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2:50

#PODCAST Multitalented actress Keru Kisten describes...

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2022/08/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Actress, producer and motivational speaker - Keru Kisten is proving that resilience and perseverance can be the key to success. The mother of two recently released her new comedy film titled - Who's my Daddy - which she produced with husband, Sans Moonsamy. An emotional Kisten describes the challenges she overcame whilst producing the movie, which helped her become the best version of herself...

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#PODCAST Department of Basic Education react to...

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2022/08/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Department of Basic Education has welcomed a report alleging rampant corruption at schools, but said these cases should also be reported to the Department. Corruption Watch released a report that cited over 3,600 education-related corruption cases received between 2012 and 2021. These range from misappropriation of resources, acts of bribery, sexual favours from students, abuse of authority - and blatant flouting of employment and procurement

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4:47

#PODCAST Active Citizens Movement calls for the...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Civil society group - Active Citizens Movement (ACM) is calling for the resignation of Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba. Ramathuba has been receiving criticism after the emergence of a video showing her telling a female patient at the Bela Bela hospital in Limpopo that migrants from Zimbabwe were a huge strain on the provincial healthcare system. In the video she is heard saying that South Africa is not running a charity organisation. ACM Deputy

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2:57

#PODCAST Competition Commission raids eight major...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Competition Commission says it is concerned about allegations that collusion and price-fixing within the insurance industry in the country could date back to the 1980's - following search and seizure operations yesterday. The commission raided eight insurance companies including Old Mutual, Brightrock, Discovery, Hollard, and Sanlam. The companies are alleged to have colluded to fix the price of fees for investment products such as retirement annuities,

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1:50

#PODCAST International runners lace-up for 95th...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - There's a buzz of excitement in the air as runners from 70 countries lace-up for the 95th Comrades Marathon this year. The most popular marathon in the world, attracts many international runners, but took a two year hiatus during lockdown and the Covid19 pandemic. This year international athletes say they are eager to take part in Sunday's race.....

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2:37

#PODCAST Case against 37 alleged instigators of the...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The case against 37 alleged instigators of the unrest in July last year has been postponed. The group made a brief appearance in the Durban Magistrate Court this morning. They are facing charges of conspiracy to commit public violence, incitement to commit public violence and incitement to commit arson. The were arrested during a large-scale operation by the Hawks since the start of the month. The case has been postponed to the 30th of November. They

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2:09

#PODCAST 64-year-old Johannesburg runner Sherina...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As woman's month draws to a close, we shine the spotlight on a 64-year-old female marathon runner from Johannesburg. Sherina Desai is attempting her 14th comrades marathon this Sunday. She is amongst the over 3,000 female runners who are togged up to participate in the endurance race. Desai told Newsbreak that it's persistence towards her goals that allowed her to persevere and attempt the Comrades over a decade ago...

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2:21

#PODCAST Waterless Tongaat residents hit out at the...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Some residents in Tongaat, north of Durban have expressed their doubts over the promises made by KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance MEC - Sihle Zikalala - and eThekwini mayor - Mxolisi Kaunda. The two high-ranking officials addressed protesting residents in Hambanathi yesterday, after violent protests over water supply erupted. Zikalala committed to sending more water tankers into affected areas and to facilitate a meeting between residents and the

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2:52

#PODCAST Producer Sans Moonsamy talks up his new film...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Husband and wife duo - Sans Moonsamy and Keru Kisten - have put a star-studded cast together for their new comedy film titled "Who's my Daddy?". The movie premiered in Durban last night and will open in cinemas on the 2nd of September. Directed by David Kau and Moonsamy, the movie stars Alfred Ntombela and social media influencer, Nadia Jaftha in lead roles. It also stars a range of other entertainers such as, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Prev Reddy, Bash with Tash,

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3:28

#PODCAST Holistic self-care coach Olivia Wallis looks...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new report compiled by financial firm Deloitte has found that 40% of women in South Africa feel burnt out, while a staggering 51% say their stress levels are higher than it was a year ago. Taking these figures into account, Durban-based holistic self-care coach Olivia Wallis has been discussing ways in which women can rebuild their inner strength and ultimately live their best lives. Whether a working mom or career woman, Wallis says a key to a balanced life

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3:46

#PODCAST Tensions run high in Durban as a major burst...

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2022/08/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents and students living in and around Ridge Road in Durban have expressed frustration after a main water pipe supplying the area burst on Wednesday for the 7th time in a week, leaving taps to run dry for up to 48 hours hours at a time. This is just one of several areas across the eThekwini Municipality suffering from water related issues. Community activist, Zain Soosiwala says the area is very densely populated and tensions are running high as several

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 26 August...

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2022/08/26

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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#PODCAST KZN police confirms charge of public...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police spokesperson - Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo - has confirmed that a charge of public violence has been laid at the Tongaat police station following the protests by residents over inadequate supply. She however declined to comment on allegations relating to the Public Order Police...

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2:53

#PODCAST oThongathi residents vow legal action, as...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - oThongathi Civic Association spokesperson - Charles Chetty - says the residents will be taking their fight to court after being left for four months without an adequate supply of water......

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#PODCAST KZN COGTA MEC - Sihle Zikalala - addresses...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance MEC - Sihle Zikalala - and eThekwini mayor - Mxolisi Kaunda - have addressed angry residents of Hambanathi at oThongathi north of Durban. Residents have been protesting since the morning, demanding that government provide adequate water to them. The oThongathi main water treatment plant was washed away in the April floods. The city provided water tankers in the interim, but residents say tanks run dry and are not

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#PODCAST Case against 4th suspect linked to the...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against the fourth suspect accused in the murder of Hillary Gardee has been remanded to the 9th of September in the Nelspruit Magistrates Court in Mbombela today. The suspect, 39-year-old Rassie Hlabirwa Nkune, is facing conspiracy to commit murder, murder, rape, defeating the ends of justice, kidnapping, unlicensed firearm and ammunition charges. Nkune is believed to have confessed to the murder. He was arrested two weeks ago by police in Gauteng

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#PODCAST 54-year-old Chatsworth runner Ricky Pillay...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - After a two year break from the Comrades Marathon, 54 year old Ricky Pillay from Chatsworth south of Durban is aiming to complete his 29th Ultimate Human race despite not having trained as well as expected. With just a few day left to prepare ahead of Sunday's down run, Pillay has set out a strict training regime and meal plan to get over the finish line. Runners from 70 different countries are participating alongside over 14-thousand South Africans in this

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#PODCAST High-level symposium underway in Pretoria...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Organised by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) - a symposium is currently underway in Pretoria - which aims at creating a global network of researchers tasked with finding solutions to Africa's challenging food systems. Held under the theme, "From Food Security to Sustainable Food Systems" the event looks at addressing the continent's most pressing food systems challenges, including improving African herds, unleashing the potential of local

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2:47

#PODCAST NAISA remain concerned over the massive rate...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Alliance of Independent School Associations (NAISA) have raised concern around the rate tariff increase for private schools in both Durban and Johannesburg. They say in some instances, property rates have been hiked ten folds where schools are now paying over R60,000 per month more for rates alone to the local council. This is due to the re-classification of private schools as businesses by the City of Johannesburg, being categorised as commercial

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3:52

#PODCAST KZN police on the lookout for a group of...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for a group of heavily armed men that are targeting hitch-hikers and truck drivers in the province. According to police, the men kidnap victims and take them to a secluded spot where they rob them of all their belongings at gunpoint. A number of these incidents have been reported to police in Harding and Kokstad areas in the Harry Gwala District. KZN police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo explains the syndicates

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