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3:33

#PODCAST: Anti-Drug Forum's Shantal Bechoo discusses...

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2021/01/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Chief social worker at the SA Anti-Drug Forum (ADF) Shantal Bechoo has vowed to continue the work of the organisation. Bechoo says while it will be a mountain to climb, the late Pillay equipped her with the knowledge and know-how to take it forward...

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2:17

#PODCAST: The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation team up with...

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2021/01/29

By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel, Tashlan Naidoo and Hoosen Ebrahim - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is set to tackle racism in South Africa head on, from a grassroots level. The foundation has partnered with "Show Racism The Red Card", a UK anti-racism education organisation, to take push the narrative in the country using sport. The project launched yesterday via a Zoom webinar panel, with speakers including South African football legends Lucas Radebe and Steven Pienaar amongst others. Here's

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3:04

#PODCAST: SANDF ammend their military dress code...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A significant victory for religious tolerance: after the South African National Defence Force amended their military dress code policy to allow Muslim women to wear their headscarf alongside their uniforms.This follows the case of Major Fatima Issacs who was taken to task for wearing her headscarf. The Legal Resources Centre took the issue to the Equality Court to challenge the Military's Religious Dress Code Policy. Following discussions with the SANDF-

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4:44

#PODCAST:Jacob Zuma ordered to appear before the...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer's Tashlan Naidoo and Taresh Harreeparshad -The Constitutional Court has nudged former president Jacob Zuma closer to appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Today the Court ruled that Zuma must appear before the Zondo Commission and give evidence. The commission had lodged an urgent application to force Zuma to appear before it and respond to allegations levelled against him by more than 30 witnesses. This after the former president and his legal team

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3:06

#PODCAST:Hindu festival of Kavady goes virtual for...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With religious gatherings prohibited under the lockdown, the South African Hindu Maha Sabha believes this will serve as a catalyst for festivals and prayers to be done virtually going forward, post pandemic. Thousands of Hindu's have for the last 10 days have been observing rituals online for the Kavady festival that pays homage to Hindu deity Muruga. Temples across the country had to improvise with online prayers this year given the fact that this festival

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2:49

#PODCAST: SASSA confirm that the special R350...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed claims that the R350 COVID-19 relief grant will continue beyond the end of January - as was falsely stated on social media. KwaZulu-Natal SASSA spokesperson, Sandy Godlwana, says as it stands the grant will end come January 31st and will not be renewed. Godlwana says there will be no new payments in February, pending an update from government on any changes or extensions of the grant...

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#PODCAST: Reaction as SAHPRA announce it will allow...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreparshad - The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced that it will allow the use of Ivermectin, but only in controlled compassionate circumstances to treat COVID-19 cases. SAHPRA says it will facilitate an access programme for the drug, widely used in the treatment of parasites in animals. Meanwhile, medical expert Dr. Naseeba Kathrada says the decision around the use of Ivermectin is promising, but it is very confusing at this

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3:10

#PODCAST: Local travel agents say they still haven't...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Hoosen Ebrahim - President Cyril Ramaphosa may have announced a 1.2 billion rand Tourism Equity Fund but what does it mean for local tour operators on the ground? Many say they have not even received financial support as promised since the start of the pandemic. Reacting to the mega-money equity fund is local travel agent Nazir Malek...

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3:11

#PODCAST: UKZN academic Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The agricultural sector has been impacted greatly by the Coronavirus pandemic, resulting in escalating food prices - which average households are struggling to afford. While money is tight, so too is the situation on the ground when it comes to the growing and harvesting of crops during the global pandemic. In this week's Green Scene, we speak to Agricultural Economist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) - Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi, about the crippling

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1:51

#PODCAST: Chatsworth activist Brandon Pillay "ready...

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2021/01/28

By Newsbreak Producer Chatsworth community activist Brandon Pillay is being sworn in as a Member of Parliament at the National Assembly. Pillay- alongside four other members of the ANC - will now form part of the National Assembly. Pillay has for several years served the community of Bayview- specifically the Bayview Flats Residents Association and the Bayview Community Policing Forum. He was also the local ward councillor, elected in 2011. A humbled Pillay says he is ready to take community

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#PODCAST: Mount Edgecombe's Shri Mariammen Temple...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Considering the scores people who are going hungry during the pandemic, the Shri Mariammen Temple at Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban, together with key role players will be distributing free meals via a drive-through at the temple tomorrow. This as Kavady is being observed by the Hindu community. Temple Manager, Alan Subramoney says although the temple does not observe Kavady, a prayer will be undertaken by temple officials for the community...

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3:20

#PODCAST: The Kruger National Park have been busy...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Kruger National Park is assessing the damage caused by the recent heavy downpours in the area. This comes following a report that animals may seek higher grounds to escape the floods and overflowing rivers. Due to the effects of the tropical storm "Eloise" many roads and parks within the area have become flooded and in-accessible. The park was also forced to evacuate some of its bush camps as low-water bridges and roads became submerged. Kruger National

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1:47

#PODCAST: The island nation of Mauritius officially...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - The island country of Mauritius has launched its COVID-19 vaccination programme, giving priority to front-line workers. These include health care professionals and employees within the tourism industry, senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions. 50,000 front liners are being considered for the vaccination campaign with 50% of them being in the tourism sector. Government's objective remains the restart of the tourism sector in the safest

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3:38

#PODCAST: Tech expert Preetesh Sewraj explains how...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa has proved to be a catalyst for the country to get on the map with the western world - in terms of using online platforms for monetary gain. That is according to technology expert and CEO of the Loeries, Preetesh Sewraj. E-Commerce stores, drop-shipping and social media influencers are some of the main channels being used by South Africans currently. Sewraj believes this was a long time coming and the sector is only going

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#PODCAST: A disturbing discovery in Isipingo, as...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The skeletal remains of an unidentified person has been discovered along the N2 - in the vicinity of the Old Airport Road, in Isipingo, south of Durban. Spokesperson for local security company - PT Tactical - Dhevan Govindsamy, says the gruesome discovery was made by cleaners clearing out dense bushes in the area. Govindasamy says the men were traumatised by their discovery and an investigation into the matter is underway...

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3:45

#PODCAST: Is Ivermectin the answer? SAHPRA will...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Health Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) will host a media briefing today, addressing the raging debate over the use of Ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19. Doctors and medical professionals been at loggerheads for the past few months regarding the use of the anti-parasitic drugs efficacy as a prophylactic and aid in recovery from the virus. More than 500 doctors have written to the President's office asking that they look into it, as it's

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#PODCAST: Barloworld Group Limited get set to sell...

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2021/01/27

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Barloworld Group Limited has decided on selling its motor retail unit to NMI Durban South Motors - for a whopping R1 billion. Barloworld say the move forms part of its shift to an industrial processing company. Its motor trading division operates numerous dealerships in South Africa, representing brands including VW, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Isuzu, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz. NMI Durban South Motors meanwhile, is a joint venture of the Barloworld Group, in which

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3:08

#PODCAST: India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations...

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2021/01/26

By Newsbreak South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn -India wheeled out its military hardware as it celebrated its 72nd Republic Day with a scaled down parade because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the HEALTH crisis failed to dampen spirits as capital Delhi resonated with music and a display of the cultural diversity that binds the nation of 1.3 billion people. Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: Liquor industry on the verge of collapse,...

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2021/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer's Tashlan Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - The liquor industry says that they are on the verge of collapse with billions of Rands in revenue being lost and thousands of jobs hanging in the balance. This due to the ban on alcohol trading during lockdown. The industry is urging government to reverse the ban in order for the sector to survive. The sale of liquor was banned for the third time on the 28th of December 2020, which totals almost 18 weeks of no trading since the initial ban

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#PODCAST: Social activist Yusuf Abramjee explains why...

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2021/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a bid to help dismiss misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee has taken part in the Johnson and Johnson trial in Johannesburg. Abramjee does not know if he has been given the actual vaccine or a placebo, but says he felt slight muscle pain the day after getting the jab. As part of the study, Abramjee says all participants have to submit daily information onto an app designed for the trial and and then

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