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#PODCAST: Schools that applied to have Monday as a...

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2019/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu Natal Department of Education says that all schools that applied to have Monday as a cultural holiday will be granted this concession for Deepavali. Earlier, the KZN Parents Association's Vee Gani raised concerns that many schools were yet to receive approval on their request from the department. But according to the Department - the matter has been resolved. Department spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says this decision will be immediately communicated

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1:48

#PODCAST: Evidence brought forward at the DBN High...

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2019/10/25

An entomologist (a scientist who studies insects) from the Police's Victim Identification Centre - Captain Melanie Pienaar - has told the Durban High Court that forensic evidence indicates that Miguel Louw died soon after his disappearance on the 17th of July last year. 44-year-old Mohammed Ebrahim is standing trial for the murder of the nine-year-old boy. He is facing charges of theft, kidnapping and robbery. Prabashini Moodley reports...

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2:38

#PODCAST: Interim Democratic Alliance (DA)...

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2019/10/25

The DA's Parliamentary leader, Mmusi Maimane has resigned from Parliament. This follows his resignation as leader of the party. The resignation also had an impact on the position of chief whip, John Steenhuisen - whose term is linked to that of the leader. It now leaves chairperson of the party's caucus, Annelie Lotriet, to hold the fort until a new leader is elected next week. Zalene Merrington reports...

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1:43

#PODCAST: Triple murder accused Collin Pillay found...

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2019/10/25

The Durban High Court has found triple murder accused, Collin Pillay, guilty of murdering his married lover - Jane Govindasamy - and her two daughters. He has also been found guilty of stealing their belongings. Jane Govindasamy and her daughters - Rackelle and Denisha - were murdered in their Phoenix flat north of Durban, in September last year. Pillay denied the charges, saying that he loved Jane dearly. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu reports...

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2:28

#PODCAST: KZN couple honoured by the African Print...

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2019/10/25

By Newsbreak producer Taliesha Naidoo - A KwaZulu-Natal couple has received a literary honour for their IsiZulu picture dictionary which helps children learn the language in a fun and colourful way. Raksha Chabalalsing and Leon Govender have recently been awarded book of the year by African Print Authors & Poetry Association (APAPA). The couple, who are both graphic artists, created the book after noticing their son's challenges with learning and understanding the language at school. Raksha says

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2:47

#PODCAST: Phoenix triple murder accused, Collin...

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2019/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - Phoenix tow truck driver Colin Pillay has been found guilty for the triple murder of Jane Govindasamy and her two daughters Dennisha and Rackelle. Pillay had pleaded not guilty to the murders which he allegedly committed in Govindasamy's home at Thasvir Mansions in Phoenix, north of Durban. SABC news reporter Nonjabulo Makamu who is at the Durban High Court says when handing down the judgement the judge said the statehad proven beyond reasonable doubt that the

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#PODCAST: Gory details emerge in #MiguelLouw murder...

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2019/10/24

**THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAILS**By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Gorry deatils are emerging in the Miguel Louw murder trial in the Durban High Court. The nine-year-old was abducted in July last and his body was subsequently found weeks later on Longbury Drive at Phoenix north of Durban. Forty-four year old Mohammed Ebrahim, the man who came to fetch Louw, is facing charges of theft, robbery and murder in relation to Louw's kidnapping and murder. Entomologist Captain Melanie

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7:32

#PODCAST: Political analyst says the Democratic...

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2019/10/24

By Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad & Taliesha Naidoo - The DA caucus is in a sombre mood. This is according to the former chief whip of the party John Steenhuisen, whose term came to an end with the resignation of three leaders of the party in this week. Parliamentary leader, Mmusi Maimane and the party's federal chairperson, Athol Trollip resigned yesterday, while the mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba resigned on Monday. Maimane resigned as leader of the party yesterday and this

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3:21

#PODCAST: DA MP Haniff Hoosen says "life goes on"...

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2019/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Magashini Mottian - DA Member of Parliament, Hanif Hoosen says that life goes and that they will continue to do with their work. Hoosen was reacting to the news that Maimane has officially resigned as Member of Parliament. He says that while they respect Maimanes decision- there are still structures in place to keep the party functional....

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2:39

#PODCAST: Day 1 of the "Russia Africa Summit" sees...

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2019/10/24

To Sochi, where Russia is hosting heads of state from 40 African nations for the first ever Russia Africa Summit. Day one of the summit started with the Russia-Africa economic forum- aimed at increasing trade between the continent and Moscow. Our correspondent Neha Poonia is at the summit and sent us this report...

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#PODCAST: Juvenile witness says Mohammed Ebrahim...

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2019/10/24

A juvenile witness has positively pointed out 44-year old Mohammed Ebrahim as the man who came to fetch Miguel Louw from school on the 17th of July. This, as the murder trial of Louw continues in the Durban High Court. Ebrahim is facing charges of theft, robbery and murder in relation to the kidnapping and murder of nine-year old Miguel Low last year. Prabashini Moodley reports...

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2:49

#PODCAST: Issues regarding #GBV discussed at the...

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2019/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Global inequality between men and women is one of the contributing factors to gender-based violence. This was one of the key findings of the "What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls Global Programme". These efforts have been rolled across Africa and Asia for the last six years. Many areas of intervention were cited: from couple dialogue sessions to voluntary advocacy work in rural areas. Director of the Programme Dr. Rachel Jewkes* explains

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#PODCAST: The search is on for a new party leader -...

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2019/10/24

The Democratic Alliance is now on a mission, searching for the next party leader and national chairperson. Yesterday, Mmusi Maimane quit his position - with Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip also throwing in the towel. Helen Zille, the newly elected Chairperson of the Federal Council told the media at the same press conference - where the big announcements were made - that they are now seeking legal advice on how to deal with the matter. Abongile Dumako reports...

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#PODCAST: SADAG to host a free online Q & A session...

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2019/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will host a free online question and answer session tomorrow, in an attempt to assist matrics cope this exam season. The session is expected to help learners deal with the pressure, stress and anxiety that comes with the final exams. Operations director at SADAG Cassey Chambers says that parents and guardians will also be able to access help because this can is also be an extremely stressful time for

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2:21

#PODCAST: The first ever Africa Summit gets underway...

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2019/10/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Magashini Mottian - Russia will host its first ever Africa Summit today in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. The meeting will be co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. More than 40 African Leaders will be in attendance including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Like many other countries, Russia has been seeking to restore its influence on the continent and is working hard to strengthen its relations with Africa

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#PODCAST: Durban's new Beachfront Promenade extention...

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2019/10/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - The eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has issued a stern warning to the group ,Business Forum, who have allegedly threatened to disrupt the ongoing extention of the Durban Beachfront Promenade. Business forum allegedly issued the threat as they were not given the construction tender. Kaunda visited the construction site today before the completed project is due to be opened to the public next month. SABC news reporter Minoshni Pillay who is covering

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#PODCAST: ACDP visits private Christian school in...

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2019/10/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Magashini Mottian - The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) will be visiting Grantleigh school in Richards Bay today. This after a matric pupil displayed several works of art depicting Jesus as a clown. The private school, which prides itself on its "Christian ethos", displayed several pieces of the learner's artwork at its end of year prize-giving ceremony. A video made by an angry parent at the school has since gone viral on social media, causing a massive outcry by

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2:31

#PODCAST: Juvenile witness identifies murder accused...

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2019/10/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A juvenile witness is continuing his testimony in the Miguel Louw murder trial in the Durban High Court today. Forty-four year-old Mohammed Ebrahim is on trial for the murder of the 9-year-old boy in July last year. He is facing charges of theft, kidnapping and murder. Yesterday, the juvenile witness told the court that he knew Miguel from school. He said on the 17th of July last year - the day Miguel went missing - a man came to the school, asking pupils if

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2:39

#PODCAST: Widespread OUTRAGE as a social media post...

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2019/10/23

A social media video depicting blasphemous artwork by matrics at the Grantleigh High School in Richards Bay has gone viral and has earned the wrath of communities. The artwork depicts God as a clown from a famous fast food outlet and depicts Jesus as being "nurtured" by Satan. Officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department will be holding private talks with the high school. Meanwhile, the DA has called on parents at the school to lay a complaint with the Commission for the Promotion and

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#PODCAST: Durban-based NGO lays criminal charges...

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2019/10/23

The Durban-based "Ubumbano Lokuthula Organisation" has laid criminal charges against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, over his term as Commissioner at the South African Revenue Services (SARS). The organisation's chairperson - Doctor Andile Hlatshwayo - says Gordhan continues to benefit from the creation of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The charges were filed at the Durban Central police station in terms of section 204 of the Prevention and Combating of Criminal Activities Act. Hlatshwyo

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