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1:35

#PODCAST Amnesty International SA says #SONA2024 must...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Amnesty International South Africa is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfil his commitment in upholding and safeguarding the human rights of all living in South Africa with the same fervour demonstrated in advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people. Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed says more concrete actions, accountability and policies are needed to address the dire situation faced by many in the

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3:57

#PODCAST POWA calls for Ramaphosa to announce more...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - GBV organisation - People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) is calling on the President to announce better funding for the sector while strengthening the justice system to hold offenders accountable. this as the South African Police Service (SAPS) recorded 6945 murders in the 2nd quarter of 2023/24, 881 were women and 293 were children while 10 516 rape cases were reported. Acting Executive Director at POWA, Naledi Kuali says she hopes the President highlights the

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4:02

#PODCAST Energy consultant says South Africans need...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Independent Energy Consultant, Hilton Trollip, says it is critical for the President to give feedback on promises made in the previous SONA relating to the energy crisis. Trollip says Ramaphosa also needs to give updates about Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe and their part in solving the crisis at Eskom...

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5:40

#PODCAST Calls for Ramaphosa to prioritize youth...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Economists are hoping that the country's unemployment rate top's the agenda during President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. South Africa's unemployment rate is one of the highest in the developing world at 31.9%. Lauren Graham, professor and director of the Centre of Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg says youth unemployment remains a critical issue in the country and needs urgent attention from government and

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3:53

#PODCAST COSATU react to the decision to increase the...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Civil society organizations have reacted to government's decision to increase the national minimum wage by 8.5% to R27.58 an hour. The increase comes into effect on the 1st of next month. One such organization is labor Federation - COSATU who told Newsbreak while this increase would enhance the quality of life and dignity of the poorest of the poor, there are also potential negative consequences, especially in light of the country's high youth unemployment

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3:34

#PODCAST Research finds that malaria control toxins...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new study by researchers from two universities in Canada and the University of Pretoria (UP) has produced rather alarming findings related to health complications in humans, now and in future generations. The research concluded that toxins in the environment - notably an insecticide known as "DDT" - can modify the sperm epigenome. In simple terms what this means is that fathers exposed to DDT - may produce sperm that could have severe health consequences for

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3:26

#PODCAST Ahead of #SONA, the Presidency confirms that...

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2024/02/08

The Presidency says Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the election date 15 days after the delivery of his State of the Nation Address today. Many had predicted that the president would make the announcement during his much-anticipated address. But speaking to the media in Parliament ahead of the presentation of the last SONA of the sixth administration, his office says the election date will only be declared in the third week of this month and the proclamation will follow this. Ntebo Mokobo has

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3:01

#PODCAST Animal rescue organisation "Abandoned Paws"...

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2024/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Animal rescue organisation, Abandoned Paws are urging pet owners to sterilise their animals, as facilities become overwhelmed with strays. The Durban based organisation which relies on donor funding says they've noticed a significant increase in the number of rescues coming through their doors over the past few months. The organisations, Michelle Nazeer explains the various cost-effective options available for pet sterilisation in and around Durban....

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3:11

#PODCAST Google: The vast majority of South Africans...

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2024/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Recently released research by search engine, Google indicates that a vast majority of South Africans believe daily life will look completely different with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in five years. Google searches related to AI increased 370% in the last year in South Africa - and 650% over the last five years. 73% of respondents think the most positive impacts will be in the accuracy of medical diagnoses and the effectiveness of the school curriculum

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3:50

#PODCAST PinkDrive call for public-private sector...

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2024/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Cancer awareness NGO, PinkDrive is calling for more public-private partnerships to help the country's medically uninsured access life-saving cancer screenings. The organisations call comes on the backdrop of World Cancer Day, which was commemorated on Sunday. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. In South Africa, cervical and breast cancer are the most

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3:22

#PODCAST Chatsworth Dr. Seshni Reddy starts a...

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2024/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following on from a story we brought you yesterday, Chatsworth-based medical graduate Dr Seshni Reddy is on a mission to help a Palestinian colleague and his family break free of the terror inflicted on them since attacks broke out in Gaza. Dr Reddy met Dr Mahmoud Abujundi while studying in China in 2019. After he secured a job in his native Palestine, the conflict scuppered any hopes of him beginning a successful medical career. Report suggest he is now in a

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2:51

#PODCAST SA motorists lash out at government over the...

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2024/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Since midnight, motorists have been paying more for fuel. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed that the price of both grades of petrol increased by 75-cents per litre. The department attributed the increase to the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting the transportation of oil and the weaker rand exchange rate. Meanwhile, some South Africans have lashed out at Government over today's fuel price increase. These

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1:24

#PODCAST King Charles diagnosed with cancer

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2024/02/06

Buckingham Palace has announced that British Monarch, King Charles the third- has been diagnosed with cancer. In a statement, the palace says the King remains wholly positive about his treatment - and that he looked forward to returning to public duty as soon as possible. King Charles took over the role as monarch less than 18- months ago, after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. The spokesperson has not revealed what type of cancer the king has- but said it was not prostate cancer. The

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2:56

#PODCAST Second witness in the murder case involving...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The trail against 22-year-old, Sifiso Mkhwanazi who allegedly murdered six sex workers is continuing at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court in Johannesburg. Mkhwanazi was arrested in October 2022 after six women bodies were found at his father's panel-beating business in Johannesburg. He faces a litany of charges including six counts of murder, seven counts of rape, defeating the administration of justice, robbery with aggravating circumstances and unlawful

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4:16

#PODCAST Motorists to be hit with massive fuel price...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - High fuel price increases are expected from midnight. The Department of Energy says both grades of petrol will go up by 75-cents per litre. Diesel will increase by 70 and 75-cents per litre, while Illuminating paraffin will go up by 71-cents at retail level. The department of Energy spokesperson, Robert Maake says the increases can be attributed to the geopolitical tensions in the middle east affecting the transportation of oil. National Convenor of People

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3:55

#PODCAST Triple murder incident in Phoenix raises...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Phoenix Community Police Forum says cases of domestic violence are on the rise in area. This after a man allegedly shot dead his partner and his child before turning the gun on himself on Saturday afternoon in Phoenix, north of Durban. According to police, it's believed the suspect arrived at the scene on Pipeclay Drive with the three-year-old child where he allegedly called for the mother of the child. Reports further indicate that as the victim

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3:35

#PODCAST Durban-born doctor working in the UK uses...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A South African doctor working in the United Kingdom is using his platform to speak out over the atrocities committed to the people in Gaza - urging for a ceasefire. Durban-born Dr Kumaran Pillay works in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales (USW) in the United Kingdom. Apart from his day-to-day duties, Pillay has been hard at work campaigning for an end to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, he recently penned a powerful

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3:23

#PODCAST Pregnancy Awareness Week: SA activists call...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Today marks the start of Pregnancy Awareness Week and activists are calling for more education to help expecting mothers, especially amongst the younger generation. Running from today until the Saturday, the week is used to strengthen pregnancy education and important issues that promote healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood. In South Africa, Government say that teenage pregnancy is becoming a worrying concern. Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga,

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3:20

#PODCAST Institute of Election Management Services...

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2024/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) concluded its final voter registration weekend with more than 27 million South Africans now registered to vote in an election to be announced imminently. This as South Africa is preparing for a defining election this year. Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa and former vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Terry Tselane also previewed the process whereby the President

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3:13

#PODCAST Students protest outside Brookdale Secondary...

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2024/02/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A large group of Brookdale Secondary School pupils have protested outside the school premises after the fatal stabbing of a learner. Grade 10 pupil, Siyabonga Mngomezulu, was stabbed on Friday during a fight with another pupil outside the school in Phoenix, north of Durban. He later died from his injuries. Mark Nadasen, acting vice-chairperson for Phoenix CPF says some pupils have handed over a memorandum to the school management highlighting their safety and

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