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3:40

#PODCAST The December all two-rand donations at KFC...

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2023/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - For this month only, every single two-rand contribution made to the KFC Add Hope campaign will go directly to Gift of the Givers - Africa's biggest disaster relief organization. That's according to operations Manager, Ali Sablay. Founded in 2009, Add Hope has raised over R953-milllion and served 283-million meals in 14 years, and serves over 33-million meals to hungry children each year. Sablay elaborates on the campaign ensuring millions of people receive

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3:22

#PODCAST Pink Room Foundation's ultra-modern new...

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2023/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new state-of-the-art kitchen in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban will afford the Pink Room Foundation a platform to help address malnutrition in the province. The brainchild of businesswomen Cristine Pandey, the foundation was established less than two years ago by hand delivering sandwiches to schools across the province. It grew over the years, delivering a total of 107,000 sandwiches to date. Thanks to the help of a number of sponsors, the R2.5-million

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2:26

#PODCAST Durban Metro Police pleased to report that...

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2023/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Metro Police in Durban say there were no crimes reported along the beachfront as holidaymakers came out in their numbers this past long weekend. Spokesperson, Boysie Zungu says several satellite stations have been set up while officers are out in full force, conducting patrols. Taxis, busses and heavy-duty vehicles have also been restricted from entering the main beach-front road in an effort to reduce congestion. Zungu explains the process to be followed

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3:42

#PODCAST Institute for Race Relations unsure whether...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Institute for Race Relations (IRR) is not convinced that the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill has met the Constitutional criteria for public consultations. The organisation says signing the bill into law flouts section 79 of the Constitution- which states that the president cannot give his assent to a bill if he 'has reservations about its constitutionality'. According to the IRR when the Bill was before the National Assembly, over 300,000 public

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3:17

#PODCAST A CENTURY OF EVOLUTION: Today marks 100...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The evolution of radio over the last 100 years has exceeded the expectations of its forbears. That's according to Chairperson of Radiocracy, Advocate Robin Sewlal, as today marks the centenary anniversary of radio in the country. Sewlal says when radio emerged in 1923, it brought about a tangible difference in the lives of all South Africans whether in the realm of information, education, entertainment and development. He says the longevity of radio is not a

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2:32

#PODCAST SA Tourism encourage people to explore the...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Nothing is more exciting than a Sho't Left - not just during the festive season but in January too. That's according to the Head of Domestic Tourism at SA Tourism, Mashoto Mokgethi. She was encouraging South Africans to explore the country and benefit from reduced travel prices in January. She says there are many pros of travelling during the festive season and shares tips on how to travel safely...

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3:13

#PODCAST We discuss the findings of the Institute for...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Hot off reconciliation day conversations across the country- the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) says South Africans need to create a culture of compassion this festive season. This comes amid tough economic times and global socio-political instability, that has made the festive season far more challenging. The IJR earlier released its 2023 South African Reconciliation Barometer survey report - which showed that about eight in ten

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1:57

#PODCAST Two men dead following a single vehicle...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two men lost their lives during a single vehicle accident on NMR Avenue - leading towards the Durban city centre. 43-year-old Rushigen Moodley and Keith Frank were travelling in a white BMW during the early parts of Friday morning when the incident occurred. Spokesperson for First Responder KZN, Derrick Banks, says his team of paramedics responded to the scene and found both men entrapped in the vehicle. Moodley and Frank were declared dead on the scene

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3:14

#PODCAST Gift of the Givers detail the events leading...

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2023/12/18

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel - Aid Organization Gift of the Givers has provided some detail of events leading up to the release of South African hostage, Gerco van Deventer, who was held captive for more than six years. Gerco has been released into Algeria. Van Deventer was taken from Libya in 2017 and sold to Al Qaeda in Mali a year later - who demanded an initial ransom fee of three-million US dollars. Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, says the

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3:13

#PODCAST Almost 300 newly qualified medical doctors...

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2023/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South Africa now has close to 300 new qualified medical doctors all graduating recently from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP). Degrees earned include Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Hygiene, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Dietetics, Bachelor of Nursing Science, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Radiography. Tiaan de Jager

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3:48

#PODCAST Heart and Stroke Foundation urge people to...

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2023/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Heart and Stroke Foundation are urging people to integrate heart healthy foods when preparing their meals this festive season. Traditionally, the December festive period consists of family and friends preparing meals laden with oil, butter and sugary products which are known to contribute to elevated cholesterol and diabetes levels. Heart and Stroke Foundation Dietician, Kinza Hussain says its crucial to fimiliarise yourself with the various food groups and

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3:11

#PODCAST Street Life musical event in Durban to help...

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2023/12/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Helping sex-workers and victims of human trafficking live a better life. That's the goal of the Expose HOPE Foundation. The organisation provides basic necessities and support to women who work in Durban's sex industry. They also provide skills development- to help young women get out of the industry. To raise funds, a production entitled Street Life will be staged in Durban on Monday. Artist Jessie Shane explains how proceeds help sex workers

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1:19

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 15 December 2023...

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2023/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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2:10

#PODCAST Warren Vernon-Driscoll's "Queen: It's a...

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2023/12/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Music lovers can expect to immerse themselves in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world's greatest rock band. That's as Queen: It's a Kinda Magic returns to the Globe at Suncoast in Durban for three shows next week. This year's performance brings a sparkling array of costumes and some previously unperformed Queen tracks as well. Audiences get to relive their favorites and hits from Queen while being treated to some of the rarer tracks, re-imagined with

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3:16

#PODCAST Ladysmith residents without water for more...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Nomzamo Xulu - Some residents in parts of Ladysmith, in the Uthukela District of KwaZulu-Natal, say they are struggling to survive without running water. Areas including Aloe Park, Acaciavale, Hillside, Rose Park and Leonardsville have been faced with water shortages for more than three weeks. An Aloe Park resident, Rakhee Meyer, says many community members cannot afford to buy bottled water and are fearful that the water shortage will ripple into the Christmas period...

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2:54

#PODCAST Traffic flow increases on the N3 as...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Nomzamo Xulu - The N3 toll concession is urging motorist to check their vehicles to ensure it is roadworthy before embarking on their journey. With schools closing, and people preparing for holidays in other provinces, Gauteng's Traffic Department has warned that the N3 to KwaZulu Natal, N4 to Mpumalanga and other 'N' routes will be flooded with traffic. The N3 Concession's Thiana Dhoogra says law enforcement will be maintaining a very high visibility on the road...

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3:53

#PODCAST The Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Back for a seventh year, the Trail of Lights at Durban Botanic Gardens promises a family evening full of enchantment and festive cheer. The talented technical team behind the event managed to install a huge array of Christmas-themed lighting, providing attendees a spectacular evening out that will remain in the memory long after you leave. Event publicist Joanne Hayes says they have added many new displays this year that's guaranteed to surprise and delight

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4:44

#PODCAST Increasing 'toxic' content on TikTok threats...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The evolution of the social media platform - TikTok - and the likelihood of it becoming a breeding ground for hate speech has come under the spotlight. This after a 32-year-old man was allegedly attacked at his home in Verulam, north of Durban, following a verbal altercation during a live session on the platform. It's believed two men, who are also well-known TikTok users, arrived at the man's home and physically assaulted him before fleeing the scene. Nazreen

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3:22

#PODCAST Jason Arnold urges people to keep yards tidy...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Intern Nomzamo Xulu - The African Snakebite Institute has warned people to keep their yards tidy to avoid snakes during summer. According to Jason Arnold, a snake catcher at the institute and popularly known as the 'Snake Man', snakes are more likely to appear in cluttered environments. Arnold says people must avoid using methods like burning tyres or sprinkling toxic fluids in their homes to remove snakes, but instead call a professional...

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3:58

#PODCAST Tourism Business Council say e.Coli levels...

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2023/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) says the frequent unsafe levels of the e.Coli bacteria in some Durban beaches could be detrimental to tourism and the local economy this festive season. e.Coli is an indicator of the presence of sewage in the water. Water quality at the city's swimming beaches is back in the spotlight after the eThekwini municipality released water test results this week showing critical e.Coli levels at 6 swimming beaches

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