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1:47

#PODCAST SA Weather Service say four provinces are...

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2022/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Weather Services (SAWS) says four of the country's provinces are likely to experience the return of thunderstorms, along with the risk of localised flooding, hail and strong winds. This as emergency services continue with search and rescue operations in KwaZulu-Natal, where record-breaking rainfall has left a trail of destruction, with at least 341 people losing their lives. The province has since been declared a disaster area. However,

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2:34

#PODCAST Religious bodies call on South Africans to...

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2022/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Local church organisations are calling on South Africans to emulate the meaning of Easter, by extending a helping hand to those affected by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal. Today is Good Friday, a day observed by Christians around the world, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross. Christians believe that the event represents God's love for mankind. As part of relief operations, non-profit organisation Dokimos Ministries International, together with

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0:57

#PODCAST The Isipingo Mariamman Temple confirm that...

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2022/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Isipingo Mariamman Temple is hosting its Easter Prayer Festival this long weekend. Thousands of devotees from across the country attend the annual festival. Fears were mounting that the temple would cancel the festival due to the heavy rains and floods experienced in KwaZulu-Natal earlier this week. The destructive downpours caused extensive damage to multiple places of worship in the province. However, the Isipingo Mariamman Temple escaped with minimal

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2:48

#PODCAST Devotees pick up the pieces after iconic...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Parts of the iconic Umhlatuzana Temple, south of Durban, which stood the test of time, has collapsed. The 70-year-old Hindu temple, which sits on a bank next to the Umhlatuzana River, was severely damaged during the recent heavy downpours in KwaZulu-Natal. On Monday, the raging river burst its banks and flooded the temple. This led to pieces of the temple structure being submerged in the river and then washing away. This is the second time the temple suffered

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1:52

#PODCAST Angry protestors block M19 highway - over...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Close to a hundred protestors, who have allegedly been displaced by the recent floods, have blocked the M19 highway in the vicinity of Reservoir Hills in Durban. According to Durban Metro police, the situation is volatile. Spokesperson - Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewpersadh says public order policing is on the scene and attempting to negotiate with the group....

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3:05

#PODCAST NPO - Operation Bobbi Bear - left destitute...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Child protection organisation, Bobby Bear is in desperate need of assistance. The NPO's safe house in Amazimtoti, south of Durban was not spared in the recent heavy rains and floods in the province. The organisations premises suffered extensive water damage which has left their telephone lines down. The organisation has further run out of food supplies. SABC News reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe visited the organisation and has more details.........

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3:51

#PODCAST Durban communities left without water and...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - Several communities across KwaZulu-Natal have been left without water and electricity since Monday in the aftermath of the destructive rains earlier this week. Mop-up operations have been hampered as residents struggle to access water, with many saying water tankers are nowhere to be seen. The death toll from the widespread flooding has risen to at least 306. President Cyril Ramaphosa who also visited the province authorised the request by

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3:27

#PODCAST Gift of the Givers secure specialised...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Aid organisation Gift of the Givers has secured the specialised equipment needed- as they try to retrieve bodies from the rubble left by the KwaZulu-natal floods. This is just one aspect of the relief they're currently delivering across the province. Founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman expects the death toll to be much higher than 300 as they continue to pull bodies out of the debris...

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2:38

#PODCAST Floods in Eastern Cape claims life of...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The flooding that hit the Port St Johns area in the Eastern Cape has claimed the life of a 10-year old boy. He is reported to have drowned while trying to cross a flooded river on Tuesday. Meanwhile, mop up operations and social relief efforts in the area are continuing today. Hundreds of people were displaced by rising floodwaters. Many have been accommodated in halls and unoccupied newly built RDP houses. Humanitarian aid organisation - Gift of the Givers -

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3:17

#PODCAST Isipingo lifesaver Lenny Pillay shares his...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Closing off with a story of heroism. In true tradition of the seine netters who saved lives when the Umgeni River burst it's banks in 1917 - Leonard "Lenny" Pillay didn't even spare a thought for his own life when he ferried a boat along the streets of Isipingo, south of Durban to save residents during the this week's floods. From rescuing a 95 year old woman from 1.5 metres high water to making sure everyone got a meal to eat- Pillay used his lifesaving

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3:35

#PODCAST KZN Floods: Durban resident shares his...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Some home owners affected by the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal continue to evacuate their homes. Ajith Ramgoon evacuated his home in Paradise Valley, west of Durban after a burst storm water pipe caused a landslide and extensive damage to his property. This led to Ramgoon grabbing his basic necessities and fleeing his home in the early hours of Monday morning. An emotional Ramgoon says leaving his home knowing that he could lose everything that has taken

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2:13

#PODCAST As the death toll rises to over 300,...

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2022/04/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lamented the growing death toll relating to the floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal this week. The KwaZulu-Natal department of Co-operative Governance has confirmed that at least 306 people have died in the floods. Yesterday, Ramaphosa assured residents that government would assist them. While on visit to the affected areas, he said government is coordinating its response to the massive damage. The province has been declared a disaster area. Zoleka Qodashe reports...

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3:46

#PODCAST Newly-launced Health Information Exchange...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A newly-launched unified digital platform - dubbed a significant South African milestone - hopes to improve the speed, quality and coordination of health-care in the country. The CareConnect Health Information Exchange (HIE) has been in development for the past two years and was founded by six of the country's leading hospital groups and administrators. The aim of the HIE is to foster real-time collaboration across the private health-care sector, sharing

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2:27

#PODCAST REACTION: A block of flats in Bayview...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The destructive downpours in KwaZulu-Natal has left a block of flats on Summerfield Road in Bayview at Chatsworth, south of Durban on the brink of collapse. The bank, which the flats are situated on has partially caved in, leaving the structure of the building unsupported. Despite the building being hazardous, families living in the affected flats say they will not leave their homes. Ward 69 councillor, Ganas Govender says the families are afraid of losing

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3:21

#PODCAST Town planning expert raises concerns around...

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2022/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - KwaZulu-Natal's storm water drainage system has come into question following the devastating impact of the deadly floods. In this weeks Green Scene, UKZN's town planning expert Prof. Hope Mnagwanani Magidimisha explains what the province needs to consider when aiming to manage it's drainage systems during heavy rainfall...

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#PODCAST Still unclear if crocodiles spotted near...

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2022/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - It is not clear if the crocodiles spotted near Westbrook Beach, north of Durban belong to Crocodile Creek. However, owner Peter Watson has confirmed that the floods did damage five of the crocodile ponds resulting in an unknown number of reptiles being washed away. Watson says most of these animals have been recaptured on his property. But could not confirm nor deny if the crocodiles seen today belonged to Crocodile Creek...

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3:18

#PODCAST Residents in Durban come together to assist...

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2022/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The situation on the ground remains volatile for the hundreds of people displaced by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal. These community members outline their relief efforts.....

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3:18

#PODCAST Residents in Chatsworth rally to assist...

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2022/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Volunteers and members of the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban have this morning began mop-up and relief efforts throughout the battered community. Many residents have been left destitute after the heavy downpours ripped through homes washing away and destroying belongings. Co-ordinator at the Centre, Clive Pillay says providing meals is their top priority at the moment as they continue to assess the extent of the damage on the

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2:40

#PODCAST Bodies of grandmother and 3 grandchildren,...

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2022/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The bodies of four family members have been recovered in Tongaat, north of Durban. It's believed the driver, an elderly woman, had been trying to cross a flooded bridge when her car was swept away on Monday afternoon. Three of the woman's grandchildren, including a 18-month old baby, a toddler and a 10-year-old girl, were also in the car at the time of the incident. According to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the strong current of the flood

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4:42

#PODCAST Lives left in tatters as President Cyril...

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2022/04/13

By Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo - Over 50 people have died in KwaZulu-Natal floods- This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa visits affected communities in the province. He's vowed to assist affected families pick up the pieces. Meanwhile KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala is also on site. Let's take you live to the scene with our reporter Fanele Mhlongo...

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