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#PODCAST: "Kandasamys: The Wedding" scoops the award...

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2020/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South African hit-movie "Kandasamys: The Wedding" has scooped the award for Best Feature Screenplay at the prestigious Simon Sabela Awards. The film received seven nominations at the awards, which took place at the weekend. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and excellence within the South African Film and Television industry - with a special focus on KwaZulu-Natal. Writer and director of the movie, Jayan Moodley, says the achievement serves as an

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#PODCAST - Still a long way to go for better...

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2020/09/13

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh HarreepershadSeptember marks Public Service Month in South Africa. Public Service Month (PSM) is an integrated strategic national event in the calendar of the Department of Public Service and Administration. The Public Service Month is commemorated under the theme: "Growing South Africa Together for an Ethical Public Service." Stand up and be counted among these public servants! We speak to Deputy Minister for Public Service and Administration Sindisiwe

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#PODCAST - Paying tribute to anti-apartheid human...

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2020/09/12

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter Taresh Harreepershad President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for late human rights lawyer George Bizos. Ramaphosa has also authorised that the National Flag be flown at half-mast at every flag station in the country from today (12/09) until the evening of the Special Official Funeral on Thursday the 17th of September. Bizos passed away on the afternoon of 9 September 2020 at the age of 92. He dedicated his legal career to fighting for

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2:22

#PODCAST - #OrangeMaskCampaign making swift gains in...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi he Orange Mask Campaign, initiated by the Active Citizen's Movement (ACM) has been gaining much support since its inception a few weeks ago. Deputy chairperson of ACM, Yashica Padia says the aim of the campaign is to send a message to Government that South Africans are tired of reports of corruption- especially around COVID-19 tenders and procurement. Padia says they want to fight corruption and see perpetrators charged, convicted and sent to prison

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2:14

#PODCAST - Three men arrested in drug bust in...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreepershadThree men are expected to appear in the Chatsworth Magistrates Court today on charges of dealing and possession of drugs. This follows a drug bust in Croftdene, south of Durban that recovered drugs to estimated street value of more than R9000. Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele explains how the drug bust was made

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#PODCAST: Five female pupils, who attacked a fellow...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Five female pupils who attacked a Grade 10 learner at Newlands East Secondary, in Durban, have been expelled. Spokesperson for the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Muzi Mahlambi says investigations resulted in the decision being made ultimately to expel the pupils. Earlier this year, a video showing the gruesome attack circulated on social media, resulting in the girls being suspended pending investigations. Mahlambi says this week alone several school

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#PODCAST: After wowing international audiences,...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The 41st Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) will once again showcase South Africa and African stories to an international audience - however this year's festival will be held virtually. A local story that has garnered much international appeal is Tokoloshe "The Calling". Written and produced by Arish Sirkissoon aka "LX Seth" and directed by veteran filmmaker Richard Green. It tells the chilling tale of a successful writer, who goes to an abandoned hotel

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#PODCAST: Videovision's Anant Singh looks back at the...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Film Producer Anant Singh says Advocate George Bizos will remain in the books of history for his role in South Africa's democracy. The renowned human rights lawyer died at his home in Johannesburg at the age of 92. Bizos is most well known as Mandela's lawyer during the historic Rivonia Treason Trial. He also assisted Singh with information on the late president for his film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", creating a lasting friendship...

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#PODCAST: Popular KwaZulu-Natal snake rescuer Nick...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Popular KwaZulu-Natal snake rescuer Nick Evans has now slithered his way on to television screens with his new show "Snake Season". The programme - which premiered yesterday on DSTV's "People's Weather" channel - follows Evans through nail-biting encounters with spitting cobras, boomslangs and the fearsome black mamba. Evans says with spring in full swing, human encounters with snakes are going to become more frequent. He adds that his new show is both

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#PODCAST: Activist Yusuf Abramjee remembers leading...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The medical fraternity is mourning the death of leading Johannesburg Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr Yusuf Bamjee. He died earlier this week after succumbing to complications associated with COVID-19, with reports suggesting he suffered for over 40 days with the virus. Dr. Bamjee was actively involved in community work, being one of the founders of the Fordsburg Clinic and also the head of the international medical foundation "INFAQ", assisting people in need of

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#PODCAST: This Durban couple have used the lockdown...

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2020/09/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country has left many unemployed and battling to make ends meet. One casualty of the lockdown is a Durban lawyer and her husband, who've had to shut down their firm as business dried up. But, they've adopted a never give up attitude and now have a new line of business delivering fresh produce straight to customers during lockdown. Avi Matabadal of "Fresh To Your Door" now runs an online store. He has

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#PODCAST - On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, #SADAG...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell DanielMental illness is becoming increasingly concerning with 1400 people calling the South African Depression and Anxiety Group daily during Covid-19. These are the sentiments of operations director at SADAG, Cassey Chamber. Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, bringing to focus the importance of mental health and how Covid-19 is currently affecting people mentally. Chamber says suicidal thoughts don't just go away, neither does depression or anxiety, and people

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2:28

#PODCAST - KZN Department of Education investigates...

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2020/09/10

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is currently investigating a case of sexual misconduct at a Phoenix school, north of Durban. The teacher has been suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct from learners. The Education Department has confirmed that the matter is currently in court. It's believed that the teacher made sexual advances at learners with the promise of better results. KZN Education Department spokesperson, Muzi Mhalambi is appealing to parents and teachers to work

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#PODCAST - Police warn of online car scam in...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim Police have warned potential car buyers in the Pietermaritzburg region about an online scam in which fraudsters target people looking to buy second hand vehicles. Reports indicate that these criminals operate under the name "Izy Motors" - where vehicles are advertised mainly on social media, including Facebook. They then dupe interested people to make an e-wallet payment to secure the vehicle, before fleeing with the money. Pietermaritzburg Police Spokesperso

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#PODCAST: Social anthropologist Dr. Raj Govender...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - An integrated task team consisting of community leaders in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban have come on board in solving a sewage crisis that has left the river system in a "shocking state". Chairman of Amanzimtoti Conservancy, Andrew Manning says load-shedding is severely impacting the health of the river system. He says that when the power goes off, it results in pumps being turned off, thus creating a backflow of sewage. Manning has now urged the different

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#PODCAST: eThekwini reopen its heritage and...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The eThekwini Municipality has officially reopened its heritage and recreational facilities. With the country now under Alert Level 2 of the lockdown, necessary safety precautions will be implemented at each of the reopened facilities. These include the City's 95 libraries with only the Durban City Hall Library remaining closed due to refurbishment. Meanwhile - as eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela explains - swimming at beaches is still

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#PODCAST: Rajesh Gopie's "Tamasha on Hope Street" set...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Matthew Veeran - This Heritage Day theater lovers will have the chance to witness Rajesh Gopie's award-winning play "Tamasha on Hope Street", from the comfort of their homes. The first play of its kind to be streamed online, "Tamasha" tackles controversial themes such as poverty, social injustice and xenophobia - all set to the backdrop of Chatsworth, south of Durban. Meant for mature audiences, it tells the tale of a Zimbabwean night watchman, who sparks an unlikely friendship

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#PODCAST: B4SA in full support of extending the...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Business for SA (B4SA) has defended the extension of the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme or TERS - despite the payment suspensions. Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi said that government has taken the decision to extend the relief payments, as some industries have extended their lockdowns until the 15th September. Over R41 billion in payments have been made to over 800,000 employers who applied on behalf of workers. But UIF

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#PODCAST: Community leaders in Amanzimtoti join hands...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - An integrated task team consisting of community leaders in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban have come on board in solving a sewage crisis that has left the river system in a "shocking state". Chairman of Amanzimtoti Conservancy, Andrew Manning says load-shedding is severely impacting the health of the river system. He says that when the power goes off, it results in pumps being turned off, thus creating a backflow of sewage. Manning has now urged the different

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#PODCAST: @WHO concerned that COVID-19 will have a...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The World Health Organisation (WHO) is concerned that disruptions to health care will have a negative effect on the global child mortality rate. The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 - down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990. This is attributed to health care systems that have made great strides against preventable child deaths. But given the pressure on the system due to COVID-19 and the impact of

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