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1:47

#PODCAST: Three suspects appear in court for the...

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2020/11/05

Three suspects have appeared in the Verulam Magistrate's Court north of Durban for the murder of 35-year-old Tongaat businessman, Ashver Sukwa. Sukwa was stabbed to death at his home on Saturday. Sukwa's father - who also suffered injuries in the attack - survived. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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3:02

#PODCAST: Rajesh Gopie's critically-acclaimed play...

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2020/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Marking the 160th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to South Africa, Rajesh Gopie's critically-acclaimed theatre production "The Coolie Odyssey" makes a triumphant return next week. The play, which was staged and recorded at the The Playhouse Theatre in Durban, covers various highlights in the history of South African Indians - from life and religion to education and politics. By re-releasing the play, Gopie hopes to entertain a whole new audience via a

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2:11

#PODCAST: Crocword's Ryne Ferguson looks at why snake...

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2020/11/05

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and the wet weather brings with it the increase of indigenous wildlife, especially here in KwaZulu-Natal. This means that while bird species and other animals are more visible, snake activity is also set to increase. In this week's Greenscene, we speak to Curator at the Crocworld Conservation Centre - Ryne Ferguson - who explains how people need to react when they encounter a snake. He says if bitten, one needs to seek

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1:51

#PODCAST: Thundershowers expected from today in parts...

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2020/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Following on from the rain and storms over the past week or so, a fresh spell of rainy conditions are anticipated over a large part of the Southern African subcontinent in the days ahead. Starting this afternoon, scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over Gauteng, the North-West province, the Free State, and the Eastern Cape. Forecaster for the South African Weather Service, Tokilo Chiloane has the latest...

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2:44

#PODCAST: Durban designer Nehal Shah nominated in the...

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2020/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban jewelry designer Nehal Shah is once again making waves in his profession, after being selected as one of the finalists for the PlatAfrica 2020 awards. Shah is one of 10 professional designers chosen for their excellence in creativity from around South Africa. With the theme being "Men of Platinum", Shah's piece is a meticulously sculptured tie pin, that features a two-tone build inspired by the South African flag. Winners will be announced during a

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2:48

#PODCAST: We find out why South Africans are heavily...

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2020/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - US Presidential candidate Joe Biden may be winning the election according to American polls, but if social media is anything to go by, Donald trump is going to hold office for another four years. Social media analyst Tonya Khoury says in a surprising turn of events, South Africans seem to be heavily invested in this year's election. She says some social media users are calling for civil unrest if Trump is not re-elected - while others back Biden for the win,

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2:39

#PODCAST: Corruption Watch "pleased" that SAPS are...

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2020/11/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation, Corruption Watch say even though they welcome the news that police are investigating almost 400 corruption cases within their ranks, it's not a surprising statistic. This was in reaction to the SAPS telling Parliament that there are 397 corruption matters against its officials being investigated by several law enforcement agencies. Lieutenant generals, major generals, brigadiers as well as other staff members are being investigated. The

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1:43

#PODCAST: Doing what he loves, elderly fisherman dies...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 65-year-old fisherman has died allegedly from a heart attack at Durban View Park, in Umhlanga, north of Durban. According to spokesperson for local security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, witnesses noticed that the man had collapsed and was not breathing. Balram says despite efforts to resuscitate the man, there was nothing that could be done to save his life...

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2:47

#PODCAST: It's D-Day for US presidential candidates,...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - After months of campaigning, discrediting each other and squaring of over the COVID19 pandemic, the final US voting day has arrived. US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, have spent the final hours of the White House race delivering their closing pitch to voters in critical states. As millions of Americans have already cast their votes, national polls suggest that Biden is in the lead. Meanwhile, a federal judge in Texas has denied

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3:09

#PODCAST: Education Department say they will maintain...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Over a million pupils are expected to sit for the 2020 matric examination starting this Thursday - and despite the impacts of Covid-19, learners will sit for the same high quality of examination - as in previous years. This according to Spokesperson to the Minister of Basic Education, Hope Mokgatlhe. The sector has had to double its efforts to ensure that the class of 2020 - despite the disruptions of the academic year - are fully prepared for this examination

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2:31

#PODCAST: Disability Rights Awareness Month to focus...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Fundraising Manager for the "Saint Giles Organisation for the Disabled" - Brenda Craig says being disable does not mean being mentally impaired. Those were the sentiments as today marks the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, with key focuses including seeing persons with disabilities as equal players in building inclusive economies. In this week's Medical Monitor, Craig who says able-bodied people should treat disabled people with respect and not see

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2:48

#PODCAST: As the US Presidential race gains momentum,...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - If election polls are anything to go by, democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is set to win today's election over the incumbent Donald Trump. Experts suggest that a victory for Biden and running mate Kamala Harris will be beneficial for South Africa in many ways, especially when it comes to financial stimulus packages and trade relations. Honorary Professor John Stremlau from the International Relations department at the Wits University says that it is

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2:49

#PODCAST: We remember the efforts of freedom fighter...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Highly committed, well informed and extremely accurate. That's how the late Enuga Sreenivasulu Reddy has been described following his passing at the weekend. Born in Andhra Pradesh, India in 1924, Mr E.S Reddy went to the United States to broaden his horizons. He would go on to become a key figure in the international struggle to end colonialism, white minority rule, and apartheid in South Africa. He served as United Nations Secretariat before becoming the UN

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2:51

#PODCAST: Steady rainfall results in an increase in...

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2020/11/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Steady rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend has resulted in increased water supply for parts of the province going into 2021. This according to spokesperson for Umgeni Water, Shami Harichunder. He says there is sufficient water to meet the full demands of Umgeni Water's customers - including the eThekwini Metro and the Msunduzi Local Municipality...

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#PODCAST: Tongaat CPF, the community and family is...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Following the brutal murder of Ashveer Sukwa at Tongaat north of Durban, chairperson for the Tongaat Community Policing Forum, Nazir Sadek, says the arrests are welcomed - however the family of the deceased and the community are still reeling from shock following the brutal killing...

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1:59

#PODCAST: Ashveer Sukwa murder suspects set to appear...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Tongaat businessman, Ashveer Sukwa. Sukwa was brutally murdered at his Fairbreeze home on Saturday. Reports suggest that he sustained 35 stab wounds, while his widower father, Rajesh was also stabbed multiple times. The father who was in hospital, has been released and is in a stable condition. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele says the suspects will appear in court soon

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#PODCAST: MF leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi reacts to...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Last week we brought you the news that former Minority Front (MF) secretary-general and spokesperson Jonathan Annipen resigned from the party and officially joined the Inkata Freedom Party (IFP). This morning we get some reaction to that move from the current leader of the MF - Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi...

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2:28

#PODCAST: "Sponsors of Brave" nominee Vivian...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - "Bravery isn't just doing. It's courage with action and it's persevering when there's resistance." Those are the encouraging words of Vivian Chengalroyan, a PhD candidate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). She is a nominee for the "2020 Sponsors of Brave" campaign, which aims to celebrate medical professionals who are unsung heroes in their fields. Vivian says being a health-care professional during these times has heightened her passion for helping

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2:37

#PODCAST: South African Weather Service says...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says sustained downpours and cloudy conditions are expected throughout the day in some parts of the country. Johannesburg emergency management services (EMS) said its disaster management teams were on standby as weather conditions were expected to persist across the metro. Gauteng experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms throughout the day yesterday. Meanwhile, in KwaZulu-Natal, teams were also on standby as inclement

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3:48

#PODCAST: Issues of race plague the DA as John...

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2020/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Issues of race and a lack of reform have been massive talking points since John Steenhuisen was elected the new leader of the Democratic Alliance. Steenhuisen emerged victorious against his contender, KwaZulu-Natal MPL Mbali Ntuli, at the party's virtual elective congress yesterday. He garnered 80% of the votes. Political analyst, Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says Steenhuisen's ascension to the party's top post comes as no surprise. He however says the party has

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