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2:32

#PODCAST SASSA glitch leaves some recipients still...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Almost three weeks after payments were due and some social grants recipients are yet to receive their monies. This is according to Member of the Social Development Portfolio Committee in the KZN Legislature, Les Govender. He was commenting ahead of Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu and the Communications Minister, Mondli Gungubele's update on progress made in the payment of SASSA grants. The respective ministers will host a briefing at 1pm this

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2:41

#PODCAST SANTACO say authorities should've planned a...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Authorities should have planned a taxi rank when construction began for the multi-billion-rand shopping centre in Umhlanga, north of Durban. That's the grievance from the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in KZN. They have demanded a taxi rank at the newly established Oceans Mall. Earlier this week, demonstrations were held by taxi owners, expressing their frustration by blockading the mall, causing traffic in the area. The taxi council claims they

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4:05

#PODCAST Frustrated tenants of the Phoenix Infill...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - There is hope in sight for tenants of the Infill-Housing Programme in Phoenix, north of Durban, who have been waiting for decades to receive their title deeds. This as the IFP in the province has successfully motioned the eThekwini Municipal Council to begin the process of regularising tenants, who have been occupying homes as part of the programme. Tenants have for years entered into rent-to-own agreements with landlords in the area. However, the process of

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3:09

#PODCAST Local clinical psychologist shares tips on...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - October is around the corner and with it comes the first sight of Christmas adornments almost everywhere. It's no wonder that the year-end religious holiday has been brought forward by a good few months just to secure extensive sales. Consumers are thrust into a frenzy of making plans to cater to all the whims of the silly season whilst also giving in to all the mental stress that it threatens to bring with it. Clinical Psychologist Uviwe Mcanywa says it is

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3:19

#PODCAST This week's #Greenscene looks back at the...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - On the 22nd of September every year, World Rhino Day celebrates all five species of rhino - the Black, White, Greater One-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos. World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. It brings together NGOs, zoos, rhino sanctuaries and concerned citizens across the globe to raise awareness and funds for the five species of rhinoceros - all of which are under threat from the illegal rhino horn trade. In this week's

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3:09

#PODCAST Actor/comedian Prev Reddy takes us behind...

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2023/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's latest coming-of-age series, Mis-education, is taking the silver screens by storm. The comedy-drama series is the number one listed television show to watch in South Africa on global streaming platform Netflix. The series follows the life of Mbali Hlophe - an aspiring influencer, who enrols at university, where she plans to regain her social status following a public humiliation. In her journey, she befriends the character, Jay, played by actor

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2:17

#PODCAST Westbury residents slam police during...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of Eldorado Park and Westbury in Johannesburg are accusing police of only being visible when media attention is on the area. This comes after five people were gunned down in gang-related violence over the past weekend. City of Johannesburg speaker Colleen Makhubele is conducting an oversight visit to the areas and is expected to address residents. SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole is in the community and says residents are living in fear as violence

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2:40

#PODCAST Identification process underway for 20...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The families of the 20 mineworkers who died in a collision between a bus and a truck in Musina will be identifying their remains at Tshilidzini hospital today. Twenty one people, including 18 men and two women, died in the collision that took place at the R572 road between Venetia Mine and Musina. SABC reporter Michael Makungo is tracking the identification process and has more details...

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#PODCAST Over a week since his passing, social media...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's been more than a week since the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and social media is still a buzz with condolences and commentary. According to Tonya Khoury, director of Acumen Media, almost half a million people engaged on social media platforms about the death of the political icon across the world. However, not all engagements of the late monarch were favourable. Many social media users took the opportunity to break their silence and reflect on

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3:51

#PODCAST We look back at the life & times of women...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the funeral of activist Sindha Munsamy, some of her closest friends & colleagues paid her a fitting goodbye. The 67-year-old, described as an unsung hero by many, began her career in the late 1970's when she joined the Phoenix Working Committee (PWC). It was during that time where she fought tooth and nail against the brutal apartheid government, making sure the poorer communities of Phoenix were accounted for. She also worked in the Natal Indian

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3:35

#PODCAST The eThekwini Municipality move forward in...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Westville Ratepayers Association is awaiting a decision from the Durban High Court following an urgent interdict to prevent the eThekwini Municipality from disconnecting residents who are boycotting payment of their property rates and utility bills. The comes after the council moved forward to disconnect ratepayers who joined a citywide utility bill and rates payment boycott. The affected residents cite poor service delivery and lack of maintenance as the

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3:50

#PODCAST Land invasions continue across Durban, as...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Despite intervention by the eThekwini Municipality, land invasions continue to surge across Durban. Earlier in the week, Newsbreak reported on several cases of land invasion taking place at Burlington in Shallcross south of Durban. eThekwini Municipality Senior Manager for the Security Management Unit, Nqobile Phewa says cases of land invasions have been rapidly increasing in areas such as Verulam and Buffelsdraai in the north while Shallcross and Nagina in the

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3:24

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality team with the 1860...

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2023/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality in conjunction with the 1860 Heritage Centre will today celebrate the contributions to society made by South Africans of Indian origin. As part of Heritage Month celebrations, senior librarian Sibongile Doncabe says more people, especially the youth need to be educated about the trials and tribulations of Indians in the country. This November will mark 163 years since Indian people first arrived as indentured labourers on the shores

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3:39

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality says land invasions...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality says land invasions are on the rise in the northern and southern areas of Durban. Earlier this week, Newsbreak reported that land invasions are frequently occurring at Burlington in Shallcross south of Durban. The Shallcross community policing forum (CPF) says these incidents have been occurring every few days for the last few weeks with no long terms solutions being provided. eThwkwini Municipality Senior Manager for the Security

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3:59

#PODCAST Our #MedicalMonitor delves into why spending...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - More time spent together as a couple does not automatically equal to a healthier relationship. That's according to Ashira Moonsamy, occupational therapist and team leader of Netcare Akeso Umhlanga's Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence. Moonsamy says that in fact a lack of independence can breed resentment between partners. She says this can then becomes a breeding ground for emotional wellness problems...

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#PODCAST weFEEDsa empower over 1,100 youth from...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Through their new Project Community drive, non-profit organisation "weFEEDsa" are on a mission to upskill over 1,100 unemployed youth from the eThekwini, Msunduzi and Ugu municipalities. The first leg of the campaign got underway last week, where the youth were deployed on the ground to help clean up and restore neglected areas. weFEEDsa CEO, Zahid Fakey says it's the first time they are undertaking such a massive employment drive and they want to dispel the

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3:17

#PODCAST SPRING TIDES: Law Enforcement and Weather...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Dangerous high tides along the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coastlines have prompted law enforcement to warn the public to stay away from beaches until the current "spring tide" subsides. Emergency personal on the Garden Route in the Western Cape remain on high alert as more damaging spring tides are forecast. A 93-year-old woman died after being caught in a wave at Wilderness near George at the weekend. The conditions are expected to last for

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3:55

#PODCAST SPRING TIDES: Marine Geology expert...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - Coastal areas in and around the country are picking up the pieces after being battered by higher than usual spring tides brought on by storm surges over the last few days. Lives were lost and infrastructure compromised when strong rolling waves made their way onto land. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) meanwhile says this weekend's storm surge that wreaked havoc along the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coast lines, were caused by a strong low

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2:56

#PODCAST Department of Transport expo to offer high...

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2023/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Transport will today host a career expo aiming to empower and skill disadvantaged youth. Learners from grades 8 to 12 will have the chance to realise a career in the sector while applying for bursaries through the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). The expo will take place from 8am at the Uitvaal Sports Ground in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, northern KwaZulu-Natal. Around 2000 learners from schools in the Municipality will be

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#PODCAST DA to lodge complaint with SAHRC on SASSA...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The DA will lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) requesting an investigation into SASSA's recent failure to pay social grant beneficiaries on time. This follows a Post Bank glitch left about a half million SASSA beneficiaries destitute after they failed to receive their monthly stipend. The glitch was caused when Post Bank upgraded its payment system. Communications Minister, Mondli Gugubele removed the entire Postbank board

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