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#PODCAST Multiple injuries reported during peaceful...

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2024/01/30

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - More than seven people were injured during protest action yesterday in Phoenix, north of Durban. That's according to Public Relations Officer for civil organisation - Voice of Phoenix - Pastor Mervyn Reddy. Hundreds of community members blockaded entry and exit points of the township, after experiencing water challenges for the past three years. Reddy says a memorandum of demands was handed over to the eThekwini Municipality and a response is expected within 7

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2:50

#PODCAST State of Pet Homelessness Project finds that...

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2024/01/30

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - One in three pets are currently homeless across 20 countries. This includes South Africa. That's according to the State of Pet Homelessness Project- which is a global survey conducted by Mars Petcare and Humane Society International, among others. It found that in South Africa 4.05 million cats and dogs go homeless. Mars Multisales corporate manager Suraya Hamdulay explains how this data can be used to home displaced pets...

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3:35

#PODCAST Intuitive new digital wellbeing platform...

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2024/01/29

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Whether it's a lack of knowledge, time, motivation, confidence or resources holding them back, many people find it difficult to integrate healthy habits into their modern lives. That's according to Joy Des Fountain, co-founder of soSerene - an intuitive new digital wellbeing platform. The platform recognizes that wellbeing is multifaceted, requiring a holistic combination of mental health, physical fitness and good nutrition. Fountain says applying these three

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3:24

#PODCAST ICJ order to add global pressure to end the...

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2024/01/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - International law expert based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Dr.Sheetal Soni says the International Court of Justice's provisional orders for Israel to comply will add global pressure to end the war against Palestine. The ICJ on Friday ordered Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The World Court also ruled that it recognizes the Palestinians' right to be protected from acts of genocide

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2:50

#PODCAST Community group Voice of Phoenix (VOP) say...

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2024/01/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Community organisation the Voice of Phoenix (VOP) says their protest will continue this morning. This is despite the meeting with eThekwini Municipality in Sastri Park, north of Durban at the weekend- aimed at resolving the water crisis. Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda told residents that water will be restored by the 15 of February due to technical refurbishments. Some areas in Phoenix, Ottawa and Verulam have gone without water for three months. But despite

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3:18

#PODCAST New first-year compulsory UKZN module looks...

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2024/01/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The University of KwaZulu-Natal is launching a compulsory social justice module- aimed at addressing Gender Based Violence, racism and homophobia- for all first-year students this year. This is in a bid to confront the social injustices currently plaguing South Africa. Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning Thabo Msibi explains how the module will create better young South Africans...

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3:01

#PODCAST Activists gather for a vigil in Durban,...

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2024/01/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A group of activists gathered in Durban last night, pledging their solidarity for journalists in Gaza. The group is concerned about the clamp down of media freedom in telling the Palestine story as well as the safety of journalists there. Organiser Nkosikhona Duma says they also welcome the ICJ orders issued for Israel...

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#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality says water will be...

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2024/01/28

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Community organisation the Voice of Phoenix (VOP) says their protest will continue on Monday. This is despite the meeting with eThekwini Municipality in Sastri Park, north of Durban at the weekend- aimed at resolving the water crisis. Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda told residents that water will be restored by the 15 of February due to technical refurbishments. Some areas in Phoenix, Ottawa and Verulam have gone without water for three months. But despite

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3:44

#PODCAST Main entry and exit points in Phoenix...

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2024/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Main entry and exit points of Phoenix, north of Durban, are expected to be blocked during a peaceful protest on Monday as frustrated residents gather in solidarity against persistent water interruptions. That's according to community organisation Voice of Phoenix. Spokesperson Mervyn Reddy says residents of Phoenix, Verulam, Ottawa and surrounding areas are frustrated with the lack of service delivery in the area. Reddy says a memorandum of demands will be

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4:16

#PODCAST The world waits in anticipation as the ICJ...

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2024/01/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The world continues to wait with bated breath as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to announce its verdict in the case between South Africa and Israel today. South Africa which has accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention has requested the court for provisional measures against Israel. It wants them to include ensuring that civilians have adequate food, water and medical supplies and for Israel to refrain from any

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3:49

#PODCAST New report shows significant deterioration...

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2024/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Year-on-year, business confidence in Durban decreased by 5.92 index points in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to an improvement of 9.21 index points recorded in the previous quarter. That's according to The Durban Business Confidence Index (BCI) Fourth Quarter 2023 Report which was compiled by the Macroeconomics Research Unit at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. The BCI report measures the present mood or

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 26 January 2024...

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2024/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:28

#PODCAST Equal Education: Overcrowding still a major...

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2024/01/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Research by Equal Education has found that overcrowding remains a problem and leads to the poor state of infrastructure in schools. This as the advocacy group held two pickets this week in Gauteng and the Western Cape, demanding amongst other issues the admission of all unplaced learners in both provinces. Here's Equal Education researcher, Kimberley Khumalo with the details...

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1:59

#PODCAST eThekwini Head of Water & Sanitation says...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Head of water and sanitation in the eThekwini Municipality, Ednick Msweli, says infrastructure repairs remain a priority for the municipality as well as increasing the number of water tankers within the city's fleet...

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2:39

#PODCAST SAPS Chatsworth to host a community...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In observance of the South African National Police Prayer Day this Saturday, the SAPS at Chatsworth south of Durban will be hosting a community interfaith prayer. SAPS Chatsworth has identified social ills such as poverty, gender-based violence and substance abuse among others impacting negatively on the community. Chairman of the Chatsworth Crime Prevention Forum, Reverend Cyril Pillay says several religious and civic organisations will come together as one

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1:45

#PODCAST Phoenix resident hits out at local ward...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Phoenix resident, S.G Moodley says they receive little to no help from local ward councillors as ongoing water and electricity outages continue....

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#PODCAST Ward 102 councillor provides an update on...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - According to Ward 102 Councillor, Rory McPherson, residential housing, RDP and informal settlements in Parkgate and Riet River, in the north of Durban, have been most affected by ongoing water outages for more than 15 days. Yesterday, frustrated residents of Parkgate and Riet River blockaded parts of the R102 in the vicinity of Riet River and Ottawa - calling for an end to water shedding. McPherson says water tankers are insufficient considering the large

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3:06

#PODCAST Presidential Climate Commission look to...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Plans are underway to foster relations between the Presidential Climate Commission and the University of Mpumalanga. It is envisaged that the collaboration will assist in realising the Just Transition goals among others. The commission held discussions with the management of the university to discuss ways the institution could introduce courses that will respond to the Green Energy Plan. The Presidential Climate Commission's head of employment strategy, Devan

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3:58

#PODCAST DA in KZN call for an urgent investigation...

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2024/01/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has written to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) calling for an urgent investigation into the water supply and infrastructure crisis facing thousands of residents in areas north of Durban. Scores of residents from areas such as Verulam, Phoenix and Ottawa have taken to the streets over the past week burning tyres and blocking roadways demanding answers from the eThekwini Municipality. Some residents claim to have gone

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