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3:12

#PODCAST - #GiftoftheGivers contribute #R1M to relief...

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2020/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreeparshadWith a death-toll of 154- the situation in Beirut, Lebanon remains dire. This follows the explosion on Tuesday that resulted in about 5000 injuries. Now the Gift of the Givers in South Africa has contributed one-million-rand to relief efforts there. Founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman explains that they could not dispath a medical team- because health personnel are currently needed in South Africa to fight COVID-19

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#PODCAST #EXCLUSIVE #LATESTNEWS - #KZN Dept of...

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2020/08/08

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad KwaZulu-Natal Health HOD, Dr. Sandile Tshabalala provides some insight into what went wrong at the Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, following the death of 67-year old Sibusiso Khumalo in a makeshift structure outside the hospital.

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2:04

#PODCAST: The annual Mahatma Gandhi Essay Competition...

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2020/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The values promoted by peace leaders of the world in the present situation is the theme for the this year's annual Mahatma Gandhi Essay Competition - hosted by the Gandhi Development Trust. Spokesperson Satish Dhupelia says the inspiration for the theme was the response from world leaders in how they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dhupelia says they have decided to host the competition online because they believe it is important to keep the continuity, while

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3:13

#PODCAST: Distinguished Apollo Secondary School...

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2020/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Family, friends, students and the teaching fraternity at Chatsworth, south of Durban are still battling to come to terms with the untimely passing of Apollo Secondary School teacher - Suraya Naidoo. She passed away earlier this week after a long battle with COVID-19, aged 57. Her husband had contracted the deadly virus and passed away just a few weeks prior. After which, Mrs Naidoo's health deteriorated and she spent more than 50 days on a ventilator. Her

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3:45

#PODCAST: Author Shanthini Naidoo's new book explores...

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2020/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As we continue the build-up to Women's Day this Sunday, the story of forgotten women who fought for democracy is now being expressed through the writings of Johannesburg author, Shanthini Naidoo. In her book titled "Women in Solitary", Naidoo explores the female experience of activism and how women take on additional political roles to their personal ones. In today's Women's Month feature we speak to Naidoo,explains how women like Rita Ndzanga, Shanthie Naidoo

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2:17

#PODCAST: Miss SA 2020 finalist Karishma Ramdev...

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2020/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hailing from Chatsworth, south of Durban, 25-year-old medical doctor Karishma Ramdev, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the Miss South Africa pageant 2020. Now living in Johannesburg, Ramdev is amongst a group of 10 South African women set to run for the title of Miss South Africa, announced this week. Speaking to Newsbreak, Ramdev says she looks forward to adding to the lives of those who are most in need through this platform...

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3:00

#PODCAST: India will allow the opening of some of its...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak's Rana Senn - India will allow the world class universities to open campuses in the country and propel the nation well into the 21st century. But it also ruled junior school students should study in their mother tongue and not in English which has ignited a debate on the future of education. Rana Senn has the details...

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#PODCAST: KZN police investigate if there is a link...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating if there is a link between two murders that occurred north of Durban. A 44-year-old man succumed to a gunshot wound after being shot allegedly by an unknown man at Blackburn Village, near Verulam. It's been reported that he sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Meanwhile, in a seperate incident, a 29-year-old man was shot and killed whilst running between Tacoma and

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2:33

#PODCAST: 79 deaths and more than 5000 cumulative...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) released the latest figures of COVID19 within its facilities, which now stand at a cumulative total of 5592 cases with 79 deaths. There are currently 1772 active cases, comprising of 1038 officials and 189 inmates, and the recovery rate stands at just over 76%. Gauteng had the most infected officials at 568, while the Eastern Cape had the most infected inmates of 1133. 48 officials passed away from COVID related

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2:04

#PODCAST: Family of the late Sibusiso Khumalo welcome...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Two senior officials from Pietermaritzburg's Northdale Hospital have been suspended following the death of 67-year old Sibusiso Khumalo in a makeshift structure outside the hospital. The precautionary suspension is to allow for further investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Khumalo.Meanwhile, daughter of the late Sibusiso Khumalo - Hlengiwe Khumalo says the family welcomes the decision. But she says they want to see changes in health

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1:40

#PODCAST: Two men arrested for the murder of an...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two men, aged between 21 and 33, suspected to be responsible for the killing of an unborn baby at Cato Crest, in Durban, have been arrested and appeared at the Durban Magistrates Court. According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele, a stray bullet struck a pregnant woman during a robbery. She sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach and the unborn baby was certified dead two days after the incident. Mbele explains what transpired...

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#PODCAST: This week marks the death anniversaries of...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This week marked the death anniversaries of two forgotten heroes in anti-apartheid activist - Dr. Hoosen Haffejee AND Black Consciousness leader - Mapetla Mohapi. While these men came from differing backgrounds, they fought for the same cause and in the end were both condemned to deaths of a similar fate. On the 2nd of August 1977, Dr. Hoosen was detained by Brighton Beach Police and just a day later his body was found hanging from his prison cell. While

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2:29

#PODCAST: Clean-up operations continue at the...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Clean up operations continued this week at the Hennops River in Gauteng, after a large quantity of PPEs were allegedly dumped there at the weekend. So far, more than 40 disposal bags worth of latex gloves have been recovered. However, non-profit organisation "Hennops Revival" - a foundation that aims to keep the river clean - says it may take years before all traces of the PPE is removed. In this week's Greenscene we speak to founder or the organisation -

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3:46

#PODCAST: #Beirut academic Dr. Rania Masri says...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Clean up operations continue in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon following a deadly explosion on Tuesday that left more than a 100 people dead and thousands injured. Lebanese President Michel Aoun confirmed that ammonium nitrate - often used in fertilisers and bombs - caused the devastating explosion. Reports suggest the chemical was stored for six years at the port, without proper safety measures. Beirut academic Dr. Rania Masri joined us this morning...

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#PODCAST: The Gift of the Givers Foundation...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today the Gift of the Givers Foundation commemorates it's 28th anniversary of giving back to the community and assisting those who are in need. The humanitarian aid organisation was established on Thursday the 6th of August 1992, by Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman. What followed in the years to come was worldwide disaster intervention and the formation of various projects and teams that helped aid millions of people. Most recently, the foundation has been working to assist

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#PODCAST: The Seva Bhakti Foundation to provide...

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2020/08/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This Women's Month - a local Durban organisation is shifting their focus to young women. The Seva Bhakti Foundation has launched "The Big Sister Initiative" - where close to 100 impoverished adolescent girls will be given toiletries and sanitary packs. In addition, they will be provided with a life skills set to help them overcome challenges. Member of the Foundation - Tina Govindan says the goal is to make them strong women of the future...

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#PODCAST: Decomposing body found in sugarcane field...

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2020/08/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A decomposing unidentified body has been found in the vicinity of Vincent Dickinson Road, in Canelands, north of Durban. The gruesome discovery was made by sugar cane cutters who were working in the area. According to spokesperson for local security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, this is the third body found within a radius of 200 metres in recent times within the vicinity.

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2:50

#PODCAST: Fighting to get fit: gym body asks for...

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2020/08/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The fitness sector in South Africa is set to lose well over 10,000 jobs by the end of the month if facilities are not opened soon. Gyms have been closed for the last 132 days since the start of the nationwide lockdown in the country, leaving thousands of owners, staff and members frustrated and dismayed. This has resulted in the organisation of a peaceful demonstration by members of the industry this afternoon. Spokesperson for FIT- SA a gym representative body

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#PODCAST: Business experts believe that remote...

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2020/08/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Industry experts believe that remote working and remote learning is here to stay. This as companies support the move to be connected virtually, in a bid to prepare employees for a future crisis and to save costs associated with an office set up. That's according to business consulting firm - Airshot. They say that the pandemic is disrupting the business world and companies have no choice but to review their strategies to overcome the difficulties. Airshot

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1:39

#PODCAST: Police warn KZN business owners to be on...

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2020/08/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Business owners have been warned to be on high alert for a particular method of hijacking in and around the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele, says it's alleged that syndicates are targeting business owners by requesting a call out for a quotation. Upon arrival, the victims are directed to a remote area and then attacked by armed men...

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