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2:24

#PODCAST Mariam Tayob Cassim of sweets manufacturer...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - While some businesses suffered severe losses during lock-down, local sweets business thrived. That's according to the Financial Director of Richester Foods, Mariam Tayob Cassim, who won "Businesswoman of the Year" at the recent Minara Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Tayob Cassim say she is honoured to be recognised in this way. She adds that during lock-down the demand for treats was so great that they've now grown to produce 7,000 sweets per minute

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2:55

#PODCAST FPB send a legal notice to local internet...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has issued a legal notice to South Africa's internet service providers (ISP) demanding that they comply with amendments to the Film and Publications Act. The notice requires service providers to register with the regulator and provide reports into prohibited materials on their networks within 90 days. These materials include child pornography, propaganda for war, incitement of imminent violence and advocating hatred that

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3:16

#PODCAST South Africa's improved life expectancy...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Life expectancy figures show that there's never been a better time to be alive - as the average lifespan continues to increase steadily in both developed and developing markets. Living longer, coupled with growing consumerism and easily accessible credit extensions is however resulting in a pool of available capital that's shrinking for the average South African. This is the view of Nirdev Desai, Head of Sales at PSG Wealth, who says investors now need to

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2:55

#PODCAST Basic 44 item food basket now costs R430.00...

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2022/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africans are forking out 11-percent (or R430.00) more for a basic basket of food as compared to one year ago. This is according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group in its October Household Affordability Index. The basket which consists of 44 basic foods - such as rice, maize, oil and beans - now costs over R4,700. Programme Coordinator of the group, Mervyn Abrahams says there was a slight decrease from September to October. Abrahams

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3:26

#PODCAST Southern African Fraud Prevention Service...

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2022/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the festive season fast approaches, South Africa has aligned itself with global standards in heralding the start of a shopping spree with its Black Friday event later in the month. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has alerted consumers to remember that fraudsters are also very active at this time of the year. The service says particular attention needs to be given to online payments, as these become easy targets for fraudsters. CEO Mannie van

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3:48

#PODCAST Durban diagnostic radiographers embark on a...

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2022/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The most effective weapon against cancer is knowledge and early detection. That's according to a group of diagnostic radiographers based at Jackpersad & Partners at Westridge in Durban. The radiographers embarked on a fundraising drive for the month of October - which was Breast Cancer Awareness month - to raise money for the CANSA association and CHOC - the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa. Venue manager for the Westridge branch, Shiksha Govender,

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3:39

#PODCAST eThekwini Central Cluster CPF join forces...

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2022/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The eThekwini Central Cluster CPF are sending out a clarion call to the community NOT to give handouts to vagrants who populate busy intersections around the city. The call forms part of the CPF's "Don't Give Campaign", which urges communities to stop giving out spare change and rather support approved shelters and organisations that deal specifically with the homeless. Chairperson Imtiaz Syed says both Metro Police and SAPS have joined their cause and are now

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1:45

#PODCAST Rescue operations continue as a Gujerat...

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2022/11/01

At least 141 people have died in India after a newly reopened suspension bridge collapsed in the western state of Gujarat - with people falling into a river below. Rescue operations are expected to resume today. Officials have arrested several employees of the company responsible for maintaining the bridge. Ishan Garg has the details from New Delhi...

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4:09

#PODCAST Durban author - Fiona Khan - awarded for...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Consistency in leadership and showcasing the city to the world has earned Durban author, poet, environmentalist and social entrepreneur, Fiona Khan the award for Professional Achiever in the Minara Business Awards. The event was held after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Khan who is also the founder of the Global Forum 4 Literacy says this award means more can be achieved through collaboration......

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3:10

#PODCAST Radio legend - Jeremy Mansfield - praised...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Radio and television legend Jeremy Mansfield has died at the age of 59 after battling stage four liver cancer. His close friend and former colleague, Samantha Cowen, confirmed his passing away - in an online statement this morning. Mansfield announced earlier this year that he was diagnosed with cancer. Robin Sewlal - Chairperson of Radiocracy - worked with Mansfield during the late 80's on Capital Radio. He describes his initial reaction upon hearing of

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1:47

#PODCAST Suspect accused of killing alleged sex...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The 20-year-old man accused of killing a woman believed to be a sex worker, has abandoned his bail application at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. Sifiso Mkwanazi was arrested earlier this month after the body of a woman was discovered in a Johannesburg building. Upon further investigations, five other bodies were discovered in the same building. Thus far, Mkwanazi has not been linked to those murders. SABC's Sashin Naidoo reports...

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2:20

#PODCAST Flood victims alleges poor living conditions...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Flood victims who were moved from Truro Hall to Durban's Royal Hotel earlier this month, and then relocated to a student accommodation in Reservoir Hills are alleging that they have had no running water for four days. In light of this, the DA are picketing at the offices of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Durban and will hand over a Memorandum of Demands, calling for their intervention. Dries Liebenberg has more details....

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3:14

#PODCAST Cape Town's Iranian community want the South...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Iranian community in Cape Town is calling on the South African government to impose sanctions against Iran. At the weekend, a group of activists protested outside of Parliament - to voice their discontent about the human rights violations taking place in Iran. About two months ago 22-year-old Mahsa Amini (pictured) was allegedly killed by the morality police in Iran - for wrapping her head scarf too loosely. It has since sparked a global conversation

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3:21

#PODCAST As matric exams get underway, the Basic...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Basic Education Department says it is not anticipating any disruptions of the matric exams by teachers. The department says it met unions to iron out issues that threatened to disrupt exams. Meanwhile, the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) are confident ahead of the start of the final matric exams today, but have raised concerns regarding the impact of loadshedding on learners preparations. Executive director of NAPTOSA,

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3:24

#PODCAST Copper Chimney owner scoops "Business Person...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Entrepreneurs and business people were honoured in a glitzy ceremony to celebrate their success and encourage others to open up their own businesses. The Minara Chamber of Commerce Business Awards was held for the first time after two years due to the lockdown. Business person of the year went to Hanif Salat - The owner of popular Indian restaurant Copper Chimney...

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3:44

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: The challenges facing new British...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces the challenge of proving that his credentials are beyond his identity as a British Indian. That's the analysis of Institute for Global Dialogue researcher Sanusha Naidu. Sunak ascended to the Prime Minister's seat after the resignation of Liz Truss. While minority groups have welcomed Sunak - as the first Indian origin Prime Minister of the UK, others have been reluctant to embrace the transition. Naidu says in a

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3:11

#PODCAST With fuel prices set to increase in...

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2022/10/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Fuel prices are set to go up next month. Diesel users will be the most affected as the price will increase by one-rand-43-cents a litre. Both grades of petrol will increase by 51-cents a litre. Illuminating paraffin will go up by 77-cents a litre. The Energy Department has attributed the current price hikes to the higher oil prices and the weaker rand to the dollar. The department says the high demand and continued low supply of diesel have led to a higher

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4:23

#PODCAST Security expert says U.S Government warning...

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2022/10/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The U.S. Government's warning of a terrorism threat targeting Sandton in Johannesburg should be taken seriously. That's according to Jasmine Opperman - security expert specialising in extremism and political violence. Opperman says given the recent evolving levels of insurgency in African countries like Mozambique, national intelligence structures and law enforcement in South Africa should be on high alert. Opperman says given SA's vulnerability to terrorism,

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3:23

#PODCAST Group of Durban businesses come together to...

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2022/10/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A group of Durban businesses have come together to remove 326 tonnes of waste from the uMngeni River Banks. The clean-up operation was spearheaded by non-profit organisation "Adopt a River" in partnership with local business - Reefer Cold Storage. The group initially aimed to remove the illegally dumped waste alongside the river in one week. However, the extent of the waste led to the operation being extended to over two weeks, with more than 40 trips being

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4:04

#PODCAST Psychologist encourages parents & guardians...

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2022/10/28

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - For the class of 2022, this weekend marks the last opportunity to prepare for the final examinations, which begin on Monday. More than 920,000 students are expected to write for their National Senior Certificate this year. Traditionally, the final examination is marked with anxiety and depression, as many students struggle to cope with expectations. Counselling Psychologist Sumari Nel, says it's normal for students and parents to feel a heightened sense

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