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#PODCAST UPDATE: Chatsworth Youth Trust appeal to the...

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2022/05/10

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Chatsworth Youth Community Development Trust is continuing to invite people to apply for posts as trustees. The trust was formed after the Throb Nightclub Tragedy in which 13 children lost their lives in a stampede - after a teargas canister was thrown onto the dance floor in March 2001. Disbursement of the funds in the trust were affected by the lockdown for the past two years. PRO Les Govender says there are many needy children who require funds to

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2:36

#PODCAST Family of an 11-month-old baby girl appeal...

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2022/05/10

The family of an 11-month-old baby girl from Aggeneys in the Northern Cape is pleading for help after she was diagnosed with a fatal rare genetic disorder. Baby Novah De Wet was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type one, which affects important motor neurons in the body. The baby's only chance of survival is based on her family securing over 30-million-rand for a miracle gene therapy drug named "Zolgensma" that can only be sourced in the USA. Reginald Witbooi reports in this week's Medical

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1:51

#PODCAST After three long weeks without a sign of...

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2022/05/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - After three gruelling weeks without a sign of water, the community of Ladysmith are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a steady supply slowly trickled into taps. Following the flooding, the north west of KwaZulu-Natal had been severely affected where infrastructure was completely washed away in some areas. Chairperson of the Water Committee in the local municipality - Mthokozisi Khoza has the latest on the situation. He spoke to NB's Hoosen

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6:32

#PODCAST Durban NGO gives hope to vulnerable women...

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2022/05/09

A Durban-based centre is offering a beacon of hope to women - and men - facing unplanned pregnancies. Hope for the Heart pregnancy care centre in Wentworth, south of Durban, provides confidential care and support to families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. However, due to financial constraints, the non-profit organisation is experiencing high demand with limited resources. Taliesha Naidoo visited the centre and compiled this report.....

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4:50

#PODCAST Tributes pour in for music maestro - Valla...

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2022/05/09

Tributes are pouring in for local music legend - Valla Kisten. The singer and music composer was a member of the popular band - Luxmi Entertainers. Kisten passed away from heart failure in the early hours of Sunday morning. He was 74. Taliesha Naidoo compiled this report...

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54:55

#PODCAST Do you fear being without your mobile phone?...

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2022/05/07

Do you get anxious the moment you are without your smart phone? If so, you could be among millions around the world who suffer from NOMOPHOBIA. Nomophobia is a shorter term for No Mobile Phobia, which is a fear of being without your smart device and mobile connectivity. We discuss the condition with Sumari Nel - Counselling Psychologist working in association with the Centre for Health and Human Performance....

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3:51

#PODCAST Parkgate residents protesting against water...

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2022/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A group of Parkgate residents will be opening up cases of police brutality against the officers who allegedly shot at them this morning during a protest on the R102 at the Ottawa robots, north of Durban. The residents were protesting against the ongoing water issues in the area. They are demanding an end to the inconsistent supply they have been experience since even before the recent floods. Resident, Virosha Hemraj describes what happened this

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#PODCAST We dial into mobile addiction on...

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2022/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Do you get anxious the moment you are without your smart phone? If so, you could be among millions around the world who suffer from NOMOPHOBIA. Nomophobia is a shorter term for No Mobile Phobia, which is a fear of being without your smart device and mobile connectivity. Some of the physical symptoms include anxiety, respiratory alterations, trembling, perspiration, disorientation, agitation, and heart palpitations. As today marks International Digital

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3:10

#PODCAST Ezemvelo KZN Widlife brands itself a key...

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2022/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is priding itself as the key adventure destination amid a pandemic. The wildlife organisation is one of the exhibitors at this year's Africa Travel Indaba. The continent's largest tourism expo - which is being held in Durban - has drawn close to 4-thousand delegates. They are attending to cement business relations, to network with others in the tourism sector and share examples of best practise from across the continent. Spokeperson for

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2:22

#PODCAST KZN Premier says provincial government will...

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2022/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Royal Household under the stewardship of amaZulu King MisuZulu kaZwelithini has been allocated 67-million rand in the provincial budget for the 2022-2023 financial year. The allocation is the first since President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised him as a monarch. Premier Sihle Zikalala announced the budget for the Royal Household in his budget speech in the provincial legislature. Zikalala says the provincial government will assist the amaZulu Royal Household

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3:46

#PODCAST City claims water restored to Umlazi's...

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2022/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The eThekwini Municipality has maintained that water has been restored to Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in Umlazi, south of Durban. In a statement, the City claimed that the water was restored following the completion of repairs to a major pipeline near the Umlaas Canal that was severely damaged by the recent floods. This is municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela...

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#PODCAST #InternationalFirefightersDay What it's like...

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2022/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Firefighters play an integral role in protecting people and property. Today marks International Firefighter's Day - a day set aside to honour the work of these brave men and women - and the fallen heros who died in the line of duty. Acting Training Manager for eThekwini fire and emergency services - Cosmos Ngema - says the work of a firefighters goes beyond just fires - they are involved in many aspects of emergency services. He's says the main goal

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54:49

#PODCAST #WorkersDay South Africans say they have no...

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2022/05/01

Today is International Workers Day. Originally born from the protracted struggle for workers' rights and social justice of the late 1800s, Workers' Day has been an international holiday in many countries since 1891. In South Africa, a country with its own long and sordid history of labour and social conflicts, Workers' Day has been officially recognised and observed since the first democratic elections in 1994. The holiday serves both as a celebration of workers' rights but in South Africa, workers

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3:25

#PODCAST Flood victims, temporarily housed at...

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2022/04/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - More than 100 people currently being homed at Pemary Ridge Primary School at Reservoir Hills in Durban after their homes where destroyed by the recent floods are expected to be moved by this weekend. While learning and teaching has been ongoing through disruption, it is alleged that some parents do not feel comfortable sending their children to the school while it is being occupied by flood victims. According to SABC News reporter Fanele Mhlongo some victims

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#PODCAST Man accused of raping his 12-year-old niece...

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2022/04/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The National Prosecuting Authority in KwaZulu-Natal says families must create safe spaces for children to report incidents of abuse. This comes after the uMzimkhulu regional court sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for the rape of his then twelve-year-old niece. The accused raped the child while visiting home for the weekend in 2017. However, when the child reported the matter - her grandmother did not believe her - prompting the child to

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#PODCAST KZN Floods: Search for missing loved ones in...

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2022/04/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The search for missing victims of the floods continue in KwaZulu-Natal. Our reporter Phanuel Shuma is currently visiting the Hlophe family from Dassenhoek, in Pinetown, west of Durban. The family are currently looking for ten relatives who are still missing. The Hlophe family lost their home in the devastation. They were initially staying with neighbours but have now moved to a hall. The Dassenhoek area was hard-hit by the floods. Four people were reported to

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5:11

#PODCAST COGTA minister visits KZN for disaster...

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2022/04/28

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - COGTA Minister, Doctor Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is visiting KwaZulu-Natal today for an update on the province's disaster management efforts. Dlamini-Zuma is expected to brief media in Pietermaritzburg and visit some flood ravaged areas. SABC News reporter, Phanuel Shuma is tracking Dlamini-Zuma's visit and has the latest......

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#PODCAST Ballito mother in court for allegedly...

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2022/04/28

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The woman who allegedly killed her four year old daughter has briefly appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate Court. She is facing a charge of murder. Prior to her appearance Magistrate Blanche van Heerden ordered the media not to take pictures of the accused and also not to identify her. The magistrate says the accused has another older child who will be severely affected if his mother is identified in the murder case. The mother allegedly told the police that

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2:52

#PODCAST Police probe the gruesome murder of three...

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2022/04/28

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police are currently investigating three counts of murder, after three women were gunned down in their home last night at L section in Umlazi, south of Durban. According to reports, an unknown gunman entered two rooms in the informal settlement and opened fire. Two children, aged five-years-old and six months, also sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital. Our reporter - Vusi Khumalo - who is currently on the scene - has spoken to the mother of

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#PODCAST This 58-year-old Durban resident warns...

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2022/04/27

By Newsbreak Executive Prodcuer Salma Patel - A 58-year-old Durban resident claims that he has been scammed by a mother-son duo who say they are in distress. Rajendra Gurcharan says he felt pity for the pair who sold him a story that they were returning from chemotherapy treatment fo the mother when their bank card was stolen. They then asked Gurcharan to loan them R500 which they promised to return once their bank card was sorted out. Gurcharan - who was also affected by the floods - wants to warn

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