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6:01

#PODCAST ANC suspend SG #AceMagashule, who then goes...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The ANC has officially temporarily suspended the membership of party Secretary-General Ace Magashule until the finalisation of his court case. Magashule is being charged for his alleged involvement in fraud and corruption relating to a R255m asbestos project in the Free State, under his watch as Premier. Meanwhile, in a curious turn of events, Magashule has written a letter to the party president Cyril Ramaphosa, suspending him. Joining us on the line for some

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2:01

#PODCAST Police continue crackdown on drug trade with...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - Western Cape police have confiscated drugs worth an estimated two-point-one-million-rand at storage facilities in the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says a 33-year-old suspect was arrested and his vehicle confiscated. Meanwhile, two suspects aged between 22 and 31 are appearing at the Durban Magistrates Court today after being arrested for being in possession and dealing in drugs at Acutt Street, in the Durban

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3:31

#PODCAST Crew member on board quarantined ship at the...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The Transnet National Ports Authority says they are monitoring the condition of thirteen crew members on board a ship that is in quarantine in the Durban harbour. This morning a fourteenth crew member was rushed to a nearby hospital, following breathing difficulties. The fourteen Filipino crew members on board the Eaubonne tested positive for COVID-19, after the vessel arrived from India on Sunday. It has since been on lockdown. The General Manager at

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2:57

#PODCAST Preparations begin for the Comrades...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - After 98-years of running side-by-side, comrades runners will unite virtually as the "ultimate human race" goes digital once again. The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will celebrate its centenary year using personal smart timing devices. The Comrades Centenary Hope Challenge takes place on the 13th of June and there are already more than 3,500 entrants from 32 countries. Last year, the association launched the first ever virtual run - called

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3:03

#PODCAST "Eaubonne" vessel en route from India sparks...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve - Transnet National Ports Authority has confirmed that 14 Filipino crew members onboard a ship at the Durban harbour have tested positive for COVID-19. The vessel "Eaubonne" arrived from India on Sunday. This comes on the heels of concerns of another traveller from India entering South Africa, testing positive for the virus. The case has sparked concerns about the possible spread of the B.1.617 variant that is dominant in India. However, the National Institute for

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2:22

#PODCAST KZN snake expert Nick Evans previews his...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - KwaZulu-Natal snake expert Nick Evans and his brave camera team will make a triumphant return to television screens later this month - with season two of the popular series "Snake Season". The new eight-part series turns the excitement up a notch, as Evans tries to outwit some of the country's most venomous and deadly snakes. Be it the massive African Python or even the deadly Mozambique Spitting Cobra, it seems as if no job is too big for Nick and his team

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0:55

#PODCAST Search operations underway for the suspect...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for a suspect involved in the murder of father who was allegedly knocked down and dragged several meters following an altercation, at Chatsworth, south of Durban. 39-year-old Nichalen "Donald" Naidoo succumbed to his injuries following the incident at his home in Crossmoor over the weekend. Provinicial police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala has the details...

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3:52

#PODCAST The South African Medical Association (SAMA)...

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2021/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed dissatisfaction over the role of 200+ Cuban Doctors who arrived in the country to help in the fight the Coronavirus. The Association told Newsbreak that there is no clarity on the job description of these Doctors. Meanwhile, their continued absence from front-line COVID wards has also been an issue raised, with reports suggesting the Cuban Doctors are under-skilled. Here's SAMA Chairperson, Dr Angelique

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2:52

#PODCAST Gift of The Givers to distribute 2400 oxygen...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers has taken a decision to be part of the Oxygen for India campaign. It says the situation in India needs an urgent intervention. India's tally of coronavirus infections has surged past 20 million. The country has recorded 357 thousand 229 new cases over the last 24 hours, while deaths rose by 3 thousand 449 for a toll of 222 thousand 408. India becomes the world's second nation, after the United States, to pass the

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3:44

#PODCAST Calls for a national lockdown in India as...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a nationwide lockdown as the country's tally of coronavirus infections surged past 20 million becoming the second nation after the United States to pass the grim milestone. India's deadly second wave of infections, the world's biggest surge in coronavirus infections, has seen it take just over four months to add 10 million cases, versus more than 10 months for its first 10 million. Currently, the

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3:45

#PODCAST NICD says the B.1.617 variant of covid-19...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says to date - the B.1.617 variant of covid-19 dominant in India has not been detected in South Africa -- however, any suspected cases will be investigated. Concerns have been raised after a person who had travelled from India tested positive for Covid-19 in South Africa. India has now recorded over 20-million infections with over 222-thousand COVID-19 related deaths. The NICD's Acting Executive Director -

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2:58

#PODCAST - Public Sector trade unions vow crippling...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Public Sector trade unions and government representatives are currently locked in a meeting, in a last ditch attempt to resolve a stalemate in the wage negotiations. Workers in the Public Servants Association (PSA) are demanding a seven percent increase, however, government has tabled a zero-percent offer. Manager for PSA in KwaZulu-Natal, Mlungisi Ndlovu, says should government fail to revise their offer, they will have no choice but to embark on a

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2:55

#PODCAST BAPS charity organisation confirm that 100...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Spokesperson for global charity organisation B.A.P.S - Hemang Desai says they have secured 100 oxygen concentrators for India - which will be distributed among the worst affected states in the next few days...

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2:52

#PODCAST From cleaning restrooms to completing his...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - From cleaning toilets to completing his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Kevin Anderton Naidoo has defied all the odds. The 44-year-old from Durban has a hearing disability. He suffers from severe bilateral hearing sensory loss and is completely deaf in his right ear. In addition, he has only 25% natural hearing in his left ear. But this did not stop the training officer from completing his MBA degree with distinction. Naidoo says having the right

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2:30

#PODCAST The vital importance of maintaining clean...

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2021/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Good hand hygiene is critical in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus. According to experts, hands are the main pathway for the transmission of the virus, as well as other forms of germs and bacteria. Tomorrow (Wednesday) marks World Hand Hygiene Day and Johannesburg-based Doctor, Kim Naidoo says a little soap and water goes a long way in safeguarding against diseases...

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2:36

#PODCAST Supreme Court of India order authorities to...

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2021/05/04

India's top court has ordered the authorities to provide oxygen to capital Delhi where 37 critically-ill patients gasped to death. The ruling came after five city hospitals sent out an SOS seeking help as politicians paying no heed to the distress signals blamed each other for the shortages. Rana Senn has the latest from New Delhi...

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3:06

#PODCAST From pandemics to war - the role of...

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2021/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has had a cripple effect on the media industry internationally. Profits have plummeted and many media outlets have been forced to close their doors. However, in spite of the smaller newsrooms and limited resources, journalists continue to inform and educate their audiences around the world. As today marks World Press Freedom Day - Media Freedom Chair for the South African National Editors Forum - Mary Papayya - says it is

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2:23

#PODCAST Aviation authorities investigate after 2...

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2021/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Aviation authorities are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Durban where a two men - the pilot and a student - passed away earlier this morning. It is alleged that the chopper crashed into an island in the Umgeni River. Rescue operations have come to an end - allowing for investigators to establish the cause of the crash and removal of the helicopter. KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services spokesperson - Rob McKenzie was at the scene and brings us the

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2:51

#PODCAST Ahead of #InternationalDigitalWellnessDay we...

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2021/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - It's important to strike a balance between real life joy the joy expressed through world of digital screens. That's according to Founder of TechnoLife Wise Foundation, Dr. Marlena Kruger. She says an imbalance in how technology is used may contribute to children not appropriately developing mentally, physically, and emotionally when using digital devices. Ahead of International Digital Wellness Day this week, Kruger explains how technology can alter ones way of

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3:13

#PODCAST Notice from the Council for Medical Schemes...

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2021/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Medical aid users are expecting to pay less for co-payments, when they use non-designated service providers. This follows a notice published by the Council for Medical Schemes declaring certain practices for determining co-payments undesirable. The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) explains that the notice means the co-payment ought to be the difference in the charge - as opposed to a standard percentage price. ICPA's chief executive

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