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10:47

#PODCAST - #SAInauguration19 #Newsbreak - Is Naledi...

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2019/05/25

Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo are based at our satellite studio at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

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2:25

#PODCAST: Learners from Manor Gardens Primary explain...

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2019/05/24

As President elect Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his inauguration tomorrow, some of his biggest supporters in Durban have words of wisdom for his presidency. Prabashini Moodley visited the Manor Gardens Primary School in the city to ask grade two learners, what decisions they would take had they been president for the day...

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1:16

#PODCAST: Members of the Phoenix community continue...

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2019/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hundreds of people have been left without water since Tuesday in parts of Phoenix, north of Durban. A Clayfield resident, Marla Govender, says she has had to dig deep in her pockets to purchase bottled water to sustain her family. Govender says routine maintenance to water facilities is acceptable, however municipality should send residents sufficient water in cases like these when they are left without water for several days...

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2:57

#PODCAST: Ismail Vadi steps down as MEC for Roads and...

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2019/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - After serving government for over 25-years - Dr Ismail Vadi is parting ways and hanging up his coat as the MEC for roads and transport in Gauteng. Dr Vadi called it a day earlier this week, but will still be part of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the African National Congress. Dr Vadi was elected as an ANC Member of Parliament after the first democratic elections held in 1994. He served as an MP until November 2010, where he was then moved to the provincial

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2:18

#PODCAST: Shallcross CPF take matters into their own...

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2019/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Shallcross Community Policing Forum - south of Durban have taken the initiative upon themselves to repair the several potholes around the area that has been causing major damage to residents vehicles. Chairman of the CPF Mahendra Lillkant says these repairs are temporary and are being done because the eThekwini Municipality are currently backlogged. He is also appealing to the community for donations of cement and crusher-mix to complete the rest of the

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2:08

#PODCAST: The 34th annual Phoenix Fair aims to play a...

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2019/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society will be hosting the 34th instalment of their Annual Fair over the next two weekends. Vice President at the Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society - Sham Maharaj says the the annual fund raiser helps funds many projects run by the Society - the most recent of which is a children's home. Maharaj says while most people enjoy the entertainment of this social event, the funds raised will play a crucial part of the work

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2:43

#PODCAST: After weeks of campaigning in the scorching...

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2019/05/24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of modern India's most divisive leaders, scored a dramatic election victory after six weeks of campaigning in gruelling summer heat. His Hindu nationalist party decimated the opposition with promises of business-friendly policies and a muscular stand on national security. Rana Senn reports...

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2:26

#PODCAST: ANALYSIS: with candidates lining up for the...

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2019/05/24

By Newsbreak Producers Hoosen Ebrahim and Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa could possibly have a female deputy president. This after Deputy President David Mabuza requested for his swearing in as a member of the National Assembly be put on hold - so he can subject himself to the ANC integrity commission. Several female candidates have been suggested as possible picks for deputy-president since his decision was announced on Wednesday night. The top three female candidates are Dr. Nkosazana

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0:50

#PODCAST: Police search for Durban's Musgrave Centre...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for two men, who allegedly robbed a popular fashion outlet at the Musgrave Centre in Durban. The suspects allegedly walked into the centre on Tuesday night and accosted two security guards, robbing them of the radio handsets and cellphones. The suspects then allegedly broke into the fashion outlet. KZN police spokesperson - Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says police are investigating a case of robbery....

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1:52

#PODCAST: State blames Former President Jacob Zuma...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Senior counsel representing the state, advocate Wim Trengove says the delays in prosecuting former President Jacob Zuma was caused by litigations brought before courts. Trengove argued these, including an application by Zuma's lawyers opposing a search and seizure procedure of certain documents at his home and offices in 2005. Trengove has been arguing during the application for permanent stay of prosecution by both Zuma and his co accused Thales in the

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1:39

#PODCAST: Three suspects arrested for the murder of...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Three suspects have been arrested today in connection with murder of two Durban Metro Police officers. The suspects are aged between 17 and 22 years. On Monday night, Inspector Zephania Dladla and Constable Nomasonto Mhlanga, were shot dead outside ANC ward 52 councillor, Boxer Zulu's home. It's believed the officers were protecting the councillor whose life was in danger. Metro Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says charges against

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1:17

#PODCAST: A wall collapse caused by a tipper truck in...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A man has died and a woman injured after a wall collapsed on them at the corner of Kruger and Marshall streets, in Johannesburg. National spokesperson for Netcare 911, Shawn Herbst, says a tipper truck transporting materials for recycling allegedly knocked an eight meter portion of the wall yesterday. Herbst says the surviving woman is in a stable condition and is recovering in hospital...

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2:05

#PODCAST: Newly-launched NGO hope to bring the power...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A newly launched non-government organisation hopes to bring sports to the youth of local communities. Global Sports Consortium CEO, Ishwar Bridgemohan says through this development, they hope to be able to finance deserving young people and help them become professional athletes. He says 25 years into democracy, its about time South Africa brought home more medals... IN: OUT: DUR:OUTRO: And that was Global Sports Consortium CEO, Ishwar Bridgemohan speaking to

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1:36

#PODCAST: EGYPT BOMBINGS - affected Durban...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A group of Durban parishioners who were injured when a bomb exploded near their bus in Egypt on Sunday have arrived home. The injured were from the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish and the Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in the Bluff and Wentworth. The parishioners were on their final leg of their pilgrimage tour to the pyramids in Egypt when a roadside bomb exploded. All the parishioners affected by the bombing are now in recovery. Pastor Donovan

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2:36

#PODCAST: University of Johannesburg (UJ) come up...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed a mobile laboratory to cut the hours spent transporting samples from contaminated water in disaster areas. The laboratory on wheels operates on solar panels allowing you to park it wherever there is sunshine. UJ's Water and Health Research Centre Director - Professor Tobias Barnard says the 4 to 6 hours used to travel back and forth can now be used to test and determine the source of contamination in the

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#PODCAST: Seven marathons, seven continents, seven...

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2019/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Seven marathons on seven continents for seven foundations. That outlines the life-changing journey of Sam Appalsamy. The 57-year-old marathon runner, financial planner and founder of the 777 M.A.D Trust is running across the world to raise funds for various charities in South Africa. Appalsamy explains why he started running for a difference...

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1:56

#PODCAST: Mayor's son and his bodyguard killed near...

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2019/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two people have been shot and killed at Ezakheni outside Ladysmith in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The victims are believed to be the son of Alfred Duma Municipality mayor ,Vincent Madala and his bodyguard. The shooting took place near the mayor's house in Ezakheni E-Section last night. KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane says the victims were ambushed by unknown gunmen while sitting in their car.......

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2:51

#PODCAST: India's opposition parties accuse the...

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2019/05/22

India's opposition parties have accused the Election Commission of ignoring large scale vote rigging. The protests grew louder today as exit polls claimed a sweep by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right wing party even in states where it was projected to lose. The election results are expected tomorrow. Our South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn reports......

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2:44

#PODCAST: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation picket outside...

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2019/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is calling for a full review of the of the country's electoral system. The organisation held a picket outside parliament in Cape Town this morning ahead of the first sitting of the National Assembly. A memorandum has been handed over calling on ministers in parliament to keep to their oath of office and to put their Constitutional duties first, above that of party interests. The Foundation's Executive Director -- Neeshan Balton--

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3:08

#PODCAST: Could there be two deputy presidents after...

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2019/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The ANC says that Deputy President David Mabuza not being sworn into parliament today says nothing about the composition of the next cabinet. Mabuza requested that his swearing-in as an MP be postponed so that he could subject himself to the ANC's integrity commission. Political Analyst, Dr. Lubna Nadvi says the postponement of Mabuza's swearing-in is a consequence of his past actions.....

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