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#PODCAST: The #MedicalMonitor talk heart health and...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Today marks the start of World Heart Rhythm Week- an annual event that runs until the 10th of June. It is organised by the Arrhythmia Alliance, a coalition of patients, charities and professionals who work together to promote effective diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmia -a disorder affecting the rhythm of the heartbeat. Associate professor at the University of Cape Town, Dr Ashley Chin explains the various ways in which YOU can check if your heart is

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#PODCAST; Four children killed in Hillcrest house fire

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Four children have burnt to death after their house was razed to the ground in a fire last night at Hillcrest in the outer west suburbs of Durban. It's understood the children - two boys and two girls aged between one and seven years old, were left alone in the house when the room they were sleeping in caught fire. The cause of the fire is still being investigated however police say a candle in the children's room is suspected to be the cause. KwaZulu-Natal

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#PODCAST: Former apartheid cop - Joao Rodrigues to...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Former apartheid police officer Joao Rodrigues' application for a permanent stay of prosecution has been dismissed. Judgement was delivered at the Johannesburg High Court today. Rodrigues, who did not attend court proceedings today, is accused of the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol in 1971. Rodrigues' arguement for a permanent stay of prosecution was due to his old age. However, the court ruled that despite his age, he will still stand trial. Our

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1:40

#PODCAST: Anticipation continues to build as the...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Anticipation is building in Durban as temperatures drop, leading to a positive sardine presence on the province's coastlines. This according to the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. They say that the annual sardine run has now reached Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape. Reports indicate that large sardine shoals have been spotted between Haven Hotel and Coffee Bay from the air last week. Dubbed the "greatest shoal on earth" - it is a migration of sardines from the

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#PODCAST: EXCLUSIVE: New Minister of Public Works and...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Newly appointed minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, says she is focussed on serving the people of the country and wont be bogged down by her critics. Following President Ramaphosa's surprise move including her in his cabinet, there has been widespread criticism that she sold out those who had voted for her and that she had conspired with the ANC in the Western Cape. In a Newsbreak exclusive, Minister of Public Works and

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2:43

#PODCAST: 28-year-old Keegan Reddy - known for his...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 28-year-old unintentional internet sensation Keegan Reddy died on Saturday night in a house fire, in Seatides, La Mercy, north of Durban. You may remember him as Keegan from the notorious "warrapen keegan" video that went viral a few years ago. Chairperson of the local non-profit Community Emergency Response Team or CERT, Nazir Sadack says that when his team responded, they found the house ablaze. He says his response team tried to rescue Reddy, but they could not

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#PDOCAST: Hundreds of Durbanites converge at...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Hundreds of Durbanites converged at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium for a mass iftaar - the traditional breaking of fast at sunset observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadaan. The event, a first of its kind for Durban, has been held to foster the spirit of unity, peace and understanding. Similar interfaith events have been held in Istanbul, London, Cape Town and Cairo. Some people who attended the event say the 2019 Durban Mass Iftaar was long

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#PODCAST: KZN Education Department examine "new...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is continuing to investigate allegations of bulling that led to the suicide of a 15-year-old school girl in Phoenix, north of Durban. Department spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, says new information is being examined to ensure that all allegations are being investigated. He says that the department wants to ensure a thorough investigation before providing any feedback...

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#PODCAST: Natashia Portrag of "Bash with Tash" fame...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Popular social media star Natashia Portrag best know as "Bash with Tash" shares her story about being bullied for years. She's turned this into empowerment programmes for school children...

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#PODCAST: 1860 Heritage Centre welcome Newsbreak Talk...

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2019/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This past Saturday, Newsbreak Talk facilitated a post-election dialogue with politicians at the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban...

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#PODCAST: One dead and two injured in Durban ski boat...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - One person has died after a ski boat he was on overturned this morning at the Mtunzini beach on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Two other crew members were injured and trapped at the vessel out at the sea. It's understood that the boat capsized about 1km off-shore. The cause of the accident is suspected to be a mechanic fault. IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst says the injured crew members were transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital.......

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#PODCAST: Support pours in for renaming Sandton Drive...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Thousands of people are expected to be part of the Palestine solidarity protest that will be taking place at the Johannesburg City Council. The purpose of the march is to demand the immediate implementation of renaming Sandton drive after Palestinian icon, Leila Khaled. This comes after In 2018 the Johannesburg City Council adopted a motion to rename Sandton Drive after Khaled. Khaled was instrumental in both Palestine and South Africa during the years of

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2:19

#PODCAST: IFP youth brigade calls on eThekwini Mayor...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hundreds of Inkatha Freedom Party Youth Brigade members are marching to the eThekwini Municipality offices, in Durban today, demanding Mayor Zandile Gumede step down. The march began earlier this morning at King Dinuzulu Park. The Brigade argues that her bail conditions prevent her from fully executing her responsibilities as a mayor. Gumede is out on R50-thousand rand bail for fraud and corruption charges. The charges relate to a 208-million-rand eThekwini

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#PODCAST: Durban businesswoman kidnapped, car found...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police have launched a massive search for a businesswoman was kidnapped yesterday evening in Pinetown, west of Durban. It's believed 44-year-old, Sandra Moonsamy was kidnapped from her black Range Rover after being forced off the road. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says in addition to the kidnapping case, police are also investigating cases of attempted murder after the suspects opened fire on local security guards who tried to give

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#PODCAST: Literary group "Durban Review" call on...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Aspiring young authors are being encouraged to flourish their creative minds by writing short stories that could possibly be published in a book. Literary organisation - The Durban Review is calling for children to submit short stories based on the theme, "Africa Magic". The stories can be written in any of the official languages with or without illustrations. Director of The Durban Review - Zainub Dala says no restrictions will be made on the genre of the

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#PODCAST: Mark Haywood to run his 20th Comrades...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A human rights activist will be running his 20th comrades marathon on the 9th of June in an effort to raise one-million-rand to fight social injustices in South Africa. Mark Heywood is the founder of SECTION-27, a public interest law centre that seeks to achieve equality and social justice in the country. Heywood says that issues such as quality health-care services and basic education for children is what he will be using the money for...

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#PODCAST: Health Department to release report on...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A preliminary report into the partially decomposed body found in the ceiling of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, north of Durban will be released today. The probe has been conducted by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The decomposed body was found last Friday. KZN MEC for health, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu says the department will take swift action if it finds there was any wrong-doing by staff at the hospital...

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#PODCAST: Head-on collision at Dayal Road in...

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2019/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - One man has been seriously injured after being involved in a head-on collision at Dayal Road in Clairwood, south of Durban. It's believed the man's bakkie collided with a truck yesterday evening. No other injuries were reported. Rescue Care Paramedics spokesperson - Garrith Jamieson says the man is being treated at a Durban hospital for his injuries. Jamieson says the cause of the accident is still unknown...

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#PODCAST: Bullying leads to Mumbai doctor's death

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2019/05/30

The suicide of a young female doctor in Mumbai has exposed the dark side of India's exclusive medical brotherhood. Police arrested three of her seniors for allegedly driving her to death. Our South Asian correspondent - Rana Sen reports...

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#PODCAST: Multiple Sclerosis book takes on the...

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2019/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Making the invisible visible, is the theme for this year's World Multiple Sclerosis Day. Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. In commemoration of today, Motivational Wellness Consultant and Biomedical Research Scientist, Mala Naidoo has launched a book titled, A Flaming Challenge. It details her journey from a wheel chair to overcoming MS. According to medical science there is no cure for MS but Naidoo says a positive mindset and a

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