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3:04

#PODCAST Hundreds gather to commemorate a decade...

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2022/08/16

By Newsbreak Producers Genevieve Lanka and Taliesha Naidoo - Over twenty thousand people are expected to attend the 10th Marikana Commemoration at the infamous Marikana koppie in North West. That is where 34 mineworkers were killed by the police on 16 August 2012. SABC reporter - Itumeleng Kgajane is at the event and has more details...

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#PODCAST Stop Body Shaming: The thin line between...

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2022/08/13

Body shaming has the potential to kill a persons self confidence and enjoyment to life. Many women are constantly badgered with questions about their weight, height, skin tone and reproductive health, among other things. Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo unpacks body shaming with women, who share their experience on how society makes them feel less than, just because of the way that they look.......

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3:25

#PODCAST Eastern Cape Health Department holds private...

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2022/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Eastern Cape Health Department is currently in a meeting with families of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy. The private meeting is believed to give the families the final report in what caused the death of 21 teenagers inside Enyobeni Tavern in June. On Wednesday the families held a media briefing demanding government release the final report by Friday. Preliminary report revealed all the bodies of the deceased contained methanol. It's still

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6:21

#PODCAST Political analyst hails KZN cabinet...

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2022/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube is being hailed for appointing more women as MECs in the province. Dube-Ncube announced changes to the provincial government leadership today at the Provincial Executive Council. Dube-Ncube was elected the first woman to lead KZN's executive since its inception. She was voted in by 45 votes. Political analyst - Professor Bheki Mgomezulu says the new appointments in the reshuffle is a step in the right direction for the

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1:55

#PODCAST KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube reshuffles...

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2022/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Premier - Nomusa Dube-Ncube - has appointed four new MECs to the provincial government's executive council. They include the new ANC provincial chairperson - Siboniso Duma, who will take up the portfolio of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. The others are new ANC provincial executive council member Doctor Ntuthuko Mahlaba for Human Settlements, Mbali Fraser for Education, and Amanda Bani-Mapena for Sports, Art and

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2:51

#PODCAST Seven more suspects to appear in court for...

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2022/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The fifteen year old suspect arrested for his role in the gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp has been taken to a place of safety- to verify his age. This comes as seven more suspects are expected to appear at the Krugersdorp Magistrates court. The 14 people will face charges of rape, sexual abuse, robbery and being in the country illegally. Our reporter Tsepho Phagane brings us the latest...

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3:20

#PODCAST Dinesha Devnarain bowls a positive spin for...

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2022/08/11

Former Proteas all-rounder, Dinesha Devnarain, says there has been a lot of positive change in women's cricket in South Africa. The former player now turned coach has been appointed as the first full-time Women's Under-19 coach. She also heads up Cricket South Africa's Women's National Academy. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports ...

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#PODCAST Three suspects accused of robbing victims of...

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2022/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The three men accused of stealing items belonging to some of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy have been denied bail in the East London Magistrates court and the case postponed to the 15th of September. They were caught on CCTV cameras allegedly undressing the victims while they were unconscious. They were arrested on the 21st of July. The State opposed bail citing the accused might interfere with the on-going investigation. Meanwhile, reporter

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3:24

#PODCAST KZN ANC names Nomusa Dube Ncube as...

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2022/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has announced finance MEC Nomusa Dube Ncube as the premier elect for the province. The party's provincial leadership made the announcement at a media briefing in Durban. Last week Zikalala resigned from the position after losing during the closely contested elective conference last month. Dube-Ncube's appointment is a historic one, as she is now the first woman to ascend to the helm of the provincial government, as our Senior

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3:44

#PODCAST Stronger police presence in Mogale City,...

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2022/08/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There is a strong police presence in Mogale City, west of Johannesburg following yesterdays violent protests. Community members took to the streets in protest against illegal mining in the area. Several main roads were also blocked off in Kagiso, as a result of the protest. This followed the gang-rape of eight women, who were part of a production crew, shooting a music video. The women were working on site near a mine dump in the village when the attack took

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#PODCAST Trial of alleged #JulyUnrest instigator,...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The trial of an alleged instigator linked to last year's looting incidents and civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal has been postponed to next month at the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court. Mdumiseni Khetha Zuma is charged with incitement to commit public violence and incitement to commit arson. This is in relation to the burning of the Brookside Mall. The defence has requested a postponement to allow time to consult with their client. Our reporter Vusi Makhosini

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#PODCAST Tensions rise in Kagiso as residents vow to...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Tensions have heightened in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg where number of residents have gone in search for illegal miners - who they say have been terrorising the community. Several illegal miners have been assaulted since this morning. The protest follows the gang rape of eight women, who were part of a production crew, shooting a music video near a mine dump in Krugersdorp. The suspects are believed to be illegal miners. Our reporter Sashin Naidoo is in

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3:23

#PODCAST Gang violence continues to plague Wentworth...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The community of Wentworth on the south of Durban are calling on government to urgently intervene in the ongoing gang related violence . Last month three young men were shot and injured in a drive-by shooting. The violence is said to be motivated by drug turf wars . Residents say they fear for their lives and that of their children as drive-by shootings happen anytime of the day --- often claiming the lives of innocent bystanders. Our reporter Nonjabulo

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#PODCAST KZN Department of Economic Development...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Department of Economic Development in KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with the popular craft and artisan - I heart Market - for the next few months to strengthen small businesses in the Durban region. The Market will take place on the first Saturday of the month at the Moses Mabhida Stadium Lawns from 08:30am to 2pm. The Department will be supporting 25 vendors with a focus on fashion brands, jewellery designers, home decor, accessories and food products. I

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#PODCAST Farmers are concerned over China's decision...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Local farmers have expressed shock over China's decision to maintain the ban on exporting sheep wool from South Africa. The asian powerhouse banned SA's wool exports in April this year due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in parts of the country. However, the farming fraternity says that there is no disease present in their registered wool producing facilities countrywide. National Wool Growers Association General Manager Leon De Beer says a

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#PODCAST Greenwood Park CPF gear up to host a...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This month the Greenwood Park Community Policing Forum, north of Durban will join forces with local SAPS and various private security companies to host a Crime Awareness Community Open Day. The move is in direct response to escalating crime in the area, with organisers keen to engage with residents and take their concerns forward. The Greenwood Park area has become synonymous for crime in recent years - with house-breakings, theft and illegal dumping among the

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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: SA women carry a greater tax...

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2022/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South African women carry a greater tax burden compared to their male counterparts. That's according to Dr Lee-Ann Steenkamp, senior lecturer in Taxation at Stellenbosch Business School. Dr Steenkamp, who is one of the authors of the 2022 Women's Report, says the financial scales are tipped against women - especially single mother's - by the country's tax system. She says the country needs affirmative action in tax laws to end the disproportionate impact of

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#PODCAST Reacting to the #Krugersdorp gang rape...

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2022/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - The brutal gang rape of eight women allegedly by illegal miners in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg has once again brought into focus the safety of women in South Africa. The eight women were part of a production crew filming a music video near a mine dump when they were attacked by more than eighty illegal miners. They women were repeatedly raped by several suspects before being robbed of their possessions. Chairperson of the Advice Desk for the Abused and

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3:23

#PODCAST Cape Town announce new measures - including...

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2022/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - If you are heading out on the roads this morning in Cape Town, a reminder to stay within the speed limit! This after the Mother City announced new plans to clamp down on reckless drivers. According to MAYCO member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the new plan includes a new highway law enforcement unit to police major routes in the City. He says defaulting motorists could face arrest and a possible criminal record...

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#PODCAST Year-long suspension of anti-dumping duties...

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2022/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The SA Meat Importers and Exporters Association (AMIE) have welcomed a year-long suspension of anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from Brazil, Spain, Poland, Ireland and Denmark. The announcement was made earlier this week in the Government Gazette and the association say it could be a big win, especially for cash-strapped South Africans. Paul Matthew, CEO of AMIE says the suspension should have a significant impact on the price of chicken - which is often

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