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#PODCAST - What's brewing over a cup of tea...

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2021/02/06

By Newsbreak Talk Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad - The highly publicised meeting between EFF leader Julius Malema and former President Jacob Zuma at Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal ended without any of the two parties revealing details of the discussions. Malema and his entourage arrived in a helicopter at Nkandla at around midday. He was accompanied by former EFF national chairperson advocate Dali Mpofu, ANC Ekurhuleni regional chairperson Mzwandile Masina and ANC National executive member

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2:58

#PODCAST - Funeral official allegedly attacked by...

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2021/02/05

By Newsbreak Rachel Vadi - The emotional trauma mourners go through during a Covid-19 regulated funeral was highlighted yesterday, when an official at the Verulam Crematorium was allegedly physically and verbally attacked by a mourner. In the incident, Vice-chairperson of the Verulam Crematorium Board of Management, Vish Roopnarian was allegedly assaulted when he attempted to direct mourners to a Covid-19 scanning bay at the crematorium, north of Durban. According to Roopnarain, he was assaulted by

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3:32

#PODCAST: @KathradaFound dismiss a letter to the...

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2021/02/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has labelled as rude, condescending and misplaced, a letter written to the presidency by law firm "Kirshen Naidoo and Company" demanding that President Ramaphosa apologise for not thanking the Indian government for the procurement of vaccines. Executive Director Neeshan Balton says the letter lacks credibility and has since written his own letter to the firm pointing out and correcting the numerous incorrect details. Balton has now

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2:35

#PODCAST: Ward 50 councillor Lyndal Singh says there...

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2021/02/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Councillor Lyndal Singh has deemed the protest a "smear campaign" against her. She also says that she has been in communication with private fibre optic contractors and the municipality, regarding the issue...

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#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa conveys his...

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2021/02/05

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Matthew Veeran - President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially conveyed his gratitude to the Government and people of India for its gift to the world in the form of vaccines and scientific knowledge. In a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, applauded India for its solidarity with South Africa in fighting the pandemic. Acting Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa, Tyrone Seale says the two leaders reflected on the strong

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2:10

#PODCAST: Angry Phoenix residents call for a stop to...

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2021/02/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Disgruntled members of the community are calling for a halt to fibre optic installations in parts of Phoenix, north of Durban. Allegations suggest these new cables are interfering with water and electricity supply at many homes. Foresthaven resident, Yugendra Naidoo says contractors working in the area damaged water pipes and electricity cables while installing the fibre optic cables, leaving several residents without water and electricity for long periods of

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#PODCAST: Reaction as Julius Malema offers an olive...

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2021/02/05

After a few years of intense political rivalry and seeking to remove Jacob Zuma from the union buildings, Julius Malema has reached out to the former President. If the EFF statement on Zuma's constitutional court ruling is anything to go by, Malema may be in a bid to persuade the former President to rethink his decision to shun the constitutional court which ordered to him appear before the State Capture Commission. The meeting is scheduled for this coming weekend. Abongile Dumako reports...

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#PODCAST: Almost 700 jobs hang in the balance as...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is calling for a 60-day consultation period after Unitrans Passenger announced that three of their operators are going to close this month. Greyhound, Magic Bus and Megabus Midrand are likely to get the chop- after Unitrans Passenger, said that it was negatively affected by South Africa's Covid-19 travel restrictions. They added that the company dealt with extremely difficult conditions which has

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3:24

#PODCAST: Good news for consumers, as several...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Retailers could be charged up to ten per cent of their annual turnover if they are found guilty of pricing ginger and garlic too high. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of price gouging relating to ginger and garlic. For several weeks now consumers have been complaining about the exorbitant prices of ginger- ranging between 200 and 400 rand for a kilogram. The Commission says they have identified several

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3:11

#PODCAST: Botanic Gardens curator Martin Clement...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The growing cost of ginger has left a sharp taste in the mouth of many consumers - so why not grow your own? Ginger- rich in it's anti-viral and immune boosting properties has been touted as an effective way to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this weeks Green Scene curator at the Durban Botanic Gardens - Martin Clement explains how you can grow your own ginger at home to cut some costs...

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#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers react to calls for the...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Social media has been inundated with South Africans calling for humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers to be nominated for the "2021 Nobel Peace Prize" - for their COVID-19 relief work. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that SA would be nominating the Cuban medical brigade for the award - a move that was met with mixed reactions to say the least. Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, says although it's a kind gesture - an award

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2:36

#PODCAST: SAMA's Dr. Angelique Coetzee addresses...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With South Africa fast tracking efforts to flatten the Coronavirus curve, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) has dismissed what they call "fake news" being circulated on social media around vaccination. This comes as health care workers are registering to be vaccinated. Chairperson Dr. Angelique Coetzee says that front-line health workers are currently undergoing training to be able to administer of the vaccine. Dr Coetzee also made mention about the

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2:44

#PODCAST: Hindu Maha Sabha "dissapointed" with a JHB...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has noted with disappointment an eatery using symbols of the Hindu faith for alleged commercial purposes. The establishment, formerly called "Holi Cow" has been in business for the last eight years in Johannesburg, serving everything from curries to cakes. Maha Sabha President Ashwin Trikamjee says the use of the red dot on the forehead of the establishment's cow emblem, together with the sale of beef is

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2:55

#PODCAST: New stats show that workplace Cancer claims...

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2021/02/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With World Cancer Day being commemorated globally today, alarming statistics show that workplace Cancer claims increased by 60% and now represent a whopping 16% of all claims. The data was compiled by Momentum, who analysed income disability claims over a 10 year period. These figures now paint a concerning picture for South African employers, with businesses urged to understand the impact of this sharp rise - especially when it comes employee productivity. The

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#PODCAST: Indian Consulate in Durban says vaccine...

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2021/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The historic relationship between South Africa and India has been further solidified with the arrival of the first shipment of one million Covid-19 vaccines from the Serum Institute of India on Monday. This is according to the Consul General of India in Durban, Anish Rajan - who says the sharing of the vaccine was a natural progression in the bilateral association rooted in politics, culture and economics. South Africa received the first batch of vaccines from

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3:05

#PODCAST: Latest court order on Ivermectin not as...

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2021/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Durban based doctor Naseeba Kathrada says yesterdays court order that anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin can be administered to patients without having to await approval is not as clear cut as it seems. Lobby group Afriforum obtained the court order with the consent of the South African Health Products Regulations Authority (SAHPRA) to administer Ivermectin in cases where doctors deem access crucial to a patient. This means that doctors can now use the drug in

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#PODCAST: We look into how grieving families can...

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2021/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With numerous COVID-19 deaths among active social media users, questions have been asked about what grieving families should do with accounts of lost loved ones. According to Yavi Madurai, Managing Director of Black Box Theory, these accounts need to either be closed or memorialised, to avoid them being hacked and used for illicit and fraudulent purposes. Madurai says even though this is the last thing on the mind of a grieving family, it will eventually have

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#PODCAST: Several parents protest outside a Durban...

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2021/02/03

Several parents have protested outside a school in Durban, accusing the school's governing body and the teachers of racism. According to the parents, applications for admission to the school are usually turned down if the learner is Black. The parents also allege that learners from other racial groups, especially those who are White, are given first preference. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports...

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#PODCAST: The Tourism Business Council of SA say the...

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2021/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The tourism industry could take years to rise from the ashes and gain momentum to reach its full capacity. That's according to Chief Executive Officer at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa - Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa. He told Newsbreak that although the he welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement in easing restrictions, the sector is still marred by the pandemic. Tshivhengwa says he hopes that government's vaccination rollout programme is a step

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#PODCAST: Two KZN hitchhikers will appear in court...

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2021/02/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two parolees who hitchhiked a lift with a motorist have been arrested for his murder. 56-year-old Bhekuyise Mazibuko was reported missing at the Hlobane SAPS, in KZN's Zululand District Municipality after he failed to arrive at his home. His body was discovered in the bushes at Leenek area. Reports say the men robbed the victim of his vehicle and also shot him in the chest. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, says the men will appear at

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