtime picket at the Department of Public Service and Administration in Pretoria as a build-up to tomorrows strike. Workers have rejected government's proposed 3% wage offer. They want government to

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2:25

#PODCAST Department of Education note a marked...

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2022/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the 2022 Matric examinations get underway - Grade 12 learners who qualify to attend a university begin registering for programmes of their choice at available institutions. However, the department of higher education has raised concern over bogus institutions which target unsuspecting individuals. Director for Registration of Private Higher Education institutions at the education department - Dr Shaheeda Essack told Newsbreak that students usually get duped

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2:48

#PODCAST Chatsworth father and son arrested with...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Two suspects are set to appear at the Chatsworth Magistrates court south of Durban today after they were found in possession of drugs worth R3-million. KwaZulu-Natal police say the father and son were found with fifteen kilograms of heroin, a number of empty capsules and packaging trays. KZN police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit followed up information about drugs being transported from Chatsworth to another

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3:36

#PODCAST In loco inspection to shed light on struggle...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - An in loco inspection is underway at the Cape Town Central police station in the re-opened inquest into the death of anti apartheid activist, Imam Haron. The inquest has entered the second day. Haron was arrested in May 1969 and detained in Cape Town. He was found dead in his cell at the Maitland police station after spending 123 days in detention. According to statements submitted by the then security branch, Haron was found with multiple injuries which he

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2:08

#PODCAST Bongani Bongo’s fraud, corruption case...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case of the former Intelligence minister, Bongani Bongo and 11 others, has been postponed to Wednesday next week in the Nelspriut Commercial Crimes Court, Mpumalanga. One of the accused has changed a lawyer and the state requested the postponed of the matter to allow the new defence lawyer to get documents to prepare. Bongo and the co-accused appeared briefly in court this morning. They are facing 69 charges that include fraud, theft, corruption and the

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3:24

#PODCAST Trade union NEHAWU say government's 3%...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Public Service workers belonging to the National Health and Allied Workers Union: Nehawu embarked on lunchtime pickets countrywide yesterday. The pickets come amid growing threats of strike action in the public sector over higher wages. Negotiations between government and unions collapsed at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council again last week. The unions have threatened to down tools if government doesn't revise its current 3% wage offer. Unions

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3:13

#PODCAST New WildOceans global mission looks to "Turn...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Amplifying the theme "Turning The Tides" - marine conservation organisation WildOceans has been on a global mission to educate the public on marine protection and depletion. The theme hopes to reinvigorate the need for societies to work together in lobbying government to take action against poor business practices by multi national corporations. They say the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions need to be consciously instilled

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2:44

#PODCAST Family of a missing 35-year-old man from...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The family of a missing man from Chatsworth, south of Durban are desperately seeking answers on his whereabouts. Sumashan Naicker from Bayview was last seen two weeks ago leaving his home in a e-hailing vehicle. He was on his way to work in Umhlanga, north of Durban. However, the 35-year-old never returned home. A missing report was filed by his family at the Bayview Police Station. His brother, Mervyn says his family is distraught as Sumashan has a health

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3:20

#PODCAST Newly-formed "South African Eyecare...

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2022/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Five major civil society partners have combined their expertise to form what is know as the "South African Eyecare Coalition" in KwaZulu-Natal. The group, headed by Professor Kovin Naidoo look to provide meaningful eye health to the country's most vulnerable citizens. The coalition's first outreach programme successfully took place at the end of last month in northern KZN - where an estimated 500 residents received free eye tests and spectacles. In this week's

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4:18

#PODCAST Public service workers strike intensifies...

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2022/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Public service workers belonging to the National Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) have embarked on lunchtime pickets nationwide, in rejection to government's 3% wage increase in the public sector. Negotiations between government and unions in the sector collapsed again last week in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC). The unions in the public sector are threatening to down tools if government does not revise it's offer of 3% and

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3:30

#PODCAST Reputation analysts warn of South Africa's...

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2022/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Reputation analysts are warning of long-term risks to South Africa's image and the economy following last months terror alert issued by the US embassy. The warning was an alert of a possible terror attack in Sandton, Johannesburg. However, the US embassy issued the warning without first consulting the South African government. Tshepo Matseba - the Managing Director of consulting advisory firm - Reputation 1st Group - says the alert poses a possible threat on

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