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2:46

#PODCAST India extends #LockDownIndia to May 3rd to...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - India's nationwide lockdown, the biggest in the world, has been extended until the 3rd of May. The three-week lockdown of the nation of 1.3 billion people, which started on the 25th of March , was scheduled to end at midnight tonight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the extension was due to the world trend on the spread of the virus. India reported more than 10,000 cases and 339 deaths - with experts saying the country has not conducted enough tests and that

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1:11

#PODCAST Foreign owned shops looted and foreigners...

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2020/04/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Several foreign-owned shops are being looted and the owners attacked at Umlazi, south of Durban. Deven Govindasami of a private security company says the army and police have been deployed to the area......

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2:06

#PODCAST: Two British nationals are set to face the...

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2020/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two British nationals will face the South African courts today after allegedly illegally entering the country during the National Lockdown through its Golele Border Post, in Swaziland. Police Spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo says the men used a rental car to enter the country recently, having evaded being arrested by police. They were subsequently arrested, together with the owner of a guesthouse that they were located at, in Glenwood, Durban. Naidoo says

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2:27

#PODCAST: Final-year medical student from...

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2020/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's a bittersweet moment for final year medical students, who are losing out on time for practical learning, due to the national lockdown. For Lindokuhle Ntshangase, who hails from the rural town of Pongola situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal, qualifying as a medical doctor is his dream. However, Ntshangase says that whilst the lockdown is essential to control the spread of the virus, the uncertainty that exists about his future is daunting....

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3:23

#PODCAST: Prof. Salim Abdool Karim - SA must expect...

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2020/04/14

Infectious disease epidemiologist and chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 - Professor Salim Abdool Karim - says South Africa must expect increased vulnerability to the virus, once the lockdown is lifted. As the country enters week three of the nationwide lockdown, Karim, along with Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and some of the country's leading scientists discussed government's decisions in responding to the pandemic. Early interventions like contact tracing, increased

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1:41

#PODCAST: "Alcohol a contributing factor in up to 80%...

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2020/04/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Alcohol is a contributing factor in up to 80% of all Gender-Based Violence cases. That is according to Director of the Phoenix Child Welfare, Aroona Chetty. She says during the lockdown women are already isolated with their abusers and including alcohol into an already-tense situation can have very serious implications...

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3:14

#PODCAST: Confusion arises over SASSA's Social Relief...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recipients are being warned against fake news circulating on social media about food parcels. SASSA is currently issuing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) in the form of food parcels to people living under extreme poverty. However, there is a criteria for those who can qualify. Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Portfolio Committee - Les Govender explains.......

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1:10

#PODCAST: Fifty-year-old man dies in Durban flat fire

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The man who died in a fire at the Windermere Holiday Flats on North Beach in Durban this morning, is believed to be a doctor from the nearby Addington Hospital. The 50-year-old was discovered by firefighters in the bathroom of his flat after it was engulfed in flames this morning. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson - Captain Nqobile Gwala explains......

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1:43

#PODCAST: Human Rights lawyer says lockdown...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Human rights lawyer Saber Ahmed Jazbhay says the rights of South Africans to practice freedom of religion is not being contravened by the 21 day lockdown or by the President's announcement to ban large religious gatherings. Jazbhay has been speaking to Newsbreak after various Muslim organisations and individuals filed papers to the Pretoria High Court to challenge the national lockdown regulations prohibiting large groups from attending religious

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3:07

#PODCAST: Gauteng Liquor Forum vow to charge...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Gauteng Liquor Forum says they will challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court if he fails to uplift the ban on the sale of alcohol by tomorrow. The forum says the lockdown regulations breach the constitutional rights of members to choose their trade, occupation or profession freely. It says since the announcement banning the sale of alcohol, their clients businesses have been negatively affected. The attorneys representing the forum

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3:04

#PODCAST: National Police Spokesperson Brigadier...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Taresh Harreeparshad - National Police Spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo says that are "meeting their objectives" with the enforcement of the ban on the sale of alcohol and cigarettes. He says this is because people are finding it more difficult to access alcohol...

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#PODCAST: Richards Bay Minerals lend a helping hand...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - In an effort to support government's fight to combat the spread of coronavirus in communities, a series of measures are in operation at the King Cetshwayo District, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. One such business lending a helping hand is "Richards Bay Minerals" which is reaching out to health centres and communities within the municipality with hygiene products. General Manager for Communities and Corporate Relations, Bheki Nowele, says the demand for

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3:55

#PODCAST: Various Muslim organisations file court...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A group of Muslim organisations and individuals have filed papers to the Pretoria High Court to challenge the national lockdown regulations prohibiting large groups from attending religious gatherings. Speaking on behalf of his clients, attorney Zehir Omar says the regulations infringe on the freedom for people to practise their religious beliefs. As part of the national state of disaster, President Cyril Ramaphosa restricted the gathering of 100 or more people

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3:06

#PODCAST: Department of Basic Education looks at the...

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2020/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The department of basic education is looking into possibly cancelling the 2020 school holidays in order to salvage the academic year. This comes as the schooling year has been severely disrupted by the covid19 pandemic and subsequent 5 week lockdown that we are currently facing. Basic Education department spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga says minister Angie Motshekga will this week announce plans related to the contingency measures that will be implemented...

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2:18

#PODCAST: A group of Durban musicians band together...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Executive Salma Patel - South African artists in Durban have banded together to perform a cover version of the famous track "We Are the World" to remind people that the world needs to stand together to fight the spread of COVID-19. Stacey Lee Govender, from the group Two Unique, says talented singers came together under the banner - Durban Artists Unite - to produce the online performance that is now going viral on Facebook...

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#PODCAST: Sithambaram Nadarajan Temple Society in...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Racehl Vadi - Good Friday usually sees thousands of Hindu devotees congregate at various temples in South Africa to offer pay homage to Mother Marriamen. However, South Africa's 21 day lockdown has prohibited any mass religious gathering from taking place. But people are still looking for spiritual guidance and nourishment to help them through the uncertain times of COVID-19. Many religious organisations have taken to social media to help temple members through these dark days

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#PODCAST: KZN Social Development call on people to...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Fraudulent forms have been circulating in the community in relation to the "Social Relief of Distress" programme introduced by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). This is according to member of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Portfolio Committee - Les Govender. The programme is a temporary provision of assistance for people in a dire need of materials and are unable to meet their families' most basic needs. Govender says there are no forms

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#PODCAST: A Durban educator and coach is offering a...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - During the extended lockdown, many parents would need help on how to keep their children occupied, whilst building a better bond with the family unit. A Durban educator and coach is offering a course on positive parenting during overwhelming times. The free online course starts today and runs over four days. Educator, Krsangi Radhe, says the course will help parents and children during the lockdown...

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#PODCAST: Willowton Group and Al Baraka Bank set up a...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been thrown a lifeline to help them through the economic setbaks they may be experiencing as a result of COVID-19. This will be through a new fund set up by the Willowton Group and Al Baraka Bank. The Pietermaritzburg-based agro-processing business and its shareholders have pledged R85 million to the Giving For Hope Foundation (GFHF). A further R10 million has been donated by Al Baraka Bank, with the South African

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#PODCAST: Tongaat Hulett to help curb the spread of...

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2020/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the country, some businesses have come on board to help curb the spread of the deadly virus. Corporate Affairs Executive for Tongaat Hulett - Nkonzo Mhlongo, says a call made by the President to help stop the virus from spreading has prompted them to make the necessary sanitary provisions for locals. Areas including Tongaat and Ndwedwe, north of Durban, are being targeted, with sanitary supplies being distributed to

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