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3:05

#PODCAST Kruger National Park authorities preview the...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The 17th annual South African National Parks (SANParks) Week kicks off this Sunday. During this week, all South African citizens are allowed to enter most national parks, free of charge, for a day visit. The week is aimed at linking the South African national parks system to the communities and showcasing the best of our country's national parks. South Africa's largest national reserve - the Kruger National Park will be among the parks that are free to enter

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1:13

#PODCAST Police investigate three counts of attempted...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Police are investigating three counts of attempted murder after three individuals - including a court employee, were shot in a parking area at the Durban Magistrates Court. According to police, two of the victims were walking towards the court when they were shot at by unknown suspects in a vehicle. Reports also suggest the incident has been linked to gangster turf wars in Wentworth, south of Durban. However, police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says

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2:45

#PODCAST KZN Education Dept defends decision to...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education say they will support the Greytown High School in its decision to suspend a pupil for growing a beard. According to the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET), the grade 11 Islamic pupil had decided to grow a beard as a symbol of devotion to his religion. KZN Education Department spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says the parents knew the schools code of conduct when enrolling their child, and guidelines should be strictly

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3:08

#PODCAST Meyiwa Murder Trial: More holes poked in...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Defence advocates for the five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continue to poke holes in the testimony of state witness sergeant Thabo Mosia. Mosia would not be drawn into answering whether the bullet found at the crime scene links the accused to the crime. It also came to light that his statements in dockets 1 and 2 were contradictory. Mosia is continuing his testimony in the Pretoria High court where five men are charged with killing Meyiwa during

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3:34

#PODCAST 7-year-old allegedly raped several times in...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The family of a seven year-old boy, who was allegedly repeatedly raped by a neighbour in Bhambayi, north of Durban, say they are now living in fear. The boy reported the alleged incident to an educator after losing control of his bowel movements in school. It's believed the boy has been assessed by doctors at a local hospital, who discovered he had suffered internal injuries. SABC news reporter, Nonkululeko Hlope visited the area and spoke to the boy's

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3:02

#PODCAST Employment Law expert unpacks concerns over...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In July, Police Minister Bheki Cele found himself in hot water for ill-advised comments on police recruits with tattoos - raising concerns over workplace discrimination on the grounds of personal appearance. According to Employment Law expert Tshepiso Rasetlola, appearance-based discrimination is an ever-changing and often grey area of law that impacts employees worldwide. She says even though SA's workplace legislation does not deal specifically with tattoos

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4:29

#PODCAST Reprieve at the pumps, but civil society...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Motorists have been offered some reprieve at the pumps this morning, as the two-rand-four-cents drop in the price of petrol comes into effect. However, social justice organisation, Oxfam South Africa, says the decrease presents little respite to poor households grappling to make ends meet. The organisation says the escalation in the price of basic foods, public transportation and the cost of living is widening the inequality gap. Genevieve Lanka

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3:47

#PODCAST "Tomorrow Trust" NGO help bridge the digital...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation - the Tomorrow Trust is bridging the digital divide in South Africa from a grassroots level by equipping youth with basic to advanced technological skills. The charity has trained at least 350 students from townships on computer basics - from creating an email address, to using the video call platform Zoom - all while learning basic coding and robotics. Dudu Brown Ndlovu says there are several programmes running concurrently which is

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3:39

#PODCAST SAMNET slam the suspension of a grade 11...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) have described as "tragic" the suspension of a grade 11 pupil for growing a beard for religious purposes. The incident occurred at the Greytown High School in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. SAMNET chairperson Dr Faisal Suliman says this decision goes against the Bill of Rights, as a beard is considered a symbol of devotion for Muslim men, which has been practised for centuries. Suliman says several private and former

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3:50

#PODCAST Flood-damaged Phoenix Secondary School...

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2022/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Phoenix Secondary school, north of Durban is appealing to its former pupils and the local community to help restore the school to its former glory. The establishment has been severely affected by the April floods. It is also facing a massive dip in funding as parents default on school fees. Principal of the School - Mr JK Maharaj says Phoenix Secondary has a long, rich history that needs to be preserved...

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3:31

#PODCAST DUT researchers test potable water samples...

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2022/09/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) has confirmed that tap water in the south, north and western areas of the eThekwini Municipality is safe to drink. After weeks of concern around the quality of drinking water, reaserchers at DUT began testing last week and concluded that the tap water samples taken satisfies microbiological drinking water standards. Director of the Institute, Professor Faizal

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3:15

#PODCAST New move sees the Medical Device...

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2022/09/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Medical Device Manufacturers of South Africa (MDMSA), an association of companies that manufactures medical devices in the country, has now become independent from the South African Medical Device Industry Association (SAMED). According to the MDMSA, the move will provide greater value-added services to its members and align the association more closely with the goals and objectives of government. MDMSA Chairperson Simone Rudolph-Shortt explains what this

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3:29

#PODCAST Hawks Head Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya says State...

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2022/09/06

National Hawks Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya says arrests are imminent this month (September) in relation to State Capture. Lebeya says the Hawks have been working closely with the Investigating Directorate (I.D) following the recommendations in the State Capture report. Chief Justice and State Capture Commission Chairperson, Raymond Zondo officially handed over the final parts of the report to President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this year. Zondo made findings on various political figures

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2:46

#PODCAST ACM honour whistle-blower Babita Deokaran by...

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2022/09/06

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Civil society organisation - the Active Citizen's Movement - have handed over a specially crafted gift to family of slain whistle-blower - Babita Deokaran - in honour of her bravery and sacrifice in the fight against corruption. 53-year-old Babita was gunned down outside her Johannesburg home a year ago, in what is believed to have been a hit linked to her unearthing corruption in the Gauteng Department of Health. The gift, which is a carving of a South

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2:40

#PODCAST Department of Mineral Resources and Energy...

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2022/09/06

Good news for South African motorists as the department of Minerals resources and energy announces a fuel price drop. Motorists will see a drop of over two-rand at the petrol pumps this month. The department says this is due to average international product prices decreasing during the period under review. Coinciding with the rand appreciating against the US Dollar on average when compared to the previous period. Nothando Magudulela reports...

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3:20

#PODCAST "Instead of improving drivers license cards,...

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2022/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Automobile Association says that unless driver licensing centres efficiency is improved - people are still going to have problems accessing the changes Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is proposing. Mbalula announced last week that more secure driver license cards are going to be introduced next year - replacing the current drivers license card. But criticism has been levelled against the department for already having several glitches in the system

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#PODCAST President Cyril Ramaphosa salutes police and...

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2022/09/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on police officers in the country to remain vigilant in their fight against crime. He says this will assist to combat high levels of crime - but warns on what must be done in accordance with the objectives of the Police Safety Strategy. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address during the National Commemorative Day in honour of the 33 police officers who were killed in the line of duty, in the past financial year. Abongile Dumako reports...

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3:37

#PODCAST Civil society organisation "My Vote Counts"...

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2022/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Civil society organisations say it is unclear how the Electoral Amendment Act, in it's current form, will enable seat allocation for independent candidates at Parliament. Two years ago the Constitutional Court ruled that Independent Candidates may run for elections- and that the Electoral Act should be amended. Currently the act is before Parliament- with an existing deadline of December 2022 for finalisation. But organisations- including the Council for

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2:15

#PODCAST Nephrologist Dr. Shoyab Wadee talks the...

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2022/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreparshad - The COVID-19 has had an adverse long-term impact on patients with kidney disease. That's one of the chilling realities to consider as National Kidney Awareness Week commences today. Kidney disease is at least 3-4 times more prevalent in Africa than in developed countries. But the corona virus has had a damaging impact on organ health, as Life Healthcare nephrologist Dr. Shoyab Wadee explains...

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2:35

#PODCAST Botanical Society of South Africa preview...

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2022/09/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Nature-lovers and gardening-gurus can step into Spring this weekend with the return of the Indigenous Plant Fair. After a three-year hiatus, the fair - which is hosted by the Botanical Society of South Africa's (BotSoc) coastal region - will be held at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, north of Durban. A large selection of nurseries, indigenous plants and environmental activities will be on offer at the fair. Chair of the plant fair committee, Janet Longman

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