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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 28 October...

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2022/10/28

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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3:28

#PODCAST Security experts call for calm following US...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has called for calm, following the U.S. Government's warning of a possible planned terrorist attack targeting Sandton in Johannesburg this weekend. The ISS say the alert is merely a warning to American citizens living in the country to be cautious this weekend. It comes as a direct response to a recent incident in South Africa, where a German national was killed during a botched hijacking whilst on holiday at the Kruger

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2:44

#PODCAST The KZN South Coast prime itself as a "safe...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is priming itself as a safe-beach destination for the upcoming holiday season. High levels of e-coli found at multiple beaches in the province have restricted bathers and holidaymakers from using beaches in the province for months. However, Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise says the beaches on the KZN South Coast are open and safe for bathers. The South Coast boasts six Blue Flag beaches, meaning

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3:09

#PODCAST The practice of property sub-letting and...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The practice of property subletting and room sharing is becoming common practice in South Africa. According to Financial firm "JustMoney" - this is due to the high interest rate, coupled with the high cost of living. Many people look for subtenants to help them pay their rent, while others seek to sublet if they're moving elsewhere and can't get out of their current lease. JustMoney spokesperson - Shafeeka Anthony explains how subletting can also present

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3:49

#PODCAST eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says Tongaat...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says oThongathi residents north of Durban will have access to clean, running water from next week. The oThongathi Waterworks Treatment Plant was destroyed during April's floods, leaving the area and surrounds without water for months. This prompted the Human Rights Commission to hold public hearings into the issue following several community protests. Meanwhile, resident Keshan Suredin says they are disappointed by yet

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3:13

#PODCAST Latest Mental State of the World Report...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to the latest "Mental State of the World Report", South Africa ranks as one of the worst countries globally when it comes to mental health. Contributing factors to those finding are the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic - coupled with the country's poor economic standing. When it comes to mental health, the Constitution makes provision for the rights of employees, with "Section 9" prohibiting unfair discrimination against anyone on grounds of a

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2:15

#PODCAST Environmentalists slam the Finance Minister...

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2022/10/27

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As debate around the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) continues, environmentalists have criticised Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana for prioritising oil and gas in the face of the country's energy crisis. Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection says this will only exacerbate climate change. Meanwhile, Gillian Hamilton who's an Environment Economist for the Green Connection - says the minister also failed to mention plans to stop

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10:32

#PODCAST Post Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement analysis

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement has left those who were expecting details on how Eskom's debt woes will be fixed - disappointed. Godongwana delivered the statement at a sitting of the National Assembly in the Cape Town City Hall. This year's Mid Term Budget happens against the back drop of continued rolling blackouts. Godongwana only announced that government would take a significant portion of the utility's 400 billion

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4:12

#PODCAST KZN Parliament & Portfolio Committee on...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The biggest expectations in today's budget will be around the Basic Income Grant, whether or not it will be feasible in the near future and how the National Treasury will fund it indefinitely. Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament and Portfolio Committee on Social Development Les Govender, says the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) had offered reprieve to many indigent families. He says a basic income grant for those families are essential, given

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4:20

#PODCAST New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Rishi Sunak has pledged to fix "mistakes" made under Liz Truss's leadership and warned of difficult decisions ahead - when he addressed the nation during in his first speech as the new United Kingdom prime minister. Sunak who is the first British-Indian prime minister and at 42 - the youngest leader in more than two centuries - said he would restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the UK through a profound economic crisis. Hoosen Ebrahim reports...

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3:35

#PODCAST New South African app "Home+" is helping...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In today's Techno Touch we tell you all about a new home management mobile application that helps South Africans connect with a whole host of trusted service providers - including plumbers, electricians and handymen. Known as "Home+", the free-to-use app enables users to log a problem and then find a solution in real time. The app combines data, technology and a massive network of trusted, vetted partners to ensure ease of use and peace of mind. You can even

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2:39

#PODCAST Audio enthusiasts gather in Durban as the...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African leg of the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) will be hosting a world record attempt this coming weekend. Taking place at the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom - audio enthusiasts will hope to break the vehicle sound world record. The challenge will see car sound fundies battle it out for the top prize, including trophies and prize money where limits in decibels will be pushed to the max. Another unique aspect of the

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3:42

#PODCAST Energy experts call on Minister Godongwana...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Energy experts say Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must address government's plans on a way forward regarding Eskom's R400-billion debt. Chris Yelland says he expects the Minister to transfer about half of that sum or R200 billion of the utility's debt to the sovereign balance sheet. South Africans have been subject to rolling blackouts at short notice, severely impacting livelihoods and business. Now, public outcry is growing for alternative, reliable and

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3:20

#PODCAST Peter Jack - leader of SA's first Christian...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Tributes are pouring in for the late gospel artist - Peter Jack - leader of the Bethesda Kashi Orchestra, which is the first Christian Vernacular Orchestra in the country. The 95-year-old died peacefully in his home in Durban on Friday afternoon. He will be laid to rest on Monday, the 31st of October, at the historic Bethesda Temple Full Gospel Church on Carlisle Street, where his ministry in music began. His daughter, Dr Sandra Jack Hansraj describes

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3:23

#PODCAST Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Minutes can save lives... This is the message resonating ahead of World Stroke Week, which begins on the 28th of October. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, 10 people suffer from a stroke every hour in the country. Therefore, this year, as part of their flagship campaign, the Foundation is emphasising the need to recognise the signs of stroke as it happens, so that patients can receive life-saving treatments on time. Health

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2:12

#PODCAST PMB woman appears in court after being found...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they will continue to crack down on criminals dealing in stolen copper. This after a 36-year-old woman appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates court yesterday, after she was found in possession of two-million rand worth of copper wire and equipment. She was apprehended following a multi-disciplinary operation at a small holding in Thornville in the midlands. Police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says the arrest sends a

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3:20

#PODCAST PROFILE: 19-year-old Durban student part of...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A 19-year-old UKZN Pharmacology student is flying the flag high for South Africa, after emerging victorious at an international pool tournament in Morocco. Luke Moodley who hails from Avoca, north of Durban first starting playing the sport at a young age, after being encouraged by his father. After years of practice in sports clubs and pool bars around Durban, Luke tried his luck at local tournaments - slowly working his way up the rankings despite his tender

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3:20

#PODCAST Presidential Summit on #GBVF to run next...

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2022/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a follow up to a story on the role shelters play in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) - President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 2nd Presidential Summit on GBVF at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand next week. Under the theme "Accountability, Acceleration and Amplification" - the Summit will reflect on the work undertaken since the first meeting in 2018, report on key successes and challenges and outline clear strategies to overcome

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2:13

#PODCAST Case against 22-year-old man accused of...

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2022/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The case against 22 year old Sifiso Mkhwanazi who is accused of murdering a sex worker in Johannesburg has been postponed to the 31st of this month for a bail application. Mkhwanazi appeared briefly at the Johannesburg magistrates court this morning facing one count of murder. This after he was linked to one of the six dead bodies found at his fathers panel beating shop in the city centre. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane was at court and brings us the

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0:58

#PODCAST KwaZulu-Natal braces for more rain and...

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2022/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Parts of KwaZulu-Natal can expect thunderstorms this afternoon with a 70 percent chance of rain. South African Weather Service forecaster - Kgolofelo Mahlangu - says the evening wet weather conditions are expected to last for the next seven days. Mahlangu explains.....

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