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3:04

#PODCAST: With online fraud on the rise, we explore...

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2021/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Contact-less payment is now for many the new normal with mobile technology making it easier and safer to make purchases. Amongst these tech developments is virtual bank cards. Moving away from plastic bank cards, this virtual option contributes to user safety in a world affected by fraudulent online activity. In this week's TechnoTouch, we speak to JustMoney Marketing Manager Shafeeka Anthony, on the upcoming move from plastic to virtual bank cards...

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2:36

#PODCAST: South Africa's Appeals Panel dismiss a...

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2021/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - The South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Coalition has welcomed a decision by the Press Council of South Africa's Appeals Panel, in dismissing a leave to appeal ruling by the Press Ombuds relating to a cartoon published by the coalition. The cartoon, depicting a greedy boss and a hungry worker, was published during strike action between workers and their employer - an Israeli company operating in the occupied Palestinian territories. In an

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2:45

#PODCAST: South Africa could produce up to 70% of all...

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2021/03/10

By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Hoosen Ebrahim - Experts in the legal Cannabis industry are predicting that market shares could double in value in the next three years. Both the Department of Trade and Industry and the Agricultural Research Council say South Africa could be responsible for up to 70% of the African continent's cannabis production. Although the regulatory landscape remains volatile and unstable, its proven internationally that cannabis is fast becoming more popular, with

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3:14

#PODCAST: Mauritius forced to suspend all inbound...

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2021/03/10

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - All inbound international flights to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius have been suspended following reports of ten new local cases of COVID-19. Mauritius was one of the few countries that reported zero infections from mid-April to December last year. The country also started its vaccination programme this week, with close to 45,000 people already getting their jabs. These latest cases have affected many religious events including the Hindu festival

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2:35

#PODCAST: COVID-19 pandemic halts good work of many...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many non-profit-organisations to shut their doors due to a lack of funding. Five welfare homes have closed their doors in the Western Cape alone, with other provinces set to follow suit if funding continues to decrease. Senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School Dr Armand Bam says the these statistics only relate to known closures...

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1:40

#PODCAST: Yet another drive-by shooting near the home...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Another man has been gunned down near the home of the slain alleged drug lord, Yaganathan Pillay or Teddy Mafia. The victim, 52-year-old Ravi Vurden was killed in a drive-by shooting. A link between the late Pillay and the victim has not been established, however, police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says investigations are underway...

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2:37

#PODCAST:Failing to file answering affidavits to the...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Former President Jacob Zuma's failure to file answering affidavits to the Constitutional Court in his contempt of court case will not deter the Court from ruling on the matter. According to the Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) - Lawson Naidoo - Zuma was not compelled to file. Zuma was given until the end of yesterday to respond to the application by the State Capture Commission asking the

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2:51

#PODCAST: Dr Ralph Mathekga talks #JacobZuma and...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The ANC Top Six has agreed to afford former President Jacob Zuma time and space to deal with the Constitutional Court and the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture with his legal team. Zuma met virtually with the ANC's top leadership last night. The meeting was called to discuss Zuma's defiance of the Constitutional Court order, among other things. Zuma was given until the end of yesterday to respond to the application by the Commission - asking the

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3:08

#PODCAST: We mark the start of World Salt Awareness...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Just under a teaspoon of salt a day is all that's needed to maintain a healthy intake. That's according to dietician, Kashmira Sewgambar as today marks the start of "World Salt Awareness Week". Eating too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure, which is linked to conditions such as heart attack, stroke and kidney problems. In this week's Medical Monitor, Sewgambar provides some tips on how best to manage one's salt intake...

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2:06

#PODCAST: Cape Town residents urged to take caution,...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Cape Town can expect its first proper rainfall for the year as a cold front moves in from Wednesday this week. According to the South African Weather Service, a warning has been issued for the Mother City. Forecaster Xolani Matlou, says residents should be extra cautious as heavy rainfall is likely in the coming days...

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2:33

#PODCAST: Analyst @SanushaNaidu reacts to an...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Any failure to protect key witnesses in the State Capture Commission will put in serious jeopardy the work of the commission. This is the view of Foreign Policy Analyst with the Institute for Global Dialogue - Sanusha Naidu. She says attacks on witnesses is an international trend, particularly in controversial and high profile cases. Her comments come in the wake of an attempted attack on a witness at the commission at the weekend. Deputy Chief Justice,

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3:10

#PODCAST: The Association for the Aged (TAFTA)...

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2021/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Gender-based violence against elderly women has come under the spotlight once again - with the alleged rape of a 67-year-old woman from Phoenix, north of Durban. As protestors gathered outside the Verulam Magistrate Court yesterday - the suspect was denied bail. But CEO of The Association for the Aged (TAFTA), Famida Shamam says more needs to be done within the Justice System to protect the elderly...

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1:46

#PODCAST - Learner #protest stops teaching at...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Teaching and learning has been disrupted at Greenbury Secondary School in Phoenix, north of Durban following allegations of racism among teachers. Learners at the school continued to protest this morning after the school was closed on Friday. It is alleged that the protest was incited by teachers on Friday afternoon over the teaching of certain subjects. Spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Muzi Mahlambi says stakeholders are currently in a

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2:12

#PODCAST - No bail for suspect charged with the...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Bail has been denied in case against a man charged for the rape of a 67-year-old woman in Phoenix, north of Durban. Forty-nine year old accused - Gavin Pillay - appeared briefly in the Verulam Magistrate Court today. Pillay is accused of robbing and raping the pensioner in her home last weekend. Members of the community, who protested outside court today, have welcomed the court's decision. However, organiser of the protest, Nancy Bridgemohun says they will

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2:25

#PODCAST - Former President #JacobZuma's refusal to...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Former President Jacob Zuma's refusal to meet with the ANC's Top 6 this morning at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, is yet another sign of the weaknesses plaguing the ruling party. This is the view of the Democracy Development Programme's Brian Bhengu. The meeting was thought to discuss the situation between Zuma and the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture - after he remained resolute in his defiance of a court order to appear before the commission

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2:11

#PODCAST - Dealing with #GenderBasedViolence requires...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevive Lanka - Dealing with gender-based violence requires a more holistic and intersected approach. This is according to Gender Activist Lisa Vetten. As today marks International Women's Day, Vetten says the issues facing women do not occur in a vacuum. She says they are shaped by very specific socio-economic and historic factors that need to be addressed

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2:24

#PODCAST: Residents to protest outside the Verulam...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Hundreds of community members are expected to protest outside the Verulam Magistrate Court today - in hope that justice takes its course for a man accused of raping a 67-year-old woman in Phoenix. The suspect was initially denied bail when he made his first appearance at court last week. It is alleged that the suspect raped the pensioner after he broke into her home and robbed her. Organiser of the protest, Nancy Bridgemohun explains what they aim to achieve

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1:46

#PODCAST: Two suspects expected in court today, after...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two suspects aged 40 and 47 are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrates Court today after being arrested for possession of drugs with an estimated value of R1.5 million. According to KwaZulu-Natal police, an operation was carried out over the weekend on Bhoola Road, in Effingham Heights, north of Durban. The two suspects were found in the process of manufacturing cocaine. Provincial police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala...

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2:30

#PODCAST: KZN police clamp down on a suspect caught...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police have clamped down on a 47-year-old suspect caught withdrawing cash from different South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) cards at an ATM on Anton Lembede Street, in Durban. Police confirmed that 70 SASSA cards were seized from the suspect and close to R8,000 in cash was also recovered. Further investigations led to the suspect's residence in Umhlanga. The suspect is expected to appear today at the Durban Magistrates Court on charges

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3:17

#PODCAST: South Africans over the age of 75 to be...

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2021/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - People over the age of 75 will be given first priority when phase two of South Africa's COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins. According to the National Department of Health, the second phase of vaccinations could begin at the end of April. To date, over a 100,000 health-care workers have been vaccinated in phase one of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine drive. Deputy Director General at the Department of Health Doctor Anban Pillay explains how phase two will

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