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1:54

#PODCAST: Domestic worker critical after being mauled...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A domestic worker is in a critical condition after being mauled by a Rottweiler at Lotus Park, in Isipingo today. Devan Govindasamy, spokesperson for local security company, PT Tactical, says the woman was severely bitten on her head, both arms and neck. Govindasamy says the victim is in a critical condition at a local hospital...

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#PODCAST: Fraud case against former Black Business...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The fraud case against Former Black Business Council president - Danisa Baloyi and three co-accused has been postponed to the 11th of November. Baloyi, Dominic Ntsele and siblings Bibi Hawa and Abubaker Khan were arrested in May in connection with the alleged misappropriation of a five-million-rand donation. They were charged with fraud and theft charges. They appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge

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1:34

#PODCAST: Siam Lee murder case struck off the roll...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The man accused of murdering Durban sex worker - Siam Lee has been officially declared dead at the Durban High Court. Speculation into Philani Ntuli's death came after the state received, what it terms as a "seemingly phony death certificate" declaring Ntuli dead. Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) - Natasha Kara says an investigation was launched to verify Ntuli's death certificate. The investigation revealed that there had been a

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3:14

#PODCAST: Sharks Board legend Mike Anderson-Reade...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Experts believe that this year's sardine run will brace the shores of KwaZulu-Natal later than usual, with hundreds of shoals still lurking around in the Eastern Cape. This is according to former head of operations at the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - Mike Anderson-Reade. Before his retirement last year, he was involved in tracking and monitoring sardine activity for close to 40 years. In this exclusive interview, Anderson-Reade explains how the presence of the

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3:00

#PODCAST: Chinese tech giants Huawei confirm that the...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Huawei South Africa has confirmed that current and existing devices will not be affected in any way by the US trade ban imposed on the tech-giant for the foreseeable future. United States President Donald Trump announced the trade ban on Chinese products earlier this year resulting in companies like Google and Facebook withdrawing their partnership deals with the brand. Chief Technology Officer at Hauwei South Africa, Akhram Mohammed says that the company is

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3:08

#PODCAST: SANDF HIJAB ROW: Muslim Judicial Council...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) in Cape Town have continued to support religious freedom in South Africa and say they are willing to help educate the public in order to better understand Islamic practices. Their comments came after a South African National Defence Force Major made headlines for failing to remove her headscarf under the instruction of a senior colleague. Major Fatima Isaacs - who works as a clinical forensic pathologist, has since appeared

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2:53

#PODCAST: Eubulus Timothy's "Deep End" set to wow...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "Deep End", a proudly Durban movie has continued to wow audiences and this time will do so at the upcoming Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). The festival will take place in Zanzibar, Tanzania from this Saturday until the 11th of July. The festival has been described as the largest cultural event in East Africa, featuring the best films from around the continent. Writer and Director - Eubulus Timothy says it's a great honour for his film to make a

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1:41

#PODCAST: Close to 100 patients evacuated from...

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2019/07/03

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Scores of patients and babies have been evacuated from various wards at the Addington Hospital in Durban following a mysterious fire. According to hospital management the fire broke out in the fire escape area on the seventh floor, yesterday morning. It's reported that about 25 mothers along with their newborn babies, nine children from the children's ward and 20 other patients were evacuated. No injuries were reported during the incident. KwaZulu-Natal Health

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2:24

#PODCAST: Struggle activist - Dr Khorshed Ginwala...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The funeral of Dr Khorshed Ginwala has taken place at the Clare Estate Crematorium today. The well known community, social and political anti-apartheid activist passed away last week, aged 90. Satish Dhupelia, who is a community activist and family friend says Dr Ginwala played an exceptional role in the struggle for freedom in South Africa and will always be remembered for her helping hand...

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1:54

#PODCAST: Attacks against paramedics come under the...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has released information revealing at least one paramedic is attacked every week in the city. Emergency services personnel were attacked at Cosmo City, north of Johannesburg, and at Dobsonville in Soweto last week while attending to emergency calls. SABC News reporter, Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi, is following developments into these attacks on emergency services personnel. Mkhwanazi says the city is working on an

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#PODCAST: Teen arrested for hit-and-run incident in...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - An underage driver has been arrested following a hit and run incident on George Sewpersadh Street in Verulam, north of Durban. It's alleged that the 17-year-old knocked a pedestrian and fled the scene yesterday afternoon. The pedestrian suffered multiple injuries and has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was later apprehended by local security and handed over to police. Reaction Unit South Africa's (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram says

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#PODCAST: Labour federation SAFTU explain how they...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Two labour federations, SAFTU and COSATU will be meeting with their members this week to discuss retrenchments by major companies. Its reported that employers such as MultiChoice, Tiso Blackstar, Eskom, PPC and Standard Bank are planning to retrench thousands of workers. The South African Federation of Trade Unions Secretary-General - Zwelinzima Vavi explains their role and campaign to resist retrenchments...

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1:29

#PODCAST: 13-year-old girl fights for her life after...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 13-year-old girl has been mauled by a pitbull at Asherville, in Durban. According to Robert McKenzie, spokesperson for KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Services, the girl had been walking on the roadside when a pitbull attacked her late yesterday afternoon. It's believed that a second dog was involved in the incident as well, however the dog could not be traced. McKenzie says the girl sustained serious injuries and is in a critical but stable condition at a Durban

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2:46

#PODCAST: At least 20 DEAD as South Asia's annual...

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2019/07/02

20 people died as South Asia's annual monsoon hit Mumbai, crippling India's financial heart and its teeming suburbs. The rainy chaos yet again sank Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dreamy promise of swanky smart cities and bullet trains to bring the nation on the tracks of modernity. Our South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: Here's how South Africa's cannabis industry...

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2019/07/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The ever flowering cannabis industry in South Africa could significantly grow the country's economy and aid the medical sector if it is allowed to grow and be sold without restrictions. That's according to Myrtle Clarke, director of non-profit organisation - Fields of Green for ALL. Clarke says that all types of cannabis have health benefits and there is only a very slight difference between it and Cannabidiol oil. She believes that prohibition is the reason

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1:54

#PODCAST: Two killed in collision on N3 near Mooi River

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2019/07/01

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two people have been killed in a collision between a light motor vehicle and a truck on the N3 near Mooi River in the Midlands. These two vehicles collided between Midway and Hidcote on the Durban-bound carriageway. Paramedics treated several patients at the scene and have transported them to hospital for continued medical care. The cause of the incident is still unknown at this stage. KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services Robert Mckenzie says police

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1:56

#PODCAST: The sardines have arrived but will they stay?

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2019/07/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - There are fears that the popular sardine run, which finally arrived in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend, won't stay for long. Crates of sardines were netted in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban on Saturday and Sunday. KZN Sharks Board says about five nets of actual sardines were netted. However, there were many missed nets in between, which are nets that came back empty. The board's acting head of operations, Greg Thompson says full advantage should be taken when the

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#PODCAST: Struggle activist - Dr Khorshed Ginwala...

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2019/07/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Dr Khorshed Ginwala remains one of the most outstanding South Africans who played a profound role in the struggle for democracy and consolidation of a democratic country. That's according to historian - Kiru Naidoo, as he pays tribute to Dr Ginwala. The struggle activist passed away last week, aged 90. She was a community, social and political anti-apartheid activist. In 1994, former president Nelson Mandela appointed her as South Africa's ambassador to Italy

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#PODCAST - NEWSBREAK TALK - 30 JUNE 2019 - The modern...

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2019/07/01

by Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad, Rachel Vadi, Taliesha Naidoo, and Salma Patel - This was a live broadcast from the 1860 Heritage Centre featuring guest Sociologist, Dr Sheetal Bhoola.

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#PODCAST - NEWSBREAK TALK - 29 JUNE 2019 - OPEN LINES

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2019/07/01

Callers get a chance to comment on a variety of issues

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