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#PODCAST Political analyst Ongama Mtimka unpacks the...

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2022/06/06

By Newsbreak Political commentators say while there may be a political agenda by former DG of the State Security Agency Arthur Fraser against President Cyril Ramaphosa, one must not ignore the possible legitimacy of the claims. Fraser opened criminal charges against Ramaphosa, based on a robbery of over 4 million US dollars in February 2020 at the President's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. Fraser alleges that the President was involved in kidnapping the suspects of the robbery, interrogating and

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#PODCAST "Upgraded tech" touted as a way to mitigate...

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2022/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - "New technology is needed to mitigate the damages caused to the waste water treatment works by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal". That's according to the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in KZN, Ravi Pillay. MEC Pillay spoke to Newsbreak following the World Environment Day commemoration in Durban yesterday. The floods in April and May caused extensive damage to aqueducts in the province and left many communities without water

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3:01

#PODCAST Studies show that apart from the numerous...

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2022/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Studies show that aside from its multiple physical health benefits, the ancient practice of yoga can improve mental health. Children are no exception to those benefits. According to yoga experts, a few minutes of yoga can boost a child's self-esteem and confidence. Education and empowerment organisation - Divya Shakti is hosting a free yoga camp for both adults and children. Founder of the organisation, Meena Mothilal says she believes the camp is needed

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#PODCAST #NBTalk unpacks the spike in crime and drug...

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2022/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Police Minister Bheki Cele and the South African Police Service have released the shocking results of the Q4 crime stats, which show sharp rises in crime from January to March 2022. Murder increased by 22.2% from 4 976 in the same period last year to 6 083 in 2022. All property related crimes increased by 1% and carjacking increased by 19.7%. Crime is evidently spiraling out of control, but what is fueling it in local communities? We unpack this with Director

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#PODCAST Screenwriter - IndieKhalid - overcomes...

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - After overcoming various cultural and racial hurdles, screenwriter and director Khalid El-Jelailati** says he has finally found his footing in a cut-throat industry. Known as "IndieKhalid" due to his passion for independent film-making, the 33-year-old has a slew of exciting projects in the pipeline that are sure to captivate audiences. So far he has written and directed numerous projects including 2018's Aya and his most recent film, titled Olivia. He now

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4:01

#PODCAST Tensions rise in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has adjourned until next week Monday as state witness sergeant Thabo Mosia fell ill. Earlier in the day the presiding judge Tshifiwa Maumela warned defence counsel for accused one to four, advocate Malesela Teffo to be mindful of his language in court. In a heated exchange of words, advocate Teffo wanted the court to stop the cross-examination of a state witness, sergeant Mosia and commence with a trial within

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2:45

#PODCAST ANC calls for independent investigation into...

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The ANC is calling for an independent investigation into the killing of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Akleh was shot and killed by Israeli forces while covering a raid by military last month. The ANC says the killing of journalists around the world must end. The party and it's tripartite alliance, the SACP are holding a picket outside Israel Embassy in Tshwane. SABC reporter Ditaba Tsotetsi is at the picket and brings us an update ...

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3:42

#PODCAST SA Society of Psychiatrists say the country...

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa is currently unable to meet the mental health needs of children and adolescents. That's according to psychiatrist, Dr Alicia Porter, who is a board member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists. The country is observing Child Protection week under the theme, "Let us all Protect Children during Covid-19 and Beyond". Last year, the World Health Organisation revealed that only 10% of children and adolescents needing mental health treatment are

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#PODCAST Author Ismail Vadi commemorates #YouthMonth...

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In commemoration of Youth Month, local author Ismail Vadi will this weekend launch his new book titled "Young Lions of Lenz: Lenasia Youth League (1982-1991)". Documenting the rise of young community activists of the late 80's and 90's, the books seeks to recognise their dedication to the struggle for a non-racial, democratic and non-sexist South Africa. Vadi says he hopes the seven chapter book will educate and inspire today's youth in the fight for an equal

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2:40

#PODCAST The Chatsworth Minibus Taxi Association say...

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2022/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Taxi commuters are told to brace themselves for an inevitable fare increase. Speaking to Newsbreak, the Chatsworth Minibus Taxi Association says fares will likely increase as a result of the high fuel price. However, the amount of the increase has not yet been confirmed. The Association's Secretary - Leon Loganathan says many taxi operators have left the industry in recent years due to the continuous fuel price hikes - and says more are likely to follow...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 03 June 2022

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2022/06/03

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 Zuma supporters gather at Nkandla for prayer...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Supporters of former president Jacob Zuma are slowly converging outside his home at Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal for a prayer meeting today. The prayer, which was organised by his supporters is seen as a show of support as Zuma continues with his court battles. A number of senior ANC members are expected to attend the prayer. However, the ANC in KZN says although they are aware of the prayer meeting, the party in the province did not organise. SABC reporter,

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#PODCAST Child murder cases on the rise in Mbazwana, ...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case of a 29-year-old man accused of the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy has been adjourned to the 14th of July at the Mbazwana Magistrate's Court in the north of KwaZulu-Natal. Thobani Khambule's decapitated and partially burnt body was found in the bushes in Mbazwana. The boy was last seen on the 28th of last month. The suspect was taken in for questioning after police received reports that he was the last person the victim was seen with. Police

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#PODCAST Defence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria where the conduct of the police is under the spotlight. Advocate Zandile Mshololo, counsel for one of the five accused, continues to highlight discrepancies in relation to the crime scene where Meyiwa was gunned down at the home of the mother of his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, Johannesburg, in October 2014. Advocate Mshololo is cross-examining Sergeant Thabo

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#PODCAST Online rental group "Rentoza" offer ordinary...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - An online company is offering consumers the option to rent large appliances, devices, cellphones and even baby clothes for a short or long term with the option to upgrade or downgrade the rental. Consumers don't take out contracts and can end the rental period at any time. The company says that for people affected by the floods in KZN, who those don't have cash to purchase large appliances - can rent the item and then return or upgrade as and when they

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#PODCAST South African Scholar Transporters...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South African Scholar Transporters Association says fees are set to increase due to the recent fuel price hike. Secretary General Sihle Magubane says while they understand the frustration of parents, they still have to make a living as government has given them no choice...

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#PODCAST NAPTOSA urges government to expedite...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Teacher Union NAPTOSA is urging government to expedite punishment for perpetrators of child abuse and not pay lip service to society's most vulnerable. South Africa is observing Child Protection Week under the theme, "Let us all Protect Children during Covid-19 and Beyond". Naptosa Executive Director - Basil Manuel says it's concerning that during the pandemic many children's constitutional rights were infringed upon, often by the very same people who were

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#PODCAST Proposed intervention to increase the diesel...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A targeted intervention to increase the diesel rebate for the agricultural sector looks to buffer the cost pressures that impact food prices in South Africa. That's according to Agri SA Chief Executive - Christo van der Rheede. He says this is the only sustainable option over the coming months, given pressures to the fiscus. South Africans were slapped with a massive hike in the price of fuel this week, with analysts predicting that the average food basket will

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#PODCAST WILDOCEANS "Shark & Ray Protection Project"...

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2022/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Forming part of WILDOCEANS three-year "Shark & Ray Protection Project", the team recently took to the Durban beach-front with the objective of increasing protection of these often misunderstood creatures. Dubbed the "Shark Attack campaign", members of the team set up a large tank on the shore and asked beach-goers to predict what it contained. Responses were varied, with many suggesting the tank contained a large snake or even a crocodile. It turned out the

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#PODCAST Tongaat CPF claim residents were arrested...

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2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Tongaat CPF Chairperson Nazir Sadack says several residents were allegedly arrested during this mornings protest. The area has been without water for almost two months. Roads in and out of the area were grid-locked this morning, including the Watson Highway and Tongaat Toll on and offramps. The area was heavily impacted by the April floods with large-scale damage to aqueducts that supply the area.He says he is in consultation with local police to confirm the

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