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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk looks at how to deal with...

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2020/12/20

By Newsbrealk Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad and Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi.The Director of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Research Innovation Platform, Professor Tulio De Oliviera, has confirmed that a new variant of the coronavirus has been identified in South Africa and it is spreading rapidly. Professor De Oliviera says the new lineage of the coronavirus is dominating new infections in South Africa. He says the new variant started spreading in the Eastern Cape and has moved

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3:10

#PODCAST: Unhealthy lockdown eating habits triggers...

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2020/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The altered lifestyle experienced during the 2020 lockdown period has had a number of adverse health consequences, one of which is increased pain and discomfort in joints. Fortunately, health experts advise that, through a dedicated regime of nutrients and exercise, joint stiffness and pain can be effectively managed. Dietician, Bianca Tromp, says those who ate large amounts of unhealthy foods and did repetitive exercises during this time are also at risk for

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2:23

#PODCAST: India kicks-off commemorations for 50th...

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2020/12/18

India has kicked off year-long celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of victory in war which led to the birth of Bangladesh from defeated Pakistan's eastern rump. The end to the conflict was swift but only after it saw the massacre of three million civilians and the biggest migration of refugees since World War 11. Rana Senn reports...

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2:58

#PODCAST: Parents beware! Your child's festive season...

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2020/12/18

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Parents beware! Your child's house party could unwittingly cause the further spread of the coronavirus. That's the warning issued by community activist and member of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Portfolio Committee, Les Govender. Govender spearheaded the Chatsworth Monitoring Committee after the Throb Nightclub Tragedy in which 13 children lost their lives in a stampede. He says parents and care-givers must be wary and monitor their children's

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3:28

#PODCAST: Department of Health refutes claims that it...

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2020/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Health has refuted claims that it missed a payment to COVAX in order to secure a COVID19 vaccine. This after international news agency Bloomberg reported that South Africa missed the December 15 due date for a R327 million deposit to secure vaccines. The deposit is part of a 2-point-2 billion rand total payment by the solidarity fund. Deputy Director general at the Department of Health, Dr Anban Pillay says everything is still on track and

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2:42

#PODCAST: The lack of STEM based experts in South...

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2020/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The need for STEM-based experts is growing stronger. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Worldwide, careers of the future will be STEM-based. However, the World Economic Forum (WEF) reports a worrying shortage of STEM experts in South Africa. The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists aims to address this dire situation by encouraging youth to participate in

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4:16

#PODCAST: Durban Metro Police says lockdown festive...

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2020/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Those who do not wear face masks will be immediately turned away at checkpoints by the eThekwini Metro Police. This is in a bid to get the people to comply with mask-wearing this festive season. Yesterday the beaches in Durban were closed- but according to the Metro Police, the systems in place to regulate crowd access are well calculated. Senior Superindentent Parbhoo Sewpersad says this years enforcement is like nothing they've ever encountered

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3:30

#PODCAST: Ace Magashule remaining in his position...

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2020/12/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is likely to remain in his position and fulfil party duties until March next year, even though an integrity commission report recommended that he immediately step aside pending his corruption case. ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the report was leaked and the party will have to follow its internal processes regarding this matter. Political analyst Sanusha Naidu says the party is undecided and back-tracking on its resolution

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2:48

#PODCAST: Tech expert says COVID-19 lockdown has...

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2020/12/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The COVID19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has helped inspire a technological awakening in South Africa. That is according to Arthur Goldstuck, the managing director of tech company, World Wide Worx. Goldstuck says that 2020 could become a catalyst in bringing down data costs even further, which will eventually prove to be of much gain for people in poorer and impoverished communities. Looking back at the year in review, Goldstuck says there are many lessons

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2:36

#PODCAST: Decline in apex predators along KZN...

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2020/12/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Researchers at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in southern KwaZulu-Natal have reported a decline in apex predator species along the coastline of the province. They say that this contributes a ripple effect on the prevalent ecosystems that exist and co-exist - resulting negatively in the vital balance of species and populations that make up healthy marine existence. Pollution has been cited as the main culprit in the decline of marine mammals. The wildlife

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#PODCAST: N3TC says thousands of vehicles are heading...

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2020/12/16

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo & Taliesha Naidoo - Holidaymakers are on the move! Thousands of vehicles per hour have been recorded passing through the Marianhill toll plaza on the N3 toward Durban since yesterday. As the festive season gets into full swing, even more people are going to flock to their favourite holiday destination, even amid the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Spokesperson for the toll concession, Thania Dhoogra says traffic volumes on the N3 freeway have

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3:17

#PODCAST: Fisherfolk bypass the new beach ban to cast...

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2020/12/16

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The beachfront may be closed to bathers this public holiday but fisherfolk are allowed to cast away provided they are in possession of a valid fishing license. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that due to the second wave of the covid19 pandemic sweeping the country, bathing on beaches will not be allowed on public holidays in KwaZulu-Natal. Fishing expert, Adam Kamdar, says fisherfolk can fish on the beach with a valid license but cannot ride the

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2:51

#PODCAST: Indian farmers intensify hunger strike...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn -Leaders of Indian farmers who have been blocking highways for three weeks intensified their protests with a day-long hunger strike to seek the repeal of three new farm reforms. They say the laws would destroy their livelihood and allow rich corporations into the agriculture sector which employs hundreds of millions of people. Rana Senn reports...

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3:52

#PODCAST: Discovery of unidentified dead body sends...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo -KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a case of murder after an unidentified dead body was found at Phoenix north of Durban. KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Thembheka Mbhele says the body was found in a river on Croftbury drive. Mbhele says police do not have any leads at this stage. Meanwhile, spokesperson for a local security company, Glen Naidoo says the community are shocked at this discovery...

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#PODCAST: The ANC's Integrity Commission has...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The ANC's Integrity Commission has recommended that the party's secretary-general, Ace Magashule, step aside. This after Magashule appeared before the party's Integrity Commission at Luthuli house in Johannesburg at the weekend. Magashule is out on 200-thousand-rand bail for criminal charges relating to a multi-million rand asbestos project while he was premier in the Free State. The Integrity Commission says they are concerned that there is growing negative

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#PODCAST New festive season restrictions will be a...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producers, Tashlan Naidoo and Hoosen Ebrahim - President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that KwaZulu-Natal beaches will be closed on the 25th, 26th and 31st of December as well as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of January 2021, citing these as the most crowded days of the festive season. Part of the new restrictions is that alcohol will only be sold between 11am and 6pm from Monday to Thursday. The curfew has also been adjusted, starting at 11pm and ending at 4am, while restaurants must close at

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2:46

#PODCAST Beer Association of South Africa announces...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - In a bid to help curb the spread of COVID19 and save jobs and incomes, the liquor industry will deploy 500 patrollers to ensure compliance at alcohol outlets around the country during the festive season. With more than 7000 jobs lost in the beer industry and R14-billion rand in losses, the Beer association of South Africa or BASA, says they cannot afford to go into another hard lockdown where alcohol sales are banned. BASA CEO Patricia Pillay, says the

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#PODCAST New strategies needed to educate youth about...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producers, Shanell Daniel & Hoosen Ebrahim - 160 years later and young minds are continually learning and grasping the importance of the Indian-origin indentured labourers legacy. Project manager for the 1860 Indian Indentured Mobile Museum, Dineshran Naidoo explains how the 160th anniversary commemorations have impacted the younger generation.......

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#PODCAST Umalusi says leaked matric papers judgement...

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2020/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Quality assurance body, Umalusi will wait until the 15th of February next year to deem the 2020 Matric examinations credible or not. This is according to Chairperson of the Umalusi Council - Professor John D Volmink. He says that following the High Court in Pretoria's ruling to set aside the Department of Basic Education's (DBE) decision to undertake a national rewrite of two leaked exam papers, Umalusi would undertake its own investigations during the marking

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#PODCAST: In line with governments call to limit...

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2020/12/14

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A Durban-based non-profit organisation has cancelled their popular souk or festive season market as the country grapples with the 2nd wave of coronavirus infections. The Al Ansaar Foundation - which runs many charity projects has also introduced a new board that hopes to curb corruption and maladministration within its ranks to better serve the community. New board chairperson, Ashfaaq Dawood, is determined to focus on transparency in rooting out

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