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#PODCAST: This April marks 21 years since...

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2021/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The month of April marks 21 years since investigations began into the Throb Nightclub tragedy of the year 2000. Investigations found that a long-standing quarrel between rival nightclub owners lead to teargas been set off in the club, causing a stampede that killed 13 teenagers. One of the heroines of that difficult time in Chatsworth's history was nurse Honey Allee. A respected health-care professional, Sister Allee was one of the first nurses to attend to the

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3:06

#PODCAST: NPO South Africans Against Drunk Driving...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The non-profit organisation - South Africans Against Drunk Driving - says while the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to ban the sale of alcohol for offsite consumption over the long weekend is welcomed, government should consider raising the legal drinking age to 21. Director and Founder of SADD, Caro Smit says most road crash victims are between the ages of fifteen-years-old and twenty-one. Therefore, she says, by increasing the legal drinking

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3:04

#PODCAST: The Shri Mariamman Temple goes ahead with...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Management at the Shri Mariamman Temple at Mt. Edgecombe north of Durban, say the 131st annual Easter prayer will go ahead as planned and does not poses a risk of being a COVID-19 super spreader event. The yearly prayer, which begins tomorrow and ends on the 5th of April, usually consists of food stalls and entertainment, all of which will be excluded. Chairman of the temple, Seelan Archary says this prayer is not congregational, therefore devotees will be able

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1:32

#PODCAST: Phoenix CPF welcome the arrests of multiple...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Chairperson for the Phoenix Crime Prevention Forum - Umesh Singh, has welcomed the arrest of a group of suspects facing charges of attempted murder and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. This after a break-in incident at Wetfern Road which resulted in a shootout between police and the suspects - leaving one suspect dead. Singh says the suspects will appear before the Verulam Magistrates' Court today...

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2:54

#PODCAST: SAHRC prepare to hold a series of...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As Human Rights Month draws to a close, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and ReDefine Properties have found a solution to what was a rather distasteful incident. Last week, an Ndebele activist was refused entry into the Boulders Shopping Centre in Johannesburg because of his traditional attire. A video of the incident caused a major outcry after trending on various social media platforms. SAHRC Gauteng Provincial manager, Buang Jones says

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2:39

#PODCAST: Airport upgrades in Newcastle to include a...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The upgrading of the Newcastle Airport in KwaZulu-Natal includes developing it into a technological hub, enabling the third largest city in the province to keep up with the changing times. These are the sentiments of Amajuba District Mayor, Dr Musa Ngubane. The Newcastle Municipality also plans on using video technology to promote tourism. In this week's Techno Touch, Shanell finds out more about the upgrade in an exclusive with Dr. Ngubane...

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2:57

#PODCAST: Reaction from Merchant Africa's...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Economists say the annual decrease in employment between December 2019 and December 2020 comes off the back of the unprecedented Covid-19 period - in which many sectors suffered. Yesterday, Statistics South Africa released its Quarterly Employment Statistics. It shows a year-on-year decrease of -5,8 percent, equating to close to 600 thousand. However, quarter-on-quarter - between September 2020 and December 2020 - there was a marginal increase of 76 000 jobs

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2:10

#PODCAST: Pietermaritzburg police say yesterday's...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the murder of two people found dead in a bakkie on Old and New Greytown Road, in Pietermaritzbug yesterday. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Mthokozisi Ngobese says the couple were found by passersby near the driveway gate of their farm. Ngobese says police do not believe this to be a farm murder, but rather an opportunist crime...

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3:03

#PODCAST: "Mozambique insurgancy reflects...

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2021/03/31

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - The situation in Mozambique reflects a deeper issue of governmental neglect and marginalisation. This is the view of Senior Research Associate based with the Institute for Global Dialogue - Sanusha Naidu. Earlier this week, insurgents linked to the Islamic State (I.S) carried out an attack on the northern Mozambique town of Palma, where dozens of people - including one South African - were killed. Thousands were displaced and some are still missing. The town

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55:07

#PODCAST - #Lymphatic and #Venous Disease Society...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad Vascular surgeon and founding member of the #Lymphatic and #Venous Disease Society, Dr Vinesh Padayachy says with the disease affecting 60% of people with leg ulcers, the Society aims to conduct critical research and investigate the causes and effects of the diseases.

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#PODCAST: Search continues for two more victims swept...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The search for two more victims who were swept away by floodwaters in the Weenen area in western KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend is continuing. The victims were travelling in a taxi, which was washed away when it was crossing a low water bridge over the Mngwenya River. Eleven people managed to reach safety - including the driver. However, two bodies were later recovered in different areas. According to police spokesperson - Thembeka Mbhele - the driver of

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3:14

#PODCAST: A hardline from the ANC, but analysts say...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political analyst Ongama Mtimka says the ANC's decision that cadres facing criminal charges must step aside within 30 days or face suspension is long overdue, but will not solve the issues of morality and integrity within the party. This is in reaction to the governing party's National Executive Committee (NEC) announcement made by party president Cyril Ramaphosa, last night. These are the highlights from the address. ANC secretary General Ace Magashule, and

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3:18

#PODCAST: Queensburgh's Nirmala Govender hopes her...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A South African woman from Queensburgh, south of Durban says she was astonished to have been named one of 25 Inspiring Global Tamil Women, earlier this month. Nirmala Govender, was awarded the accolade by the Tamil Cultural Association at Vauréal, in France. Govender comes from a cultured background and continues her Tamil advocacy through dance and music. Speaking to Tashlan Naidoo, Govender believes that the preservation of the language and culture starts at

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3:08

#PODCAST: National Christian Forum threaten legal...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The South African National Christian Forum says it will take government to court if restrictions are imposed on religious gatherings this Easter. President Bishop Marothi Mashashane says there is no evidence that church gatherings are super-spreader events. He says that it is unbelievable that government can close churches while it does not comment on political gatherings at court. Earlier this year, the forum filed papers at the Johannesburg High Court to

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2:40

#PODCAST: Newcastle physiotherapist Tsebiso Maruping...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hiking through scenic mountainous trails or even taking a brisk walk in your area - outdoor activities help immensely with physical and mental issues, especially during a pandemic. Based in Newcastle KZN, head of Hikeobics, Tsebiso Maruping, leads the way through the mountains and valleys of the area, helping people get fit the natural way. In this week's Medical Monitor Shanell joined Maruping, to take on the mountains of Newcastle and also discuss the various

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#PODCAST: Dr Naseeba Kathrada says @SAHPRA1's...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Shenell Daniel - Representative of the "I can make a difference" group of medical professionals - Dr Naseeba Kathrada has welcomed the decision made by SAHPRA to register a cream formulation which contains Ivermectin. The ointment is for the treatment of moderate to severe inflammation lesions in adults and is not intended to treat COVID-19. Meanwhile, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority says the registration of "Soolantra Cream" as its known is not in

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#PODCAST: Reaction from London-based Marine Risk...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Shipping traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal resumed YESTERDAY after a giant container ship which had been blocking the busy waterway for almost a week was refloated. The four hundred metre long Ever Given became jammed diagonally in high winds early last Tuesday. It weighed over 200-thousand tonnes, blocking the canal for around 400 backed up vessels waiting to transit the canal since the blockage. Newsbreak spoke to Captain Rahul Khanna, whose the Global Head

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3:14

#PODCAST: "SA's AFCON qualification woes must be...

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2021/03/30

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify next year's delayed AFCON 2021 tournament has once again raised questions around the hunger and overall quality of our national football team. Bafana needed just a draw to qualify for the tournament, but a 2-0 loss in Sudan on Sunday meant that the 1996 winners won't even have a chance to compete. Meanwhile, World Cup qualification is underway - with teams from Europe using the opportunity to fine tune their line-ups before

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3:09

#PODCAST: United States Consul General to SA in KZN...

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2021/03/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The new US Consul general (CG) to South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal has pledged to help grow trade between the two nations and strengthen the healthcare system in order to further the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. CG Anne Linnee says another major focus of her tenure is to promote entrepreneurship in the province in various sectors of the economy. She says mentorship programmes will soon be provided to the youth in order to promote equitable economic

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1:52

#PODCAST: "Keep Our Area Clean" initiative in...

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2021/03/29

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A local Community Police Forum have taken it upon themselves to clear bushy verges and unhygienic dumping areas - converting them into lush gardens. "Keep Our Area Clean" is spearheaded by the Shallcross Community Police Forum (CPF) in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Chairperson Mahendra Lillkan says the project was born out of a need to keep areas not just physically clean, but clean of crime as well. He says the CPF are hoping that more areas will soon follow

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