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#PODCAST: The ICPA raises concern around the use of...

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2020/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) has raised concerns after noticing that consumers are buying "Dexamethasone" in order to prevent COVID-19 infection. Jackie Maimin, CEO of ICPA says Dexamethasone is an extremely useful medicine in a number of conditions - but only when used correctly. Maimin says it is wrong to see the cortico-steroid as a cure for COVID-19...

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2:56

#PODCAST: Israel's plans to annex settlements in the...

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2020/06/26

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Israel's plans to annex settlements in the occupied West Bank is sending major shockwaves through the international community. The United Nations has warned that the plans would constitute a most serious violation of international law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet is preparing to start discussions on July the 1st on annexation of the West Bank - which happens to be territory that Israel captured in a 1967 war and that Palestinians seek for

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2:57

#PODCAST: @fita_sa continue to wait on the PTA High...

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2020/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) have provided an update on their court case, saying that while they understand the frustration of smokers, the judges have a complicated decision to make. FITA want the Pretoria High Court to set aside the ban on tobacco sales that was implemented by government at the start of lockdown - over 90 days ago. Meanwhile, with frustration growing, a "change.org" poll has been started - demanding that judges make a

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3:25

#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal's Umgeni Water confirms that...

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2020/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Umgeni Water in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that four employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at their offices in Pietermaritzburg. According to Spokesperson for Umgeni Water, Shami Harichunder, water safety has not been compromised and any water provided is safe for consumption...

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#PODCAST: Cast away with Sanjay Ramsarup and this...

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2020/06/26

By the Newsbreak team - Angler Sanjay Ramsarup goes through this week's fishing hotspots...

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2:51

#PODCAST: Another cold front is expected over...

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2020/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Weather Services says the southern parts of the country can expect a series of cold fronts today, continuing into the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a cold front is also expected, resulting in strong to gale force winds along the south-west and south coast, as well as the adjacent interior. Forecaster for the South African Weather Services, Kgoloselo Mahlangu, says high seas as well as heavy rain leading to localized flooding can be expected

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1:58

#PODCAST Doctor warns not to try irrational remedies...

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2020/06/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition, Professor Morgan Chetty says there is currently no cure for the disease caused by coronavirus, COVID-19. Chetty is urging people not to try any home remedies ..

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2:24

#PODCAST Family critical after consuming cattle...

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2020/06/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A family of five and their employee at Escourt in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands are being treated for poisoning after consuming a cattle de-worming medication - hoping it would cure them of COVID-19. KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance Service spokesperson, Craig Botha says when emergency services arrived at a doctor's room, they found 6 people in critical condition. Botha says there have been a few reports of people taking home remedies and non-prescription drugs to

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#PODCAST: A new study reveals a spike in online...

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2020/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Financial stress during COVID-19 could result in heightened gambling addictions. According to specialist clinic "Riverview Manor" in KwaZulu-Natal, a recent UK study showed a 64% increase in either the amount of time or money spent on gambling during the pandemic. With the opening up of casinos, the risk in South Africa is that many will now try to make back the money they lost during the lockdown. Psychologist Samukelisiwe Mthembu explains that this

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2:29

#PODCAST: We delve deeper into the #SardineRun, with...

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2020/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Fishing experts believe that the lockdown regulations and reduced activity in South Africa over the past few months have had a major impact on the oversupply of sardine shoals across the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. This is according to Durban fishing expert and Chatsworth tackle shop owner - Adam Kamdar. He has been actively involved in tracking of the silvery fish during the winter months for over 20 years. Kamdar brings us the latest on the whereabouts of

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#PODCAST: With government finances deteriorating, the...

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2020/06/25

The supplementary budget has painted a bleak picture of the South African economy as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. It shows a deterioration in government finances with marked increases in debt, weak revenue collection and more spending pressures. The local economy is now expected to contract by 7.2% this year. Tshepo Mongoai reports...

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#PODCAST: Day one of administering the trial COVID-19...

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2020/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Day one of administering the COVID-19 vaccine to the first eight trial participants went well. That's according to Principal Investigator for the vaccine trial at Johannesburg based Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Dr. Anthonet Koen. The rest of the participants consisting of 2,000 people aged between 18 and 65, will be given the vaccine over the next few weeks, half of which will receive a placebo. The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold

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#PODCAST: Under the "PoPI" Act, anyone processing...

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2020/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With the growing number of cyber breaches, any person processing personal information will now have an obligation to notify the Information Regulator. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) into law recently. Anyone processing personal information in South Africa will now have a 12-month grace period to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the act. After the 1st of July 2021, any

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2:51

#PODCAST: Economist - "citizens shouldn't expect any...

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2020/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is expected to re-arrange the national budget set out for COVID-19 relief and citizens shouldn't expect any good news this afternoon. That's according to economist Owen Nkomo, who says Mboweni has very few options to try and resuscitate the economy. The Minister is set to deliver his supplementary budget - outlining additional plans by government as part of dealing with the global coronavirus pandemic. Nkomo says the speech will

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2:48

#PODCAST: UNISA's Prof. Somadoda Fikeni says the...

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2020/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Policy and political analyst at the University of South Africa (UNISA) - Somadoda Fikeni says that we are likely to see the fraud and corruption trial against the former president commencing sometime next year. Fikeni believes that this case will NOT continue to drag on in the same fashion as it has over the past few years...

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#PODCAST: Saudi Arabia block international visitors...

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2020/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Saudi Arabia has stopped international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj this year, in an effort to control the Coronavirus pandemic. According to Rafeek Hassen, Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (Iifri), only a very limited number of people currently living in the kingdom may participate. Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, to be carried out

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#PODCAST Sardines set to hit Durban Beaches this week...

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2020/06/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The annual sardine run is set to grace the shores of Durban this week. That's according to Durban angler and bait shop owner - Adam Kamdar. He says that major shoals have been netted along Winklespruit Beach yesterday. Speaking to Newsbreak, Kamdar says the colder weather patterns and increased shark activity is a positive sign for a successful sardine run...

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#PODCAST Durban's iconic Edward Hotel saved from closure

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2020/06/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Tsogo Sun Hotels has stepped in to prevent the permanent closure of the historic Edward Hotel on the Durban beach-front. The news comes after hotel management group Marriott International announced that it would be "ceasing operations" at the iconic building - along with Mount Grace Country House & Spa in Magaliesburg and the Protea Hotel in Mpumalanga. Durban's "The Edward" Hotel has a rich 111-year history, and in its heyday was a luxury, five-star hotel

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#PODCAST - Suspects arrested in murder of #Overport...

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2020/06/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Two suspects - linked to the murder of 72 year old Premla Moodliar were arrested last night by detectives of the KZN Investigation Unit. Moodliar, a well known business woman - was found dead at her residence on Sparks Road in Overport, in Durban on the 3rd of May this year. Her hands were bound with tape and her home ransacked. It is believed that one of the suspects worked at the building in which Moodliar lived in. Police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele

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#PODCAST: Kubentheran Moodley and Albatime have been...

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2020/06/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Kubentheran Moodley and his company Albatime have been restrained from handling assets worth up to 232 million rand. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) alleges Moodley and his company received over 200 million as kickbacks from the Regiments Group of Companies relating to contracts that were improperly awarded by Transnet and by the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF). The directorate alleges that these

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