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2:33

#PODCAST Short-Term Insurance Ombudsman reveal that...

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2022/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As Eskom's energy crisis plummets the country into darkness, the fluctuating stages of rolling blackouts is having a devastating impact on consumers. The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance revealed that complaints relating to damages caused by power surges has been steadily increasing from 3% in 2018 to 16% in 2021. According to several insurance experts, power surge-related insurance claims have nearly doubled over the past years. However, not all claims are

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3:51

#PODCAST Energy analysts say even if the current...

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2022/09/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Independent energy analyst Andrew Kenny says there is little President Cyril Ramaphosa can do to avert the energy crisis facing the country. He says the only realistic solutions would be to side-step black economic empowerment as the basis in the procurement of coal, employ qualified staff as opposed to cadre deployment and address the ongoing sabotage of Eskom's infrastructure. Kenny says even if these steps are taken, it will take another decade

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3:18

#PODCAST Calls intensify for government to prioritise...

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2022/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world observes the International Week of Deaf People - there's been a call for government to prioritise sign language services at essential points such as police stations, clinics and hospitals. According to NGOs, the lack of facilities for the deaf community has resulted in serious consequences - including cases of gender-based violence against deaf people going unreported. Communications Manager at eDeaf - Nicky Bezuidenhout, explains the need for

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1:29

#PODCAST COGTA KZN urge communities to exercise...

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2022/09/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Disasters teams in KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert following a warning issued by the South African Weather Service. According to the weather services, there is an eighty percent chance of disruptive rains in various parts of the province. These storms will be accompanied by hail, heavy downpours, strong damaging winds as well as severe lightning. Areas that will be affected include those under the Districts of Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu, uThukela,

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2:38

#PODCAST Search continues for missing Jagersfontein...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Local authorities and residents are continuing their search for two missing people at Jagersfontein in the Free State. The two, a 70-year-old man and 50-year-old woman, went missing after a mine sludge dam burst last Sunday, causing massive damage to infrastructure and houses. One person has been confirmed dead. SABC news reporter, Kamogelo Seekoei is in Jagersfontein and says residents are still counting their losses as hundreds of them remain

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2:44

#PODCAST State makes clear its intention to oppose...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The truck driver involved in the horror crash that claimed the lives of 20 people last week Friday on the N2 in Phongolo has appeared briefly at the local magistrate's court. Sibusiso Siyaya is facing 20 charges of culpable homicide after his truck collided head-on with a bakkie carrying learners. The crash has caused an outcry from residents, who have been complaining about reckless truck drivers, with the N2 running through their town. The case has

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3:46

#PODCAST Energy expert looks into Eskom's current...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Eskom has implemented Stage 6 load shedding from yesterday after the tripping of generation units at Kusile and Kriel power stations. Over the weekend - five generating units at Kusile, Arnot and Camden, as well as two units at the Duvha Power Station broke down. The embattled power utility has warned that should any further breakdowns occur, higher stages of load shedding may be implemented at short notice. The utility says their biggest challenge is finding

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3:14

#PODCAST True-crime novel "Frontline Legends"...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This Heritage Month we delve into the legacy of South African gangsters from the 50's, 60's and 70's documented in a book by true-crime author Goolam Suleman. His novel "Frontline Legends" takes readers behind the scenes of actual court cases and provides insight into gang-land and notorious personalities from back in the day. Suleman who is 75-years-old, lived through those tumultuous times and gives first hand accounts of what transpired. Suleman says the

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3:28

#PODCAST SABC's London correspondent previews what...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Life will come to a standstill for millions of people in the United Kingdom who would say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. The body of the late Queen will begin its final journey this morning as part of a grand state funeral that will take place at Westminster Abbey in London in a few hours time. Foreign royals and world leaders will join the Queen's family for a service that will be watched by hundreds of millions globally. The Queen died at the age of 96 after

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3:06

#PODCAST SANEF honour two former New Frame...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) awarded the Nat Nakasa Award for courageous journalism to two former New Frame journalists at the weekend. Cebelihle Mbuyisa and Magnificent Mndebele were both praised at the event for courageous and brave reporting. The function was held in Durban on Saturday evening. The duo's work kept the story of the uprising in eSwatini alive for South African audiences. The awards were addressed by retired Judge, Dr Navi

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2:47

#PODCAST Environmental activists advise people...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Justice organisation - The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) has strongly condemned people from fishing, eating fish or bathing in polluted beaches that remain closed. The local council announced that Brighton, Ansteys, Point, Ushaka, Addington, South, Wedge, Bay of Plenty, Battery, Country Club Thekwini, Laguna, Baggies and Reunion beaches have been closed again following the latest round of water quality tests. The city says it will

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3:18

#PODCAST With some in the dark for over 14 days,...

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2022/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Angry community members from Harrismith in the Eastern Free State will head back to the streets this morning to march and protest against the electricity crisis that has rocked the region. Aggrieved residents explains they have been with-out electricity for over fourteen days, resulting in their livelihoods severely restrained after shops forced to shut their doors. This has left poor communities destitute, living inhumanely presently. According to the

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2:47

#PODCAST #SenzoMeyiwaTrial postponed to 14th November

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to the 14th of November. This as today's proceedings concluded with the defence for accused 1 to 4 continuing to poke holes in the testimony of the third state witness. The defence suggested that the hat found in the house in which the former Bafana Bafana captain was gunned down belonged to the witness, Tumelo Madlala and not the intruder. Madlala was being cross-examined in the High Court in Pretoria where

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3:33

#PODCAST SANEF unveils restored grave of struggle...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) has unveiled the restored grave of struggle journalist Nat Nakasa. The tombstone was initially unveiled in August 2014 at Heroes' Acre in Chesterville, Durban. This follows efforts by the Department of Arts and Culture and SANEF's council member Mary Papayya, to bring Nakasa's remains back home from New York where he died in July 1965. However, In January this year it was discovered that the grave had

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2:00

#PODCAST Unions reject SABC wage offer and opt to strike

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Communication Workers Union (CWU) together with BEMAWU have rejected all three wage increase offers that has been put on the table by the SABC. Yesterday, the SABC revised its wage offer following a deadlock in negotiations, to an R18 000 once-off payment or a 2% across-the-board increase - together with a R3 000 once-off payment. Unions are demanding a R20 000 once-off payment for the 2021/22 financial year, as well as an 8% across-the-board increase and

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3:10

#PODCAST Durban beach clean-up aims to protect...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - People have been encouraged to participate in a coastline clean up operation at Ushaka beach on Durban's golden mile tomorrow morning. The initiative aims to collect specific hazards along the iconic beach. Director of Education at uShaka Joan Poitor says plastic waste is leading to the depletion of many species across the world...

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3:36

#PODCAST Law Society of SA explain the importance of...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As National Will's Week draws to an end today, the Law Society of South Africa is appealing to the community to take time to draw up their will. According to the Society, if a person dies without a will, their assets will be distributed according to the provisions of the Intestate Succession Act. This means that possessions are transferred to one's spouse and children and where applicable, to siblings, parents or extended family. However, a number of

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4:22

#PODCAST Powerless residents to march to the...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Residents from Harrismith in the Eastern Free State are expected to march to the local council offices this morning, to demand better service delivery. This after the area has been plunged into darkness for over ten days with no clear indication on when the electricity will be restored. According to reports, the blackout is due to damages at the Wilge Park side of the substation. Affected resident Nazeerah Hansa says many families have been forced to throw away

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2:59

#PODCAST SA vocalist Isai Selvamani Karthiegasen...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - World-renowned South African classical Indian vocalist Isai Selvamani Karthiegasen Pillay has been conferred with the prestigious Acharya Ratna Award in India this month. The international award recognises recipients who have excelled in their knowledge of classical Indian music. It was conferred upon him by the legendary T. V. Gopalakrishnan. Pillay - who has been singing for over 50 years - has been enthralling audiences globally with south Indian

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4:07

#PODCAST MSF express concern over the number of...

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2022/09/16

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Officials in Pakistan say they're concerned by the growing number of people suffering from water related diseases, because of the massive flooding affecting the country. As rescue and evacuation efforts continue in parts of the country, health experts are reporting a surge in dengue, malaria and severe gastric infections. Thirty-three million people have been affected by the flooding, which has left nearly one-thousand-500 dead since the middle of June

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