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2:47

#PODCAST Zuma's arms deal corruption case adjourned...

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2024/03/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Former president Jacob Zuma's arms deal corruption case has been adjourned to May the 17th in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. The aim of the postponement is to allow the pre-trial conference between the state and defense teams on when the trial should resume. Earlier, Judge Nkosinathi Chili dismissed Zuma's application to have lead prosecutor - Advocate Billy Downer - removed from the case. Chili has indicated that he would give the reasons for his rulings

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#PODCAST SAMWU say the suspension & dismissal of...

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2024/03/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Workers' union SAMWU is calling for a moratorium on the dismissal of striking municipal workers by the eThekwini Municipality. SAMWU Regional secretary, Xolani Dube, says about 90-percent of municipal employees have returned to work. The almost three-week long municipal strike crippled service delivery in the city and led to widespread community protests. eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says it will take at least two weeks to restore service delivery. SAMWU

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4:04

#PODCAST Facing rape charges - a 31-year-old church...

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2024/03/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A 31-year-old suspect will be appearing in the Chatsworth Magistrates Court this morning for a formal bail application. The man, who is a church youth leader, is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. The suspect was arrested by the Hawks on the 7th of March at his Westcliff home in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Several laptops and cell phones were seized and will be sent for forensic analysis. The suspect was denied bail in last court appearance on the 8th of

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4:04

#PODCAST Multinational tobacco company, Philip Morris...

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2024/03/15

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Multinational tobacco company, Philip Morris International (PMI) believes that by the year 2030, it will become a substantially smoke-free company - with majority revenues coming from non-combustible products. PMI has been long known for its cigarette portfolio comprising of global brands such as Chesterfield, Marlboro and B&H. But they have now embarked on a transformational journey, hoping to prioritize the development of smoke-free products. PMI Area

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1:04

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 15 March 2024...

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2024/03/15

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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2:55

#PODCAST DA in KwaZulu-Natal concur that homeowners...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal says that homeowners should not be paying for services they do not receive from the eThekwini council. This after South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) have been on a long strike demanding pay parity with Ekurhuleni municipal workers. This has affected dirt and waste collection in the port city for over two weeks resulting in major stench and refuse pile up's all over the region. The strike has halted daily

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2:59

#PODCAST Road rehab project around the Durban port...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says its R233 million road rehabilitation project of roads in and around the Durban port is likely to be completed by 2026. Around 15-kilometers of roadway which were degraded due to the influx of heavy-duty vehicles over the years. The Maydon Wharf will take precedence, with 16 roads set for repairs, followed by Island View with three and two on Bayhead. Acting Port Manager, Mr. Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi explains how the

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#PODCAST Giving Hope Foundation join forces with the...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With many parts of eThekwini in a crisis and disarray regarding the municipal strike, the Giving Hope Foundation have joined forces with the Democracy Development Program to help residents share their concerns. This as a training workshop is planned for Saturday, with the aim of holding the municipality and councillors accountable through peaceful engagement. Co-founder of the Giving Hope Foundation, Roy Sukhdev joined me to discuss how this collaboration

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2:16

#PODCAST Businesses in Chatsworth say they are...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Businesses in Chatsworth, south of Durban say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing eThekwini municipal strike. Vic Joshua, a resident who lives and operates a business directly across the dump site on Sunset Avenue in Chatsworth, says the foul odor is unbearable and has forced him and his family to wear face masks while in their home. Joshua says as an elderly person, he is now concerned about his health due to the fumes emanating from the piles of

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1:56

#PODCAST Chatsworth resident shares what it's like to...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Residents living next to a dump site in Chatsworth, south of Durban say they are living in a nightmare. Senior citizen, Mala Naidoo, lives directly opposite the dump site situated on Sunset Avenue in Chatsworth. She says since the start of the municipal strike, almost three weeks ago, she has had to live with all her windows and doors closed, despite the severe heat. Piles of rubbish was left by residents outside the dump site since the strike began. Naidoo

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2:15

#PODCAST Ushaka Marine World management say SAAMBR...

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2024/03/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Management of the Ushaka Marine World theme park in Durban say they are close to reaching a solution with striking workers. The park has been closed since the 12th of February, with many questioning who is caring for the animals. The parks boast almost 7000 animals including sharks, penguins and dolphins. However, CEO of Ushaka Marine World, Ndabo Khoza says its partner, the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) oversees the care of

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1:52

#PODCAST Chatsworth parent claims excessive dumping...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A concerned Chatsworth parent says she is losing hope that her child will ever have a bright future in the country. Nerisha Sewpugan's daughter is a matric pupil at Westcliff Secondary School, which is situated on Florence Nightengale Drive, directly opposite the dump site. The site has seen thousands of refuse bags being dumped outside its premises over the past three weeks due to the ongoing municipal strike. Sewpugan says her daughter is now ill, which she

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#PODCAST Excessive dumping in Chatsworth raises...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Residents from Westcliff in Chatsworth, south of Durban say the excessive dumping in their area is leading to an outbreak of illnesses. The strike by some municipal workers, which started over two weeks ago, has affected the delivery of basic services such as water, electricity and waste removal. The dumpsite on Sunset Avenue, adjacent to Florence Nightengale Drive has seen thousands of refuse bags been dumped outside the site by residents. This has led to a

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2:47

#PODCAST Service delivery protest erupts in Phoenix...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Scores of residents from the Lenham and Westham areas at Phoenix north of Durban took to the streets this morning demanding service delivery after allegedly going without electricity and water for over a week. Protestors blockaded roads with burning tyres and trees, causing major traffic backlogs in the area. This follows several protests over the last few months as some communities claim to have gone without water for up to three months. Acting

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#PODCAST TECHNO TOUCH: RoadSave encourage motorists...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Given the number of vehicle crashes in South Africa, road safety app, RoadSave are encouraging motorists to make use of its free In-Case-of-Emergency or ICE Tag. The ICE tag instantly arms emergency responders with critical information, such as your medical history, health conditions and emergency contacts should you be involved in a crash. The ICE tag is placed in the back right window of your car and once installed, you simply complete your medical details on

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#PODCAST SA's 30 years of democracy to form part of...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - 30 years of democracy will form a large part of the theme during the 27th Time of the Writer festival, hosted by The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Taking place from the 14th to the 21st of March, attendees are invited to explore democracy and the different aspects that builds a democratic society. This year's programme features various discussions, panels and performances from a who's who list of authors and moderators

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#PODCAST eThekwini residents call for harsher...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Tensions are mounting in Durban as the municipal worker strike brings service delivery to its knees. This as workers' unions and the municipality are deadlocked in salary increase negotiations. This has worsened the non-delivery of basic services like water, electricity and waste removal frustrating residents and businesses. Attacks on non-striking workers are also being reported. Residents in the eThekwini Municipality says more needs to be done by local

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2:18

#PODCAST COGTA in KZN issues level 6 weather alert...

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2024/03/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A Level 6 weather alert for disruptive rains has been issued for the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal today. The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is further warning that the disruptive rains could lead to disasters. Areas that are likely to be affected includes uMhlathuze, Mtubatuba, Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Jozini and uPhongolo local municipalities. KZN COGTA spokesperson, Siboniso Mngadi says a significant amount of

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2:45

#PODCAST AKA, Tibz murder case postponed pending...

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2024/03/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naido - The Manzini Magistrate's Court in eSwatini has postponed the the case against the two men accused of the killing of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello Motsoane to the 20th of this month. Forbes and Motsoane were killed outside a restaurant in Durban last year. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were arrested in the capital, Mbabane three weeks ago. They are accused of the killing two more people in KwaZulu-Natal between February and March last year. The

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2:17

#PROTEST Angry residents protest in Durban CBD over...

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2024/03/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Residents from Thokoza hostel in the Durban CBD blockaded roads with burning tyres from the early hours of this morning demanding basic services be delivered. It is alleged that police had to use rubber bullets to disperse protesting crowds. Residents say they have been without electricity for 5 days. This is among several areas in the city battling power and water outages. SABC reporter, Khalesakhe Mbense is there and brings us an update...

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