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SABC News and Current Affairs

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2:54

Happy News Year from Newsbreak Executive Producer and...

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2018/01/10

Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy News Year

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1:21

Six minors taken in for questioning in connection...

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Intensive investigations by police officers from the Tongaat SAPS has lead to at least six minors being questioned in connection with the recent spate of rock throwing incidents along the N2, north of Durban. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says that the minors were taken in for questioning, but were not arrested as they were not connected to the murderous crime. Zwane says that they will try every possible course of action in order to

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2:14

Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi wishes you a Happy New...

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2018/01/10

Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi wishes you a Happy New Year

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Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley wishes you a...

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2018/01/10

Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley wishes you a Happy New Year

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1:49

One suspect killed in Durban petrol-station shootout...

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Three robbery and house breaking suspects have been arrested and one suspect killed following a shoot-out with police this morning at well-known garage on North Coast Road, north of Durban. The suspects, aged between 27 and 28 years were found in possession of a stolen vehicle from the Eastern Cape, stolen property, unlicensed firearms and ammunitions as well as a police radio. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson - Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the

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2:09

India holds first-ever PIO Parliamentary Conference...

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - India has held its first ever "Persons of Indian Origin" Parliamentary Conference at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in Delhi - a networking summit for people who have ties to India. The parliamentary conference was held significantly on the 09th January - the day that the father of modern day liberation, Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa. Six MPs including Sandy Kalyan, Omie Singh, Haniff Hoosen, Sheik Imam Manzoor, Mergen Chetty and Narend

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2:23

DA MP Haniff Hoosen takes part in first ever PIO...

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2018/01/10

A high level conference is currently underway in India aimed at connecting parliamentarians of Indian origin with their ancestral land. The first ever "Persons of Indian Origin" Parliamentary Conference at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in Delhi has been described as a networking summit for people who have ties to India. High on the agenda today is for lawmakers of Indian origin, spread across the world, to seek support for India's emerging status as a global power. Prime Minister - Narendra Modi

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2:35

Malaria warning issued for Mozambique, Limpopo or...

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Health experts have urged people visiting or residing in Mpumalanga, Limpopo or Mozambique to monitor themselves for symptoms associated with Malaria. This after a severe outbreak of the virus has been reported with many cases going undetected or mis-diagnosed as meningitis, flu or viral hepatitis. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has issued a warning for people suffering from fever, flu, extreme fatigue, jaundice and focal neurological signs -

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1:10

NEWSBREAK EXCLUSIVE Former PP Thuli Madonsela...

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's decision to appoint a commission of inquiry into state capture - but she is concerned about the timing and how late the decision has been made. The President made the announcement earlier this week saying he wants government to be seen dismantling corruption instead of supporting it. Zuma meanwhile has many times in the past challenged the Public Protector's report in court, saying

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1:00

KZN Law Society petrol bombed in PMB - motive unknown

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal Law Society President Asif Essa says tighter security has been implemented around their offices. This after the building was allegedly petrol bombed in Pietermaritzburg, on the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. It's alleged that the building was damaged over the weekend. Essa says a motive for the crime is not known at this stage. He says the extent of the damage was not severe, but the incident was worrying nonetheless...

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2:47

Indian parliament debates bill on menstrual benefits...

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2018/01/10

Working women in India could get some relief when Mother Nature comes calling. The national parliament will debate a bill on menstrual benefits later this month but some activists say the draft in fact could turn into a job-killer if becomes law. Our South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn...

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10:14

Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim wishes you a very...

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2018/01/10

Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim wishes you a very Happy New Year

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5:32

Happy New Year from Newsbreak Producer Hafsa Mkhize

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2018/01/10

Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize shares her New Year's message for you and your loved ones.......

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2:56

Festival Trail of Lights magically transforms Botanic...

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2018/01/10

Hundreds of visitors to the inaugural Festive Trail of Lights - held in Durban over the last week - has helped raise thousands of rands for various charity organisations based in KwaZulu-Natal. Hosted by the Durban Botanical Garden Trust, visitors explored the garden that was transformed into a magically Christmas by night. Many of the organisations who benefited from the Festive Trail of Lights interacted with visitors through various child friendly activities such as cupcake-making, face painting,

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1:16

KZN Law Society offices petrol bombed

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2018/01/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Makhize - KwaZulu-Natal Police have confirmed that a case of malicious damage to property has been opened. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane says they are still investigating the motive for the incident...

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3:09

Will Cyril rise at the ANC celebrations?

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2018/01/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Political Analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni says the country will only see incoming ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa's power come into play once he meets with the National Executive commitee. The Eastern Cape will be hosting the ANC's 106th anniversary celebrations in East London on Saturday. The celebrations also act as a reminder to party members about its values and principles. Professor Fikeni says the statement will signal Ramaphosa's leadership style...

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2:59

BREAKING NEWS: SA Photo Journalist Shiraaz Mahomed is...

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2018/01/09

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - BREAKING NEWS: South African PhotoJournalist Shiraaz Mahomed is alive and safe. This has been confirmed by humanitarian relief organisation The Gift of The Givers after having received a message late last night. Tomorrow marks exactly one year since Mahomed's capture in Syria while he was on his way back to the Turkish border. Mahomed was part of the group that was documenting the hardship of the Syrian people. Its still unclear why he was captured and

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2:38

SASSA grantees warned of unscrupulous agents offering...

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2018/01/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Senior Citizens are being warned to be cautious about opening bank accounts for the depositing of their pension grants. The warning comes after many senior citizens expressed confusion based on a notice issued by SASSA. According to Chatsworth Ward Councillor, Tony Govender, the notice said that senior citizens COULD opt to have their grants deposited into a bank account. Govender alleges that unscrupulous agents are beginning to take advantage of this confusion

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2:47

Newsbreak pays tribute to struggle activist Rick...

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2018/01/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The 8th January 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of South African activist and Durban resident, Richard Turner who was affectionately known to most as Rick Turner. Turner was allegedly assassinated by the apartheid state in 1978 and was described by Nelson Mandela as a source of inspiration. Turner is buried at the Badsha Peer Cemetary in Durban under the name Rishaad Turner. Renowned artist and photographer Omar Badsha says Turner assumed a leading

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1:59

India urged to decriminalise gay sex as the nation...

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2018/01/09

India's top court has promised to reconsider its 2013 order which criminalised gay sex in the country by upholding a colonial-era law. Human rights groups say it is widely used to blackmail and persecute the gay community and is a huge hurdle in the nation's desperate battle against HIV/AIDS. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn has the details...

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