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#PODCAST: Four Durban Metro Police officers have been...

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2020/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Four Durban Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested for corruption and theft at Tongaat, north of Durban. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, one SAPS Tongaat officer has also been arrested for extortion. According to Police Spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker - the four Metro officers received information about a shop owner suspected to be selling cigarettes at La Mercy in Tongaat. It's reported that the officers confiscated the cigarettes and an

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#PODCAST: Angler Sanjay Ramsarup casts away with this...

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2020/07/31

By the Newsbreak Team - Fishing Report for Friday the 31st of July 2020 with angler Sanjay Ramsarup.

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3:09

#PODCAST: SARS urge citizens to comply with #tax...

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2020/07/31

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged South Africans to comply with their tax returns this year. Briefing the media yesterday, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says its newly introduced auto assessments will allow taxpayers to get their refunds within 72 hours. This will enable SARS to complete tax returns for more than three-million individuals through data collected from third parties. Taxpayers will start receiving auto assessment SMSs from next month and they can either accept or

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2:55

#PODCAST: Human Aid South Africa look to start...

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2020/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As Mandela Month draws to an end today, founder of volunteer group "Human Aid SA" - Ahmed Osman says donating to and helping the less fortunate should continue every month. The organisation specializes in creating comfortable container homes, which come fully-furnished. Osman says assisting the homeless with a place to sleep is always a worthy cause...

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2:29

#PODCAST: Community members from various parts of...

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2020/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Community members from Lenasia, Klipstruit, Eldorado, Ennerdale and surrounding areas of Johannesburg have come together to voice their concerns regarding alleged land grabs and land invasions in the areas. Local resident Majiet Amien says they are being faced with not just a drop in their property value - but they are also fearing for their lives due to an increase in criminality...

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#PODCAST - Criminals target Springfield and...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell DanielNot even the national lockdown is keeping criminals at bay with some criminals posing as municipal workers in the Springfield and Asherville areas, near Durban. Communications Officer for the Sydenham Community Policing Forum, Satish Dhupelia, says the areas is facing several criminal activities including business robberies. Dhupelia urges residents and business owners to be extra cautious and practice safety measures to avoid becoming victims of crime

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#PODCAST - Sardine Watch 30 July 2020

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2020/07/30

In today's sardine fever, angling enthusiast Adam Kamdar says Durban fishermen have made yet another great catch this morning following yesterdays large netting

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2:21

#PODCAST - Cornavirus temporarily closes doors to...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiThe Phoenix Child and Family welfare Society have shut its doors for day-to day operations after a resident at one of their shelters tested positive for the coronavirus. Vice chairperson of Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society, Sham Maharaj says the lady who resides at the Sahara Shelter in Phoenix, south of Durban is receiving treatment at a hospital. Maharaj says that as a precautionary measure, staff are working from home. However he says the services offered

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2:03

#PODCAST: The Phoenix Crisis Centre is appealing to...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a bid ease the plight of under-privileged COVID-19 sufferers, the Phoenix Crisis Centre is appealing to the public to donate items, that will then be made into hampers. Some of the items that have been requested are oranges, ginger, lime, lemon and salt - items which are known to boost the immune system. Stakeholder in the initiative - Natasha Munian - also known as "Bash with Tash", says those who are in need of these hampers can contact the centre or

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2:07

#PODCAST: Reaction as six men are arrested in...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The arrest of six men in connection with a series of drug-related murders in Chatsworth, south of Durban has been welcomed by community members and anti-drug activists. Earlier this week, five suspects were found in possession of illegal shotguns, rifles, pistols and 220 rounds of ammunition. The owner of the firearms was placed under arrest for failing to safeguard the weapons. All six suspects have since appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court. Three of them

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2:43

#PODCAST: With infections rising in KZN, residents...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature - Les Govender says it's scary and concerning that residents and public facilities in the Chatsworth are NOT adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines. He adds that it's even more mind-boggling, given the fact that the area has been officially listed as a hotspot within the eThekwini Municipality. This comes in the wake of reports from members of the community who say that certain public facilities are not putting

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2:29

#PODCAST: New stats show that children are spending...

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2020/07/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Statistics show that children are spending more time watching television and browsing the web during lockdown. The report released by Statistics South Africa, is titled "Social impact of COVID-19: Mobility, Migration and Education in South Africa". It is based on information from 1,323 respondents from various demographic groups across the country. The research was conducted between June 17 and July 4. Rachel Vadi spoke to Stats SA's Dr. Seble Worku...

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#PODCAST #WomenEconomyWednesdays featuring Firdoze...

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma PatelFrom student activist to teacher to film and tv producer, Firdoze Bulbulia, has traversed the world of education and entertainment but its her love for children that led to the focus on creating cartoon to teach youngsters about how to keep safe during a pandemic. The production - called Wazi - is about a little child who has to keep safe during the coronavirus pandemic. On Women Economy Wednesday - the last of the feature this month - Janet Pillai

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#PODCAST - #Sardine update 29 July 2020

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan NaidooIn today's sardine fever, angling enthusiast Adam Kamdar says Durban fishermen have made a substantial netting this morning...But what do weather patterns reveal for the next few days

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#PODCAST - Racial inequality a no ball for SA cricket

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan NaidooCricket South Africa (CSA) have come out to address the issues of inequality and social injustices rearing its ugly head in the beautiful game, amid the uproar of the black lives matter movement which triggered many allegations of racial discrimination against black players over the years. The national outcry by cricket fans, the greater South African public and broad stakeholder groups could not be ignored. The Transformation Committee of the Board developed a

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#PODCAST - Hajj numbers dropped during lockdown

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi Today marks the beginning of the much revered annual five-day Hajj pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims worldwide participate in the compulsory spiritual pilgrimage - however this year, only 10,000 people are allowed to perform the sacred journey. The number of pilgrims has been restricted this year due to international travel bans to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Irshad Malek, founder and CEO of World of Travel and Chairman of

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#PODCAST: Durban director Dayakar Padayachee previews...

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African short film "Saloon" has been gaining plaudits on the international scene and most recently was nominated as a finalist at the Kosice International Monthly Film Festival in Slovakia. Directed by Durban's Dayakar Padayachee, Saloon is the story of a troubled hit-man who visits a nearby bar - which acts as a safe haven for people like him to reflect his thoughts. But something sinister is afoot and the dangers lurking in the dark force him to protect

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#PODCAST: Tech expert Preetesh Sewraj explains how to...

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The world of online learning has been delved into more than ever before with the COVID-19 pandemic and national lock-down in place. With it comes various many benefits - like the comfort of learning at home - however it also has its challenges. From high data costs, to knowing how to log in and stay logged in - pupils and students say these issues often make learning online more of a chore than an aid. In this week's Techno Touch, tech expert Preetesh Sewraj

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth dog owners warned to be extra...

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local non-profit organisation dealing in dog rescue and adoption are appealing to residents from Chatsworth, south of Durban and surrounding suburbs to be on the lookout for criminals looking to steal their dogs. PAWS Arusa director, Zoey Arran says they've noticed an increase in such cases recently. Arran advises pet owners to be extra vigilant of their surroundings - especially when their dogs bark...

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#PODCAST: Durban welcome the introduction of a system...

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2020/07/29

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Durban Port have welcomed the introduction of an integrated system to control the number of trucks entering and exiting the port. With operating hours now being discussed, a holistic truck booking system to show expected truck volumes is also being worked on in order for all parties to plan more effectively. General Manager at the Port of Durban, Moshe Motlohi says communities surrounding the Durban Port Bayhead Precinct have been negatively affected and

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