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#PODCAST: Amitabh Bachchan adds his voice to...

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2020/02/14

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Amitabh Bachchan in a video clip that went viral on Tik-Tok says "a crime against one Indian is a crime against all Indians. Stop the hatred." These comments comeBollywood stars and Indian celebs have added their voice to worldwide condemnation of mounting inter-religious violence in India. Here, In Durban, a march is expected to be held on Sunday on the promenade under the banner People Against Oppression. One of the march organisers, Faizel Sulaiman,

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#PODCAST #SONA2020 will go ahead - Zizi Kodwa...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo - The ANC's Zizi Kodwa says the State of the Nation Address will go ahead despite the disruptions from the EFF. The party is demanding the removal of Minister Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan and former President FW De Klerk........

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2:49

#PODCAST For the first time ever #SONA2020 has a...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - For the first time ever, the State of the Nation in the National Assembly has a female praise singer or Imbongi. Since the democratic dispensation, the praise singers have always been men, but today a very proudly South African 19 year old will lead the President into the national assembly .......

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#PODCAST Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula talks to...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak Producers, Taliesha Naidoo and Taresh Harreeparshad - Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says he hopes the President will address issues of jobs and transportation.......

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3:18

#PODCAST Humanitarian Aid Organisation founder Dr...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak Producers, Taliesha Naidoo and Taresh Harreeparshad - Founder of the Humanitarian Aid Organisation - The Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, says its important for the President to address crime and job losses at the State of the Nation Address 2020........

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1:25

#PODCAST Public Protector gives her expectation of...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she wants the President to address issues of unemployment......

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1:28

PODCAST - Is a point of order by opposition parties...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Rachel Vadi - A point of order during a parliamentary sitting is when a member of parliament poses a question to the Chair as to whether proceedings in a meeting are in accordance with the rules or practice. In previous SONAs, the point of order was the beginning of delays experienced. However, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC), Lawson Naidoo says a point of order should not be allowed as the only order of business

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2:56

PODCAST - Parliament not phased by the EFF threats of...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Deputy Speaker of Parliament - Lechesa Tsenoli says he is not phased by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) promises to disrupt the State of the Nation Address. The red berets say they will disrupt the sitting if President Ramaphosa does not fire Public Enterprise Minister, Pravin Gordhan by tonight. The party says Gordhan has misled the President about the state of affairs at Eskom. Tsenoli explains the process of raising a point of order

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3:06

PODCAST - Democratic Alliance reacts to possible...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - DA Interim leader John Steenhuizen, whose party represents the official opposition in parliament says any disruptions may adversely affect the international image of South Africa ...

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6:52

PODCAST - Is the House in order? We find out the...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa's fourth state of the nation address since assuming office: and what have the outcomes been? From increasing foreign investment to providing more opportunities for youth development- previous promises still echo in the minds of South Africans. In it's current context, ailing SOE's and stagnated economic growth remain a major point of connect. To review these we speak to Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu..

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PODCAST - Police remain on high alert following major...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are monitoring the situation at The Durban University of Technology following protest action earlier this morning. That's according to provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele. She says protesters damaged campus property...

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PODCAST - Practicing safe measures this Valentines...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - When used correctly, condoms make intercourse 10,000 times safer. That's according to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). This as the world observes International Condom Day (ICD) today. ICD is observed the day before Valentine's in order to remind the public that safety is of utmost importance. Larissa Donald, a policy and advocacy manager at AHF says there should be no love without a glove this Valentine's Day.

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#PODCAST - Sentencing in the man accused of uttering...

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2020/02/13

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - Sentencing in the Adam Catzevelos crimen injuria case is expected to take place later this afternoon at the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The case follows a self-recorded video of Catzavelos in which he utters the K-word multiple times, while on holiday in Greece in August 2018. In the video, he is seen celebrating the absence of black people at the beach. Taking the stand earlier today, Catzevelos expressed his remorse for his actions with the founder of the

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#PODCAST: Parliament confirm that a tweet indicating...

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2020/02/13

The Umkhonto WeSizwe Military Veterans Association spokesperson, Carl Niehaus, says it is very concerning that Parliament is willing to spread a certain narrative about former president Jacob Zuma. This comes after a tweet on Parliament's official twitter account indicating that Zuma will be among the former heads of state attending the State of the Nation Address in Parliament tonight. Parliament has since tweeted that the earlier communication was erroneous and that the confirmation was premature

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#PODCAST: Radio legend Fakir Hassen looks back at the...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Today marks the eighth edition of World Radio Day - a commemoration of one of the most widely consumed mediums of news and companionship, across the world. Known as the "Theatre of the Mind", radio, no matter which station it's tuned to, plays a significant role in the lives of millions of people, globally. The history of radio in South Africa can be traced back to 1923, when the first wireless broadcast was made in Johannesburg. On World Radio Day 2020, UNESCO

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2:37

#PODCAST: Parliament vow that any disruptions or...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Parliament has vowed to ensure that no unruly behaviour is tolerated during President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening. This after threats from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to disrupt proceedings. Parliament's presiding officers have assured the public that the institution has appropriate mechanisms in place to maintain decorum and dignity during SONA. Over 2,000 guests have been invited. Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto

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#PODCAST: Australia identify 113 animal species which...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Australia has identified 113 animal species which will need "urgent help" after their numbers and habitats were devastated by recent bushfires. Koalas and wallabies, as well as bird, fish and frog species are among those needing the most help. From severe droughts to raging wildfires, and now torrential rainfall, Australia has been through extreme weather patterns over the last few months. As a result, estimates of animals deaths have surpassed the 1.5 billion

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#PODCAST: SA United Business Council call for...

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2020/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The SA United Business Council has called out to President Ramaphosa to make "urgent pronouncements on far-reaching economic structural reforms" to grow SA's economy and attract investment. They say that the country faces a severe fiscal crisis caused by rising debt, low economic growth and high unemployment. President of SA United Business Council, George Sebulela says the SONA is a critical opportunity for the president to show that his government recognises

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#PODCAST Newsbreak to broadcast #LIVE from #SONA2020...

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2020/02/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Tomorrow evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his second State of the Nation address, since winning last years general election. The SONA is the annual joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. It provides an overview of current developments in the country, and sets out government's key plans for the year ahead. Newsbreak's Taresh Harreepershad and Taliesha Naidoo will be in parliament tomorrow to bring you

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#PODCAST #SONA2020 Ahmed Kathrada Foundation rallies...

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2020/02/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation together with a group of civil society organisations will be hosting public meetings today in Cape Town and in Johannesburg ahead of the State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The public rallies will endorse the call by Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba to take action against those implicated in state capture and corruption. Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation - Nishaan Balton - explains how the public can

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