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4:47

#PODCAST Merchant Africa Director Lavan Gopal unpacks...

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2022/08/25

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The Quarterly Labour Force Survey released this week shows that more than half a million jobs were created between the first and second quarters of this year. According to the statistics, the sectors that made gains in job creation were the community and social services sector, followed by the trade, finance and construction sectors. However, both the manufacturing and transport sectors recorded job losses. Meanwhile, the South Africa's Consumer Price

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6:37

#PODCAST Thousands join #NationalShutdown march to...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producers, Genevieve Lanka and Taliesha Naidoo - Thousands of people have joined the national shutdown march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the high cost of living. The workers are demanding the intervention of government and the private sector in addressing problems that have led to the high cost of living. Our reporter Phanuel Shuma is monitoring the march and has the latest...

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1:08

#PODCAST Educators join #NationalShutdown march in...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Educators affiliated to trade union - the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) - are lending their voice to the national shutdown protests against the rising cost of living. Speaking to the SABC, these members say the shortage of staff and resources at schools along with stagnant salaries is having a devastating impact on their lives........

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2:19

#PODCAST Thousands take to the streets over the...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - Thousands of members affiliated to trade unions COSATU and SAFTU have taken to the streets in Durban as part of a National Shutdown against the rising cost of living. Among their demands is a one-thousand-500-rand grant for the unemployed and the de-escalation of interest rates, food and fuel prices. There are also calls for an end to load shedding. Some businesses in the Durban CBD have closed, with only a handful in operation. Public

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2:46

#PODCAST Case postponed against six men charged with...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The case against six men charged with the murder of whistle blower Babita Deokarana last year has been postponed to next month for a pre-trial hearing in the Johannesburg High Court. The six face charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and possession of firearms and ammunition. Deokaran was shot and killed outside her home in Johannesburg south, in what was an apparent hit. She was a key witness in PPE fraud and corruption investigations. Our reporter

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2:59

#PODCAST Ten more alleged July Unrest instigators to...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Ten more alleged instigators linked to last year's civil unrest are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court shortly. They were arrested this week in various areas around Gauteng and the Western Cape. This brings the total number of arrested alleged instigators linked to July's unrest to forty-six. The accused are believed to be appearing on charges of conspiracy to public violence, incitement to public violence and incitement to arson. As our

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2:42

#PODCAST State Capture whistle-blower Vytjie Mentor...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - State Capture whistle-blower, Vytjie Mentor is being fondly remembered for her feistiness and bravery in speaking the truth. Mentor passed away yesterday, aged 58, after battling a long illness. She is best remembered for her role as one of the first political figures to blow the whistle on the Gupta family corruption under the administration of former president Jacob Zuma. Sershan Naidoo, a voluntary board member at counselling service - Lifeline - says he

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3:19

#PODCAST Gauteng based academic co-authors a new...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the hopes of developing user-friendly learning resources that cover a range of academic and holistic quality of life challenges - Gauteng based academic and author Kudsiya Cassim has launched what's known as the "Undergraduate Toolkit". Currently in an E-book format, the resource has been designed to self-empower undergraduate students and matriculants, enabling them to effectively transition into tertiary study. The toolkit contains 880 written pages and

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3:00

#PODCAST Court hears that former mayor Zandile Gumede...

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2022/08/24

The Durban High Court has heard that a particular company received a waste removal contract so that the daughter of former eThekwini mayor - Zandile Gumede - could benefit from it. The former mayor and 21 other accused are being tried in connection with an alleged irregular 320-million rand waste removal tender in 2017. Gumede's daughter - LP Gumede - is not among the accused. This as the state put the last of the over 2-thousand charges to the accused for them to enter their plea. Nonjabulo

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3:41

#PODCAST Canola and sunflower oil prices expected to...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Cash strapped consumers could be in for a slight reprieve as canola and sunflower oil prices are expected to decrease by between 15 to 30 percent in the next few months. This is according to South African oil producer, Southern Oil (SOILL). Vegetable oil prices shot by as much as 55% since February as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Now, as deals are reached between the two nations to reopen ports and allow exports, the global burden of high oil

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3:02

#PODCAST Latest GCIS research finds that government's...

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2022/08/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Government's communication management on the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa has had a positive impact on the country's vaccine rollout plan and up-tick in overall vaccinations. That's according to the latest research conducted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS). The research also found high levels of vaccine hesitancy in areas where South Africans had no access to technology. Tasneem Carrim, Chief Director for Policy and Research

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3:16

#PODCAST Barlan Govender, 63, ready to take on his...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Sixty-three year old Barlan Govender from Chatsworth south of Durban is putting in his final preparations ahead of running his 34th Comrades Marathon this Sunday. The 18 time silver medalist, who clocked a personal best time of 6 hours and 27 minutes, is one of over 15-thousand runners participating in this years 95th Ultimate Human Race. Govender says while this years race is a down run, there are several hills that may prove to be a hurdle in his experience

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2:56

#PODCAST DA calls for urgent action to address 'poor...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The eThekwini Municipality has closed some beaches with immediate effect due to high levels e-coli. The affected beaches include Westbrook, uMhlanga Main, uMdloti - as well as Ansteys Beach, Brighton Beach and the Amanzimtoti Main Beach. At this stage it remains unclear what has led to the high e-coli levels. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) have reacted, blaming government's inability to channel much-needed funds for infrastructural development. DA

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5:17

#PODCAST Vytjie Mentor remembered for her courage in...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Whistle-blower Vytjie Mentor is being hailed for her courage in exposing the abuse of power by government officials. Mentor passed away this morning after a long illness, aged 58. Mentor gained fame by blowing the whistle on corruption under the former president Jacob Zuma administration when she claimed she was offered a ministerial position sanctioned by the notorious Gupta family. The Guptas were linked with President Jacob Zuma in state capture. Advocate

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3:29

#PODCAST Court hears Zandile Gumede's daughter also...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Durban High Court has heard that the daughter of former eThekwini mayor - Zandile Gumede - was also implicated and benefited from the alleged illegal tender that was allegedly fraudulently awarded in 2017. The State read out an indictment in the fraud and corruption trial of Gumede and 21 co-accused. All accused have plead not guilty to the charges put to them so far - including racketeering, conspiracy to commit corruption, fraud, and money laundering

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3:33

#PODCAST SA Institute for Responsive and Accountable...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Southern African Institute for Responsive and Accountable Governance (SAIRAG) is calling for more political and societal will to protect whistle-blowers. SAIRAG chairperson, Tseliso Thipanyane says the intimidation and victimisation that whistle-blowers face discourages them from exposing mass levels of corruption in the country. SAIRAG together with other organisations are holding a candlelight vigil this evening in remembrance of Babita Deokaran on her

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3:09

#PODCAST All the details as former mayor Zandile...

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2022/08/23

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede - and all of her 21 co-accused have pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering, and racketeering. The trial involves the 320-million rand Durban Solid Waste tender in 2017. The more than 2-thousand charges in the indictment include corruption, fraud, money laundering and contravening the Public Finance Management Act. The State alleges that the procurement process was manipulated to channel contracts to specific companies for the

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3:02

#PODCAST Council for Medical Schemes recommend a 5.7%...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has recommended that medical aid contribution increases for 2023 be capped at 5.7% next year. In a recent circular, the regulator advised medical aids that schemes in a strong financial position can consider increases below the recommendation. The proposed increase is based on the forecasted level of CPI for 2023 provided by the SA Reserve Bank. Newsbreak spoke to Gauteng based medical insurance expert - Paresh Prema who

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3:25

#PODCAST Durban runner previews the 95th edition of...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Excitement is rife amongst runners from across the globe ahead of the 95th running of the Comrades Marathon after a two year hiatus due to COVID19. This Sunday will mark the 47th down run of the race and starts at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Runners from 70 different countries are participating alongside over 14,000 South Africans. One of the local contingent is 55-year-old Abdullah Mohammed from Bonela in Durban. This year he will reach a milestone in

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4:05

#PODCAST On her one year death anniversary, we look...

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2022/08/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Today (23rd Aug, Tues) marks one year since Babita Deokaran - the chief director of financial accounting in the Gauteng Department of Health - was gunned down outside her home. Deokaran was a key witness in an investigation into alleged PPE corruption at the Department during COVID-19. Her murder trial resumes at the Johannesburg High Court tomorrow...

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