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4:12

#PODCAST The 15th annual Durban Film Mart look at...

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2024/07/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Following the spate of natural disasters across the country, the Durban Film Mart will gather to discuss ways in which they can communicate the climate-crisis through film. Taking place from the 19th to 22nd of this month, the 15th annual Film Mart will include industry stakeholders from across the continent. Panel discussions, hands-on dialogues around potential strategies to effect change through film, brainstorming sessions, and networking opportunities for

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3:23

#PODCAST P.A.C.T appeal for assistance with building...

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2024/07/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - A non-profit animal organisation at Phoenix, north of Durban was recently hit by a fire outbreak on their shared premises. The organisation says several trees surround the shelter and heavy winds in the KZN province ignited fires on two separate days. This left thier boundary fence, roofs and kennels severely damaged. Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (P.A.C.T) Neeri Naidoo says they were facing an influx of animals to care for when the recent fire hit the

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3:45

#PODCAST SAPS launch a specialized social media...

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2024/07/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Unemployed youth with a passion to work for the police force and serve the country in a more 'back-line online approach' have been encouraged to look out for vacancies as the South African Police Service (SAPS). This as SAPS launch a specialized social media monitoring unit to track down criminals lurking behind online profiles. This bold online stance comes into effect after investigations into the 2021 unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, which claimed 350

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3:18

#PODCAST Two SA entrepreneurs develop a platform to...

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2024/07/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Two South African entrepreneurs have developed an online platform to drive job creation by providing comprehensive educational support to students and career seekers. Study Start is an innovative online education tool that Jason Adriaan and journalist - Shahan Ramkissoon co-founded. The website offers personalised career recommendations, a directory of accredited qualifications, an education cost estimator, application assistance, detailed occupation insights,

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6:18

#PODCAST Police discuss the rise in cases of carbon...

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2024/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Police say there has been a rise in cases of carbon monoxide poisoning since the start of the winter season. According to authorities, the use of "Imbawula" or coal stoves has led to an increase in the number of people losing their lives due to poor ventilation. South African Police Service spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says these so-called Imbawulas can be a fire hazard and cause respiratory problems. She says prolonged exposure to these pollutants

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4:45

#PODCAST "Outside the Bowl Africa" plan to provide...

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2024/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-Profit Organisation, "Outside the Bowl Africa" are planning to provide over one-million meals to underprivileged children across the country as part of Mandela day celebrations. The organisation says the meals will be highly nutritious as to keep children full for longer, while trying to combat malnutrition in the country. According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa, about 15-percent or just over 9-million South Africans endured

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2:34

#PODCAST Born Free's big cat sanctuary at the...

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2024/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Born Free's big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been officially recognized by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). It is the first big cat sanctuary in South Africa to be awarded the accredited status by GFAS. Manager at Shamwari, Catherine Gillson says the size of space allocated to the predator cats and the close-to-natural environment created for them has led to this recognition. Gillson also explained

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3:17

#PODCAST Nelson Mandela Children's Fund urge South...

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2024/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has urged South Africans to uphold Madiba's legacy by uniting together to protect children from the horrific abuses they often endure in South Africa. In the buildup to Mandela Day this week, the organisation held a Fun Walk for vulnerable children. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo spoke about the success of the walk and why people need to come on board to support such initiatives...

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3:57

#PODCAST New SA High Commissioner to India -...

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2024/07/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Newly appointed South African High Commissioner to India Prof. Anil Sooklal will officially take-up his office in New Delhi in September- saying that permanent visas for South African's will be high on his agenda. Sooklal joined Newsbreak for an exclusive interview at the weekend. Prof. Sooklal has become the first Indian South African diplomat to take up the seat as High Commissioner. He plans on making the India-South Africa relation one of the

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4:25

#PODCAST The Cancer Association of South Africa...

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2024/07/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Now in its 39th year - the Relay for Life is still going the mile to raise awareness about cancer. Started in 1985 by Dr Gordy Klatt in the US - the event symbolising the grueling race that cancer patients have to endure in their journey. Next month The Cancer Association of South Africa will host their Relay for Life at the Northlands Girls High school in Durban, The associations Natasha Brown...

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2:32

#PODCAST AM4C President Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam to...

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2024/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - President of political party Allied Movement for Change (AM4C), Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam, will undergo a quadruple bypass heart surgery on Tuesday. This after the former Member of the National Assembly suffered a heart attack last week. Speaking on his condition, Niven Pillay, the Interim Secretary General for AM4C says 67-year-old Shaik Emam is in a critical but stable condition at Netcare St Augustine's Hospital, in Durban. Pillay says while Shaik Emam isn't

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3:11

#PODCAST The 15th Durban FilmMart gets underway this...

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2024/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - One of the focuses for the 15th Durban FilmMart will be looking into projects that are still in development from across the globe and discuss what's happening on the continent in terms of the film industry and where investments can be directed to. That's according to Magdalene Reddy, the Director of the Durban FilmMart Institute. The event is set to take place from July 19th until July 22nd at the Elangeni and Maharani Hotels in Durban under the theme, "African

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2:33

#PODCAST Experts discuss the phenomenon of "Impostor...

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2024/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - While work life can be stressful, many have the feeling of not performing at their full potential - like success is not in sight, with a constant worry of others seeing through you. That's the symptoms of "Impostor Syndrome". It's when one starts questioning their ability to perform or doubting own ability and potential at the workplace. Experts say that while we all doubt ourselves occasionally, feelings of self-doubt are totally normal. Performance Coach

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3:11

#PODCAST 2022 SA census sets unwanted record of the...

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2024/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The 2022 South African census has set the record of the highest reported undercount of 31%. This is about 10 percentage points higher than the undercount for the previous census. It brings into question the accuracy and usefulness of the information for government planning and resource allocation. Tom Moultrie is the Professor of Demography at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He began by helping us better understand this undercount and the implications of

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#PODCAST IFP's Les Govender discusses the challenges...

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2024/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Inkatha Freedom Party's (IFP) Les Govender says his main concern in his new role as the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council to Provinces (NCOP) is the approach to the passing of bills and amendments to LAW, while trying to ensure better service delivery. This after Govender was elected earlier this week, becoming the first South African of Indian origin to hold the position. He was nominated by the Northern Cape delegate, Kenny Mmoiemang and seconded

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Sardine Update with Adam Kamdar -...

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2024/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The 2024 sardine run began on Sunday the 9th of June. Since then, netters caught huge nets of sardines at various spots. Recently the trail went a bit cold, but sardines are still being netted, albeit at a slower pace, Durban angling expert Adam Kamdar has the latest...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 12 July 2024...

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2024/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:51

#PODCAST Grade 11 learner Mohamed Khan places first...

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2024/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - 16-year-old Mohamed Khan from Orient Islamic School was placed first in the Varsity College High School Quiz grand finale in Durban. The grade 11 pupil took up the challenge and beat over 400-learners from across the country. The high school quiz competition is a celebration of the pursuit of knowledge, the joy of learning, and the spirit of healthy rivalry. Learners across grades 9 to 11 were sassed out on their general knowledge questions that focus on

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3:51

#PODCAST Institute for Water & Wastewater Tech...

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2024/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) say it is very concerning that the critically high levels of e.Coli bacteria in Durban beaches continue unabated. According to the Institute's Director, Professor Faizal Bux, 11 of the 14 beaches tested along the Durban coastline presented extremely high levels of the bacteria. The beaches include, Ballito Tidal Pool, Westbrook Beach, Umdloti Beach, Glenashely

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3:39

#PODCAST Chefs with Compassion announce the launch of...

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2024/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - SA's leading culinary initiative dedicated to fighting hunger - Chefs with Compassion - have announced the launch of its fifth annual #67000litres for Mandela Day campaign. This initiative invites chefs, cooks, corporates and individuals alike to join forces in a collective effort to cook 67,000 litres of soup on Mandela Day, 18th July 2024. This initiative not only honours the legacy of Nelson Mandela but also addresses the pressing issue of food insecurity

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