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#PODCAST - A full investigation launched after two...

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2019/07/17

by Newsbreak producer, Cebisile Mkhize - Residents in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg are still reeling from shock after two learners were shot in broad daylight. The learners from MHJ Technical Secondary School on Bamboo Street, at Extension 4 in Lenasia were allegedly shot by another learner during an altercation outside the school. Both the learners were shot in the leg and rushed to a nearby hospital. Saaberie Chishty Ambulance Services spokesperson - Aboo Sayed says the incident is a shocking

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1:54

#PODCAST - Robin Hood Foundation equips upcoming...

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2019/07/17

by Newsbreak producer, Cebisile Mkhize - The Robin Hood Foundation will host the fourth conference for entrepreneurs at the City Hill Church in Hillcrest south of Durban next week. The entrepreneurs 4 Africa conference will take place on the 23-24 of July. According to Robin hood Foundation co-ordinator, Kim Griffiths the aim of the conference is to equip and inspire upcoming entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills. Griffiths says the conference is targeting aspiring or existing entrepreneurs

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2:08

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for the late soccer star -...

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2019/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Helman Mkhalele has expressed his sadness following the death of his former team-mate Marc Batchelor. The Former soccer player and TV presenter was shot dead by unknown assailants outside his home in Johannesburg. Two men on a motorbike allegedly shot Batchelor as he turned into the driveway of his home in Olivedale on Monday evening. The reason for the shooting is still unclear and funeral arrangements have

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5:44

#PODCAST: Former President Jacob Zuma's lawyers say...

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2019/07/16

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Cebisile Mkhize - Former president Jacob Zuma denies claims that he instructed the axing of Themba Maseko - the former Head of Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS). Zuma is testifying for a second day at the Commission of inquiry into state capture in Parktown, Johannesburg. Maseko testified when he appeared before the Commission last year that the Guptas threatened to have him fired and replace him with someone who will cooperate

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2:46

#PODCAST - Is the Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe...

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2019/07/16

by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) believe's that public protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane is abusing the powers granted to her as the Public Protector by her unrelenting pursuit of Minister Pravin Gordhan. CASAC is calling upon Parliament to immediately institute proceedings under section 194 of the Constitution for the removal of Mkhwebane from office. CASAC Executive Secretary- Lawson Naidoo explains

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2:13

#PODCAST - Around 80 abandoned buildings in Durban...

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2019/07/16

by Newsbreak producer, Cebisile Mkhize - The eThekwini municipality have announced plans to demolish around 80 abandoned buildings in the inner city to make way for new developments. Council spokesperson - Msawakhe Mayisela says some of buildings that will be demolished are within the Mahatma Gandhi precinct. Mayisela says the plan is to eradicate bad buildings for purposes such as commercial, student accommodation, social housing, and social facilities...

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#PODCAST - #Sardine shoals have quietened down along...

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2019/07/16

by Newsbreak producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As bathing remains banned at beaches along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, the presence of Sardines have quietened over the recent days. Last week, several nettings were reported along the Isipingo, Port Edward and Umgababa area. Durban based fishing enthuasist - Adam Kamdar whose been following the sardine run this year, has the latest..

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3:52

#PODCAST - Is Zuma's explosive bombshells a warning...

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2019/07/16

by Newsbreak producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape - Ongama Mtimka - told Newsbreak that the former Presidents approach to the inquiry sends out a message to his former comrades and friends of what he is capable of revealing if persecution continues

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4:22

#PODCAST: Former President Jacob Zuma testifies of...

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2019/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - Former President, Jacob Zuma, is detailing what he believes to be a continuing conspiracy against him - following the corruption case in which Schabir Shaik was charge and convicted. Shaik, Zuma's former financial adviser, was found guilty of fraud and corruption in June 2005 - and sentenced to 15-years behind bars. Zuma and French arms company, Thales, are still facing charges of fraud, money laundering, corruption and racketeering for a series of alleged

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2:57

#PODCAST: India aborts its lunar mission hours before...

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2019/07/15

India aborted the launch of a spacecraft less than an hour before lift-off early today. Chandrayan-II was intended to land on the far side of the moon in the most daring scientific odyssey ever undertaken by mankind. Engineers asserted the glitch was likely to be resolved possibly by the month-end. Our South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn with this report.....

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1:20

#PODCAST: Massive fire ravages popular supermarket in...

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2019/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - EThekwini Fire and Rescue have extinguished a massive fire that ripped through grocery store on Main Road in Umdloti. Fire fighters battled the blaze this morning as flames leapt out of the building. The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage. Crisis Medical spokesperson Kyle van Reenen says only the manageress of the outlet has been treated for smoke inhalation. However, large parts of the building together with the outlets stock have been destroyed in

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1:39

#PODCAST: Four teenagers hospitalized after alleged...

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2019/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Four children have been hospitalized after a ball they were playing with allegedly exploded at Vukuzakhe High School, in Umlazi, east of Durban. Ceron Lennox, spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics says three of the children suffered seizures following the incident this morning. A fourth child later collapsed in a classroom. Lennox says the children are being treated for gas inhalation at a local hospital........

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3:06

#PODCAST - Consul General of India to Johannesburg...

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2019/07/15

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell daniel - After serving as Consul General of India to Johannesburg for three years, Doctor. K.J. Srinivasa, will soon say his goodbyes. A promotion now awaits Srinivasa as he ventures into a new role as ambassador and high commisioner of India at Guyana, in the Carribean. Srinivasa says he has enjoyed working with South Africa and considers it to be a dream come true - however he now looks forward to making his mark at Guyana as well.

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6:49

#PODCAST : Part 2 The Kings of Durban by Deepak...

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2019/07/15

by Newsbreak Executive producer, Salma Patel - Kings of Durban by Deepak Panday. Newsbreak spoke to Panday about the first non-whites to operate Taxis in South Africa during the apartheid era - the Salot Family ....

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2:39

#PODCAST - Notorius accident route 'Fields hill'...

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2019/07/15

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - One man has died and three others seriously injured following an accident at Fields Hill, on the M13 in Durban. Garrith Jamieson, spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics says, two men and two women were severely trapped in the wreckage after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a tree during the early parts of yesterday morning. Jamieson says the three surviving occupants are in a critical condition

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2:06

#PODCAST - Young mother arrested for dumping her baby...

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2019/07/15

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - A 24 year old woman has been arrested for abandoning her baby girl over the weekend on Wick Street, in Verulam, north of Durban. The baby is believed to be about six-months old and was found unharmed. The arrest was made yesterday at a taxi rank in Zwelisha, north of Durban, following an extensive search for the mother by local authorities. Prem Balram, director for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa, says the mother is being held at the

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2:25

#PODCAST: Muslim SANDF Major charged in headscarf case

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2019/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With just under a month to go before her scheduled appearance before a military court, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Major Fatima Isaacs - has received an official charge against her from a military prosecutor. Last month, Major Isaacs made headlines after failing to remove her headscarf under the instruction of a senior colleague. Charged with "wilful defiance and disobeying a lawful command", Major Isaacs appeared before a prosecutor at the

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2:12

#PODCAST: Lobby group - ACM says EFF's behaviour in...

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2019/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Lobby group, The Active Citizens Movement (ACM ) has described the behaviour of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Parliament as disgraceful and anti-democratic. They were reacting to yesterday's incident in which the party attempted to prevent Public Enterpise Minister Pravin Gordhan from presenting his budget address through its intimidatory conduct. The movement has lashed out at the EFF saying it has shown utter contempt for the institution of

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#PODCAST: KZN ANC steadfast on eThekwini mayor...

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2019/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it stands by its decision to extend the leave of the eThekwini municipality mayor Zandile Gumede. Yesterday hundreds of Gumede's supporters blockaded the city hall and closed most of the municipality offices demanding the re-instatement of the mayor. Over twenty people were arrested yesterday after clashes between Gumede's supporters and the police. The group appeared at the Durban Magistrate court and were released on a warning

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3:18

#PODCAST: Duduzane Zuma a free man after being...

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2019/07/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Duduzane Zuma has been declared a free man today by the Randburg Magistrate's Court, north of Johannesburg. The court found Zuma not guilty of culpable homicide and wreckless and negligent driving. This after Zuma lost control of his luxury vehicle in 2014 and crashed into a minibus taxi on the M1 highway in Johannesburg. The accident resulted in the death of Phumzile Dube, one of the passengers in the minibus taxi. SABC News Reporter, Sashin Naidoo, was at

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