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#PODCAST: Catch the best tips on how to get the most...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Savings during lockdown is the last thing on the minds of cash-strapped consumers - but it may be the best. July is savings month and with many facing tough economic times its okay to dip into those savings. Aneesa Razack - CEO of Share Investing at FNB Wealth and Investments says those who have saved a little will now reap the rewards during the tough times of lockdown...

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#PODCAST: Heads of private ECD centres share mixed...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel - Heads of private nursery schools and day care facilities have shared mixed emotions following the ruling by the High Court in Pretoria that the centres could re-open. This after the national lockdown resulted in their doors being closed for over three months. While some heads of centres in Durban welcome the announcement, and are eager to re-open for financial reasons, others say re-opening puts them at risk of contracting Covid19. Newsbreak spoke to heads of some

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#PODCAST: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital say they...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo -Management of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital at Phoenix north of Durban say they cannot cope with the influx of possible COVID19 patients coming into the facility. That's according to acting chairman of the hospital board Mervyn Reddy. He says their designated isolation ward for possible positive coronavirus patients is currently overcrowded. Reddy also says the hospital does not have an adequate supply of personal protective equipment. He is calling on the

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2:21

#PODCAST: Chairperson of the KZN Parents Association...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department says the delivery of PPEs for learners returning to school is moving at a very slow pace in some areas around Durban, due to a dispute between the department and business forums. Grades R, 6 and 11 learners across the country were phased into schools yesterday. Only schools, which are ready to receive Grade R learners will do so. At some schools, learning resumed without any glitches. However, in others, learners were

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2:32

#PODCAST: Local composer Quinn Lubbe looks back at...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Tributes continue to pour in for famous Italian composer, Ennio Morricone, who died at the age of 91 in Rome, Italy. Morricone is best known internationally as the composer behind the instantly recognisable melodies from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" and "Once Upon a Time in the West." A prolific composer, he wrote more than 400 original scores for feature films and over 100 classical works. Known as "The Maestro", he began writing music at the age of six

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#PODCAST: Fitness fundi Zaheda Misser explains how...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - In this week's Medical Monitor we look at ways in which people can beat the lockdown bulge. One of the best ways to do this is by simply putting one foot in front of the other - and start walking. With many great benefits and no cost involved for equipment, Fitness Expert - Zaheda Misser, says walking relieves stress and improves ones mood...

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#PODCAST: Johannesburg Water close various branches...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Three Johannesburg Water employees have tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the closure of the Johannesburg Water Head Office, Swiss House and the Randburg Depot. According to the Acting Spokesperson for Johannesburg Water, Eleanor Mavimbela, deep cleaning and direct tracing of contacts has begun...

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2:46

#PODCAST: Education experts believe that the current...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Education expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal - Professor Labby Ramrathan believes that if we stick to the current education curriculum, we aren't going to meet any targets. This follows yesterdays announcement by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga saying that the 2020 school year will have to be carried over to 2021. He says the curriculum need to be fundamentally looked at and adjusted in a manner that suits the uncertain times that we face in the

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2:15

#PODCAST: Acclaimed Indian doctor plays down the high...

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2020/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - To International news... India would not be able to fully roll out the first COVID-19 vaccine next month as there are many grey areas and glitches preventing a successful implementation. That's according to the President of the Aids Society of India - Dr Ishwar Gilarda. He claims that although the asian nation is fairly advanced in medical treatment and vaccines, the airborne virus has tested experts and their capabilities to deliver to the world. Dr Gilada

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6:57

#PODCAST: Condemnation from the Hindu community as...

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2020/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Non-profit religious organisation - The South African Hindu Dharma Sabha - has filed cases of crimen injuria against two Durban pastors - Simeon Bradley Chetty and Llewelyn Joseph. This after videos of both men, allegedly making disparaging remarks about the Hindu community, went viral on social media last month. Ram Maharaj - president of the organisation - says the men must face the consequences for their inappropriate actions...

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#PODCAST: 29-year-old arrested for dealing in drugs,...

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2020/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A 29-year-old suspect, arrested for dealing in drugs, is being profiled by police, to determine if he is linked to other drug related cases. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says the suspect was arrested in Goodhaven Circle in Phoenix, north of Durban by the Durban Public Order Police, Crime Intelligence and Metro Police Drug Team. When the search warrant was implemented 14 bags of crack cocaine was recovered...

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#PODCAST: The eye-opening book "1860: From Indenture...

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2020/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A book chronicling the various struggles of the Indian Indentured Labourers is in the works and is set to release later this year. The book entitled "1860: From Indenture to Democracy" will feature eye-opening images and a compilation of must-read articles and stories. Penned by struggle stalwart Paul David, historian Kiru Naidoo, author Ranjith Choonilall and the 1860 Heritage Centre's Selvan Naidoo - the book acts as a love letter to the oft forgotten heroes

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2:31

#PODCAST: An outbreak of Canine Parvovirus kills 45...

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2020/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 45 puppies have died following an outbreak of the Canine Parvovirus at the SAPS K9 Academy at Roodeplaat in Pretoria. Police spokesperson, Colonel Brenda Muridili says the necessary quarantine measures have been implemented to contain the spread of the virus to the other healthy animals. Last year, the Parvovirus affected 120 puppies, killing 75 of them...

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#PODCAST: It's "all systems go" as learners in grades...

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2020/07/06

Learners in grades R, 6 and 11 will be returning to school this morning. Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, announced yesterday, that it's all systems go for the over two-million learners who will be joining those in Grades 7 and 12 who went back last month. However, she has admitted that the risk is too high for the younger ones, as eleven teachers, four non-teaching staff and three learners have died as a result of COVID-19 so far. Abongile Dumako reports...

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#PODCAST - "You are either infected or affected";...

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2020/07/05

By Newsbreak Talk Host, Taresh Harreeparshad - Media personality, Ashraf Garda talks to Newsbreak Talk about him testing positive for COVID-19.

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PODCAST - Are we ready for Grade 7 and Grade 11...

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2020/07/05

By Newsbreak Talk Host, Taresh Harreeparshad - On Newsbreak Talk we discuss the state of readiness of Grade 11 and 7 learners return to school AND an exclusive interview with media personality, Ashraf Garda

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#PODCAST: KZN Parent Association reacts to revised...

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2020/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association says it welcomes the Basic Education Department's revised phase-in plan. The Department announced yesterday that only Grade 6 and 11 pupils would return to schools on Monday, the 6th of July. Initially, Grades R, 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, and 11 were expected back at school. Grade 7 and 12s returned to class last month - resulting in a number of learners and teachers testing positive for Covid19. The Association's Vee Gani says

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#PODCAST: Unilever to re-brand its controversial...

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2020/07/03

Consumer giant Unilever will re-brand its skin-lightening cream "Fair and Lovely" in response to a global backlash against racial prejudice. But demand for the product remained as popular as ever, as millions in India firmly believed beauty is only skin deep. Rana Senn has the details...

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#PODCAST: Bail application of 17-year-old accused of...

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2020/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The bail application of the 17-year old charged with the rape and murder of 11-year old Amanda Mthembu has been postponed to the 10th of July. This at Mthunzini Magistrate's Court. The victim went missing after visiting a relatives home recently - her decomposed was found a week later covered with grass in a cane field at Dokodweni on KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Our SABC News reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe with the latest...

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#PODCAST: Looking to assist those who cannot leave...

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2020/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A group of Durban-based doctors are offering their services to manage COVID-19 positive patients within the confines of their homes - given that they are on a medical aid. The "COVID Home Management Team Durban" as it is known, was started by Dr Naseeba Kathrada this week. After seeing the growing number of cases in the country, Kathrada thought of a way to assist our health-care system - which could soon become overwhelmed. Interested patients will have to be

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