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#PODCAST: A new programme by MANCOSA brings in...

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2020/12/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a bid to create more dialogue, critical thinking and advance the education system in the country, a private university has created a state-of-the-art programme, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Using the world-renowned "STEAM" teaching approach, the facility will roll out robotics and coding, giving educators an advantage before national government introduce it into the curriculum. School of Education Programme Co-ordinator

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#PODCAST: "Financial dependency on a man often forces...

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2020/12/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Financial dependency on a man forces many women in South Africa to stay in abusive relationships. These are the sentiments of former policewoman and director of Sinika Uthando - Jeniffer Chetty. The non-profit organisation, based at Chatsworth, south of Durban, focuses on uplifting victims of Gender-Based Violence. As the country observes the "16 Days of Activism" campaign, Chetty discusses why men abuse the women they supposedly love...

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#PODCAST: Deputy Minister of Basic Education visits...

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2020/12/04

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The abuse of female teachers in the education system was highlighted by the Deputy Minister of Basic Education - Doctor Reginah Mhaule - following her address at a "Teacher Appreciation and 1860 Commemorative Event" held at the Beacon Ridge Primary School in Chatsworth, south of Durban, yesterday. She says systems such as promotions makes female teachers vulnerable to exploitation. The Deputy Minister also says young female teachers targeted by learners who

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#PODCAST Newsbreak observes 16 Days of No Violence...

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2020/12/03

Young South Africans need to be loved and protected becasue they are the future. #DontHurtTheFuture

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1:38

#PODCAST ATM motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa...

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2020/12/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa - which was meant to be held in Parliament today - has been postponed to February next year. The motion was filed by the African Transformation Movement leader Vuyolwethu Zungula in February, before the COVID-19 lockdown began. It's now been set back pending the outcome of the ATM's review application, set down for early February 2021. The party had approached the High Court in the Western Cape to hold the

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#PODCAST Anti-apartheid activist Dr Ram Saloojee dies...

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2020/12/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The medical fraternity of Lenasia is mourning the loss of Dr Rashid Salojee - affectionately known as "Ram". He sadly passed away yesterday. He held many titles in his career - including President of the Federation of Residents Association, Vice-President of the Transvaal Indian Congress and was also actively involved in politics and the fight for freedom in the Transvaal. Dr Salojee was also banned and detained several times during the 80's - when the country

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3:03

#PODCAST Dep Edu Minister pays tribute to #1860Legacy...

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2020/12/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, spent time earlier this morning in Chatsworth, south of Durban, celebrating the legacy of teachers in South Africa. The Deputy Minister was speaking at Beacon Ridge Primary School in Montford. She says the contribution of the 1860 forefathers over the years is invaluable and has helped ensure education is a priority in the community.

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#PODCAST: A court interdict could be the answer to...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - In our 16 Days Focus, a court interdict may be the answer to prevent further violence or abuse - as it stops a person from harming the victim. But, how effective is this legal document? Human Rights Attorney Saber Ahmed Jazbhay says the interdict and its purpose must be explained to the victim and the alleged abuser, otherwise it will be rendered useless...

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#PODCAST: Psychiatrist Professor Christoffel Grobler...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Looming retrenchments, difficult colleagues and work overload - these are just some of the stresses at play in working environments - which often lead to employees experiencing mental health issues. According to Psychiatrist and former Eastern Cape Chair of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, Professor Christoffel Grobler, although at times work is good for mental health, many employees with mental health-related issues face an uphill battle. Talking to

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#PODCAST: Lobby group RASA: "no scientific evidence...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There is no scientific evidence to suggest that restaurants are contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. That's according to Restaurants Association of South Africa or RASA chairperson Wendy Alberts. This follows widespread speculation that nationwide restrictions are likely to be imposed by Government to deal with the second wave of COVID-19. The hospitality industry has been receiving queries about restriction of patron numbers and

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2:43

#PODCAST: Doctors and nurses raise concern around...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Private hospitals around Durban have reported a spike in the usage of their ICU facilities, to treat COVID-19 patients. Confirmed reports from five health care facilities around the the CBD show that the Intensive Care Units housing Coronavirus patients are now over capacity. Durban-based doctor and activist Faizel Sooliman attributes this to the complacency of people. Dr Sooliman also says the issue of overcrowding at hospitals has led to numerous doctors and

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#PODCAST: UKZN's Pollution Research Group (PRG) has...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The University of KwaZulu-Natal's Pollution Research Group (PRG) has been formalized as a research centre - now known as the "Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Research & Development Centre (WASH R&D Centre). Emerging in the 1970s, the centre is housed at UKZN's Chemical Engineering building on the Howard College campus. It was established to bring attention to the critical importance of water and sanitation. Now, the WASH R&D Centre hopes to continue it's work,

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#PODCAST: 8 suspects will apply for bail today -...

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2020/12/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Eight suspects - including a notorious alleged drug-dealer from Chatsworth, south of Durban - will today apply for bail, relating to an illegal R1.6 million drug manufacturing bust earlier this year. Collin Naidoo, his sons, Sumeshan and Rubashan, along with their co-accused will appear before the Durban Magistrates Court on drug-related charges. They were arrested at the weekend. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo says they are looking

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2:50

#PODCAST: Boarders in India sealed, as farm workers...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn - India's capital sealed its borders today as a farmers' protest gathered pace, amid a deadlock in talks over three new laws they say favour rich corporations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out with assurances even as he accused political rivals of spreading lies to put the nation's agriculture sector on the boil. Rana Senn has the details from New Delhi...

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1:52

#PODCAST: After 6 years of playing the same lotto...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and your PowerBall is 10! Surprisingly these are the winning numbers in numerical order which turned 20 people into PowerBall multi-millionares last night in the National Lottery. Although quite unexpected, National Lottery has identified that many people opt to play these numbers with one winner playing them for the past six years - and finally striking a win this time. Head of corporate relations for Ithuba, Busisiwe Msizi tells us more...

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#PODCAST: Western Cape government restrict certain...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo and Taresh Harreeparshad - In response to the growing number of COVID19 cases in the Western Cape, the local government will no longer allow public events in some regions around the province, including the Garden route. The province currently has a total of 132- thousand 865 cases and 4671 deaths. Provincial Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, says provincial disaster management officials are already enforcing lockdown regulations across the province and

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#PODCAST: MRP team up with Comrades for a first-ever...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Race organisers are taking their events online to minimize crowds that could exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus. These online races also allow for international participation - thereby increasing the digital diaspora. The inaugural virtual #MrPriceFoundationChallenge on 5 & 6 December incorporates both a Run and a Ride, in a bid to raise awareness and funds for the foundation's youth empowerment programmes. Head of the foundation, Karen Wells says

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#PODCAST: Emeritus Professor Poobhalan Pillay...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Emeritus Professor from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences at UKZN - POOBHALAN Pillay has authored an e-book designed to help pupils from grade 7 to 12 improve their mathematics skills. Titled "Mathematics Olympiad Problems", the book has been in the works for close to six years. Professor Pillay explains how the virtual nbook will help both learners and teachers, especially those who regularly participate in maths olympiads...

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#PODCAST: A Durban man appears in court for allegedly...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Now, a follow-up to a story we brought you earlier this week.... A Durban man who allegedly killed his 27-year-old wife has appeared in the Durban Magistrates' Court, after being charged for her murder. The horrific incident came to light this past weekend when the victim was found bound and dead in her flat in Gladys Mazibuko Road, formerly Marriott Road. Shanell Daniel reports...

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#PODCAST: The Johannesburg man allegedly responsible...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The man allegedly responsible for leaking the matric 2020 mathematics exam paper 2 has received bail of R1,000 at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. The accused - named Themba Daniel Shikwambana, works for a Johannesburg-based company contracted by the education department to print matric exam papers. Spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Colonel Katlego Mogale, says they're also investigating leaks of other exam papers...

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