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#PODCAST Planned water shutdown of northern aqueduct...

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2024/02/27

Several areas north of Durban including Phoenix, Durban North and Umhlanga among others will have interrupted water supply from 8PM tonight as part of the shutdown of the northern aqueduct pipeline to install new valves. The work is expected to be completed on Wednesday at 5pm. The reservoirs will be open during peak periods in the morning and afternoon on Wednesday, however, water supply will depend on consumption patterns. eThekwini Municipality spokesperson, Gugu Sisalane....

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3:46

#PODCAST US Consulate in Durban launch "I have a...

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2024/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In commemoration of Black History Month in the United States and to mark 30 years of South African democracy, the US Consulate in Durban has opened up its essay competition to local youth. February is dedicated to Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The written and oral essay competition entitled "I have a dream - where do we go from here" is open to youth aged between 16 to 20 years old. The

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3:13

#PODCAST Crime Stats: Robbery with aggravating...

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2024/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Over the past week, several motorists were robbed of their belongings during peak traffic on the M1-M2 split at the Crown Interchange in Johannesburg. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning by five men armed with 9mm firearms. The latest crime statistics meanwhile show that nationally robbery with aggravating circumstances stood at over 40,000. These stats bring about the conversation on the sad reality of crime in the country. Organised

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4:13

#PODCAST REACTION: Teaching halted at a Mayville high...

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2024/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Teaching and learning at a high school in Mayville, in Durban, have been severely affected after about 30 teachers and support staff downed tools. They are calling for the removal of the principal whom they've accused of misconduct. Meanwhile, teacher organisation, NAPTOSA in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned the actions of educators and staff members who brought teaching and learning to a standstill at the high School. NAPTOSA KZN CEO, Thirona Moodley says they are

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2:50

#PODCAST At least 200 unemployed healthcare workers...

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2024/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 200 unemployed health care workers have marched to the Union buildings in Pretoria to voice their grievances regarding the need for them to serve South Africa's public health sector. This comes after qualified health practitioners have raised concerns about the lack of employment in the sector. According to the latest statistics, there are currently around 800 unemployed Doctors in the country. One of the unemployed who participated in the March was Dr

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3:07

#PODCAST "Section 27" call for fresh hearings against...

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2024/02/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Civil rights organisation Section 27 will be going to the Supreme Court of Appeal today - to call for fresh hearings against two teachers who were fined for assaulting two primary school learners in 2019. The two teachers were fined for the offence after they pleaded guilty to the South African Council for Educators (SACE). The teachers' names were also struck of the teachers roll- but that decision was suspended for 10 years. Corporal punishment

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#PODCAST Investigations underway as 52-year-old...

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2024/02/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community of Phoenix, in the north of Durban, are struggling to come to terms with the death of 52-year-old Mohamed Abed Adham. Adham was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in Sunford at the weekend. According to spokesperson for local security company KZN VIP Protection Services, Gareth Naidoo, Adham succumbed to his injuries on scene despite emergency medical intervention...

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#PODCAST Following the success of a sold-out show...

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2024/02/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Following the success and sold-out show last year, the Big Bollywood Musical returns with a much-anticipated sequel next week Friday in the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino. Big Bollywood Musical 2 will captivate audiences again with non-stop musical drama that promises to be a visual and auditory delight. Showstopper, Michael Johnathan will take centre stage- the Frenchman is renowned as one of the best Michael Jackson impersonators and will intertwine his

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3:14

#PODCAST Eligible first-time voters in this year's...

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2024/02/23

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Eligible first-time voters in this year's general elections have until midnight tonight (Friday the 23rd of February) to register on the Electoral Commission of South Africa's online portal platform or by visiting the Commission's local offices. This as the elections date of the 29th of May 2024, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, was proclaimed and gazetted as the clock struck midnight last night (update). The IEC's previous two registration weekends saw

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#PODCAST "Freedom Under Law" welcome the National...

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2024/02/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Democracy and Law promotion organisation, Freedom Under Law has welcomed the decision of the National Assembly to vote in favour of the impeachment of Judge President of the Western Cape High Court John Hlophe from office. 27 MPs voted against and 305 voted in favour of his impeachment. Hlophe was found guilty of gross misconduct for trying to influence two constitutional court judges in 2008 to vote in favour of former president Jacob Zuma in his corruption

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 23 February 2024...

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2024/02/23

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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#PODCAST Desperate search for missing 7-year-old,...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Search efforts are underway in Saldanha in the Western Cape for a missing seven-year-old, Joslin Smith. Smith was last seen on Monday, February 19, at about 5pm. She is a Grade 1 learner at Diazville Primary School. At the time of her disappearance, Joshlin was seen wearing a light blue t-shirt and a light blue denim shorts. She also has a birthmark located on her right arm. Criminologist and national coordinator at Missing Children South Africa, Bianca van

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#PODCAST Security at schools in the spotlight after a...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The shooting of a principal has put the issue of school safety back in the spotlight. It's believed that the 13-year-old learner who has been arrested for the shooting, had planned to shoot more teachers, but the headmaster was his ultimate target. The pupil allegedly used his father's gun in at a primary school in Germiston, east of Johannesburg. The grade 6 pupil is facing attempted murder charges, while his father has also been arrested on suspicion of

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#PODCAST NSPCA condem a Northern Cape private high...

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2024/02/22

The National Council of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is condemning a Northern Cape private high school for promoting lion hunting as a fundraising campaign. The school is believed to have promoted a hunt auction in a fundraising poster for learners, with the ultimate prize being a hunt of a lioness in Tosca to the value of 40-thousand rand. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo has more details....

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#PODCAST Black Sash express disappointment in the...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Human rights organisation, the Black Sash has expressed disappointment in the Budget Speech - saying the social grant increases is just not enough for people to make ends meet. The Minister announced an increase of R100 to the old age, war veterans, disability and care dependency grants. This amount will be divided into R90 effective from April, and R10 effective from October 2024. A R50 increase to the foster care grant and a R20 increase to the child support

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4:52

#PODCAST Economist share their thoughts on...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Kim Silberman, economist at Matrix Fund Managers, says yesterday's National Budget Speech was investor friendly. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2024 Budget at City Hall in Cape Town. Government has revealed that its total consolidated spending will amount to two-point-three- trillion rand in the 2024-25 financial year. It has indicated this year's Budget allocates six of every ten rands to social wages. Government further notes that a budget

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#PODCAST Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare and Community...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare and Community Organization in Gauteng will host their second annual Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to combating gender-based violence in society. The awards will take place on the 09th of March at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace. Gender-based violence remains a pervasive and

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3:42

#PODCAST We profile author Shafinaaz Hassim's latest...

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2024/02/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The story of sisterhood- sprawling on a Durban WhatsApp chat group! That's the backdrop for acclaimed author Shafinaaz Hassim's latest book Darlings of Durban, which launches in Umhlanga tonight (Thursday). The book chronicles the lives of a group of friends who seek solace from each other on their friends chat group. Hassim, who loves everything about Durban, explains what inspired her to pen this journey of friendship...

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#PODCAST With all eyes on Finance Minister Enoch...

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2024/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the National Budget Speech for the fiscal year 2024-2025 this afternoon. Godongwana will outline all the financial, economic and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure. He will also provide a detailed plan for 2024 spending, including proposals for revenue collection to help fund the government's planned interventions and commitments. Consumer economist, Tendani

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2:35

#PODCAST Some of the world's largest tech companies...

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2024/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Some of the world's largest tech companies - including the likes of Amazon, Google and Microsoft - have agreed to tackle what they are calling "deceptive" artificial intelligence (AI) in elections. A total of 20 firms have signed an accord committing them to fighting voter-deceiving content. They say they will deploy the latest technology to detect and counter the material. I this week's Techno Touch I find out more about the Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use

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