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2:53

#PODCAST Brent crude oil plummet could be good news...

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2020/04/21

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The price of brent crude oil has fallen to its lowest trading levels ever - as countries grapple with the coronavirus pandemic during the lockdown. This, a day after U.S. crude oil prices turned negative for the first time. Traders dumped the commodity -once called black gold- due to the sudden slump in oil demand. Economist Owen Nkomo says that this drop in Brent Crude oil could affect trade but in turn means good news for the consumer.....

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#PODCAST Chatsworth residents get tested for...

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2020/04/21

by SABC News reporter, Navitha Gajraj - Residents of Moorton at Chatsworth, south of Durban experienced governments door-to-door COVID19 testing campaign. The SANDF, Police, Metro Police and Health Department officials conducted this extensive drive. Roads were cordoned off and residents were informed via loud-hailers to stay indoors and comply with relevant procedures. 45-year-old resident Sham Dhanpaul talks about his experience...

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2:13

#PODCAST 25 Durban businesses shutdown for operating...

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2020/04/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Law enforcement has cracked down on 25 businesses in Durban operating unlawfully during the National Lockdown. A manager and eleven employees, including foreign nationals, operating at Tradeport Distribution Centre at Phoenix, have been arrested. Our SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Makamu, says the twelve people are expected to appear at the Verulam Magistrates Court today, facing charges related to undocumented foreign nationals...

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2:55

#PODCAST Doctors from private hospital in Durban...

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2020/04/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Doctors from a private hospital in Durban have challenged other medical professionals countrywide to donate money to aid the fight against the COVID19 pandemic. The idea was then born to raise funds for groceries or other essentials to help the less forutunate, and most importantly - to challenge other private hospital doctors to the same. Dr Leon Perumal says the team from the Ahmed Al Kadi Private hospital have to date collectively raised more than

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2:48

#PODCAST SA Medical Student says #COVID19 curfew in...

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2020/04/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A 24 year old South African medical student studying in Zambia is finding life a little tough after countries imposed travel restrictions amid the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. Aman Nowbuth, is in his 7th and final year of medical school and says although there isn't a formal lockdown in place, there are strict guidelines that are to be followed such as wearing masks in public and social distancing. Zambia has 65 positive cases with 3 related deaths

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3:09

#PODCAST: Thuthuzela Care Centres want communities to...

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2020/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - With cities are under strict lockdown in South Africa and around the world, concern has been raised for women and children who have found themselves unsure of their safety as victims of Domestic Violence and/or Gender Based Violence. However, the Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) - the facility that has been introduced as a critical part of South Africa's anti-rape strategy, wants communities to know that their doors are still open to help people. Acting Deputy

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2:32

#PODCAST: SA Local Content link up with @timareece to...

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2020/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A group of like-minded friends have come together to help produce and release a song that aims to find hope in the face of the global coronavirus pandemic. The group known as "SA Local Content" has managed to gather a host of talented individuals to produce this one-of-a-kind song entitled "Time to Change". The inspiring effort is written by the group's Kiren Thathiah, composed by respected producer Johan Laas and performed by Idols regular Tima Reece. The

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2:32

#PODCAST: National Department of Health ramp up...

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2020/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - COVID-19 screening is in motion this week around KwaZulu-Natal and National Department of Health spokesperson, Popo Maja says you will only be tested for the virus if your temperature is high and you show symptoms. Members of the army, police and health care workers have been out in full force, screening people from door to door. Residents in Shallcross and Chatsworth south of Durban, Phoenix and Verulam in the north and Reservior Hills in the west, are urged

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3:03

#PODCAST: Police and the army step up enforcement of...

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2020/04/21

Police and army units have stepped up the enforcement of lockdown regulations in the eThekwini municipality. This in a bid to clamp down on the illegal movement of people during the national lockdown. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikaklala earlier announced that the province would increase police visibility. 77% of the province's coronavirus cases are within the eThekwini metro. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

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#PODCAST: Angry Sea Cow Lake residents say the sewage...

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2020/04/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The ability to provide an essential service during the national lockdown has been interrupted as sewage issues spill over on Sea Cow Lake Road, in Durban. This is according to local businessman, Nelson Govender, who claims that since early April, sewage has been overflowing from a main sewer in the area, causing major damage. Meanwhile, eThekwini Municipality spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela, says a blockage in the system has been identified and work is being

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2:15

#PODCAST UCT revises academic programme - starts...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The University of Cape Town is this week going ahead with its revised academic year program by implementing an online learning service for all its students. UCT is joining the University of Johannesburg, Wits University and Rhodes University amongst others in efforts to enable students to continue with their studies without exposing them and staff to the risks of contracting the coronavirus. UCT spokesperson, Elijah Moholola explains...

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#PODCAST Online talent show to keep children busy...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - An exciting opportunity lies ahead for children and parents who have run out of ideas to keep creatively entertained during the lockdown. The Art of Living Foundation will be hosting a free online talent show for children and teenagers this Friday. Youth are being urged to showcase the hidden talents - whether it be magic tricks or music - to an online audience. The foundation's youth coordinator - Donia Kok (cook) explains ...

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2:54

#PODCAST India exports medication to SA to fight...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - India has approved the export of 500-thousand Hydroxychloroquine tablets and two consigments of Paracetamol tablets to South Africa to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. India and South Africa are working together to strengthen relations in fighting COVID19. Consul General for India to South Africa in Johannesburg, Anju Ranjan says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Cyril Ramaphosa had a teleconference recently about importing medical

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2:18

#PODCAST Police out in full force in northern...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A security company that services the northern suburbs, such as Phoenix and Verulam, says police are out in full force today ensuring that people obey the strict rules and regulations set out for the last 10 days of the nationwide lockdown. Glen Naidoo, spokesperson for KZN VIP Protection Services says prior to the extension of the lockdown and the more stringent law enforcement measures put in place, many community members were not adhering to the law...

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#PODCAST Roadblocks increase - SA still in #LockDown...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Even with the intensified law enforcement around KwaZulu-Natal, people around the southern suburbs are still continuing to flout the lockdown regulations. That's according to spokesperson of local security company PT Tactical, Dhevan Govindasamy. Of South Africa's 54 COVID-19 related deaths, 21 are in KZN. Govindasamy says he came across several roadblocks since the early hours of this morning...

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#PODCAST Over 100 people arrested at #roadblocks in...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Over one-hundred arrests have been made for violation of lockdown regulations on eThekwini metro roads. 30 roadblocks are being conducted throughout the metro. This after statistics showed that eThekwini Metro has the largest number of Covid-19 related cases in KwaZulu-Natal. At a media briefing today, during a roadblock at Inanda, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Premier - Sihle Zikalala, highlighted that eThekwini metro appears to be a hotspot with people not

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2:19

#PODCAST Phoenix SAPS says food hamper distributions...

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2020/04/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The Phoenix SAPS, north of Durban, has issued a warning to organisations to refrain from distributing food parcels during the lockdown. Organisations have to seek the necessary permission from the Phoenix Disaster Command Centre or risk arrest or a fine for allowing people to congregate - which goes against the lockdown regulations. Communications Officer Captain Louise Naidoo explains...

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#PODCAST: Phoenix SAPS issue warning to organisations...

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2020/04/20

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Phoenix SAPS, north of Durban, has issued a warning to organisations to refrain from distributing food parcels during the lockdown. Organisations have to seek the necessary permission from the Phoenix Disaster Command Centre or risk arrest or a fine for allowing people to congregate - which goes against the lockdown regulations. Meanwhile, Moulana Mohammed Tariq from the Phoenix Disaster Command Centre, says there needs to be a co-ordinated effort to

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3:54

#PODCAST: As infections continue to rise,...

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2020/04/20

KwaZulu-Natal will tighten the enforcement of its COVID-19 lockdown regulations from this week. The call for greater adherence has been made by Premier Sihle Zikalala following a meeting of the provincial command centre. Of South Africa's 52 coronavirus related deaths, 21 are in KwaZulu-Natal. The eThekwini Municipality has also been highlighted as a concerning hotspot with over 380 infections. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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#PODCAST: SAMED call for an increase in #local...

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2020/04/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Medical Technology Industry Association (SAMED) has called for an increase in local production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This follows global demand for PPE's and even ventilators as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. In South Africa health-care bodies and unions have been concerned about an alleged lack of PPE's for front line health-care workers, treating patients with coronavirus. While a large majority of this equipment is

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