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1:55

#PODCAST Another postponement in former president...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma has been postponed to the 1st of August in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. This while Zuma's reconsideration application to the Supreme Court of Appeal is still pending. Zuma wants a superior court - including the Constitutional Court, if necessary - to hear an appeal against Judge Piet Koen's dismissal of his special plea. The plea calls for the recusal of lead prosecutor - Advocate Billy Downer - due

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3:01

#PODCAST World leaders commit to fund efforts to...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Participants at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour have committed to fund efforts to eradicate child labour. The conference, which is currently underway at the Durban International Convention Centre, seeks to find solutions to end child and forced labour around the world. The European Union announced a 168-million-rand donation towards the eradication of child labour in the agriculture sector. SABC News reporter, Naledi Ngcobo has

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5:53

#PODCAST On #HypertensionDay, calls intensify for...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world commemorates Hypertension Day today, there's been increased emphasis on the harmful impacts of ignoring Blood Pressure problems when they first occur. Experts have explained how deadly it can be in causing a heart attack, heart failure or even a stroke. High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension is the leading silent killer of most South Africans. According to a recent study, over a billion people suffer with Hypertension globally - with

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3:10

#PODCAST Two Durban schools report cases where...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Two schools in Durban have had cases where learners were apparently affected by "ancestral callings". At the Durban Girls High School at Glenwood, one learner received the calling and was sent home with her parents. Meanwhile, at the Durban Girls' Secondary School, all learners were dismissed after a few began wailing, crying and fainting. Yesterday hundreds of learners were milling around the school and two police vans were parked outside. A sangoma or

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2:36

#PODCAST South African Weather Services (SAWS) say...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Its time to dust off those winter woolies as the season's first cold snap is expected to hit this week. According to the South African Weather Services, snow and rainfall is forecast for parts of the country from the latter part of the week, going into the weekend. Forecaster Wayne Venter...

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4:41

#PODCAST After 150 years, the iconic Adams bookshop...

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2022/05/17

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The iconic Adams Bookshop might close down all its stores by the end of May if a suitable buyer does not come forward. The store, which has been in operation for 150 years, has helped educate the cream of the crop of KwaZulu-Natal academia since its inception. President of the South African Booksellers Association, Mohamed Kharwa, says its a sad day for the city, province and industry to lose 150 years of experience, skills and talent in bookselling at

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1:50

#PODCAST India's ban on wheat exports send global...

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2022/05/16

India's ban on wheat exports has sent global wheat prices soaring. Futures trade in Chicago rose as much as 5-point-9 percent to 12-dollars-47 a bushel on Monday (16 May), their highest level in two months. Officials in New Delhi are citing food security concerns as reasons behind the ban, as Ishan Garg reports...

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3:29

#PODCAST State confident it has a strong case against...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The State is confident it has a strong case against murder accused Sayefudeen Aslam Del Vecchio, Bibi Fatima Patel and Mussa Ahmed Jackson. The trio, who allegedly are linked with international terror group ISIS, appeared briefly in the Durban High Court this morning. The case was postponed to tomorrow. They have been charged with the kidnapping, robbery and murder of Roger Saunders and his wife, Dr Rachel Saunders in February 2018. The couple were both

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3:54

#PODCAST Focus on social security as key in...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The importance of social security has been highlighted as the key to eradicating child labour, globally. This emerged at the second day of the fifth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, which is underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. The conference seeks to find solutions to end child and forced labour around the world. SABC News reporter, Naledi Ncgobo is at the conference and spoke to us about the

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3:54

#PODCAST President Ramaphosa speaks out against youth...

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2022/05/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for their efforts in the elimination of child labour. The president was addressing delegates at the fifth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. At least two-thousand delegates from over 180 countries are in attendance. It's the first time the conference is being hosted in Africa. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports...

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2:27

#PODCAST Officials in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Government in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape have expressed major concern around the water scare that the bay in currently faced with. According to experts, In just under 28 days, more than 100 areas in the metro will be without water. Millions of people will be left without water to drink, cook or clean, unless they drastically reduce their water consumption. The metro says if no significant rain falls in the catchment areas in the coming

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3:13

#PODCAST The South African Farmers Development...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Farmers Development Association has denied claims that South Africa faces a sugar shortage. This follows reports surfacing on social media which cited the inability by local manufacturers to meet the demand of sugar. The sector is under pressure after it lost over 223-million-rand due to cane damage following excessive rain and flooding in KwaZulu-Natal last month. South African Farmers Development Association executive chairman, Dr Siyabonga

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2:37

#PODCAST Former president Jacob Zuma "unlikely" to...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Former President Jacob Zuma's corruption case is back in court tomorrow. It's a holding date for the defence to update the court on the reconsideration application that Zuma had filed in the Supreme Court of Appeal. Zuma and his co-accused Thales will most likely not be in court. The matter of the former president, who is currently undergoing tests in hospital, has been postponed until tomorrow as Judge Piet Koen states that there is no evidence Zuma was

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1:51

#PODCAST Angling experts say this year's #SardineRun...

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2022/05/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Experts believe that this years sardine run will brace the shores of KwaZulu-Natal in a few weeks time, with hundreds of shoals still lurking around the Eastern Cape waters. This is according to Durban based avid fisherman - Adam Kamdar. He's been involved in tracking and monitoring sardine activity along the country's coastlines for many years. Kamdar has the latest on the arrival of the slippery fish to the shores on Durban...

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3:11

#PODCAST Remembering the legacy of struggle activist...

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2022/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Activist. Human rights fighter. Man of God. And a big Bob Dylan fan! The late Reverend Danny Chetty is being remembered as a man for all seasons. Chetty's funeral service will take place at the Casa Hall in Port Shepstone tomorrow. The anti-apartheid activist passed away after an illness. Close friend Dr. Reshma Badal explains the significant contribution Rev. Chetty made in South Africa's era of emancipation...

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2:58

#PODCAST SAPVIA appoints thought leader - Dr....

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2022/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Internationally recognised thought leader Dr. Rethabile Melamu has been named new CEO of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) - as the company look to the future of solar-powered energy. A Chemical and Environmental Engineer by trade, Dr. Melamu is known for her sterling work in the green economy and energy sectors. Her job now will be to ensure that the association continues to grow the solar PV sector's role in South Africa's future

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3:42

#PODCAST eThekwini Mayor assess City's recovery...

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2022/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - It will take up to six months to complete refurbishments to the water infrastructure, north of Durban. eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda was doing site visits to assess the progress made in the city following the recent floods. Our reporter Nonkuleleko Hlophe walks us through the Mayor's visit...

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3:17

#PODCAST Two South African men embark on a month-long...

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2022/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Taking health and wellness to communities that need it the most. Two South African men are currently 600kms into a month-long Unity Walk from Lesotho to Eswatini (Swaziland), via South Africa and Mozambique. They are walking through rural communities to drive home the message that fitness is the long term solution to most of the countries problems. Gyms4Africa is a non-profit company focused on building wellness centres in poor communities. Founder Dwain

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3:32

#PODCAST With #WorldNursesDay observed, figures...

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2022/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The shortage of nurses has come under close scrutiny as the country observed World Nurses Day yesterday. Estimates suggest that there is currently a nursing shortage of about 20,000 in both the public and private healthcare systems. In public healthcare- this equates to one nurse for every 218 patients. Education executive at Life Healthcare Dr. Sharon Vasuthevan explains what kind of investment is needed to ensure the the country's nursing shortage is

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 13th May 2022

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2022/05/13

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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