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SABC News and Current Affairs

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2:38

#PODCAST: Malabar's Aulayam Temple chooses not to...

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2020/05/29

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the opening of religious doors under lockdown level 3 - many religious bodies were able to breathe a sigh of relief. However, the Aulayam Temple in Malabar, Port Elizabeth have decided to keep their doors closed - and continue with live streaming their services. Temple priest, Kesu Padayachee, says one of the biggest motivators for the decision was that Nelson Mandela Bay was one of the country's COVID-19 hotspots...

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#PODCAST: 77-year-old Dr. Ittamar Avin set to become...

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2020/05/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - "You're never too old to try something different". That's the motto of UKZN's oldest graduate - 77-year-old Dr. Ittamar Avin. He will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree - majoring in Latin and French, with electives like Classical Civilisation and Linguistics. He will be one of almost 10,000 who will have a virtual graduation from UKZN today. Dr. Avin retired at the end of 2002 after teaching in the University's English Department for nearly 30

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2:19

#PODCAST: Day2Day Foundation say that South African...

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2020/05/29

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - With teachers having returned to school across South Africa yesterday, a local non-profit organisation, believes the lack of personal protective equipment or PPEs at many schools is a sign that schools are not ready to accept learners next week. Founder and Chairperson of "Day2Day Foundation", Bilal Khan says they have been closely monitoring the situation at ground level - and his interaction with teaches and parents paints a bleak picture...

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1:35

#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal police seize dagga to the...

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2020/05/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are ready to swoop on drug dealers looking to take advantage of the lockdown period. Yesterday, a 34-year-old suspect appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrates Court for dealing in dagga. The suspect was granted R2,000 bail. Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbhele says police seized dagga to the value of over R700,000...

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3:11

#PODCAST: SANCA slam the move to resume alcohol...

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2020/05/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The sale of alcohol is going to have a negative impact on social distancing. That's according to SANCA or the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in Durban. Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced yesterday that alcohol may be purchased Monday to Thursday between 9am and 5pm under alert level three of the lockdown. But already concern has been raised about the expected queues to purchase alcohol and the impact alcohol use

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2:01

#PODCAST: Johannesburg Emergency Services call on...

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2020/05/28

The Johannesburg Emergency Services has called on residents to refrain from using house warmers that could endanger their lives. This week is said to be the coldest week since the start of the year. The South African Weather Service has warned that the cold weather will continue up to the weekend in different parts of the country. Horisani Sithole reports.....

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2:49

#PODCAST: The e-smoking or "vaping" industry plead...

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2020/05/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The "vaping" or e-smoking industry in South Africa believes many of their customers will relapse and turn to the illegal cigarette trade - if they aren't allowed to operate under lockdown alert level three. Vapour Products Association of South Africa (VPASA) is urging government to allow them to sell their products ONLINE - to be delivered at homes. They also want to be disassociated from the tobacco sector. VPASA CEO - Asanda Gcoyi says if the industry is only

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3:43

#PODCAST: KZN Health Dept. say they are "unaware" of...

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2020/05/28

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department has responded to the challenges at the Phoenix Community Health Centre, north of Durban by saying it is unaware of any shortages of personal protective equipment at the facility. Staff at the clinic downed tools last week, demanding a proper decontamination of the clinic as well COVID-19 tests for staff who were allegedly exposed to a patient with the virus last month. However, management denied their requests, saying

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3:05

#PODCAST: eThekwini and Ilembe identified as COVID-19...

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2020/05/28

As the country prepares to move to Level 3 of the national coronavirus lockdown, experts have warned that the number of COVID-19 infections will increase. The Ilembe District in northern KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as one of the hotspots in the province along with eThekwini. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

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2:48

#PODCAST Gyms, dentists and cinemas open as...

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2020/05/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will today (Wednesday) ease lockdown restrictions and allow gyms, dentists and even cinemas to operate. Night restrictions will also be pushed back from 8pm to 11pm and be lifted at 6am each morning. Last month, Dubai took it's first steps in easing lockdown regulations and allowed malls to reopen at limited capacity during the holy month of Ramadan. Dubai also allowed sit-in restaurants and cafes to resume

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1:42

#PODCAST: Elderly Phoenix residents furious at what...

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2020/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka and Tashlan Naidoo - Elderly patients in Phoenix, north of Durban are furious with the lack of service delivery when going to fetch chronic medication from the Phoenix Community Health Centre in the Whetstone area. Some patients say they were forced to go the clinic everyday and wait for hours at a time without being helped. Meanwhile, chairperson for the Phoenix Civic Association, Alice Govender says security at the clinic did not allow her to enter when she

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4:39

#PODCAST: SA educators left with more questions than...

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2020/05/26

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As schools prepare for the phased-in return of students next month - more than two months after the country declared the coronavirus outbreak a national disaster - many educators have been left with more questions than answers. Some say while they feel a sense of duty to their learners, they also face the reality that their own families could now be placed at a higher risk of infection. Grade seven and twelve students will be the first to return to the

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1:34

#PODCAST: Here's what some South African Muslims got...

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2020/05/26

By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel and Tashlan Naidoo - Traditionally, Eid is a time for family and friends, giving to the less fortunate and prayer. However, this year, those observing Eid - had to do so within the confines of their homes - in line with national lockdown regulations. Newsbreak spoke to a few members of the Muslim community about their "lockdown Eid celebrations". While, many were disappointed about not being able to observe the special day with those they love, they say saving

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3:26

#PODCAST: Durban Dr Prithi Ramlachan discusses the...

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2020/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - There is no scientific findings confirming the relation between cold weather and an increased risk of COVID-19 infections. This is according to General Practitioner based in Durban - Doctor Prithi Ramlachan. With a cold-front expected in parts of the country this week, concerns have been raised about the possible spreading of the virus. Ramlachan says there are types of flu that develop during cold weather patterns, however there's no scientific proof that the

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#PODCAST: SA Anti-Drug Forum urge government to...

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2020/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Anti-Drug Forum (ADF) have reacted to the continued ban on tobacco sales during lockdown level three, saying the move continues to baffle them. Chairperson Sam Pillay has had his hands full for much of the lockdown, assisting recovering addicts and facilitating the movement of hampers for impoverished families. Speaking after the President's Sunday announcement, Pillay says the ban on tobacco sales has not stopped smokers from getting their

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3:18

#PODCAST: Political analyst @omtimka reacts to the...

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2020/05/25

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa says the whole country will move to Alert Level Three from next Monday. The president says this will allow for the further opening of the economy while government continues to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. He was addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night. Joining us on the line to discuss yesterday's announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa was political analyst, Ongama

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14:59

#PODCAST: 24-year-old final year medical student...

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2020/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A 24-year-old final year medical student Kapil Narain at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN`s), Nelson Mandela School of Medicine has been appointed as the Chair of FAMSA (Federation of African Medical Students Association) COVID-19 Technical Working group (TWG). He joined Newsbreak Talk to discuss his vision for medical research to fight COVID-19

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4:18

#PODCAST: Here's why young Indian-origin South...

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2020/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - There has been a noticeable increase in young South Africans of Indian origin embracing their heritage during the lockdown period. If you're a social media user then you've probably come across several pages online dedicated to dance and music in the vernacular. But why is it that in times of adversity, the Indian origin community reflects on their cultural landscape? Artistic Director of Natya Ananda - Verushka Pather says this is not a millennial move. She

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2:46

#PODCAST: A special COVID-19 awareness drive goes off...

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2020/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A special COVID-19 awareness drive was carried out with success in Chatsworth, south of Durban on Friday. Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson, Jakes Singh says police together with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) discovered a number of illegal activities, including the arrest of several illegal immigrants. He says over the last 60 days of lockdown, the Chatsworth police have ensured social-distancing and hygiene protocols were

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2:20

#PODCAST: KZN Health Department confirms nine...

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2020/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu has confirmed nine positive cases at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Phoenix, north of Durban. In her address yesterday afternoon, the Minister confirmed that six health-care workers and three patients had contracted COVID-19. Minister Simelane-Zulu said that the suspected affected areas has been sanitised. She further said that some beds at the hospital has been converted to deal with COVID-19 cases...

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