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#Podcast - Stay protected with expert tips against...

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2019/01/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal Area Manager for Lightening Security Solutions, Tiny Quinn, says female drivers are mainly being targeted in smash-and-grab incidents.Quinn says motorists must be on high alert, especially during peak-hour traffic, when many smash-and-grab incidents are recorded. He explains

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1:52

#PODCAST - Female motorists urged to practice caution...

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2019/01/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A woman from Malvern, South of Durban, Michelle du Plesis, has been left traumatised after she fell victim to a smash-and-grab incident just a week ago in Durban Central. Du Plesis says her two-year-old daughter and husband were with her during the incident and she is now terrified to leave her home.....

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3:32

#PODCAST - UK family seek answers following the...

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2019/01/18

A family from the United Kingdom is desperately seeking answers following the tragic death of their daughter in South Africa. Nineteen-year-old Sinead Moodliar allegedly drowned at the uMhlanga beach, north of Durban on Boxing Day last year while out on an early morning swim with a friend. The former Crawford College learner was in Durban on holiday. Her distraught father, Bob, spoke to Newsbreak from the UK. He describes the events that led to that fateful day..

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1:48

#PODCAST - Automobile Association describes festive...

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2019/01/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Preliminary statistics of the festive season road deaths released by Transport Minister Blade Nzimande shows that 1612 people died on South African roads between December 1st 2018 and January 8th 2019. Spokesperson for the Automobile Association, Layton Beard, says these fatality statistics are a national disaster and a sad indictment of the total disregard road users have for their own and the lives of others.

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2:36

#PODCAST - Locally produced movie titled "3 Days To...

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2019/01/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African film fanatics are in for a treat as another locally produced movie has hit the box office with a bang. The movie, titled "3 Days To Go" premiered last night in Durban ahead of its cinema opening on January 25. Written and directed by Bianca Issac, the film stars A-list local actors including Jailoshini Naidoo, Kajal Bagwandeen, Rahul Brijnath and Zakeeya Patel with Bollywood actress Lillette Dubey also featuring in the movie. Lead actress -

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3:00

#PODCAST - Kavady should be held on the day its meant...

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2019/01/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Magashini Mottian - A local social anthropologist and cultural researcher believes that the annual South Indian festival of Thai Poosam Kavady MUST be celebrated on the day its meant to be observed. Dr Rajendran Govender has called on temples to hold Kavady on the date its meant to be observed and not on a day that is convenient. Dr. Govender says organising two festivals over two days is not only incorrect but also inconvenient as various rituals needs to be repeated.

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#PODCAST: Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi...

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2018/12/25

Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new Provincial Police Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal. Mkhwanazi takes over from Mmamonye Ngobeni who resigned under a cloud of controversy after a year on suspension. Mkhwanazi has been holding a similar position in an acting capacity for the past six months. He has also worked with the police special task force unit. Cele says he hopes the appointment will bolster crime fighting efforts in the province. Thulani

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5:08

#PODCAST: Deputy President David Mabuza lauds South...

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2018/12/25

Deputy President David Mabuza, who delivered his Christmas Message for 2018, says that while this year has been a challenging one - South Africans "showed our resilience as a nation"...

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1:46

#PODCAST: Police seek information on alleged gang...

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2018/12/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police are appealing to the public for any information following the murder of a tow-truck boss in Durban on Sunday night. It is alleged that a group of unknown suspects opened fire on the man as he was driving on King Dinuzulu Road before fleeing the scene. This is the second incident in which a tow-truck boss was gunned down in Durban in the last two months. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane explains...

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1:48

#PODCAST: Bayview Community Policing Forum (CPF)...

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2018/12/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Bayview Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson, Brandon Pillay says that it is extremely worrying that a new drug could be invading the community. He was reacting to the incident at the weekend where three youth almost lost their lives when they allegedly consumed a new concoction of marijuana. Pillay called on youngsters to avoid peer pressure and experimentation...

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#PODCAST: Protection Services employees argue that...

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2018/12/24

A group of 70 Protection Services employees say they are willing to go all the way to the Constitutional Court to appeal their discrimination case which they lost against Parliament in the Labour Court recently. The protection service employees had argued that the new chamber officers the so-called "bouncers" - are earning higher salaries than they are. They want equal pay for equal work. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more...

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2:46

#PODCAST: New marijuana concoction almost claims the...

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2018/12/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Residents of Bayview in Chatsworth, south of Durban are on high alert after three young adults almost lost their lives when they allegedly consumed a new concoction of marijuana this weekend. Grand-aunt to 18-year-old twins, Sweetie Pillay said she ran outside their home when she heard screams from the twin's and their 18-year-old friend. She says when she and other neighbours found them limp and frothing at the mouth, it took almost three hours to revive the

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#PODCAST: Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (PACT)...

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2018/12/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - With Christmas just a day away, founder of Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (PACT) - Neeri Naidoo says people should rethink giving puppies and kittens as gifts to young children. She says the novelty of a puppy or kitten often wears out in the New Year leaving hundreds of dogs and cats abandoned at local shelters. Naidoo also warns pet owners to be extra vigilant when going on holidays as dogs alone at home become easy targets to pet-napping...

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4:08

#PODCAST: International fashion expert Haroun Hansrot...

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2018/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - From office parties to work braais and Christmas get-togethers... Do you have your best fashion foot forward this festive season? To ensure that you don't make any fashion faux-pas this season, Newsbreak spoke to international fashion designer Haroun Hansrot who describes the latest fashion trends for the festive period...

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2:43

#PODCAST: Concerning stats show that since the start...

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2018/12/21

Since the beginning of December, 767 people have died on the country's roads. This is a 16 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Over 300 road blocks have been conducted so far, with traffic authorities issuing over 300-thousand fines for various traffic offences. Transport Minister, Blade Nzimande, released the mid-festive season preliminary road safety report in Pretoria yesterday. Phumzile Mlangeni reports...

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3:35

#PODCAST: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

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2018/12/21

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says the IMF has not offered South Africa financial aid, and that the country has also not requested a loan. Lagarde, who is in South Africa as part of her annual tour of African countries, has held a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. She was speaking at a joint media briefing with Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, in Pretoria. Naledi Ngcobo reports...

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2:43

#PODCAST: Two men from Phoenix fall victim to a sex...

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2018/12/21

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - At least two men from Phoenix, north of Durban have fallen victim to an online sex scam involving blackmail and extortion. According to police spokesperson Captain Louise Naidoo, a female - identified only as "Denise" and another suspect posing as a policeman have allegedly extorted money from victims who surf the internet for escort agencies. Captain Naidoo says they are appealing to other individuals who may have fallen victim to this crime to come forward to

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2:56

#PODCAST: Freedom Front Plus accuse President Cyril...

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2018/12/20

Freedom Front Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to build the nation and making racism a white problem. Groenewald spoke during a media briefing on the FF-Plus's assessment of cabinet and government for 2018. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more...

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2:54

#PODCAST: South African Savings Institute urge...

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2018/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Chairperson of the South African Savings Institute - Prem Govender has urged consumers to remember that after a lavish December, comes a costly January. The festive season spending spree is in full swing - as retail centres are pulling in more shoppers for the annual December specials. Govender says the best way to balance the books between fun and forward-planning is to list it all in a budget...

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#PODCAST: KZN Department of Health assess thousands...

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2018/12/20

Thousands of qualified but unemployed nurses have turned up to be assessed for positions in the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department. The department advertised the posts in a bid to improve the provincial health system. The successful candidates will be deployed to various areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports...

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