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#PODCAST: Indian youth explain why commemorating the...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - In the build up to the 160 year commemoration of the 1860 Indian Indentured Labourers arriving in South Africa, Newsbreak has been canvassing the views of the youth of the country. This week, Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi asked youth if they believed the commemoration has any significance to them...

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2:44

#PODCAST: Cyril Ramaphosa "corruption has tainted the...

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2020/02/24

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that unless corruption is rooted out it will destroy the ruling party. He said there are some in senior positions squandering the public purse and setting the party back through corruption. The president was delivering the memorial lecture about the life and sacrifices of the late stalwart, Raymond Mhlaba, in Vryheid, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Vusi Makhosini reports...

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1:49

#PODCAST: NSFAS receive R35-billion to assist...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received about R35-billion this year to help qualifying students at Universities and TVET colleges. NSFAS Administrator Dr Randall Carolissen, says part-funding has already been released to students for registration and for expenses in the month of February. He says the funding will be managed in accordance with government planning...

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2:12

#PODCAST: Third suspect accused in the murder of a...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A third suspect accused for the murder of a 72-year-old woman in Kharwastan, south of Durban, is expected to appear at the Chatsworth Magistrates Court today. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, says the 28-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in the Eastern Cape. The case against the other two suspects has been remanded to the 27th of February. This after the pensioner was strangled to death and her daughter severely assaulted and

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1:48

#PODCAST: "Day 2 Day Foundation" come to the aid of a...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A local community organisation has come to the aid of a Chatsworth family after a devastating fire ripped through their home a few weeks ago - leaving them with as little as the clothes on their back. Founder of the "Day 2 Day Foundation" Bilal Khan, says while the call out for community assistance in rebuilding the home in Crossmoor, Chatsworth has been heeded by many, there are many more household items that are needed...

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1:30

#PODCAST: The community of Chatsworth shocked and...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The body of a 24-year-old woman, found under a tree at a park in Chatsworth, south of Durban this weekend - has once again plunged the community of Chatsworth into shock and anger. Responding to calls from various residents, spokesperson for Amawele Emergency Services, Sivan Soobramodey says paramedics tried to revive her, but the woman was declared dead at the scene...

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2:28

#PODCAST: A number of community halls in Chatsworth...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A number of community halls in Chatsworth, south of Durban have been given the green light for makeover and refurbishment - following years of complaints by residents. eThekwini Ward 71 Councillor Previn Vedan says residents of Shallcross, Bottlebrush, Crossmoor and Moorton have been deprived of the essential services such as funerals that these halls are used for. He says the revamping of the halls are expected to begin in March 2020, and completed by 2021...

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3:17

#PODCAST: Economist Professor Dilip Garach previews...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The financial state of the country is expected to be revealed by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni when he delivers his 2020 budget speech on Wednesday. With load-shedding greatly costing the South African economy due to the constraints on embattled power utility Eskom, the economical challenges facing the country has come under the spotlight. For an early preview on what we can expect from Minister Mboweni's 2020 budget speech, Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim spoke to

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2:17

#PODCAST: SALBA ask Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to...

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2020/02/24

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA) has called on Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to consider an "inflation only" increase on excise taxes for alcoholic beverages when he delivers his budget speech this Wednesday. Excise taxes are taxes paid when purchases are made on a specific good. They are often included in the price of the product. Spokesperson Sibani Mngadi explains the steps government should implement to ensure tax rates on alcohol

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1:39

#PODCAST: Traffic back logged following M7 accident

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Traffic along the M7 in Durban is still back logged as authorities attempt to clear up an accident that took place earlier this morning. According to Rescue Care paramedics spokesperson, Garrith Jamieson, the driver of a truck was ejected in the multi-vehicle accident - but- he sustained minor injures. Jamieson says they have attended to other bumper crashes in the back log. Clean-up operations are expected to continue for now.......

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3:40

#PODCAST: Thousands of devotees from across the world...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Thousands of devotees and pilgrims are flocking to Grand Bassin, in Mauritius the site of the massive 108m statue of the Hindu Deity, Shiva, for the annual prayer of Maha Shivaratree. The 10 day event culminates in a significant night or power for the devout, who stay awake to offer prayers and sing hymns in praise of this Hindu deity. The event is one of the biggest in the Mauritius calendar as people journey from across the world to observe and partake in the

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3:03

#PODCAST: Murder case of Tazne van Wyk postponed for...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The murder case of 8 year old Tazne van Wyk has been postponed to the 17th of April- for further investigation. The murder suspect 54 year old Moyhdin Pangarkar appeared briefly at the Goodwood magistrates Court in cape Town. The National Prosecuting Authority earlier said the accused had eleven previous convictions. A large crowd gathered outside to show their support for the van Wyk family. Our reporter Thandiswa mawu tells us that they're calling for

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2:25

#PODCAST: UKZN alumni - Kiru Naidoo offers R10 000...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A R10 000 reward is being offered for finding a probable student who allegedly assaulted a professor during protest action at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Westville campus this week. Former student and alumni of the university, Kiru Naidoo says he offered the reward because he believes the behaviour of the protestor should not be tolerated. He says this behaviour brings the university into disrepute........

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3:23

#PODCAST: State says they have enough evidence...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The State says they have enough evidence to link murder accused Mohamed Ebrahim to the death of Miguel Louw. The state is currently presenting it's closing arguments at the Durban high Court. Ten-year-old Louw went missing in July 2018. He was last seen holding Ebrahim's hand as they left a local food outlet in the Durban suburb of Sydenham. Our reporter Fanele Mhlongo brings us the latest from proceedings...

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#PODCAST: Man accused of murdering Pietermaritzburg...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The man accused of murdering Pietermaritzburg businesswoman - Kavitha Nerputh has abandoned his bail application. Simphiwe Msweli made a brief appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court yesterday where he has been charged with murder. The 41-year-old Nerputh was found dead in her vehicle at the Alexandra Park in Scottsville in January. It's believed she was strangled to death with a cellphone charger cable. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

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2:32

#PODCAST: About 19 Gauteng learners hospitalised due...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - About 19 learners from Lofentse Girls High School in Soweto have been rushed to hospital due to suspected food poisoning. It's believed that a 17-year-old sold space cakes to learners who were then rushed to hospital after vomiting and complaining of stomach cramps yesterday. Eight more learners were rushed to hospital this morning. Police say the suspected learner has been taken in for questioning and could soon face charges including assault and

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3:08

#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa apologises to the...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised to South Africans and victims of gender-based violence over the manner in which the issue was handled in parliament during the State of the Nation Address Debate. During the debate earlier this week, ANC MP Boy Mamabolo accused EFF leader Julius Malema of physically abusing his wife. Malema hit-back by accusing Ramaphosa of abusing his late wife. Yesterday, Ramaphosa condemned the allegations saying gender-based

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2:44

#PODCAST: Pilgrims from around the world prepare for...

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2020/02/21

Pilgrims from around the world who are in Mauritius for the annual Maha Shivaratri festival are gearing up for the highpoint of the 10-day observance. The island country enjoys a special connection with the pilgrimage due to the location of what is believed to be a sacred shrine and lake, in the crater of an ancient volcano, in the Grand Basin area - south west Mauritius. Hindus also believe that the water in the lake originates from India's River Ganges. Minoshni Pillay reports from

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#PODCAST: Dr. Tholsia Naidoo's new "I-Whiz" app hopes...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - "Bringing learning to life" - that's the goal of Dr. Tholsia Naidoo - creator of learning app "I-Whiz". Launched in Durban yesterday the app provides education content for the grade R to grade 12 syllabus. The aim of the technological solution is to present classroom lessons in a quick and fun way, enabling learners to access education off their mobile handsets. Dr. Naidoo explains how the app goes beyond textbooks to educate learners via videos...

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3:07

#PODCAST: Department of Justice and Correctional...

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2020/02/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Department of Justice and Correctional Services says they have been searching for van Wyk's murder suspect for over a year. This after the suspect violated his parole conditions when his parole officials could not locate him at the address he had provided to them. Spokesperson for the department, Singabakho Nxumalo, says a case of abscondment has been opened. Nxumalo says it is disturbing when a parolee goes back into a life of crime...

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