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4:03

#PODCAST Geologist explains what could have been...

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2022/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local geologist says KwaZulu-Natal residents shouldn't be too concerned following the two earthquakes which struck the province over the weekend. The United States Geological Survey reported that an earthquake of 4-point-5 magnitude, occurred 40 kilometres, north-east of Kokstad in southern KZN yesterday morning. This follows the 4-point-6 magnitude earthquake 45 kilometres north-east of Greytown on Saturday. Residents from across the province including in

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3:48

#PODCAST Missing Children South Africa react to the...

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2022/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Civil society organisation "Missing Children South Africa" says the country is experiencing a rise in kidnappings especially children after the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations. The organisation was reacting to the recent kidnapping of eight-year old Abirah Dekhta, who was allegedly taken by two armed men, while on her way to school in Cape Town on Friday morning. Statistics from the organisation indicate that 77% of children are found, leaving at

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3:11

#PODCAST Award-winning film to be screened under the...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Durban-based director, Dr Eubulus Timothy's latest film - Vivaldi's Spring in the Time of Covid-19 - will be screened under the stars tomorrow. The award-winning short film will be screened as part of the Made in Chatsworth Book Fair and Film Festival that runs from today until this Sunday at Depot Road Memorial Primary School in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The screening will be free to the public. Timothy says the film is relevant for a diverse audience as

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1:54

#PODCAST Security officer gunned down at Riverhorse...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A 33 year old private security officer was gunned down and his body dumped in a manhole during the early hours of this morning at Riverhorse Valley in Durban. The officer was a member of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) and was based at a business complex when he was allegedly ambushed by suspects. RUSA spokesperson Vinod Singh says several of their officers were attacked in the past few years. Singh says the violent nature of criminals is extremely

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2:57

#PODCAST An emotional farewell to crash victims -...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Pietermaritzburg today for the funeral service of Pradhil Thakur Rajbansi and his fiancée - Pryianka Nunkumar. The couple were killed during the tragic crash on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza this week. They were traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Rajbansi was the only biological son of Minority Front leader - Shameen Thankur Rajbansi. SABC news reporter, Nonkululeko Hlope is at the funeral service and has

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2:43

#PODCAST Truck driver in deadly N3 crash granted...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The truck driver who is facing two counts of culpable homicide after a horror crash on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza this week, has been granted 10-thousand-rand bail in the Pinetown Magistrate Court. The alternative charge is reckless and negligent driving. This after a pile up involving at least 3 trucks and 6 cars. The court has heard that Vuso Tego is a Zimbabwean national who is in the country legally. In granting bail, Magistrate Wendelyn

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3:16

#PODCAST Funeral service of the late MF members...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The funeral service of the late Minority Front (MF) members Pradhil Thakur Rajbansi and his fiancée Priyanka Nunkumar will take place today in Pietermaritzburg. The couple were tragically killed during a shocking crash on the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza on Tuesday. Pradhil - the son of MF leader Shameen Thakur Rajbansi - was a National Executive Member (NEC) of the party, while Priyanka was the party researcher. MF National Executive Committee (MEC)

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1:13

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 04...

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2022/11/04

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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3:14

#PODCAST MTV's "Shuga Down South" series host public...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Multi-award winning television series "MTV Shuga Down South" is hosting public auditions for young aspiring South African actors and actresses. The casting call comes ahead of the show's third season. It's last two seasons gripped audiences as it tackled relevant societal issues such as toxic masculinity, gender based violence and substance abuse, among others. The shows casting director, Ayanda Sithebe says the series - which prides itself by being informed

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3:38

#PODCAST 70-year-old former Pakistan PM Imran Khan...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has survived a gun attack on his convoy while holding a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad. The 70-year-old was wounded in the leg when a burst of gunfire hit his vehicle. One person was killed and at least five others were injured.There was no immediate official comment on the motive for the attack which allies say was an assassination bid. Pakistani Political expert based in South Africa - Mansoor

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3:59

#PODCAST We review Elon Musk's first week as Twitter...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - After just over a week as new owner and CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk is already beginning to implement several major changes at the social media giant. His controversial tenure began with as many as 25% of staffers being let go, in what could be the just first round of widespread layoffs. He then made news earlier this week after it emerged he wants to charge eight dollars ($8) a month for Twitter's Blue Service, which includes the verified blue tick next to one's

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4:17

#PODCAST Road Freight Association want the truck...

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2022/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Road Freight Association (RFA) is calling for better scrutiny within the truck industry to ensure that undocumented drivers are not employed. A truck driver is expected to make his second appearance at the Pinetown Magistrates Court today - as the National Prosecuting Authority confirms his details. It is alleged that he is a foreign national. RFA chief executive Gavin Kelly says among other checks and balances, there needs to be more transparency

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3:22

#PODCAST Unilever use data from consumer shopping...

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2022/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Multinational consumer goods company Unilever is harnessing the power of data to improve their products and performance to consumers. This was revealed at the company's media collaboration engagements at their offices in La Lucia, north of Durban. Unilever - which is one of Africa's largest FMCG companies - is on a drive to up-skill their teams to be future fit for the digitally evolving environment. The company's Data and Analytics Market Lead - Malwandla

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3:20

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality "confident" that all...

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2022/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality is confident that all beaches within its precinct will be opened ahead of the festive season. The municipality this week reopened 14 beaches including Addington, uShaka, Amanzimtoti and the Bay of Plenty following improved water quality standards. The Westbrook, Laguna, Thekwini, Umhlanga, uMdloti, and uMgababa beaches remain closed. It says technicians are working around the clock to repair damaged infrastructure, which was causing

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3:23

#PODCAST The Global Business Services (GBS) sector...

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2022/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South African youth are leading the workforce of the country's global business services (GBS) sector. According to national trade and industry association - Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) - the country's youth accounted for 89% of the new jobs in the GBS sector from January to June this year. Stats South Africa revealed the official unemployment rate was 33.9% in the second quarter of 2022, with the youth unemployment rate at 46.5%. Traci

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3:25

#PODCAST Airline giant Emirates plan to expand...

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2022/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a bid to supply the tourism demand that has sky rocketed ever since the gradual end of the lockdowns globally - airline giant Emirates has expanded flights in South Africa. African airline capacity had been restored to 82.1% of 2019 levels as the industry recovers to a pre-pandemic capacity. Regional Manager for Emirates Southern Africa - Afzal Parambil says they plan to increase capacity from 25 flights per week to around 40 by March next year...

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3:01

#PODCAST Marketing firm "Humanz" discuss the...

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2022/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local marketing firm has paid out over R120-million to South African online content creators and influencers over the last year. This as we see an up-tick in major companies recruiting content creators to advertise their service or products. The Covid-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for hundreds of thousands of people who were passing their time on social media. This eventually turned into a full time career for some. It is estimated that there over 300,000

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2:24

#PODCAST Truck driver Vuso Tega appears in court in...

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2022/11/03

A truck driver has appeared on two charges of culpable homicide in the Pinetown Magistrate Court in connection with Tuesday's horror crash near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza on the N3. Vuso Tega was arrested after several trucks and cars were involved in the crash. The alternative charge is reckless and negligent driving. The case was postponed so that Tega's information can be verified ahead of a bail application. This report by Khalesakhe Mbhense is voiced by Hoosen Ebrahim...

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3:28

#PODCAST Late MF members, Pradhil Koblall Thakur and...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The truck driver, who allegedly caused Tuesday's multi-vehicle pile-up in which three people were killed on the N3 near the Marianhill Toll Plaza, has been arrested. Five others were injured and still in hospital in a critical condition. The suspect is expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, condolences are pouring in for the late Minority Front members Pradhil Koblall Thakur and his fiance Priyanka Nunkumar who were killed during the

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4:01

#PODCAST African Bank announce its official...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - African Bank celebrated its official acquisition of Grindrod Bank as #LegalDayOne in Durban yesterday. The merger valued at one point five billion rand means better banking services for entrepreneurs and business people and individuals. The acquisition started in May 2022. The main aim of the merger and acquisition was to accelerate African Banks entry into the South African business-banking sector. African Bank CEO Kennedy Bungane says there will not be

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