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3:46

#PODCAST Looking to keep up with the times, MTN aim...

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2022/06/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Network provider MTN aims to rollout 5G coverage to 25% of the South African population by the end of this year. With speeds 10 times faster than 4G and the potential to be 100 times faster, 5G is changing the way South Africans work and play. 5G wireless technology delivers higher data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity and increased availability. Company spokesperson Jacqui O'Sullivan says greater access to 5G could have

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2:52

#PODCAST Following the introduction of widespread...

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2022/06/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has urged residents not to panic after announcing widespread water rationing, which began this week. Head of Water and Sanitation, Ednick Msweli says in most cases, the scheduled times are a worst case scenario with most interruptions only occurring for an average of four hours per day. On Monday - the council began implementing water rationing due to extensive damage caused to aqua ducts by the heavy flooding in

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3:42

#PODCAST Global Network of Religions for Children...

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2022/06/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In celebration of Youth Month, the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) are preparing for the launch of its South African chapter in Overport this weekend. For over a decade, the GNRC has strived to secure the rights and well-being of children everywhere. Inaugurated in May 2000 by the "Arigatou Foundation" - GNRC has worked hand-in-hand with the United Nations (UN) - seeking to bring about positive change for children at all levels, from grassroots

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2:33

#PODCAST Police investigate a case of culpable...

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2022/06/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed they are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a taxi ploughed into a group of pedestrians in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Two women died on the scene. It is believed the victims were on their way to work...

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2:38

#PODCAST: Soweto residents march to the office of the...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Hundreds of disgruntled Soweto residents have embarked on a march to the offices of Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse, to voice their frustration over frequent power cuts in the area. They are calling on the Mayor to facilitate a meeting between Eskom and community leaders, in a bid to find a solution to power cuts in the township. Our reporter Sashin Naidoo is tracking this story. He says the power-cuts are not linked to Eskom's scheduled blackouts,

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4:22

#PODCAST Human Sciences Research Council discuss...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The release of the fifth and final instalment of the State Capture Report will be a test of the maturity of political elites and their commitment to the democratic ideals of the country. This is the view of senior research specialist in Democracy and Citizenship at the Human Sciences Research Council - Professor Joleen Steyn Kotze. The handover of the final part of the report was postponed again yesterday, marking the second delay after the Commission

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3:33

#PODCAST The eThekwini restaurant industry say the...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The restaurant industry in eThekwini says the implementation of water rationing in the municipality is going to have dire consequences for the sector. The eThekwini Municipality and Umgeni Water says the water rationing which began yesterday is due to extensive damage from April's floods that caused damage to the pipelines supplying the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant. Spokesperson for the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA), Wendy Alberts says

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3:25

#PODCAST The International Day of Yoga 2022 is...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Yoga enthusiasts from Durban and Johannesburg are in for a treat this International Yoga Day - as a number of fun-filled events are scheduled to take place across multiple venues. Since 2015, June 21st marks International Day of Yoga - a day meant to spread awareness about yoga and its benefits around health and well-being. Having originated in India thousands of years ago, today Yoga is enjoyed by millions around the world, both young and old. In Durban, the

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3:52

#PODCAST 25-year-old UKZN medical student "honoured"...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local medical student recently made waves in the medical fraternity after being selected for the Changemaker Scholarship held at the World Health Organization's (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 25-year-old, Mohamed Hoosen Suleman, a fourth year UKZN medical student was one of three students selected globally to attend both the Youth Pre-World Health Assembly and World Health Assembly meetings. He is also a decorated member in the student medical

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1:23

#PODCAST Durban police officer to appear in court -...

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2022/06/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - A Durban police officer - who has been arrested for the death of his 12-year-old son is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court today. It is alleged that the officer shot the child after mistaking him for an intruder. The incident took place at Greyville at the weekend. Genevieve Lanka reports...

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3:01

#PODCAST Vigilant Durban officer clamps down on a...

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2022/06/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The vigilance of a Durban police officer has led to the arrest of double-murder accused. The officer, who was outside a shop in the Bluff area, south of Durban, noticed a man wearing a hoodie and a mask, behaving suspiciously. The officer then followed the man into the store, while his partner guarded the door. The officer recognise the man as a suspect wanted for the murder of a 75-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter at their home in

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4:38

#PODCAST As today marks #WorldRefugeeDay, activists...

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2022/06/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As today marks World Refugee Day, activists are calling on South African leaders to do more to quell anti-foreigner sentiments. In recent months, groups such as the Dudula movement and factions within the trucking industry - have been calling for the removal of foreign nationals from certain job descriptions. Their calls have been echoed by some in the political arena. However, Director of Refugee Social Services in Durban - Jasmin Rajah, says this

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2:36

#PODCAST Umgeni Water respond as a large part of...

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2022/06/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Communities in eThekwini are bracing themselves for a full year of water rationing, which is expected to begin today. The eThekwini Municipality and Umgeni Water say this is due to extensive damage from April's floods in two raw water pipelines supplying the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works. Meanwhile, we spoke to Corporate Stakeholder Manager for Umgeni Water - SHAMI HARICHUNDAR. He says a contractor has been appointed and would follow a work plan to

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3:00

#PODCAST Trade association Fedhasa warns that water...

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2022/06/20

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has warned that the year-long water rationing in the eThekwini metro, will be the death of hotels and restaurants in affected areas. The municipality has announced daily scheduled water outages for large parts of the city. This is while Umgeni Water rebuilds two major pipelines between Nagle Dam and the Durban Heights water treatment plant -- which were destroyed in the April floods. Various hospitals, industrial areas, as well as the

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1:07

#PODCAST KwaZulu-Natal in for a "bumper" #sardine...

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2022/06/20

By Newsbreak Producers Hoosen Ebrahim & Genevieve Lanka - Hundreds of crates of sardines have been netted on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast this weekend. The annual sardine run - when the silvery delicacies move up the coast from the Southern Cape - is a much-awaited winter phenomenon. Angling enthusiast Adam Kamdar is tracking the shoal and has the latest...

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2:27

#PODCAST Ethekwini residents brace for water rationing

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2022/06/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Residents in the eThekwini Municipality must brace themselves for months of water rationing starting on Monday. The Municipality says this is being implemented due to reduced water supply from the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant. It says Umgeni Water is unable to receive adequate raw water from the Nagle Dam because of extensive damage to two raw water pipelines following April's floods. SABC News reporter, Fanele Mhlongo says residents who've been affected

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2:22

#PODCAST COSATU in KZN march against high fuel prices...

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2022/06/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Labour federation - Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal - is marching to the Premiers office today over exorbitant fuel hikes and soaring food prices. The federation says the march is a "warning signal" to government to listen to cries of South African over their economic struggles. The march started at King Dinuzulu Park and is heading towards the Durban CBD before Cosatu hands over a memorandum of demands to the Premier's office. SABC news reporter, Vusi Makhosini is

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3:42

#PODCAST Local skills development agency says...

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2022/06/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local skills development agency is calling for greater collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society in creating work opportunities for the youth. CEO of African Tikkun Services - Onyi Nwaneri says there is no point in celebrating youth day if the powers that be do not offer a helping hand to South Africa's future leaders...

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#PODCAST The Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) in...

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2022/06/17

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In commemoration of Father's Day this Sunday, the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) in Chatsworth, south of Durban are putting the finishing touches on preparations ahead of a planned braai. For over a century, the ABH has cared for many residents - including fathers, grandfathers and on the rare occasion great-grandfathers too! The home are now appealing to the public to help out where they can, be it with financial contributions or donations of warm winter clothing

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3:52

#PODCAST Dr Lubna Nadvi unpacks the President's Youth...

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2022/06/17

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - South Africa will soon have its own car, thanks to the tenacity and creativity of a young entrepreneur - whose talent was showcased at the official Youth Day commemoration at Umtata in the Eastern Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address against the backdrop of rising unemployment among the youth. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of this year, the unemployment rate was 63.9 per cent for those aged

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