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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 08 December 2023...

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2023/12/08

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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3:45

#PODCAST The "Anzisha Prize" venture building...

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2023/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Budding youth entrepreneurs who are interested in the environment are being encouraged to apply for this year's Anzisha Prize Fellowship. Anzisha Prize is an African based three-year venture building fellowship for youth aged between 15 and 22 years. This year's green focus revolves around renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, food upcycling, and eco-friendly product development. Venture Partner at Anzisha Prize, Nkrumah Mauncho says

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3:26

#PODCAST REACTION: Department of Water and...

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2023/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Almost 50% of South Africa's drinking water is not safe for consumption. This has been revealed by the national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) during a presentation of the full Blue Drop report - assessing water systems in the country. The report found that 46% of water quality tests carried out by municipalities between 2021 and 2022 - ranked poor in microbiological water quality compliance. WaterCAN, an offshoot of OUTA say civil society need to

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4:16

#PODCAST Government's inability to create economic...

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2023/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Government's inability to create economic opportunities for women in South Africa leads to more women being victims of abuse. That's according to Dr Nthabiseng Moleko, senior lecturer in managerial economics and statistics at Stellenbosch Business School. Dr Moleko says women are more likely to remain in abusive relationships for economic survival. Earlier this week, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped while seeking employment in Verulam, north of Durban

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4:06

#PODCAST COGTA warn KZN residents in low-lying areas...

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2023/12/07

By Newsbreak Intern Nomzamo Xulu - The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has warned residents of KwaZulu-Natal to take precautions in protecting themselves and their properties amidst the ongoing wet weather conditions. This after severe thunderstorms caused destruction in several parts of the province on Sunday and Monday. The South African Weather Service has predicted more rain heading into the weekend across the province. KZN Cogta spokesperson, Siboniso Mngadi

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2:41

#PODCAST Former Tesla employee spills the beans on...

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2023/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A former Tesla employee has told the UK media that he believes the tech powering the firm's self-driving vehicles is not safe enough to be used on public roads. Lukasz Krupski leaked data, including customer complaints about Tesla's braking and self-driving software, to a popular German newspaper in May. He said attempts to highlight his concerns internally had been ignored. Matt found out more about these new revelations, just days after Tesla head Elon Musk

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2:27

#PODCAST Drugs worth R151 million seized at Durban...

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2023/12/06

By Nomzamo Xulu - Another multimillion-rand cocaine consignment has been smuggled into the country from Brazil. One hundred- and fifty-one-million-rand worth of cocaine was confiscated at the Durban harbour this week. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says they're working closely with Brazil to clamp down on the drug trade between the two countries...

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2:35

#PODCAST Five suspects to appear in court for...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against five men accused of the murder of seven people during an alleged vigilante attack in Diepsloot north of Johannesburg at the weekend - has been postponed to Wednesday next week for a formal bail application. The group appeared briefly in the Randburg Magistrates court today. They are facing five counts of murder. The seven people were burned to death in two separate attacks in the township. SABC news reporter, Pearl Magubane is at court and

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2:09

#PODCAST DA says death of uMngeni Municipality Chief...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The DA in KwaZulu-Natal say the murder of one of its councilors was a planned assassination. Chief Whip in the uMngeni Municipality, Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was shot and killed at Mpophomeni in Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands yesterday. DA leader in KwaZulu-Natal, Francois Rodgers explains the circumstances leading up to the councilor's death....

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3:35

#PODCAST Durban's festive season motorcade goes on,...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - As the festive season approaches the eThekwini municipality is launching their annual Motorcade Parade to showcase the provinces hotspot tourism destinations- one can indulge in- during the festive season. Deputy Head of Durban Tourism at the eThekwini Municipality, Winile Mntungwa says they will be a Motorcade bus that will make its way starting at KwaMnyandu at Umlazi south of Durban and end their tour at California Dreaming at Marine Parade on Durbans

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3:45

#PODCAST Study on workplace productivity finds that...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A recent study on South Africa's workplace collaboration and productivity trends found that workers believe that productivity is boosted when their company is open to adopting digital tools. The study done by World Wide Worx and global technology firm "Zoho" looked at how local mid-sized organisations regrouped post-pandemic - to use technology in order to support employees more effectively, ensuring increased workflow and output. Zoho's Regional Manager for

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4:48

#PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Hamas compare the ongoing...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement - Hamas - has participated in the Fifth Global Convention of Solidarity with Palestine held in Sandton, Johannesburg. The conference - which came to an end last night - was hosted by the Global Campaign to Return to Palestine and the Royal House of Mandela. The convention also commemorates the 10th anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela - the country's first democratic president. In this exclusive interview

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3:43

#PODCAST Newly-renamed "Rising Sun Street" in...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Rising Sun is spreading some Christmas cheer at Chatsworth south of Durban by lighting up the newly re-named street on which it is situated. The newly named Rising Sun Street, which was formerly Peak Street, will be lit up every night for residents to enjoy a safe and festive atmosphere during the holidays. CEO of Rising Sun Community Newspapers Vijay Maharaj says its been a long journey, but he is thrilled that the street has finally been

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3:55

#PODCAST DENOSA appeal for urgent government...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Nursing union, DENOSA in KwaZulu-Natal are pleading for government intervention as attacks on nurses escalate. In the most recent incident at the weekend, a nurse was killed when he and his colleagues were ambushed and attacked. The nurse was shot three times during the hijacking in Ndwedwe, in the Ilembe District Municipality. Yesterday, the KZN department of health said there is an orchestrated string of attacks against state-owned vehicles and heath care

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2:33

#PODCAST Blossom Care Solutions begin a drive to...

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2023/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - 30% of schoolgirls in South Africa cannot afford basic sanitary products. This is according to research by the Stellenbosch University hospital. To address the sanitary crisis, a social enterprise called Blossom Care Solutions is going on a mission-drive to educate young girls about their menstrual health. The NGO has recently opened a site in Gugulethu that provides employment opportunities for women in the area, as well as supplying sanitary pads to girls in

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#PODCAST Family of the late Terrence Subramoney say...

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2023/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - The brother of slain 48-year-old Terrence Subramoney - who was killed in a drive-by shooting - says local police are failing residents in the Bayview area, south Of Durban. Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) spokesperson Brandon Pillay says his brother played an active role in the community as well as him serving a pivotal role as an administrator at the KZN football association. He says his death has left a massive void in his family as he leaves

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3:49

#PODCAST KZN Blind and Deaf Society to run courses...

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2023/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KZN Blind and Deaf Society will be empowering the deaf community with skills to succeed in the sewing and fashion industries. The organisation will be running 12-week courses in sewing and a seven-month course for sewing machine mechanics at its recently opened sewing training centre at the organisation's headquarters in the Durban CBD. The courses are provided in partnership with the Apparel and Textile Association of South Africa (ATASA). KZN Blind and

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1:58

#PODCAST Investigations continue after 33 suspected...

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2023/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Investigations continue into the 33 suspected human trafficking victims that were found on Gauteng's East Rand. The victims were rescued after they were found stashed in a single room at a house in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Sunday evening. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda told Newsbreak that investigations led police to the house where one suspect was arrested. He explains the latest from investigations...

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#PODCAST Following yesterday's ConCourt ruling,...

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2023/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Independent candidates will participate for the first time in next year's general elections. This after the Constitutional Court has dismissed the application by the Independent Candidates Association (ICASA) to declare the Electoral Amendment Act unconstitutional. The apex court found that the organisation failed to make a case for constitutional invalidity. The ICA contended that the 200 to 200 proportion was unfair and would be prejudicial to independent

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#PODCAST SAMA explain why they're against the...

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2023/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says it does not support the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill in its current form. The NHI Bill will come before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for a vote tomorrow. The Bill has come under severe criticism from parts of the business and health sectors who say that it isn't clear in terms of its financing structures and in its current form, goes against a person's right to healthcare. SAMA says they have

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