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#PODCAST: SAMNET fully support decision to ban the...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) have lauded the decision to ban the sale of alcohol and are in full support of the regulation continuing. The Network's Dr. Faisal Suliman says the ban of liquor has contributed immensely to a safer society for all in South Africa. He goes on to say that while SAMNET does understand the rights of these retailers, it would be more constructive to relax regulations in other sectors. He says it will be more beneficial to

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#PODCAST: The Phoenix community finally step up to...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The community of Phoenix in Durban is rallying to support a man who tested positive for COVID-19. Initially, the family had to deal with the infection AND the stigma associated with it. The impact was made worse by fake news and a number of rumours doing the rounds on social media. But now, every evening, the community informs the family through Whatsapp that they are praying - in different faiths - for their speedy recovery. Names have been changed to

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#PODCAST: Man suspected of robbing a petrol station...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A man suspected of robbing a petrol station in Chatsworth Main Road in Umhlatuzana, outside Durban will appear in court soon. According to reports from the scene, he unwittingly handed himself over to police when he went to buy petrol there while officers and witnesses were still present. The petrol station was robbed earlier this week when the man pointed an object that "resembled a firearm" at staff demanding money. He then fled the scene in a getaway

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#PODCAST: UKZN agri-economist explains why South...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With food production and distribution hampered during the National Lockdown and the demand for food being even greater, South Africa needs to have measures in place to ensure food sustainability in the long-run. This is according to Agricultural Economist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Lloyd Baiyegunhi. In this week's Greenscene Newsbreak speaks to Baiyegunhi about how the National Lockdown is affecting the agricultural economy...

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#PODCAST: CAPRISA's Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A husband and wife team have been working hard to research and understand the novel coronavirus, infecting over two-million people globally. Based in Durban, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim is married to the South African epidemiologist, Professor Salim Abdool Karim. They have both been working tirelessly for weeks on end, to try and find a workable solution for government in combating and dealing decisively with the pandemic in South Africa. Professor

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3:10

#PODCAST: SAMA Chairperson, Dr. Angelique Coetze...

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2020/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Going to the store for essential items has become a daunting task for many people and health officials are urging people to wear a mask if you do venture out. Face masks are seemingly difficult to come by because of its high demand by health-care workers. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) Chairperson, Dr Angelique Coetzee explains how you can use a few ordinary items around the home and do it yourself...

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#PODCAST Thefts by fence-hoppers increase during...

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2020/04/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - While there have been various reports of a decrease in South Africa's crime rate, a number of areas in KwaZulu-Natal have described the increase in fence-hopping as a "serious concern". Dhevan Govindasamy of private security company - PT Tactical Unit, says drug addicts are often the main culprits as they wander the streets looking for valuables they can sell. Dhevan adds that his team have also seen a marked increase in foreigners being attacked and robbed

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2:43

#PODCAST Three prisons disinfected after #COVID19...

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2020/04/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Correctional Services Department officials have begun disinfecting at least three facilities which include the Head Office in Pretoria, the East London correctional facility and the St Albans Centre in Port Elizabeth. This follows an increase of 49 positive cases of the coronavirus at the East London Correctional facility with 53 being inmates and the other 25, officials. Correctional Services Department spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo explains how government

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#PODCAST Netcare Kingsway Hospital stops admissions...

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2020/04/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Netcare Kingsway Hospital in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, stopped admitting new patients earlier today after it emerged that staff had tested positive for Covid-19. Reports indicate that the trauma unit has been closed off after a patient and staff tested positive for the virus. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa reiterated that all hospital staff in the front line should always ensure they are well protected and covered at all times. DENOSA

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#PODCAST SA Hare Krishna devotee in lockdown in India...

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2020/04/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - India has extended its lockdown until May the third to curb the spread of the coronavirus. India has recorded more than 10-thousand infections and 339 deaths. A South African who is in lockdown in India due to the travel bans says people should not be afraid of the extension of the lockdown. 27-year-old Brandon Majozi, from Umlazi in Durban, travelled to India for a prayer and could not return due to the lockdown. The Hare Krishna devotee says that since India

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#PODCAST: SA's online community "finally standing...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Following the COVID-19 presentation by infectious disease epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim earlier this week - social media users were quick to laud him for his impressive outlook. Professor Abdool Karim discussed what South Africa is likely to face in the coming months and spoke about how it should be dealt with. According to Director of "Acumen Media" - Tonya Khoury, says the online world is finally standing together with government amid the

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#PODCAST: Department of Basic Education "considering...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Department of Basic Education is considering a number of options to help salvage the 2020 schooling year. South Africa's schools were closed on the 18th of March as part of the measures to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus before the lockdown and schools were to resume again on the 14th of April 2020. Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga says discussions are underway to find out what the best solution will be...

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#PODCAST: With global infections now at over TWO...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Coronavirus has now infected over two million people around the world. It begun as a mysterious pneumonia-like illness in Wuhan, China late last year, but has now turned into a global health crisis that has threatened economies throughout the world. Meanwhile, South African health authorities are confident that the measures taken by government will help the country fight the virus with more urgency. Deputy Director-General at the National Department of

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#PODCAST: Former pro Tiny Kisten gives his thoughts...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The talk of the football world at this current moment revolves around non-playing staff taking pay cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic. Premier League outfits Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Norwich have all decided to put staff on furlough, while Liverpool and Tottenham recently reversed similar decisions. But while many are understanding of the pay cuts, there are those who question it - especially with the myriad of stories circulating relating to

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#PODCAST: CASAC call on government to take steps to...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The issue of food parcels being unfairly distributed around the country has come to the fore as we near the end of the third week of lockdown. Now, The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) is calling on government to take steps to make the lockdown easier to swallow for the most vulnerable in society. CASAC Executive Secretary - Lawson Naidoo believes more needs to be done for poor and informal traders...

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#PODCAST: 37-year-old man found in possession of...

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2020/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 37-year-old man has appeared at the Durban Magistrates Court after he was found in possession of drugs. Now, this incident is related to the death of a doctor who was killed in a fire at the Windermere Holiday Flats on North Beach, Durban, earlier this week. The 44-year-old doctor was found in his bathroom along with the suspect facing drug charges. KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says investigations are still ongoing...

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#PODCAST Dozens of police appear in court for...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - More than a dozen police officers are expected to appear in various courts around the country today after allegedly contravening alcohol-related laws during the national lockdown. National Police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo confirmed a total of around 15 officers were handcuffed over the long weekend. One of the cases involved law enforcement who allegedly triggered an alarm while attempting to break into a liquor store. Naidoo explains...

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#PODCAST Easter Weekend brings #LockDownSA violaters...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Around 100 lockdown violation cases are being seen at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court today following the Easter long weekend. Our SABC News reporter, Hasina Gori, is at court. She says while there are large amounts of people at court strict measures are in place in keeping with the Covid-19 Lockdown regultions...

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#PODCAST CASAC's Lawson Naidoo urges government to...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - While some are comfortably abiding by the National Lockdown Regulations, there are many communities who are finding it to be a challenge. With some not having homes to stay in during the lockdown and others being concerned about issues related to eviction from rented homes - many South African's are in need of assistance. The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution, that's CASAC, is calling on government to help such communities. CASAC's

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#PODCAST SARB announces emergency interest rate cut...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The Reserve Bank has announced an emergency interest rate CUT of 100 basis points. This repo rate now stands at 4-point-2-5 percent. The announcement was made after the bank moved its monetary policy committee meeting, which was scheduled for May, forward to today. Last month the Reserve Bank cut the repo rate by a full percentage point in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and South Africa's recessionary environment. Director of

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