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#PODCAST: Government announce the immediate...

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2020/04/03

The government has announced the immediate relaxation of some of the Lockdown regulations. This includes among others re-opening of spaza shops, informal food traders as well as allowing close relatives of deceased persons to travel between provinces in order to bury their loved ones. The new amendments still however bars night virgils and remains strict on the number fifty for those attending funeral services. Rural communities are not affected by these restrictions as some use grave diggers who

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#PODCAST: Phoenix-based Woodview Ratepayers...

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2020/04/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A group of volunteers from Phoenix, north of Durban, are building stronger ties, as they help the destitute in the community. Chairperson of the Woodview Ratepayers Association (WRA), Theo Pillay says people are forming stronger bonds - especially as they realise the level of poverty in the community. Since the 21 day lockdown took effect a week ago, the WRA have distributed hundreds of food hampers donated by individuals and businesses in Phoenix and surrounding

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3:27

#PODCAST: Durban NPO distributes lockdown hampers to...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Day 7 of 21 days of lockdown in South Africa has seen hundreds of people around the country receiving much needed assistance from humanitarian organisation. One such is the eThekwini Outreach program, run by volunteers from the eThekwini Secure crime monitoring social media groups. Chairperson, Imitiaz Syed says networking between various organisation has connected government, non-government organisations and the people in need. He says in the days to come the

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#PODCAST: India tracks attendees of Muslim event...

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2020/04/02

India has launched a nationwide search for hundreds, who attended an event by a Muslim missionary movement, after dozens tested positive for Coronavirus and at least seven died. It has sent shockwaves across Asia, as well as many of the well-travelled participants from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. From New Delhi, Rana Sen reports...

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2:20

#PODCAST: Police vow to drop the hammer on residents...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Law enforcement officials will continue to thoroughly monitor roads and residential areas during the national lockdown. That's according to spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Kwanele Ncalane. He was speaking to the SABC during a road block at KwaDukuza in Durban this morning. This after reports surfaced that citizens were not complying with the protocols of a national lockdown in various parts of the provice. Ncalane says the next few

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2:52

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in after KZN teacher dies...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The 45-year-old teacher from Isipingo, south of Durban has died after recently testing positive for COVID-19. The minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, conveyed their condolences to the family of the teacher yesterday. It's believed the female educator, from Platt Drive Primary in Isipingo was diagnosed with asthma before her death. It's understood that another teacher from the same school had also

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#PODCAST: The eThekwini Municipality says domestic...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The eThekwini Municipality has reiterated that Domestic Refuse Removal will be done as per normal collection schedules during the 21-Day National Lockdown. The City's Deputy Head of Communications, Mandla Nsele, says residents can expect their refuse to be collected as usual, with the necessary hygiene measures in place to ensure employee safety considering the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. In this week's Green Scene, we find out what are some of

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#PODCAST: The late Prof. Gita Ramjee remembered by...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreparshad - Prof. Gita Ramjee will be remembered as a role model for what can be achieved through sheer determination and hard work. That's according to her dear friend and colleague Prof. Salim Abdool Karrim - the director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in Africa (Caprisa). The pair worked extensively on HIV/AIDS research. Prof. Ramjee passed away apparently from coronavirus complications after returning from London. At the South African Medical

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3:39

#PODCAST: UCT researchers are working on an app that...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A group of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are working tirelessly on a smartphone app that could play an important role in managing future outbreaks of COVID-19 and economic recovery. Once this happens, being able to verify that you've either already had the virus or recently undergone testing will be of vital importance for public health. It will also become crucial to verify that you have been vaccinated. Associate Professor at the

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2:20

#PODCAST: South Africa now able to conduct around...

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2020/04/02

South Africa will be able to conduct about 30 thousand tests for COVID-19 each day. And that's all thanks to the 60 new mobile sampling and testing units procured by the National Health Laboratory Services, unveiled by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize last night. Currently about five thousand tests are conducted in 24 hours and Mkhize says this figure is far too low for our population. Mkhize announced that currently we have 1380 positive COVID 19 cases in SA and 44 202 tests have been conducted

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#PODCAST: "Business for South Africa" make URGENT...

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2020/04/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An urgent call is being made for companies to contribute stock of personal protective equipment - to be used in the national health-care sector. "Business for South Africa's Public Health Workgroup" says personal protective equipment is critically needed to safeguard front-line doctors and health-care workers in their fight against COVID-19. Head of the group, Stavros Nicolaou, says currently the available stock of protective equipment is quickly running

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2:41

#PODCAST: Gauteng Education MEC discusses the idea of...

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2020/04/02

Is the idea of an alcohol-free society realistic in South Africa? Gauteng Education MEC believes it is, and sees the ban on the sale of alcohol during the 21-day nationwide lockdown as a great opportunity to put the idea to the test. Lesufi has been waging a personal battle for an alcohol-free society, arguing that it's a drug that must be eliminated from society because it destroys lives and has ended many people's careers. Wisani Makhubele compiled this reports...

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#PODCAST: Authorities clamp down on a CMT factory in...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Authorities have clamped down on a CMT factory at Diblen Place, in Lenham, Phoenix, north of Durban, which allegedly continued operations today despite the 21 Lockdown throughout the country. Chairperson for the Phoenix Crime Prevention Forum, Umesh Singh, confirmed the incident, adding that it is vey disappointing that some people are not heading the call of President Cyril Ramaphosa to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Singh explains...

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#PODCAST: Police raid China Mall in Durban CBD,...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Over 300 hundred people have been evacuated and screened for COVID-19 at the China Mall, in the Durban CBD. This after authoities raided the building following complaints that workers were being locked inside the building with some having fallen ill. With lockdown regulations prohibiting such action, busses are standing by to take indviduals showing symptoms related to COVID-19 to hospitals in the city. Our SABC News reporter, Nonjbulo Makamu, has the

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#PODCAST: Friend of Professor Gita Ramjee says her...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad - Tributes continue to pour in for the late Prof. Gita Ramjee. The world renowned scientist passed away from COVID19 related complications. She recently returned to Durban after travelling to the United Kingdom. Prof. Ramjee made an indellible contribution to the field of HIV/AIDS prevention research- working with microbicide trials for over ten years. At the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Prof. Ramjee led a KwaZulu-Natal team working on a HIV

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#PODCAST: These are the technological avenues...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the lockdown now into a sixth day in South Africa, many learners and students have taken this time to binge-watch their favourite tv shows and movies. Now while there's no harm in seeking entertained during these difficult times, a technology expert has suggested something more productive. World Wide Worx head Arthur Goldstuck has called on learners to rather "catch up" on school or university work so they are actually ahead of the curriculum when they

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth grocery store raided by...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A grocery store in Chatsworth, south of Durban has been raided by officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs after allegations of price hiking. Retailers found guilty of price-hiking during the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. Department spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya says legal action will be taken against the stores in question...

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#PODCAST: Indian health workers under fire after...

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2020/04/01

Indian health workers have sparked anger after they sprayed home-bound migrant workers with disinfectant meant to sanitise buses. The outrage occurred at the peak of an unprecedented exodus of poor people from locked-down cities - to the countryside, to escape coronavirus infection which is creeping across the world's second most populous nation. Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: SA Drug Policy Initiative (SADPI) says...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Drug Policy Initiative (SADPI) says the decision to ban the sale of alcohol and tobacco during the national lockdown should be reversed as soon as possible. This comes after SATTA - South African Tobacco Transformation Alliance - made similar appeals. The Non Governmental Organisation says although the decision to ban the sale of alcohol and tobacco during the lockdown period was made with the best intentions, there are reasons why it is not a

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#PODCAST: Childline KwaZulu-Natal explain the...

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2020/04/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Childline KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about domestic abuse of children during the nationwide lockdown. This follows issues raised by Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu about how to protect victims of domestic violence during the lockdown. The biggest concern is that vulnerable children will be locked in with their abusers during this time. Childline KZN acting Director Adeshni Naicker explains how children need to be monitored during the

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