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2:49

#PODCAST As Diwali nears, financial experts discuss...

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2022/10/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Don't compete with others this Diwali, especially if you can't afford it. The Hindu Festival of Lights dawns yet again - this time though, under a very dark economic climate. But you needn't break the bank to celebrate Diwali. Financial advisor Anesh Misra says that it's important to assess your Diwali budget and then stick to it...

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2:47

#PODCAST Struggle icon - Fatima Seedat remembered on...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Today (14 October 2022) marks the 100th birthday of late struggle icon Fatima Seedat, who was part of the historic Women's March to the Union Buildings in 1956. A member of the ANC and SACP - Seedat, who passed away in 2003, was known for her participation in numerous passive resistance and defiance campaigns here in Durban. To remember her selfless legacy, a memorial event will be held in her honour in Phoenix this Sunday. Her son Azad - one of the organisers

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#PODCAST SASSA opens criminal cases against over 500...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says criminal cases have been opened against almost 600 identified individuals who defrauded the organisation and benefited from the social relief of distress grant. The agency and the Department of Social Development on Wednesday briefed Parliament on annual reports and audit findings. SASSA has reportedly suffered major financial losses due to fraud, with wealthy people who earn millions benefiting from the

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2:01

#PODCAST Manhunt launched for alleged police killers

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A manhunt has been launched for suspects responsible for the murder of two police officers who were robbed and killed in Boksburg North, Gauteng. A 29-year-old constable and a 45-year-old sergeant from the Boksburg North Police Station were waiting for a mortuary van, when they were accosted by three men. National police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe says the attackers disarmed and killed the officers before fleeing the scene....

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4:10

#PODCAST Reflecting on #SocialDevelopmentMonth,...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Public outcry and civil unrest in South Africa will continue until citizens are heard and change is forthcoming. This is the view of the Democracy Development Programme (DDP) this Social Development Month. Programme coordinator, Brian Mhlongo says this year's theme "United in the Fight Against Poverty and Other Social ills" is pertinent given issues of unemployment and lack of service delivery plaguing the country. Mhlongo says he is uncertain about economic

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4:22

#PODCAST Our reporter in Azerbaijan shares a gripping...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As the country of Azerbaijan works to rebuild villages in the Karabakh region following a devastating war with neighboring Armenia - the people of a city called "Ganja" - is also holding onto their memories. Buildings in the town were decimated by missiles during the 30-year war. Our reporter Prabashini Moodley visited the area this week. She describes the rubble, the torn teddy bears and baby clothes that lay strewn across the areas hit. She also

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4:16

#PODCAST Oxfam South Africa casts the spotlight on...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - About 48-million people worldwide are facing hunger - a number that has more that doubled over the past six years. In addition to this, a further 18-million people are on the brink of starvation. According to Oxfam South Africa, hunger and malnutrition is being fuelling by the world's climate crisis. In South Africa, the effects of climate change has led to devastating floods and droughts, with children the worse affected. Statistics from the South

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2:55

#PODCAST Former Chatsworth resident talks up his...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new proudly South African health-centric sports drink is hoping to go national soon and ultimately make a dent in what's becoming a competitive market. The brainchild of John Chetty - the drink known as "Bspeed" - contains 12 vitamins, six minerals and contains low sugar levels. Formerly from Chatsworth, south of Durban Chetty now resides in Pretoria and hopes to have the beverage in retail stores by the beginning of the year. While it has the characteristics

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1:10

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 14 October...

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2022/10/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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1:38

#PODCAST Transnet workers strike continues as wage...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Dozens of Transnet workers are currently protesting at the Paarden Island side entrance to the Port of Cape Town. The protesting workers have joined the on-going strike across the country, following a deadlock in wage negotiations between unions and Transnet. SATAWU and the United National Transport Union members are demanding a wage increase of up to 13-percent, while Transnet is offering between four and five-percent. SABC News reporter, Corbin August is at

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2:57

#PODCAST Displaced flood victims in Durban accuse...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Displaced flood victims in Durban say they have been left stranded by government since the devastating April floods in KwaZulu-Natal. The flood victims have been housed at the Newtown C Community Hall in Inanda since the disaster. The survivors are accusing government of giving them no answers on temporary houses, leaving them feeling hopeless, while their food supplies run low. SABC News reporter, Nonkululeko Hlope visited the community hall and has more

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#PODCAST Suspect in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial applies...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Bongani Ntanzi, one of the accused in the trial of the five men accused of the murder of soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa, is applying for bail in the Pretoria High Court today. During the trial, state witness and Meyiwa's close friend, Tumelo Madlala pointed out Ntanzi as one of the alleged intruders that Meyiwa had pinned against the wall in the Vosloorus house where the late goalkeeper was shot on the 26th of October 2014 during an alleged robbery. SABC News

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4:14

#PODCAST Lessons South Africa can learn from Azerbaijan

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Azerbaijan's drive to rebuild and reconstruct the Karabakh region, following three decades of conflict and war with neighbouring Armenia - can provide critical lessons for South Africa and other developing states. Fuzuli, and Zangilan are among the districts in the region which have already seen the completion of an international airport and a smart city. Prabashini Moodley has been on an international media visit to the troubled area this week. As

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4:22

#PODCAST Operation Bobbi Bear say poverty is one of...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Child protection organisation "Operation Bobbi Bear" says the increase in sexual crimes against children at informal settlements in areas north of Durban is due to the high levels of poverty. The NGO spoke to Newsbreak after 23 cases of rape were allegedly reported in Bhambayi this past weekend. In a separate case, a five-year-old was allegedly raped by her father in Tongaat, north of Durban on Sunday night. The man is believed to be on the run. Operation

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2:49

#PODCAST Northern Cape fires update: NSPCA say huge...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Council of SPCA's (NSPCA) says several farm animals were affected by raging fires which destroyed over 100-thousand hectares of grazing land in the Northern Cape. Two aircrafts had to be deployed to areas between Danielskuil and Kuruman on the N14, following the resurgence of veld fires which started last Thursday. NSPCA Public Relations officer, Keshvi Nair says two teams were deployed to the area to inspect farms and assist animals that are

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3:16

#PODCAST Young Newcastle baker hoping to make town...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today 26 junior bakers and chefs will converge in Durban to compete in the finals of the "2022 RCL Foods Young Baker and Young Chef Challenge". These top performing individuals claimed their spot in the finals via their participation in regional cook-offs, that took place last month. During the course of the day they will gather their spatulas and sharpen their knives, as they prepare to battle out for a slice of the R110,000 prize money. I spoke to one of the

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2:56

#PODCAST Alleged July Unrest instigator Ngizwe Mchunu...

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2022/10/13

An emotional Ngizwe Mchunu has lashed out at Police Minister Bheki Cele following his arrest. The former Ukhozi FM DJ - alleged to be one of the July Unrest instigators - maintains that the charges against him are frivolous. He has been charged with inciting violence during last year's unrest. He made a brief appearance at the Randburg Magistrates Court north of Johannesburg, where his trial was set to start. The trial has been postponed to the 5th of December as the main witness is currently

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#PODCAST Comrades Marathon Association hand over 210...

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2022/10/13

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has handed over more than 200 pairs of new and used running shoes to KwaZulu-Natal Athletics for distribution to needy athletes. The charitable initiative was initially spearheaded by the Brazilian Marathon Club, but ended when the country went into hard lockdown in 2020. CMA CSI Committee Convenor, Pat Freeman says these shoes will hopefully help develop future comrades runners...

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#PODCAST Ministers of Labour and Public Enterprises...

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2022/10/12

By Newsbreak - The Ministers of Labour - Thulas Nxesi - and Public Enterprises - Pravin Gordhan - will today join the Transnet wage talks to help resolve the ongoing strike action that's threatening the local economy. The industrial action has resulted in nearly 90 percent of Transnet workforce joining the stay away. The strike has affected services in freight rail, ports and fuel pipelines rendered by the parastatal. The SA Transport and Allied Workers Union says the strike can only be resolved by

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#PODCAST The ripple impact of the Transnet strike on...

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2022/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The on-going Transnet strike is causing shipping backlogs at ports in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape. The agricultural and automotive sectors are already experiencing delays in exports, which is expected to have a negative impact on consumers. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has issued a statement saying the longer it takes for Transnet and affiliated unions to reach an agreement, the more likely that jobs in various industries will

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