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4:25

#PODCAST SAWS upgrade to Level 8 the possibility of...

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2024/07/10

Two rivers have already burst their banks in Cape Town as the South African Weather Service has upgraded to level eight the possibility of disruptive rainfall for the Metro, Stellenbosh and Drakenstein municipalities. Large parts of the Western Cape are being lashed with a series of cold fronts this week with snow falling in the higher lying areas. Meanwhile, the weather service forecasts between 40-60mm rainfall expected for today moving into tomorrow. City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

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4:23

#PODCAST TECHNO TOUCH: Security experts believe the...

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2024/07/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Technology experts believes the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could significantly reduce crime level in South Africa. This is Johannesburg based technology company, VisionAI has developed an application which links to camera that can detect various types of crimes triggering alerts to users and law enforcement. According to the Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey (GPSJS) for 2022/23 by Statistics South Africa, a total of 1,1 million households

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3:35

#PODCAST Back to where it all began - the popular...

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2024/07/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Running for the next two weekends, the ever-popular Merebank Fair promises an outing of entertainment, laughter and all-out fun. Presented by the Merebank Legacy Book Project, the event returns to the community for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic - with 2019 marking the last time an event of its kind took place. This year attendees can expect a multitude of dance and musical acts, sets by popular local DJ's and even a car show. One of the

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3:39

#PODCAST Unsung Heroes Vol. 2 - a book chronicling...

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2024/07/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The book entitled, Unsung Heroes Volume 2, will be launched this Sunday in Durban. The book chronicles the stories of 47 South Africans, who are deemed everyday heroes, but have selflessly served their communities. The book was compiled by Fawzia Peer, Lavan Gopaul, Vishnu Naidoo and Dr Kogie Archary. Gopaul explains how these stories can inspire contemporary South Africans...

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3:59

#PODCAST SA Harvest commemorate this Mandela Month...

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2024/07/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Food rescue organisation, SA Harvest are commemorating Mandela Month by collecting and distributing nutritious food hampers to communities facing malnutrition and hunger across the country. Hashtag-Buckets-Of-Nutrition seeks to tackle food insecurity by mobilising communities to pack buckets filled with essential, non-perishable food items. According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa, about 15% or just over 9-million South Africans

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3:29

#PODCAST Janet de Kretser receives a Lifetime...

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2024/07/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Experienced PR and communication consultant - Janet de Kretser has received the Lifetime Achiever award from the Nelson Mandela Children's Film Festival (NMCFF). De Krester, along with Nadia Bulbulia, received the award for their contribution and work with children in the media. De Kretser played an instrumental role in launching KTV - a children's network - in the early 1990's. She explains what receiving the award means to her....

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2:56

#PODCAST Concealment of birth & child abandonment...

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2024/07/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Incidents of concealment of birth and child abandonment continue to plague communities across the country - and while they are reported in the media, they are often not reported to police. According to police in the North West, only three cases of concealment of birth were reported in the province between October 2023 and March 2024. Recently we brought you the shocking story regarding residents of a village in Mahikeng who found dogs consuming parts of a

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3:29

#PODCAST Education Department pilot project looks to...

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2024/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Changing the education system and making it more inclusive for technically inclined learners is the aim of a pilot project introduced by the Department of Basic Education. The 'Three Stream Model' is a concept developed to create multiple learning pathways - including academic, vocational and occupational. Meadowlands Technical High School, in Chatsworth - south of Durban, hosted 200 teachers recently for the Three Stream Model training. Principal of the

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3:40

#PODCAST Community therapy office in a container aims...

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2024/07/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Community members of Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg are benefiting from increased local access to mental healthcare. 98% of community members surveyed in a South African Depression and Anxiety - or SADAG - pilot project claim that they feel better and will return for follow up sessions. These are mental health sessions in a container - that has been turned into a therapy office. Development Manager Fatima Seedat explains how the project is

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4:07

#PODCAST SAWS confirm that cold conditions are...

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2024/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The weekend's icy weather conditions are expected to continue today along the west and south-east coastline. According to the South African Weather Service an intense cold front is forecasted to bring a significant drop in atmospheric pressure and strong winds, leading to high waves and storm surge. Areas affected include those between Alexander Bay and Gqeberha. Forecaster for the South African Weather Service, Lehlohonolo Thobela, explains the weather

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2:56

#PODCAST Krishan Ramdewu emerges victorious at the...

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2024/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - From construction sites to the sowing room. 35-year-old fashion designer, Krishan Ramdewu, decided to build a different future for himself. And, he has done just that! The Pietermaritzburg resident competed against more than 80 fashion students at the 2024 Hollywood Bets Durban July, held on the weekend - where he walked away victorious with the Young Fashion Designer Award. Under the theme, "Ride the Wave", Ramdewu's design stood-out for its creative

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3:13

#PODCAST Deputy Minister Narend Singh says pensioners...

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2024/07/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment - Narend Singh says pensioners should not be expected to pay for exorbitant licences for subsistence fishing. Singh was sworn in last week in his new portfolio with the Government of National Unity. This week the department will meet to iron our exactly how the ministry will distribute and allocate his functions to its members. Singh says that subsistence fishing provides economic stability to

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3:06

#PODCAST Peter Tshidi - Sun International's new...

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2024/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - From being a luggage porter to general manager of Wild Coast Sun resort, Peter Tshidi was born in an underprivileged home where he began at Sun International group to earn money to make a living. After two decades of hard work, this week, he has been promoted to regional General Manager for Sun International hotel group. The 47-year-old now has a strategic role to play in managing and enhancing the performance of around 10 of the group's establishments around

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1:03

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 05 July 2024...

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2024/07/05

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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1:20

#PODCAST Newsbreak Sardine Update with Adam Kamdar -...

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2024/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Fishing expert Adam Kamdar brings us the latest on the 2024 sardine run..

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3:36

#PODCAST US documentary filmmaker Whitney Skauge...

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2024/07/04

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Taresh Harreeparshad - Using film as a vehicle for change- was one of the key lessons, when acclaimed US documentary film maker Whitney Skauge concluded thier three-day workshop in Durban yesterday. Skauge has been using the medium of film to tell stories to inspire societal and racial change globally. Skauge says they were impressed with Durban's drive for filmmaking...

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4:04

#PODCAST Rhisotope Project discuss world-first...

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2024/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a world first, a team of South African scientists, conservationists and other relevant stakeholders have inserted radio-active material into the horns of 20 rhinos in an effort to curb poaching and smuggling. In 2023, 499 rhinos were illegally killed across the country. This figure represents a worrying increase of over 10% against 2022's poaching losses. According to the Rhisotope Project behind the initiative, making rhino horns radioactive, reduces their

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4:07

#PODCAST 36-year-old Deputy Finance Minister Ashor...

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2024/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - One of the youngest members of the National Assembly - 36-year-old Ashor Sarupen has vowed to keep a closer eye on treasury, to ensure that corruption is stopped in its tracks. The DA's Sarupen was sworn in yesterday and shared his thoughts on some of the change he wants to bring about...

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3:04

#PODCAST SABC secure rights to broadcast the fifth...

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2024/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - 20 South African food enthusiasts and Chefs are battling it out with the freshest ingredients in the power MasterChef South Africa edition currently underway in the mother city of Cape Town. A recipe of good quality ingredients and passion for food would guide contestants from amateur chefs to culinary champions in the 20-episode fifth season edition of the show. One of the Organizers of the show, Pick and Pay Spokesperson - Michelle Van Schalkwyk explains how

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5:03

#PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: History-maker Prof. Anil Sooklal...

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2024/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Professor Anil Sooklal has made history after being appointed the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Sooklal becomes the first South African of Indian origin in the country's 30-year democracy to get assigned the post. Prof. Sooklal says getting the position was a highly competitive and political process, but he was grateful to President Cyril Ramaphosa for his appointment...

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