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2:38

#PODCAST: Six people SHOT DEAD and a three-year-old...

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2019/12/13

Six people have been shot dead and a three-year-old seriously injured in an attack at Mpumalanga township, west of Durban. Five of the deceased are said to be from the same family, while the sixth is believed to be a neighbour. The three family members who survived the attack told the police that unknown gunmen opened fire on them through the windows and door of their living room. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu reports...

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3:21

#PODCAST: The NFP in KwaZulu-Natal decides to pull...

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2019/12/13

The NFP in KwaZulu-Natal has decided to pull out from attending either of the two party parallel conferences scheduled for today and until the weekend. Earlier the party's provincial leadership had indicated that the province was attending the Free State conference. The pro-Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi faction meanwhile, will be holding its national conference at Ulundi. While the other faction composed of the party's Bhungu Gwala is organising its gathering in the Free State, the Ulundi conference is

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1:28

#PODCAST: Road Traffic Inspectorate in KZN provides...

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2019/12/13

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Prabashini Moodley - As many companies are expected to shut down operations for the year today, the festive season will officially begin for many South Africans. Families are set to begin their long journey to holiday destinations from this weekend, as the focus for law enforcement agencies now shifts to road safety. According to Department of Transport statistics - 1,612 lives were lost during the 2018 festive season, with KwaZulu-Natal recording the

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2:59

#PODCAST: We find out the importance of controlling...

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2019/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Statistics from the latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index shows that despite South African consumers feeling "financially exposed", they are not changing their behaviour. The index, co-published by Momentum and Unisa, found that consumers are heavily burdened with unaffordable financial commitments. As we head into the festive period, focus will now shift money saving measures, especially with the new year on the horizon. General Manager of Member

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2:36

#PODCAST: The body of a new-born baby has been...

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2019/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Police in KwaZulu-Natal made another grisly find yesterday - when the body of a new-born baby was recovered from the Durban Harbour. An inquest docket has since been opened after the police received reports of a baby floating in the water. Police spokesperson Jay Naicker says police remains concerned about cases of abandoned babies...

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2:41

#PODCAST: Fraud and corruption case against SEVEN...

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2019/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The case against seven eThekwini Municipality councillors who were arrested on charges of fraud and corruption has been postponed until the 7th of April next year, with all receiving bail at R5000 each. This emerged at the Durban Commercial Crimes Court yesterday. The recent arrests were made by the Hawks following ongoing investigations. Hawks National Spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, says in another separate case eight accused - who are also

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2:38

#PODCAST: With #COP25 coming to a close, WWF's...

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2019/12/12

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Taresh Harreeparshad - The United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP25 in Madrid, Spain reaches it's business end, but is there enough commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement to reduce global warming? At this stage not too much of a consensus has been reached: as greenhouse gas emissions rose by 0.6% last year. The Paris Agreement initially called for a commitment by countries to set national emissions reductions targets. Yesterday U.N. chief Antonio

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#PODCAST: Economist Dr. Pieter Le Roux discusses the...

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2019/12/12

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Prabashini Moodley - While 2019 has certainly been a tough financial year for South Africa, many did not expect this week's unprecedented announcement of stage six load-shedding. Stage Six translates to six-thousand megawatts being cut as a result of a technical problem at the Medupi Power Station. In the last real week of productivity for 2019 - how will South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) be affected by the current electricity crisis facing the

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2:55

#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa assures South...

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2019/12/12

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that there will not be any load shedding from next week until the 13th of January next year. The President met with Eskom's board and management earlier today, where an emergency recovery plan was announced to stabilize the national grid. However, Ramaphosa has maintaned the power system remains unpredictable and under pressure. Tshepo Mongoai reports…

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3:11

#PODCAST: ANALYSIS - trouble is brewing within in the...

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2019/12/11

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Matthew Veeran - Trouble is brewing in the National Freedom Party (NFP) - and it could spell the beginning of the end for the conflicted party. That's according to Political Analyst Precious Lugayeni, who was responding to the Durban High Court dismissing an urgent application to stop TWO parallel party conferences from proceeding. Supporters of party leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi are set to hold their conference at Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal,

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#PODCAST: The #TechnoTouch looks at how load-shedding...

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2019/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The power surge that happens when the electricity returns after a session of load shedding, could be detrimental to the lifespan of your home appliances. That's according to Durban-based electrician, Sibongile Memela - who says it's imperative for you to switch off all devices around the home during load shedding. Memela says that the best contingency plan is to install a surge protector on your circuit breaker - to make your appliances and money last

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3:15

#PODCAST: TWO DEAD after floods ravage various parts...

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2019/12/11

TWO PEOPLE have died due to floods in Centurion in Pretoria yesterday. The washed up body was found as people were cleaning up and evaluating the damage - after water from the Hennops River flooded the Centurion Hotel along with several low water bridges. The army had to rescue people with helicopters from the roof of the hotel as well as from a bridge in Mamelodi when the Moretele River flooded and destroyed shacks of the Eerste Fabriek informal settlements. Hundreds of people were left destitute,

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2:55

#PODCAST: Chatsworth residents to gather today,...

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2019/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community of Chatsworth, south of Durban, want answers as to whether or not drug dealers are being convicted more frequently than before by the specialised court. This, coupled with the alarming proportions of drugs and substance abuse in the community will today be brought forward by the Chairman of the Chatsworth Anti-Drug Forum, Sam Pillay. The forum will hold a community dialogue which is being led by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional

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2:36

#PODCAST: Government calls for #16DaysofActivism...

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2019/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - "Turn your 16 days efforts into year-round efforts" - This is the call from government as The 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence against Women and Children comes to a close today and the 365 Days Behavioural Change Campaign will be launched. The launch comes as today also marks International Human Rights Day. Spokesperson for the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Shalen Gajadhar says, aims at bringing South African's together

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2:40

#PODCAST: Chatsworth residents to finally get answers...

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2019/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Residents from Chatsworth - south of Durban will today receive clarification on what they term are "exorbitant" water and electricity bills. Residents believe they are being doubled billed as they are being charged unreasonably high amounts for basic services. A meeting between residents and the eThekwini Municipality will this morning take place at the Woodhurst Library. Chatsworth Ward 70 councillor Tony Govender says, many elderly residents are

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3:18

#PODCAST: In this week's Medical Monitor: Simple...

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2019/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - With the festive season upon us and many year-end celebrations around the corner - this often means over-indulgence and little physical activity. Durban Biokineticist Shivesh Bissoon says, while there will be little motivation to visit the gym this December - there are a few simple tips and tricks you can practise to ensure you stick to your fitness regime. In this week's Medical Monitor Bissoon helps you get summer body ready...........

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#PODCAST: We speak to economist, Lavan Gopaul on how...

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2019/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - PRASA is the latest state own enterprise to receive a government intervention. Yesterday Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula who dissolved the board- citing concerns about irregular expenditure. Last week SAA was placed on voluntary business rescue. SOE's have found themselves in hot water in recent times over allegations of mismanagement and stagnant economic growth. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo asks economist, Lavan Gopaul if these are signs that

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2:33

#PODCAST: South African Weather Service says more...

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2019/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - More wet weather is on the cards for the Gauteng province, as the South African Weather Service issued a warning for severe thunderstorms- with possible hail, heavy downpours and strong winds expected. Flooding- due to continuous on-and-off rainfall is expected in places over the central and eastern half of the North-West province as well. Forecaster at the South African Weather Service, Kumsa Masizana says KwaZulu-Natal will also have a wet start to the

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2:34

#PODCAST: Deputy Minister of Justice to address...

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2019/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, John Jeffery - will host a community dialogue at Chatsworth south of Durban this week, to address the high rate of drug abuse and gender based violence that is plauging the community. The session will take place on Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at the AFM church in Westcliff and attendance is strictly by invite or RSVP - of which will close by end of business today. Jessica Panday, from the Department says

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2:04

#PODCAST: Two arrested in Department of Home Affairs...

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2019/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Two suspects will be appearing at the Umlazi Magistrate Court on charges of fraud and possession of suspected stolen property. The arrests were following a sting operation led by EThekwini Outer South and Umlazi police officers in Durban. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says a 38-year-old woman was arrested at the offices of the Department of Home Affairs after she attempted to apply for two birth certificates using fraudulent proof of birth cards from

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