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#PODCAST KZN Govt concerned as new #Covid19SA...

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2021/01/04

The KwaZulu-Natal government has expressed concern that the province has recorded over five-thousand new coronavirus infections a day since the 30th of December. Residents have been urged to abide by regulations and treat everyone as a potential infection risk. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports . . .

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7:07

#PODCAST Comedian's campaign - thank you box for...

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2021/01/04

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Comedian and entertainer, Bash With Tash, has come up with a novel way to pay tribute to and motivate nurses who are taking strain during this 2nd wave of the covid19 pandemic. She is encouraging people to fill a little box with treats and a special thank you note for workers on the frontline. Tash says its a small token of appreciation....... if you would like to help then email info@bashwithtash.co.za

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3:40

#PODCAST SAPS reports a very quiet #NewYears Weekend

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2021/01/04

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - More than seven-hundred people have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for failure to comply with adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations. Premier Sihle Zikalala says more than three-hundred were arrested for failing to wear masks in public. Countrywide police have been conducting raids, but most people have been adhereing to the lockdown regulations. National Police spokesperon Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo says this past New Year's Weekend has been very

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55:18

#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk Crime drops this...

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2021/01/03

By Newsbreak Talk Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Today we are talking crime with National Police Spokesperson brig Vishnu Naidoo. The New Years weekend is still here but did we see a difference as the country battles the 2nd wave in Lockdown level 3?

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54:48

#PODCAST: #NewsbreakTalk- Deaths becoming names! How...

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2021/01/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel and Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The numbers are becoming names! How do you provide support to and help people deal with losing family and friends to #COVID19, we speak to social worker Velo Govender...

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5:36

#PODCAST:Hailed as a pillar in the Chatsworth...

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2021/01/01

By Newsbreak Producer's Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - The COVID19 virus has claimed the life of yet another anti-aprtheid activist, attorney and sportsman. Hailed as a great community leader and part of the fabric that the Chatsworth community south of Durban is made up of, friends and colleagues of the late attorney Siven Samuel are left devastated. Samuel passed away from COVID19 related complications yesterday morning. Samuel was involved in many high profile community cases such as

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3:29

#PODCAST: COVID19 numbers turning into names, here's...

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2021/01/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the number of covid19 infections rise amid the 2nd wave, the numbers are certainly turning into people close to home. A number of high profile community leaders have also succumed to covid 19 complications such as Durban Musician, Pravesh Khelawan, Dr Mohamed Amla - the father of Proteas cricketing great, Hashim Amla, and Chatsworth lawyer and activist Siven Samuel who was involved in the court cases that arose from the Throb Nightclub Tragedy in 2001. Life

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2:54

#PODCAST: India's protesting farmers and government...

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2020/12/31

The first breakthrough has come in talks between India's farmers opposing new reforms and the government. Despite a harsh cold wave, thousands of protesters have been squatting in the open for over a month to demand the repeal of the legislation they say will benefit rich corporations. Rana Sen reports...

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1:48

#PODCAST: Weather conditions expected to dampen New...

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2020/12/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A rainy New Years Eve and New Years Day is expected in most provinces with possible heavy rain in places over KwaZulu Natal, Free State, the North West Province and Mpumalanga. According to Forecaster for the South African Weather Service, Lehlohonolo Thobela, the rainfall is expected to continue into the weekend (2-3 January 2021). The rain is due to tropical moisture that is being drawn over the central interior of South Africa extending to the east and the

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2:55

#PODCAST: Mixed reactions on the use of 'Ivermectin'...

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2020/12/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - 'Ivermectin', deemed by some as a "miracle-cure" for Covid-19, is a medication used to treat types of parasitic infestations - and is believed by some medical professionals to treat the Coronavirus. The drug has been deemed unlawful by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Meanwhile, Ear, nose and throat surgeon in Johannesburg, Dr Martin Gill - who is an advocate for Ivermectin says the drug is completely safe and is being used around the

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4:50

#PODCAST: A review of 2020 and tribute to the lives...

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2020/12/31

The word of the year was "lockdown" and that basically summed up 2020. It started off as twenty plenty and quickly turned into a new normal - with the State of Disaster being declared, curfews enforced, cigarettes and alcohol banned. All with the intention of stopping the dreaded Coronavirus from spreading any further. Salma Patel takes a quick look back at the year that was.........

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1:29

#PODCAST: A significant increase in fuel prices is...

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2020/12/31

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A significant increase in fuel prices is expected going into the New Year. That's according to the Automobile Assocation. Petrol is expected to rise by 43-cents a litre, and diesel and illuminating paraffin by 55-cents. The predicted increases come at a time when many people are feeling the economic effects of Covid-19. Spokesperson for the AA, Layton Beard...

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4:33

#PODCAST: KZN Health MEC slams claims that hospitals...

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2020/12/31

KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu has slammed claims on social media that the province has run out of bed space, and that mortuaries are full, due to Covid-19. As of the 28th of December 2020, she identified a 66% bed occupancy rate. Shanell Daniel reports...

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2:45

#PODCAST: Health warning issued as cold wave grips...

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2020/12/30

A severe cold spell is likely to hit northern India including the capital Delhi, which has already been grappling with harsh conditions since November. The extreme weather alert came as a dampener to many as it also advised against alcohol consumption at year-end parties and ruled drinking even at home, may not be a very good idea. South Asian correspondent, Rana Sen reports....

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#PODCAST: Beer Association says alcohol ban will...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - From alcohol manufacturers, to bottle makers, to truck drivers and advertisers, the list goes on as to the economic devastation the latest liquor sales ban will cause to its supply chain. Over 1 million direct jobs in the alcohol sector now hangs in the balance, with much uncertainty as to what the future holds. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the ban on Monday evening and said that come the 15th of January, when the national state of disaster ends, it

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2:58

#PODCAST: KZN subsistence fishermen (with valid...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Beaches may be closed to bathers, but fishermen with a valid permit are still allowed to cast away, given they do so within the curfew and adhere to COVID19 protocols. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the closure of beaches across the country, except the Northern Cape, to curb the spread of COVID19. In the new regulations published by government, fisherfolk with permits are exempt from this ban. Coordinator of The South Durban Community

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#PODCAST: Hundreds of cars line-up at temporary...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The festive season is usually accompanied by the hustle and bustle of long queues at shopping centers and malls. This year however, with the coronavirus ravaging the country in the 2nd Wave, the long queues are now at pop up, drive-through COVID-19 testing stations. According to Community Leader, Omi Singh, hundreds of cars have been lining up at the temporary structure, which was set up two days ago, at Rydalvale Grounds in Phoenix, North of Durban. Singh says

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2:23

#PODCAST: Chatsworth CPF says more action needed...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Chairperson for the Chatsworth Community Policing Forum, Jakes Singh, says moving the country to an adjusted level 3 is not enough - and more needs to be done on the ground within communities to tackle the spread of Covid-19...

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#PODCAST: Outrage over snaking queues at local...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Video footage and pictures have gone viral on social media, showing members of the Phoenix, north of Durban, community queuing outside local taverns - long after the curfew - to purchase alcohol. This as President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this week announced an adjusted level 3 lockdown which includes the banning of alcohol sales. Chairperson for the Phoenix Crime Prevention Forum, Umesh Singh, says the total disregard of the curfew and purchasing of alcohol

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3:13

#PODCAST: Comrade pays heartfelt tribute to struggle...

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2020/12/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The passing of 76-year-old stuggle veteran Rajas Pillay has left great shoes to be filled. These are the sentiments of fellow struggle veteran and close comrade to Pillay, Sunny Singh. Pillay passed away yesterday at King Dinizulu Hospital in Durban, from illnesses unrelated to Covid-19. She joined the Umkhonto weSizwe - which is the armed wing of the ANC - and went into exile in the 1970s. She skipped the country in 1979 to work for the ANC in Swaziland

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